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The Connaught Lodge

4.0 star property
Hotel with spa, near Bournemouth Beach

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The Connaught Lodge in Bournemouth City Centre offers a luxurious escape with its daily manager's reception, coffee shop/cafe, and Bluewater Spa. Unwind at the indoor pool or enjoy al fresco dining at Blakes Brasserie - guests rave about the breakfast, pool, and helpful staff.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Self parking
  • Hot tub
  • 24-hour room service

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is CNY396
CNY475 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 17 - Jan 18, 2026

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(71 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Ceiling fan
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 13 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Renovated in 2013
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Ceiling fan
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 13 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Junior Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
32 West Hill Road, Bournemouth, England, BH2 5PH

What's nearby

  • Bournemouth Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bournemouth International Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Oceanarium - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bournemouth Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 14 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 42 min drive
  • Branksome Station - 8 min drive
  • Bournemouth Station - 9 min drive
  • Pokesdown for Boscombe Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brewhouse & Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Old Harry Rocks Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ojo Rojo - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Smokin' Aces - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie Blanc - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Connaught Lodge

The Connaught Lodge puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Bournemouth International Centre and Bournemouth Beach. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in hot stone massages, body wraps, or facials, and local cuisine is served at Blakes Brasserie, which is open for breakfast and dinner. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, an indoor pool, and a fitness center. The pool and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 26 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (GBP 12 per night)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Free daily reception
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (689 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1906
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

Blakes Brasserie - Overlooking the garden, this brasserie specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
The Gin Bar - This bar specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 17.50 to 17.50 per person

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 22 to September 23:
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed on Sunday:
  • Dining venue(s)

Parking

  • Self parking costs GBP 12 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub
  • Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

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

Does The Connaught Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Connaught Lodge 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.

Is there a pool at The Connaught Lodge?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Connaught Lodge?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Connaught Lodge?

Yes. Self parking costs GBP 12 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Connaught Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Connaught Lodge?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (12-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Connaught Lodge and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, boat tours, and hiking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. The Connaught Lodge also has 2 bars, an indoor pool, and a sauna, as well as a steam room and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Connaught Lodge?

Yes, Blakes Brasserie offers alfresco dining, local cuisine, and garden views.

What's the area around The Connaught Lodge like?

The Connaught Lodge is in Bournemouth City Centre, a short 7-minute walk from Bournemouth International Centre and 8 minutes' walk from Bournemouth Beach. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

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Reviews

The Connaught Lodge Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as very good, plentiful, and delicious with great choices to suit everyone. (57 reviews)
  • The spa facilities were highly praised for being very good, great, lovely, and excellent. (35 reviews)
  • The property is in a great location, close to the beach with a short 10-minute walk. (24 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Spa
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Beach
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

An easy comfortable overnight stay with friends, staff were very welcoming and a lovely open fire 🔥
Kelvin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely decor in the hotel, spa was great, well equipped gym and good comfy bed
Gemma, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel. Good value
Kevin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room size was good
Gareth, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The room was above a function for a wedding so was noisy all night and during the night. Bathroom door just slide across so not very private. Breakfast was limited, so they cooked some fresh but left the original on the plate and we had to ask to keep it warm. The second morning the freshly cooked food was just tipped on top of the older food in the warmer plates.
David, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Lovely Stay

Great hotel, great staff. A bit dated, could use modernisation.
Ashley, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Stay here regularly as great location. Hotel and facilities are clean and kept to a great standard. First time had a bad night's sleep
Jan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room and spa facilities. Would come again!
Lucy, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Rubbish hotel

Dident bther drinking there
Peter, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The Spa and Gym facilities was good. The staff were lovely.
Mark, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Some Bath water leaked on to floor on emptying! Bed mattress too hard for me. Very quiet location on top floor of annexe excellent. Overall more than satisfactory.
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, so courteous. Don’t skip on the breakfast. It was worth every penny.
Neal, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Perfect location for what we needed. Would definitely stay again!
Justin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay was really nice we will definitely be coming back . The pool and gym was really nice our room was great we had everything we needed , staff were friendly and helpful . Area was just right as it was only a short walk to town and beach. There was nothing we didn’t like really, we will be coming back 👍.
Paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room and bed were comfortable and I skept well. The food options on the menu were varied and good
Amanda, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

Our room was in an annexe away from main hotel very dated rooms basic pillows wafer thin. Temperamental TV. Breakfast buffet not like photos the reality is tinned prunes tinned peaches,hard bread, cereals topped up ontop of old cereal, hot food ok but tinned mushrooms, thick chewy bacon and sausages that could go threw a tank. For the price dont restrict yourself theres better cafes outside we ate it twice on our stay and disappointed both times. Swimming pool was nice but think they may be selling memberships to non residents as it was busy and certainly not for relaxing good if you want to do lengths. Once again needs a good refurbishment. Hotel looks good but there certainly is better for less. Disappointing!!
Martin, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location to get to beach. Pool facilities as well. Comfortable room. However restaurant very quiet, not much atmosphere and menu not as good as the first time I visited a few years ago.
Carole, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

The hotel has good location ,near to beach and town centre close to shops and restaurants .Also used the other facilities including on our reservation such as indoor pool and sauna.The room was small not very much clean but okay for 2 nights.Also breakfast was good.
Blerta, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel close to the beach

We had a lovely 4 night stay. Staff were very friendly, polite and knowledgeable of the area. Situated near the beach, it was about 2 min walk to the beach and another 5 mins to the pier. We used the pool and facilities which were nice and clean. Breakfast was lovely and staff quick and attentive to clear dishes away.
Kellie, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Good location for beach and town. Good breakfast and lovely pool. Disappointed that steam room was not working and jacuzzi was half working. Room was pleasant but tight to get around the bed.
Peter, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We should have booked direct and we would have saved £24 on parking.,a lesson learned.
David, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful reception areas with comfortable seating. Very welcoming. Walkable to the prom and through the Bournemouth park and back.
Irene, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Decent size room

Decent size room, the lodge is looking somewhat dated on the outside but inside it is clean and tidy.
Darren, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a warm welcome gave me tour straight away checked in quickly found the our standard room light airy and roomy and clean Enjoyed the courtyard woth a couple of drink barstaff very friendly and service with our meal was excellent
Kate, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel. Good facilities especially th spa area.Good location for the beach. Signage for Connaught Lodge could be improved as not very clear.
Ian, 2-night trip