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The Kensington Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with bar/lounge, near Bournemouth Beach

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Enjoy meals in a spacious dining area with tables set with red chairs and white tablecloths, surrounded by potted plants and a glass roof.
Reception
Enjoy a serene beachside escape with access to the ocean.
Experience the classic charm of The Kensington Hotel, featuring a prominent corner turret and outdoor seating area.
Relax in this serene bedroom with a large bed, bedside table, and wall-mounted artwork.
Nestled in Bournemouth City Centre, The Kensington Hotel offers a haven of tranquility with its garden and bar. Connect to WiFi, indulge in full breakfast options or unwind with laundry facilities at your disposal. Previous guests have praised the multilingual staff.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathtub or shower
The current price is CNY398
CNY478 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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Two single beds, a table, and a chair are arranged in this stylish room with a large window and framed artwork.

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Two single beds with wooden headboards and a comfortable armchair by the window.

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Relax in a cozy space with a neatly made bed and a dresser for your belongings.

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, two paintings, and a comfortable armchair.

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Comfortable accommodations feature a large bed, a smaller bed, and a seating area with a tufted armchair.

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Relax in a cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, a small table for your essentials, and a large window for natural light.

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
18 Durley Chine Road, Bournemouth, England, BH2 5LE

What's nearby

  • Bournemouth Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bournemouth International Centre - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Oceanarium - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bournemouth Pier - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 11 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 41 min drive
  • Bournemouth Station - 4 min drive
  • Branksome Station - 7 min drive
  • Pokesdown for Boscombe Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brewhouse & Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pasa Too - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Twelve Eatery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Smokin' Aces - Cocktail Bar & Whiskey Lounge - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jungle Café Bournemouth - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Kensington Hotel

When you stay at The Kensington Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Bournemouth Beach and Bournemouth International Centre. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and full breakfast is available on weekends. Also, Poole Harbour and Bournemouth Pier are within a short drive.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Romanian

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 37 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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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

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) on weekend mornings 8:30 AM–10 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Breakage deposit: GBP 50 per stay

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 5.99 per person

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Kensington Bournemouth
The Kensington Hotel Hotel
Kensington Hotel Bournemouth
The Kensington Hotel Bournemouth
The Kensington Hotel Hotel Bournemouth

Frequently asked questions

Does The Kensington Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Kensington 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 The Kensington Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Kensington Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Kensington Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Kensington Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (14-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Kensington Hotel and nearby?

The Kensington Hotel has a garden.

What's the area around The Kensington Hotel like?

The Kensington Hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Bournemouth Beach and 11 minutes' walk from Bournemouth International Centre.

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The Kensington Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.4

Good

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
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Lobby
Bed
Shower
Location
Towns
Beach
Bathroom
Parking

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Good reception mr jerry. The beds could do with better quality without attached headboard. We stayed for 2 nights and the bins where not taken out. As good will gesture should give shower gel or soup.
Amar, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

Friendly Staff. Not far from beach. Downside was the noise coming from next room of loud music. Also lot of banging doors till early hours of the morning.
julie, 1-night trip

4/10 Poor

there was no toilet paper when I arrived the kettle didn't work there was no curtain for the window when I spoke to the manager on she said the curtain would be fixed it was NOT she did send a new kettle & on monday the power to all the scockets went off twice so I had to go down 4 flights to report it
Leslie, 7-night trip

4/10 Poor

The furnishings poor, lack of storage, general lack of propery maintenance, blinds broken, curtains not drawing correctly, pull cord to bathroom light not long enough had to chase staff for coffee and milk and no housekeeping done in the five day stay.
Paul, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Good location, walking distance to attractions and restaurants. Very clean, easy check in and was told all about the area and history of the hotel.
Julie, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Hospitable and cozy

It was great; we’ll stay there again next visit. It was very convenient to the beach and town center.
Daniel, 12-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Hotel staff is very kind. I want to stay here again at bournemouth trip.
Manami, 4-night trip

4/10 Poor

Stay away

When checking into the hotel we were made aware the bar and the restaurant were both shut. The room was disgustingly dirty, with splashes of something all up the walls and the floors clearly hadn't been cleaned in months. In the middle of the night, we were woken by a man barging into the room to 'check the smoke alarm' woke both kids up and with no apology at all! The general condition of the property was awful and we would not be staying again.
Caroline, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent for a visit to Bournemouth.

We enjoyed our stay at the Kensington hotel. In a nutshell I can’t fault it! We would definitely come again.
Geoff, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very hospitable staff. Gentleman at front desk had lots of local information.
Laurette, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Friendly, no frills, and convenient location

No frills but cheerful seaside hotel. Convenient location and good size room. Don't expect luxury but friendly service and simple accommodation.
3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

A great stay in Bournemouth

Friendly and informative gentlemen on reception. Our third visit and we will be back. Location ideal for town and beach.
Teresa, 5-night trip

2/10 Terrible

I had 2 of my contractors stay here, they were bitten to death, the rooms were unclean, the hotel was noisy. We will not stay here again
Jamie, 5-night trip

8/10 Good

Gosh hotel

Walking distance to everything, very clean and comfortable. But bring a body shower soap and shampoo, there are none in the bathroom
Anna, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Good location. No restaurant in the hotel. Reception was closed when we arrived (we were early, but worried about parking before we checked in). Rooms were okay, but the furniture was a bit "tired". Probably just about value for money considering a last minute booking in August at a decent location in Bournemouth.
James, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Host is very pleasant, has a wealth of local knowledge. The room was a good size for a family. Wifi worked well. The cleaning can be improved by ensuring the floor is swept of sand (probably left by previous guest) and the kettle and cups could do with a scrub.
Grace, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Good location Great staff.

Nice hotel in a convenient location for the centre of town. Very welcoming staff. Elaine at the front desk showed us up to our room and told us all we needed to know. A nice change from the usual ...' your room is on the second floor'.
Michael, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

The hotel was nice and quiet friendly staff too. The room was a nice size and clean. Some things it could do with is bedside lamps and a mirror. The bed was a bit uncomfortable too.
Martin, 4-night trip

6/10 Okay

Stayed 1 night to catch early ferry next morning...wouldn't want to stay longer No remote control for television . No toiletries I think you get what you pay for . Room we used had a small kitchen area with nothing in cupboards, empty fridge space , Free car park good
1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I stayed here for a week and it was a lovely room the bed was so comfortable and when I had a small issue a really nice man came and helped me solve it very quickly and he was very polite. It was in walking distance to the beach and shops so I didn’t have to waste money on Ubers so I was happy with that and I can’t wait to book my next stay with them.
Caitlin, 7-night trip

4/10 Poor

Find somewhere else

Useful location but hotel is very old fashioned, bed is basically a mattress on the floor, no shower gel or soap in the room and didn’t feel clean. Not good value
Tim, 1-night trip

2/10 Terrible

Totally avoid..

It is a very basic hotel.. no housekeeping at all.. smells of damp. Bed was very uncomfortable.. could hear people talking all night. Pay little extra and get a better hotel and service.
P, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

poor or non-existent service at reception; poor maintenance of walls, bathroom; no housekeeping in 3 days, even not emptying bins or renewing towels nor tea bags
john, 3-night trip

2/10 Terrible

Someone was lurking around my car In the car park, made us feel uneasy. Our room was filthy, turned the cups over and they were brown inside, dust everywhere, broken blinds, mould in the bathroom. Holes in the walls, broken furniture, would not stay here again if they paid me!
2-night trip

2/10 Terrible

Terrible and nit suitable for the price .
Nabi, 3-night trip