Experience the charm of Bournemouth City Centre at Park Central Hotel, where a warm welcome awaits with English breakfast and attentive staff. Unwind in the bar or savor dinner at the on-site restaurant while staying connected with free in-room WiFi.
Bournemouth International Centre - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Oceanarium - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Bournemouth Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Bournemouth Pier - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Getting around
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 10 min drive
Southampton (SOU) - 37 min drive
Branksome Station - 5 min drive
Pokesdown for Boscombe Station - 6 min drive
Bournemouth Station - 24 min walk
Restaurants
Aruba - 3 min walk
Bar So - 2 min walk
BrewDog Bournemouth - 5 min walk
The Prom Cafè - 3 min walk
West Beach Restaurant and Bar - 4 min walk
About this property
Park Central Hotel
Park Central Hotel offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Bournemouth International Centre and Bournemouth Beach. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Also, Poole Harbour and Bournemouth Pier are within a short drive. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers.
At a glance
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Hotel size
48 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Up to 2 children (3 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Offsite parking within 548 ft (GBP 22.50 per day)
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free English breakfast 7 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8 AM–10 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Beach nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This seafood restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for an additional charge
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 22.50 per day (548 ft away)
Policies
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Park Central Hotel Bournemouth
Park Central Bournemouth
Park Central Hotel Hotel
Park Central Hotel Bournemouth
Park Central Hotel Hotel Bournemouth
Frequently asked questions
Does Park Central Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Park Central Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Park Central Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Park Central Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Park Central Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (9-min walk) is nearby.
Are there restaurants at or near Park Central Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers local and international cuisine.
What's the area around Park Central Hotel like?
Park Central Hotel is located near Bournemouth Beach in Bournemouth City Centre, a short 1-minute walk from Bournemouth International Centre and 5 minutes' walk from Bournemouth Pier.
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Reviews
Park Central Hotel Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.0
Cleanliness
9.4
Location
9.2
Staff & service
8.0
Eco-friendliness
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was excellent with good choices and a great selection of food. (39 reviews)
The property's location is ideal for the beach, with many guests praising its proximity and convenience. (17 reviews)
The on-site restaurant served nice and hot meals for breakfast and evening meals. (4 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Popular mentions
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Parking
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 4, 2025
My wife and i have stayed here many times and its never disappointed. The staff as always brilliant. Lovely room. Smartv tv was an unexpected bonus. Definitely will stay there again.
danny
danny, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2025
Fab Stay
Great hotel staff good rooms are extremely large beds are comfy would definitely return if in the area again.
Linda
Linda, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 19, 2025
Best hotel in Bournemouth.
Edward
Edward, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Oct 6, 2025
The room was clean but very dated, staff were friendly, breakfast was not very warm as we stayed there 6 night's it would have been nice to have had at least 1or 2 hot ones. The car park was none existent as you were not allowed to park unless you were disabled so it cost us for 6 days in the BIC car park which came to £135.00 .
Audrey
Audrey, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2025
Loved this place. Opposite BIC so not far to go home! Hotel great communication after I altered room set up. It was exactly as I'd asked. They were so friendly, particularly on reception. Lovely large clean windows with pier/sea view. Will definitely stay again when attending BIC. Only quibble, very little choice at breakfast. Not a lot of healthy food, no fruit and coffee was odd. Cooked food was good.
Christine m
Christine m, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2025
Short Break at Very Central Hot
A very comfortable small room but adequate. Very nice breakfast and staff are truly amazing.
Excellent location and neighbouring eateries.
Major drawback is parking adjacent car park poorly maintained and not secure but very cheap £7 for 24 hours. BiC £22.50 for same period.
Albert
Albert, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 6, 2025
Great for location to the beach. Hotel clean and comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful. Lovely stay, Thank you
Stuart
Stuart, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 26, 2025
Nice but a bit overpriced
Room was clean but a little shabby, very few amenities in the room especially for the price we paid and the lift was more than a little temperamental. Staff were absolutely lovely though!
We were at the back of the hotel and got an awful lot of noise from a nearby bar on 3 of the 5 nights we stayed.
The cooked breakfast was excellent but the continental options were very limited- mini croissants, cereal, plain yoghurt- no fruit or anything like that. Also finshed serving quite early on weekdays- no lie-ins for us!!
Charley
Charley, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 6, 2025
Excellent stay at Park Central Hotel.
Very convenient for attending events at BIC.
Will stay again.
Colin
Colin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 23, 2024
Excellent service, friendly staff, a thoroughly enjoyable stay.
Allan
Allan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 23, 2025
Nice location, excellent restaurant - but a bit pricey
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2025
Everything was good and nice one of the staff Mr Ajay is very coordinating, very helpful location is great.
SANOJ k
SANOJ k, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 8, 2025
Very comfortable one night stay
Very comfortable bed, large clean room, nice staff including lovely chap covering breakfast
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 7, 2025
Bournemouth break
Absolutely love this hotel very friendly service great breakfast was brilliant too , will return,
Rose
Rose, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 16, 2025
The room was very clean warm pleasent.The bed was super comfy .The reception staff were friendly professional.Breakfast was good and waitresses very friendly Found the whole experience super relaxing thankyou
Joanne
Joanne, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 10, 2024
Lovely friendly staff and spotless clean
Linda
Linda, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 18, 2025
The property is in an ideal location for the beach and bic centre and for the city centre.
Luke
Luke, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 2, 2025
Right by the beach
Staff were helpful. Great bed. Generous breakfast. Fab location
Antonia
Antonia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 10, 2025
Staff well vary friendly and helpful.
Parking opposite £24.
Staff directed me to a area £12 før same time period.
Crab restaurant superbly located and waiting staff could not have been more friendly, helpful and discreet.
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 26, 2025
Great value
Great - an older type hotel in need of some TLC, but room lovely and clean, crisp fresh bedding & towels and breakfast was fab with really friendly staff.
Nicola
Nicola, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 16, 2024
Location is really good for beach , town, bic
Tim
Tim, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2023
Great Stay
Location was excellent and the staff were lovely, friendly and helpful.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 24, 2025
Great hotel!
It was just an overnight stay. Found Central Park last minute as I needed a rest. What a lovely hotel. Staff were brilliant. Friendly, helpful and efficient.
Breakfast was included. Arrived at the restaurant at 7am so got a window table overlooking Bournemouth Beach. Lovely view as it was a sunny morning.
Had the best night's sleep ever!
I certainly recommend this hotel.