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The Kensington Hotel
2.5 star property

Hotel with free parking, near Bournemouth Beach

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The Kensington Hotel

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Restaurant
Beach nearby
Front of property
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant

Overview of The Kensington Hotel

Reviews
6.6

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Check out the area

Map
18 Durley Chine Road, Bournemouth, England, BH2 5LE
  • Popular LocationBournemouth Beach11 min walk
  • Popular LocationBournemouth International Centre11 min walk
  • Popular LocationBournemouth Pavillion Theatre15 min walk
  • AirportBournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)14 min drive
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Room options

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Family Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Single Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Triple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

Highlights

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

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Family Quadruple Room | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

Bournemouth

Located near the beach, The Kensington Hotel is in Bournemouth City Centre, a neighbourhood in Bournemouth. Bournemouth Pier is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bournemouth Beach and New Forest National Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Fitness First Stadium or Go Ape at Moors Valley Ringwood.
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What's nearby

  • Bournemouth Beach - 11 min walk
  • Bournemouth International Centre - 11 min walk
  • Oceanarium - 14 min walk
  • Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre - 15 min walk
  • Bournemouth Pier - 16 min walk

Getting around

  • Bournemouth Station - 4 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Brewhouse & Kitchen - 5 min walk
  • Pasa Too - 4 min walk
  • Mad Cucumber - 6 min walk
  • Olive Cafe Bistro - 6 min walk
  • Poole Hill Brewery - 5 min walk

About this property

The Kensington Hotel

Hotel located in Bournemouth City Centre
Bournemouth International Centre and Bournemouth Beach are located near The Kensington Hotel, which provides a garden, laundry facilities and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Smoke-free property and multilingual staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Kensington Hotel have amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Romanian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 8:30 AM–10 AM for a fee: GBP 5.99 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: GBP 50 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 5.99 per person

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, debit card or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Kensington Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Kensington Hotel?

As of 25 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kensington Hotel on 3 May 2024 start from £77.00, 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.

How much is parking at The Kensington Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Kensington Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at The Kensington Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Kensington Hotel located?

Located in Bournemouth City Centre, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Durley Chine Beach, Bournemouth Beach and Bournemouth International Centre. The Square and Bournemouth Lower Gardens are also within 15 minutes.

The Kensington Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 169 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 169 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 169 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 169 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 169 reviews" "

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

family

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outdated, rude, no proper parking, fire alarm kepy going off, very noisy, no sign of a bar, the desk worker, walked in our room without knockin, didnt speak apology or anything, just walked in looked round and out again, my kids with special needs didnt feel safe staying we left very early thay morning and didn't stay for our second night, not recommend at all stay away no offer of a refund either
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Nabi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrible and nit suitable for the price .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Louis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Where shall i start... i read the reviews on Expedia when booking and thought the place looked okay for a one night stay. Upon our arrival we got a half hour history lesson that was well intended but after 8 hours on the road our bladders were ready to burst. The host didnt seem to notice that we all had heavy bags and were tired. Our room was in the basement . The first inspection of it was decent. Two double beds and a single. Turns out that the reviews on google were more accurate than expedia. The single bed ended up being a box spring with beddjng on it. The double beds were awful, mine was collapsing on one side. The thin excuses for pillows left us with sore necks. We had to ask for more towels. One was provided and there were four of us booked in. We were handed an extra towel and another bath mat. So two towels for four people... thanks. Doesnt look like we were bitten by any bed bugs thank goodness... i do not recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

A

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cheap n cheerful
A real mix of ok and could do better.. Lovely chap on reception who gave a overview of Dorset and sandbanks. The room had a few issues TV remote missing No towels Window opens fully to a flat roof with staircase so not secure But Beds were ok and room was warm but it was the hottest day of the year Shower leaked Plugs had a smell of drains It was a good location and parking was free It worked for one night as a cheap stay over.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Boualem

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom & Bathroom Cleanliness
Check-In Time
2:30 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
2.5