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The Chocolate Box Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Bournemouth Beach

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Ensuite
House, Ensuite, City View (maisonette) | Miscellaneous
House, Ensuite, City View (maisonette) | Private kitchen
House, Ensuite, City View (maisonette) | Interior
House, Ensuite, City View (maisonette) | Lounge

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$198
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar

Explore the area

Map
2 West Cliff Road, Bournemouth, England, BH2 5EY
  • Bournemouth International Centre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Bournemouth Lower Gardens
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Oceanarium
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, Private Bathroom (External bathroom )

Double Room, Private Bathroom (External bathroom )

Double Room, Private Bathroom (External bathroom )

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for House, Ensuite, City View (maisonette)

House, Ensuite, City View (maisonette) | Lounge

House, Ensuite, City View (maisonette)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
  • 9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 2 King Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Ensuite, Garden View

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite, Garden View

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite, Garden View

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Basic Single Room, Ensuite

Basic Single Room, Ensuite

Basic Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, Ensuite

Deluxe Suite, Ensuite

Deluxe Suite, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 3 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Exterior

Hampton by Hilton Bournemouth

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (1004)
The price is AU$210
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Hampton by Hilton Bournemouth

About the area

Bournemouth

At The Chocolate Box Hotel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Bournemouth International Centre and Bournemouth Beach. Highlights at this hotel include free self-parking and karaoke. .This smoke-free hotel has free WiFi in public areas and multilingual staff. Added amenities include an outdoor tennis court. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Bournemouth City Centre hotel, attractions include New Forest National Park and Poole Harbour.

What's nearby

  • Bournemouth International Centre - 4 min walk
  • Oceanarium - 7 min walk
  • Bournemouth Beach - 7 min walk
  • Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre - 8 min walk
  • Bournemouth Pier - 9 min walk

Getting around

  • Branksome Station - 4 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar So - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie Blanc - Bournemouth - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Hop Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sixty Million Postcards - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Chocolate Box Hotel

Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Bournemouth Beach
As a guest of The Chocolate Box Hotel, you'll find multilingual staff and karaoke. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Bournemouth hotel is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Karaoke
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • No smoking on site
The Chocolate Box Hotel offers 15 accommodations.

Languages

English, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Things to do

  • Karaoke
  • Outdoor tennis court

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No lift

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 22

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Chocolate Box Hotel?

Yep, The Chocolate Box Hotel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at The Chocolate Box Hotel?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Chocolate Box Hotel on 3 Mar 2025 start from AU$197.89, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Chocolate Box Hotel?

Yep, The Chocolate Box Hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Bournemouth Beach. Fun beach activities include waterskiing, windsurfing and body boarding.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Chocolate Box Hotel?

No, The Chocolate Box Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Chocolate Box Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Chocolate Box Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Chocolate Box Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 303 out of 478 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 478 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 478 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 478 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 478 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Staff & service
A very warm welcome and a lovely room. Bed was comfy and the hotel was quiet for a good night's sleep. A short walk to the beach and pier, and also not too far to the town centre. My only negative was the bathroom is tiny. I would definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was within easy walking distance to the seafront and town. Plenty to eat and do. Staff were friendly and room was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good for a short stay
The room was bright and clean. Furniture and furnishings were in very good condition. The bathroom was clean and more functional - showers was very narrow to stand in. Overalla very pleasant place to stay for a few days.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kym

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Surround area needs attention - clear up and cleaning. Internally the theme and colour schemes are great but the rooms are tired and need some TLC. The breakfast and breakfast room are excellent, however there has been a reduction in the amount of chocolates provided in the room and at reception compared to our previous visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Darren

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable boutique hotel. Lovely staff
Friendly kind helpful staff. Compact boutique room. Nice comfortable bed. Very quiet. Extremely clean. Lovely food and good variety for breakfast. Nothing to fault. Definitely would return.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aarti

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Duncan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely clean and well presented venue. Nicely positioned. Staff are welcoming, efficient and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous place to stay, central and the staff are so very friendly. Fantastic breakfast. Excellent rate and definitely will come back to stay again. Stayed two nights and just FYI the Hop Inn do great food too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room with en-suite Breakfast food and service excellent Well located
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ella

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was as expected!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Krystyna

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay, breakfast great, good choice, staff friendly, great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet. Close too beach and local shops 7 minutes walk. Hotel was pleasantly peaceful. Didnt see too much staff presence. Breakfast held in two slots. Great stay for short break.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay
Perfect location for what I wanted to be able to do. Room was ‘cosy’ smallish but I was travelling alone so not an issue. Price was reasonable and took that into account so not a complaint just an observation. Parking not as difficult as I expected (midweek). Very warm welcome and I felt everything had been thought of in advance.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023