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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
Exterior
Standard Twin Room
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Hot tub
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym

Explore the area

Map
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
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
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
Sofa bed - double
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
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
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
  • 13 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Similar properties

Exterior
Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa
Pool
Hot tub
Spa
Free WiFi
4.2 out of 5, Very good, (819)
The price is AU$300
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa

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 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Bournemouth City Centre hotel include New Forest National Park and Poole Harbour.

What's nearby

  • Bournemouth International Centre - 7 min walk
  • Bournemouth Beach - 9 min walk
  • Oceanarium - 10 min walk
  • Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre - 11 min walk
  • Bournemouth Pier - 12 min walk

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

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)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1906
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

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

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 fire extinguisher, 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 2 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Connaught Lodge on 1 Dec 2024 start from AU$115.54, 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.

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. 271 out of 660 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 660 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 660 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 660 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 660 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ninah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel we stayed in to visit Bournemouth beach, beautiful weather and a very close walk down to the beach. Hotel breakfast was stunning and good variety and looked very fresh. Facilities were really good and quite unexpected when looking outside the hotel. On downfall would be the parking you have to pay £10 which I thought should’ve been stated beforehand.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jane

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointingly small room with poor air circulation. Bathroom very small. Loud music on first night from event. Away from main hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Guven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay.
Very comfortable and clean rooms. Hand soap was missing from the bathroom luckily there was a shower gel we used from the shower. Common areas smelt a bit musky but the room was fine. The front door was temperamental, even after getting key card reprogrammed and keeping it away from any magnetic items (mobile phone) getting access to the front doors was frustrating to say the least. Parking is limited but that’s to be expected in Bournemouth. Breakfast was excellent and well laid out.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant stay.
Stayed in the lodge. Spacious room, though our TV wasnt working. Breakfast was nice. Used the spa facilities which was good too, as well as the treatment we had. Pleasant stay, not too far from beach and town
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Avoid if there is a wedding booked.
Lovely staff and fantastic hotel when there is not a wedding. We expected some noise from the wedding but not to be on the second floor, with earplugs, and still hear what song was playing. We also didn’t expect to have parts of the main hotel unavailable for our use. We couldn’t use the lounge when it was raining or the courtyard garden when it was sunny. Wedding guests also impacted upon the breakfast service the following morning. Be aware that weddings are also held on week days.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruffia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about our stay but especially that the staff were very friendly, helpful and of good demeanor. This made us feel very welcome and valued. The only thing, if I was being absolutely picky is that the pool floor seemed to be quite gritty at the shallow end. Overall, I would totally recommend this hotel because of it's close proximity to the beach (5 mins walk) and wonderful facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Osagumwenro

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful but everything else was really average…walls are very thin so you can hear the noise from the next room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ok best western plus should be better
Was ok. Part of Best Weston. Additional parking fees which aren't disclosed on hotels.com! Evening food well over priced suggest you go venture out for food. Spa is additionally charged fees found in your room. Clean, good breakfast. Good location. Didn't service the room with milk but went into to clean which is odd.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It seems "Lodge" is code for the rubbish part of the hotel - It's old, has creaky floors and the lift barely fits two people (one at a time if you have luggage). If it's a busy time then the hallway may be quite loud - Someone insisted on having a midnight phone call out there and we could hear every footstep and word. The room was clean and mostly up to a good standard, apart from a leaky tap and a couple of stains on the carpet. The aircon was good but sometimes a bit loud. The cleaners must be told to ration some things because they just wouldn't fill the shampoo/shower gel in the bathtub and some other room items - Just remove the bottle, etc, if you don't have any. Bournemouth seems to have deteriorated since we last visited, so there isn't much close by, but we were saved by the excellent Goat and Tricycle pub - We ended up eating every dinner there! But you are close to the number 50 and 70 open-top "Breezer" buses, so you can easily get to places like Swanage and the highly recommended Mudeford Sandbank.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

4/10 Poor

Paul

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The metal strip that devides the room from the bathroom the screws that push it down were up and would be easy to cut your feet.They sent someone up same day not fixed.i got a text next morning that i never saw till i was out for the day saying they wouls move me to another room MUCH TO LATE NOTICE and i was only there one more night so didnt want the grief packing to move.JOKE and i will put this on trip advisor for all to read.The only good thing was the breakfast was very good great English hot breakfast but as for the rest terrible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were excellent and efficient, the part of the of the hotel I stayed in the bathroom needs to be updated as a shower is very low on power and you feel dirty afterwards the toilet system does not flush with a full capacity. There is silicon along the wall not been finished off correctly. Also the bar panel has a crack in it, these are easy fixes my stay was nice and would recommend it
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

pauline

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

4/10 Poor

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wasn’t told about wedding on music kept me awake to almost minute and my mother had come away as she been unwell this was not a fe break
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

HLM

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Holly

Very comfy bed and good breakfast. room and hall way need lick of paint and attention to detail. Staff very pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We stayed in the Lodge and the rooms were so noisy you could hear full on conversations in the rooms above and in the hall. The rooms are equipped but just basic TV and next to nothing Wifi but we were only here for a night but if you were here longer you will need to be out and about to keep occupied. But friendly welcoming staff with a decent Breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jay

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pay extra for something nicer. This was a birthday present for my fiancé. 2 nights here whilst we explored Bournemouth. Spa isn’t great. Sauna has no light inside or timer, jacuzzi is poor, pool isn’t clean. All staff were more interested in phones than customers. Room is dirty, dusty and not clean, clearly the hotel only care about money. All breakfast food is frozen, we saw the delivery truck and unfortunately still went for breakfast- breakfast made us ill and went somewhere else for food instead. Although this place isn’t the absolute worst, it’s not worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024