Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa

West Hill Road, West Cliff, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5PH, England
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Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa

Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa

Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa

Be blissfully happy beside the seaside at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa. This picture perfect hotel in Bournemouth is centrally located on the West Cliff, close to the town cent show more

For enquiries or to make a reservation please call 03330 035246

For meetings and events enquiries please call 0844 387 62 40

Possible noise from on-going building works next to hotel. Work to take approx. 2 years
24 Hour Room Service, Bars, Electric Car Charge, Free WIFI, Gym, Indoor Pool, Lift to all floors, Restaurants, Spa Pool
There is free parking available onsite.
Pets not accepted
Guide and hearing dogs only
Free WIFI available throughout the hotel
Check-in & Check out15:00 | 11:00
West Hill Road, West Cliff, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5PH, England
What 3 Words: pens.become.public

Restaurants & Bars

Iain McBride is a highly trained and committed Head Chef. Iain 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 rosette in recognition).

  • Blakes Breakfast Room
  • The Connaught Brasserie
  • The Drawing Room & Gin Bar
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Dining and bars

Blakes Breakfast Room

Our breakfast Maitre d', Nick Rutigliano and his team warmly invite you to enjoy breakfast in Blakes, with a full English or continental selection to set you up for the day.

Opening hours
Breakfast: 07:00 - 10:00
Weekend times may vary

The Connaught Brasserie

The contemporary and elegant Connaught Brasserie is the perfect place to enjoy lunch, afternoon tea or dinner. With a large menu inspired by British and European classics, the Brasserie has something for everyone and wont disappoint. If you're staying with us in the summer months, the bifold doors will be open onto the courtyard garden and you can enjoy an alfresco meal in the sun. Reservations are recommended

Opening hours
Lunch: 11:30 - 14:00
Dinner: 17:30 - 21:00
Weekend times may vary

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
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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!

For any enquiries please call Maria Ruiz on 01202 298020

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Registrar

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

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Golf

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.

  • Meyrick Park
  • Queens Park
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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.

2.00 miles away in Bournemouth

Course type

Parkland

Location

Off Site

Holes

18

Par

69

Distance

5540 Yards

Handicap

No handicap required

Prices

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.

3.00 miles away in Bournemouth

Course type

Parkland

Location

Off Site

Holes

18

Par

71

Distance

6165 Yards

Handicap

No handicap required

Prices

18 holes £12.00
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Spa & Leisure facilities

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.

  • Spa Facilities
  • Treatments
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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: 2
  • Maximum guests per booking: 4
  • All children must be accompanied by an adult. No access to the spa and leisure facilities for children between midday-6pm

Opening Times

Monday - Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00

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:

Massage
From £35.00 / Treatment
Massages
From £35.00 / Treatment
Mediterranean Massage
25 mins
From£35.00
Prescription & Skin Boosting F
55 mins
From£65.00
Rocks of the Mediterranean Hot
70 mins
From£85.00

Make the most of our leisure facilities and enjoy some down time

Gym and swimming pool leisure facilities

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Meetings & 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 t...

For any enquiries please contact events on 0844 387 62 40

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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
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
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Reviews of Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa

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4.5 Rating: 3594 reviews
Excellent 62%
Very Good 26%
Average 7%
Poor 1%
Terrible 1%
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cokers, wrote review 14/12/2020

Excellent, as always

We have stayed at this hotel for over 20 years and it just gets better and better. The management and staff are very accommodating. The food is always excellent and the rooms very well presented. The ... more

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kirstyjenkins, wrote review 13/12/2020

Fantastic Find!

Had one night here for a meal and bit of a Christmas treat. Absolutely delightful hotel - lovely lounge areas. We sat by the fire downstairs which was delightful. We ate in the brasserie & the food wa... more

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lindabW7521KM, wrote review 13/12/2020

What a lovely place to stay

Just arrived home after a lovely 2 night stay it this hotel. Wanted to stay longer but they are only opening a limited time at the moment due to COVID-19 . The staff here are super friendly and consid... more

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Richiegod2003, wrote review 15/11/2020

One night visit just before 2nd lockdown

Very nice stay at this hotel, Staff were great, food excellent & hotel facilities & spa/pool ticked all the boxes. Nice refreshing swim before breakfast which was lovely. Rooms were ok, comfy bed but ... more

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NiamhNora, wrote review 10/11/2020

A wonderful hotel

This hotel was amazing!! We stayed in one of the executive rooms which was enormous and had a beautiful balcony for us to sit out. The breakfast was yummy with lots of fresh local produce and there wa... more