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Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa

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Near Bournemouth International Centre and Bournemouth Beach, Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa provides a terrace, a garden and a hair salon. Treat yourself to a body scrub, aromatherapy or a Swedish massage at the on-site spa. The on-site British cuisine brasserie, Blakes Brasserie, offers breakfast, dinner and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
The current price is £84
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Lounge, Roll Top Bath, Balcony, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a wardrobe, a mirror, and a nightstand with a lamp and flowers.

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 95 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and wall-mounted artwork.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • 135 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 135 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand with a bottle of champagne and glasses, a chair, and three framed pictures on the wall.

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 175 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A neatly made bed with a white bedspread and two pillows, flanked by bedside tables with lamps, in a room with floral wallpaper and a large window with blue curtains.

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a headboard, and three framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the outdoors.

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking (Lodge)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, and a TV.

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking (Lodge)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A neatly made bed with a blue headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Lodge)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Lodge)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a wardrobe, and wall-mounted artwork.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a sink, a window, and a shower area.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Shower Only)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a wardrobe, and wall-mounted artwork.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Spa King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Bournemouth City Centre, a neighbourhood in Bournemouth, Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa is near the airport and near the beach. Sandbanks Beach and Poole Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bournemouth Beach and New Forest National Park. Oceanarium and Boscombe Chine Gardens Mini Golf Course are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby. Visit our Bournemouth travel guide
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30 West Hill Road, Bournemouth, England, BH2 5PH

What's nearby

  • A building with a blue awning and the 'BIC' logo.
    Bournemouth International Centre
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A row of beach huts along a seaside promenade with a cyclist in the distance.
    Bournemouth Beach
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A transparent tunnel with blue walls and a person walking inside.
    Oceanarium
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A landscaped garden with various plants and rocks, a red brick building, and a clear blue sky with clouds.
    Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A pier with a restaurant named "JACKTAILS AT" and a beach with people walking and children playing.
    Bournemouth Pier
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Bournemouth Station
    14 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • South Coast Coffee
    11 min walk
  • Revival
    14 min walk
  • Starbucks
    10 min walk
  • Bar So
    6 min walk
  • Caffè Nero
    13 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa

  • Upscale hotel near Bournemouth Beach
  • Located close to Bournemouth International Centre, Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa provides a terrace, a garden and a hair salon. Treat yourself to a body scrub, aromatherapy or a Swedish massage at the on-site spa. The on-site British cuisine brasserie, Blakes Brasserie, offers breakfast, dinner and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • An indoor pool
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and express check-out
    • Express check-in, a 24-hour front desk and barbecues
    • A banquet hall, coffee/tea in reception and wedding services
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 53 individually furnished rooms boast thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi and safes.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
    • HDTVs with digital channels
    • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-certified property
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Tourism Programme. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (GBP 12 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 17.50 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Blakes Brasserie
  • The Gin Bar

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Piano
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (3,003 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (110 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1850
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 30.00
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 30.00
Express check-out available

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

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 17.50 per person
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: GBP 12 per night
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 30.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 30.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the hot tub, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool, health club and hot tub with adult supervision
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa?

As of 21 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa on 6 Sept 2026 start from £84, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa?

Self-parking is available for GBP 12 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 30.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 30.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa located?

Located in Bournemouth City Centre, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Bournemouth International Centre and Bournemouth Beach. Bournemouth Lower Gardens and Durley Chine Beach are also within 10 minutes.

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