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Be blissfully happy beside the seaside at the Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel. This picture-perfect hotel in Bournemouth is centrally located on the West Cliff, close to the town centre and an abundance of shops, cafes, clubs and bars. The Pavilion Theatre, BIC, Lower Gardens and 7 miles of golden sandy beaches are also wonderfully close by. What more could you ask for?

This divine 4-star hotel and spa boasts beautiful and spacious accommodation, and superb facilities. Built in 1850, the Best Western Plus Hotel has lost none of its original charm; in fact, its appeal only increases as the hotel gets better with age. The hotel is celebrated across the UK and has been voted Bournemouth's No.1 hotel by TripAdvisor for 4 consecutive years. It has also been awarded TripAdvisor's 2015 Certificate of Excellence, a Silver Shield by Green Tourism for Business and 3 major awards by Bournemouth Tourism. It seems we really are the very best place to stay in Bournemouth, and thats coming from the experts!

A delightful garden terrace, excellent spa and leisure facilities and gorgeous food will make sure your stay is a most memorable one, as 4 fabulous restaurants can be found at the hotel. Blakes, our fine dining restaurant headed by Chef Ben Nicol, is TripAdvisor's No.1 restaurant in Bournemouth; so you can be assured you're in the very best of hands.

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Location

West Hill Road
West Cliff
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH2 5PH
England
To make a reservation please call 0800 393130 (Freephone). For all other enquiries please call 01202 298020
AAThe AA rosette is your guarantee that a hotel takes extra special pride in its cuisine.The AA rosette is your guarantee that a hotel takes extra special pride in its cuisine.Silver CSR award from Green Tourism.
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Summary

Possible noise from on-going building works next to hotel. Work to take approx. 2 years
Bars, Free WIFI, Golf Nearby, Gym, Indoor Pool, Restaurants, Sauna, Twenty Four Hour Service, Lift to all floors, Spa Pool/Jacuzzi
Free internet available throughout the hotel
There is free parking available onsite.
 There is parking available nearby.
Pets: No Pets accepted Guide and hearing dogs only
Check-in & Check-out
15:00 | 11:00

Facilities

Dining and Bars

Ben Nicol is a highly trained and committed Head Chef. Nichol works in conjunction with his enthusiastic team of young chefs to produce the type of fine, quality food that encourages guests to return time and time again (not to mention the fact that the AA has awarded the hotel a double rosette in recognition).

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Blakes Brasserie

Our Maitre d', Nick Rutigliano and his team warmly invite you to enjoy dinner at this stunning, newly refurbished restaurant. Imaginative in its choice of European food and, creative in its presentation, Blakes prides itself on its reputation for great food and fine wines, and is TripAdvisor's No 1 Bournemouth, 2 Rosette restaurant. For the comfort of all, Blakes is a mobile free zone and reservations are highly recommended to avoid disappointment.

Opening hours

Breakfast: 07:00 - 10:00
Lunch: 11:30 - 14:30
Dinner: 17:30 - 21:30
Weekend times may vary
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Breakfast Room

This excellent restaurant has a wide and varied menu to suit all tastes, including pastas, pizzas, steak burgers, fish and chips, fillet steaks, a variety of salads and now, by popular demand, you may even choose any item from the menu in Blakes. No reservations are necessary and the Brasserie is very casual.

Opening hours

Breakfast: 07:00 - 10:00
Weekend times may vary
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The Drawing Room & Gin Bar

The Drawing room is a perfect setting to enjoy that pre dinner drink. This cosy lounge bar attached to Blakes restaurant is a lovely, intimate setting, where one can enjoy a glass of champagne or a gin and tonic before being guided through our superb menu. Why not enjoy an after dinner cognac and coffee by the open fire during those colder nights.

Opening hours

11:00-23:00
Weekend times may vary

Golf

Meyrick Park

Situated just 2 miles away from the hotel, Meyrick park boasts an 18-hole Championship course surrounded by panoramic views. The club also includes a first-class pool, gym and treatment and beauty suite, meaning those who arent as so keen on practicing their swing will have plenty to do.

Course information

Course Type: Parkland
Location: Off Site
Holes: 18
Par: 69
Distance: 5540 Yards
No handicap required

Location

2.00 miles away in Bournemouth

Prices

9 holes Yes
18 holes £13.50

Queens Park

Queen's Park is only 3 miles away from the hotel, and is a mature and rather challenging 18-hole course. Set across many acres of beautiful heather and pine woodland, the views are sure to take your breath away when youre not focusing on your shot.

Course information

Course Type: Parkland
Location: Off Site
Holes: 18
Par: 71
Distance: 6165 Yards
No handicap required

Location

3.00 miles away in Bournemouth

Prices

9 holes Yes
18 holes £12.00

Spa & Leisure

As if the stylish bedrooms and inviting public areas of The Connaught Hotel weren't enough, we also have a fantastic massage therapy suite on site. If you fancy some hands-on hospitality, be our guest.

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Spa Facilities

Our spa will leave you energised and refreshed, with massage therapy to compliment our sauna, aroma steam room and spa pool!

No. of treatment rooms: 4
Minimum guests (per booking): 1
Maximum guests (per booking): 8

All children must be accompanied by an adult No Access for Children in the Pool and spa area between 12.00 p.m. and 6.00 p.m.

Opening times

Monday: 10:00- 18:00
Tuesday: 10:00- 18:00
Wednesday: 10:00- 18:00
Thursday: 10:00- 18:00
Friday: 10:00- 18:00
Saturday: 10:00- 18:00
Sunday: 10:00- 18:00

Leisure Facilities

  • Swimming pool (18m )

  • Spa pool

  • Sauna

  • Aroma steam room

  • Resistance gym

  • CV gym

  • Massage Suite

  • Beauty Salon

Gym and swimming pool leisure facilities

In addition to our 18m heated indoor pool, spa pool, newly built sauna and aroma steam room, we're fortunate to have 2 gymnasiums: a cardio-vascular suite and a resistance gym all with modern changing facilities.

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Treatments

We offer a range of treatments to make your me time more memorable. From head to toe, we'll take care of you in style:

Type Treatment Time (mins) price (from)
Massage 1 Hour Full Massage 60 £65.00
Back, Neck Shoulder Massage 30 £35.00
Repose Aromatherapy Facial 75 £80.00
Rocks of the Mediterranean Hot Stones Massage 75 £85.00
The Power Breakfast - Express Facial for all skin types 30 £40.00
Mind & Body Mircozone Treatment 25 £30.00
The Dermalogica Skin Treatment 55 £55.00

Weddings

Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel is one of the most intimate wedding venues in the region, if not the country. It's our sole ambition to cater for your every wish and dish. As such, we guarantee we'll do anything and everything to ensure your wedding day lives long in the memory. So, make the happiest day of your life even happier, and say "I do" at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel, Bournemouth's premier wedding venue!

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Wedding service and reception venue

With beautiful terraced gardens for those stunning snaps, the Connaught suite offers total indulgence and warm, friendly staff for complete peace of mind. We're sure you'll fall for this delightful wedding venue just as much as you've fallen for your significant other. Our entire team is at your disposal, so whatever you need, just ask.

Catering

Your wish really is our command here. Just take your pick from our combination of menus. Although you might find everything you need straight away, we'll happily cater for any other needs you may have, nothing is too much trouble! By paying as much attention to detail as we do to your guests, we'll ensure your day is one of the best that Best Western has to offer.

Honeymoon suite

The Orchid suite is our Bridal suite and boasts over 250 square feet of stylish accommodation. South facing with its own private balcony, the suite offers the happy couple a garden view, and even a glimpse of the sea. The bathroom has a separate power shower and a Victorian roll top bath for added luxury, while bathrobes, slippers, a flat screen TV, a DVD player and small dining area and lounge mean there's plenty of room for romance. All of this is complimentary when booking our full wedding package.

Registrar

Registry office:
Bournemouth Register Office
Town Hall, Bournemouth, BH2 6DY
01202 454947



Say "I do" at Bournemouth's premier wedding venue
BEST WESTERN PLUS The Connaught Hotel.

For any enquiries please call Maria Ruiz on 01202 298020

Location and Attractions

Getting there.

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Nearest motorway: M27, J1, 20.00 miles
 Nearest train station: Bournemouth, 1.50 miles
Nearest airport: Bournemouth, 7.00 miles
 Free parking on site (66 spaces)
 On site disabled parking (2 spaces)

Address
West Hill Road
West Cliff
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH2 5PH
England

What's nearby?

Sports

  • Bournemouth AFC (3 miles)

  • Southampton Football Club (30 miles)

  • Portsmouth Football Club (40 miles)

Cities & Attractions

  • Bournemouth AFC (3 miles)

  • Bournemouth Oceanarium (0.5 miles)

  • Monkey World - Wareham (20 miles)

  • Bournemouth Pier and beaches (0.3 miles)

  • Lighthouse Arts Centre Poole (6 miles)

Shopping

  • Town centre (0.6 miles)

  • Castlepoint Shopping Mall (4.3 miles)

Meetings, Conferences and Events

When looking for conference facilities in Bournemouth, we should point out that we offer some of the finest. Our attention to detail is second to none and we are one of only three Bournemouth hotels to be awarded the prestigious Silver Shield by Green Tourism for Business, for our contribution to the environment.

PRIORY 1
The Priory Business Centre comprises of Priory 1 and 2. The centre is self-contained, very private and is adjacent to the main hotel with its own separate access. Both rooms are fully equipped with TVs, flipcharts, screens and WiFi. Priory 1 also has the added advantage of air-conditioning and secure broadband, acting as one of the most comfortable meeting rooms in Bournemouth.

FRANKLYN SUITE
The Franklyn suite, located in the Connaught Lodge, is the largest conference room at the hotel and is perfect for corporate events, exhibitions and large conferences of 25-150 delegates. The suite has a private lounge, direct access to it's own private patio, access to the Courtyard Garden and is next door to the Boardroom, which is perfect as a syndicate room if required.

Available room set ups

Banquet
Boardroom
Classroom
Theatre
U shape

Priory 1

The Priory Business Centre comprises of Priory 1 and 2. The Centre is self contained, very private and is adjacent to the main hotel with its own separate access. Both rooms are fully equipped with TVs, Flipcharts, Screens and WiFi. Priory 1 also has the added advantage of air-conditioning and secure broadband.

Franklyn Suite

The Franklyn Suite, located in the Connaught Lodge, is the largest conference room at the hotel and is perfect for corporate events, exhibitions and large conferences of 25-150 delegates. With its own private lounge and direct access to it's own private patio and access to the Courtyard Garden, the Franklyn is also next door to the Boardroom which is perfect as a syndicate room if required.



Room Theatre Classroom U-Shape Boardroom Banquet
Priory 1 30 10 18 20 0
Priory 2 20 6 10 12 0
Connaught 180 60 40 60 120
Franklyn Suite 150 45 35 36 80
The Boardroom 25 10 16 20 0
Have an enquiry?
Contact events on 0844 387 62 40

Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: Rating: Based on 3359 traveller reviews
Rating: 5 2136
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Great Hotel and Spa.Very close to the beach

25/06/2019 AndreaQ361,

Good sized room ,friendly staff,perfect location (very close to the seafront and pier)and amazing spa with a Jacuzzi in the room.Would definitely recommend to fellow travellers.Parking space in front ... more

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Lovely Hotel

23/06/2019 davey19672015, Carlisle, United Kingdom

My wife and I enjoyed a 5 night break at the Connaught. We stayed bed and breakfast in the Tulip suite which has its own parking space. The hotel is comfortable and very clean with polite and helpful ... more

Rating

Large group celebration

19/06/2019 Tricia W, Luton, United Kingdom

Group of 16 adults plus a baby stayed at the hotel to celebrate mum's 90th birthday. All details of the stay were arranged with Maria, Front of House Manager who was exceptionally helpful and ensured ... more

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All girls together

16/06/2019 susan y, San Francisco

Several of us stayed in the Lodge. Our room was spotlessly clean,beds comfortable, pleasant room. Walk in shower, brilliant for the two of us as we are of a certain age and I use a walking stic... more

Owner Response
BW-Connaught, General Manager at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your review Susan, I am delighted you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards, Simon Hartwell General Manager Executive rooms booked direct with the hotel are guaranteed their own, personal parking space!! Book direct - 01202 298020 - we guarantee the lowest prices and it ensures you get the room and the bath or shower that you want. Our standard rooms average 135 sq ft., balcony rooms now fully air-conditioned, average 155 sq ft, superiors without balconies 175 sq ft,Executives 210 sq.ft and Suites 250 sq ft.
Rating

Short Thurs-Sat break at this well located and presented hotel with good leisure facilities

14/06/2019 tgb1959, West Sussex, United Kingdom

From the welcome to check out - all excellent. The convenience, the breakfast, the quick supper was all good. To be honest, it was ideal for what we wanted, chill and go for walks. 10 mins from town, ... more

Owner Response
BW-Connaught, Front Office Manager at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your review tgb, I am delighted you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards, Simon Hartwell General Manager Executive rooms booked direct with the hotel are guaranteed their own, personal parking space!! Book direct - 01202 298020 - we guarantee the lowest prices and it ensures you get the room and the bath or shower that you want. Our standard rooms average 135 sq ft., balcony rooms now fully air-conditioned, average 155 sq ft, superiors without balconies 175 sq ft,Executives 210 sq.ft and Suites 250 sq ft.