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The Connaught Lodge

4.0 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, a short walk to Bournemouth Beach

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BBQ/picnic area
Indoor pool
2 bars/lounges
Exterior
2 bars/lounges

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
The current price is AU$132
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar

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32 West Hill Road, Bournemouth, England, BH2 5PH
  • Bournemouth International Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Bournemouth Lower Gardens
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Bournemouth Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Renovated in 2013
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 13 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Sofa bed - double
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
  • 13 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Bournemouth

The Connaught Lodge places you in the centre of Bournemouth, within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Bournemouth International Centre and Bournemouth Beach. Highlights at this hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a full-service spa and a restaurant. .A relaxing day at Bluewater Spa can include hot stone massages, body wraps and body scrubs along with aromatherapy and mani/pedis. The brasserie, Blakes Brasserie, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. The Gin Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with breakfast and brunch. Enjoy the indoor swimming pool, gym, Hot tub and sauna. 689 square feet (64 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Bournemouth City Centre hotel include Poole Harbour and Bournemouth Pier.

What's nearby

  • Bournemouth International Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bournemouth Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Oceanarium - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bournemouth Pier - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Branksome Station - 8 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brasserie Blanc - Bournemouth - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Brewhouse & Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pasa Too - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Hop Inn - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Connaught Lodge

Hotel with a full-service spa, a short walk to Bournemouth Beach
The Connaught Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and Access to hot tub. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A free manager's reception is offered daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 689 square feet (64 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A fitness centre, a sauna, and spa services are also featured at the business-friendly The Connaught Lodge. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Bournemouth hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • 689 sq ft of conference space
  • 64 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1906
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
The Connaught Lodge offers 26 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Bluewater Spa has 4 treatment rooms. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 10 per night)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 17.50 to 17.50 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Blakes Brasserie
  • The Gin Bar

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (689 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 3 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 1 February to 6 February:
  • Dining venue

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 17.50 to 17.50 per person
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 10 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Connaught Bournemouth
Connaught Lodge
Connaught Lodge Bournemouth
The Connaught Lodge Hotel
The Connaught Lodge Bournemouth
The Connaught Lodge Hotel Bournemouth

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Connaught Lodge?

The Connaught Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Connaught Lodge?

As of 4 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Connaught Lodge on 16 Mar 2025 start from AU$131.99, 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.

Is parking available at The Connaught Lodge?

Yep, The Connaught Lodge has a self car park for GBP 10 per night.

Are there any beaches close to The Connaught Lodge?

Yep, The Connaught Lodge is a short 9-minute walk from Bournemouth Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and waterskiing. You can also find boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at The Connaught Lodge?

Yep, Bluewater Spa is available for guests. It has a hot tub, a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as Swedish massages.

Does The Connaught Lodge have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! The Connaught Lodge has an indoor pool.

What luxury perks are available at The Connaught Lodge?

The Connaught Lodge features a full-service spa, an indoor pool and 2 bars. All guestrooms come with premium bedding and 24-hour room service.

What makes The Connaught Lodge a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and al fresco dining, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Connaught Lodge.

Does The Connaught Lodge serve breakfast?

You bet, guests love the buffet breakfast here! Offered on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Connaught Lodge?

No, The Connaught Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Connaught Lodge?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Connaught Lodge's onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine.The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from February 1 until February 6.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Connaught Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Connaught Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Connaught Lodge?

There isn't one on site, but Meyrick Park Golf Course is a short 20-minute walk away.

The Connaught Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 278 out of 696 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 696 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 696 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 696 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 696 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jenny

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Long weekend away in Bournmouth
Very good stay at The Connaught Lodge. The check-in was very quick and easy. The room was spacious, with high ceilings and a comfy bed. The bathroom was a bit small but functional. There were a few things to improve such as the shower head not working properly. The hotel provided shower gel/shampoo, handwash and body cream. We really enjoyed the big heated swimming pool, jacuzzi and steam room. The sauna was not in use which is a shame as it's my favourite thing. The spa is located on the lower ground floor and you need to cross reception to get there. They provide towels. If you plan to wrap yourself in a towel and walk from your room to the spa, just be aware that functions might be happening in the function room above the spa. The breakfast was very good, a lot of choice for sure. The hotel is close to the beach and city centre, great location .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kerry-Ann

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Be aware of functions if staying on a weekend
On arrival we parked the car and got given the permit, our room wasn’t ready so we went to town. When we came back we got given our room number, which was in the lodge. We realised there was a wedding that day in the same building and we was directly above it. Reception hadn’t told us this. We asked to move which was told there was only one room on the 3rd floor but a twin, in the same building so we decided to stay in our room. We Was then told it was £10 to park the car. The room was grim, dirty, old, shower head full of limescale, sink filthy. The music was so loud we decided to move. Twin room, was t much better music was still loud, pictures broken, old, tired. Only thing different bathroom was cleaner. The hotel said they had told me about the wedding when booking but this wasn’t the case. I got a email in the evening informing me of the parking and functions. Quite clearly there is some sort of miscommunication with the hotel and this platform. The hotel part looked nice and potentially has much nicer rooms but I can’t comment as we we didn’t stay in this section. We go away once a year and chose this hotel on its pictures and reviews. There is a pool, sauna etc but the sauna was broken, not that we was told this at reception. The only positive the hotel gave us one drink voucher as I mentioned it was our 10 year anniversary. Safe to say it’s not a memorable stay and I feel really upset with the whole experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jaime

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very hot, but luckily we could open the windows. Hot tub and pool were nice. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Walkable from city centre and waterfront
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Sam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Dated but comfy and clean
Room was dated but comfy and clean. Breakfast was terrible and other guests were looking at it and walking out
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

JANICE

Booked through Expedia and had to pay for parking think it should be free as we used bar and restaurant facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at this hotel for our daughters graduation. All the rooms were clean and tidy with plent of space. We will definitely look to book aga8n when staying in Bournemouth.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mainly good with outbreaks of disturbence
A single night stay. All good except paper thin walls ( in the "lodge") and the neighbours from hell who were detrrmined to gain the world record for being inconsiderate.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, needs to be clearer on parking
Hotel was very nice but building works were going on during our stay which meant no lift access to swimming pool etc. Also parking is hit and miss, i believe hotel should highlight this more when booking, if you want to be parked in hotel then you need to be back there by 4pm, even if disabled, there are 2x spaces but anyone parks in them even non badge holders and this isn't checked by hotel staff Breakfast is very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kwame

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place and location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel
Lovely hotel. Bed a little too firm for me but fine for my husband. Shower over bath had hair in plug hole which need a good clean out as when I removed some of it it was black and smelt unpleasant. Apart from that the hotel was lovely. Breakfast very good indeed. All nice and hot. The pool was a decent size and not too cold. My only other criticism was that they automatically added 10% to every penny you spent with them. There are no drinks prices up so you don’t realise you are getting this 10% added on unless you just happen to notice a very very small one liner . Be warned if you don’t want to pay a service charge at the bar for your alcoholic drinks or tea’s and coffee’s tell the server when you order as it’s not obvious that they add on this extra charge. Apart from that it’s a nice hotel in a very good location close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Hayley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good amount of parking, great staff, nicely kept room, convenient location to the coast and town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend stay at Connaught Lodge
Stayed in a standard room in The Lodge. Really good size room, comfy bed and large bathroom. Really short walk to main hotel and facilities. Great inclusive breakfast, with friendly and attentive staff. We really enjoyed our stayed so extended by another night.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Aven

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Was ok but very old you can smell the old furniture and carpet need to be updated some of the Staff not all they were very good but some are not
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

E

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room. Huge bathroom. Breakfast was very good, buffet style with good choices to suit everybody. Was not able to get tea and cake, although full afternoon tea could be booked in advance. Very loud wedding party kept us awake until midnight so thankful we weren't travelling with young kids. Friendly staff, good location. Would come here again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

alan

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Claire

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spacious room with extra lounge area. The tv in the lounge area had no remote control so we didn’t use it. It was a bit soulless- a couple more pictures on the big empty wall would’ve cheered it up a bit. I preferred the seating area in the main bedroom- much nicer space. Can’t believe there was no long mirror anywhere in the suite! Plenty of room for one! Also iron and ironing board would’ve been handy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024