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Hotels in Bournemouth
Finding a good hotel or place to stay in Bournemouth can be challenging during the summer months and around Bank Holidays.

The effort is almost always worthwhile because Bournemouth boasts beautiful sandy beaches and a whole host of tourist attractions including Oceanarium – The Bournemouth Aquarium, The Landmarc Restaurant Theatre – voted the Best Evening Experience ‘Entertainment of the Year’ Tourism Awards 2006 and the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum. There are also great shops and the world-renowned Winter Gardens.

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The Fairmont Hotel - Places to stay in Bournemouth imageThe Fairmont Hotel has a Four Diamond Guest Accommodation rating from the English Tourism Council. It is situated on the West Cliff on Priory Road and is only a short walk to Bournemouth’s beaches, the shopping and entertainment centre and the newly refurbished Bournemouth International Centre.

The owners take pride in offering a warm and friendly welcome and all rooms have en-suite facilities. There is a large free car park for guests. The hotel has been a winner of Bournemouth in Bloom for five years running.

The hotel was previously a family home and was converted into an hotel in the 1920. A Fairmont Hotel brochure from 1932 provides an insight into the hotel’s early years.

The Lampeter Hotel - Places to stay in Bournemouth imageThe Lampeter Hotel is a majestic 4 storey building with an excellent location. It overlooks the beautiful Pleasure Gardens and even though it is very close to the seafront, the Pavilion, Bournemouth International Centre and Bournemouth Square it is in a quiet cul-de-sac away from traffic.

There are 35 bedrooms and a lift for guests. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms/shower rooms and there is a car park for guests.

This hotel was featured on the TV programme Britain’s Best Breaks.

Kings Langley Hotel - Places to stay in Bournemouth imageAnother place to stay which is conveniently central is the Kings Langley Hotel on Westcliff Road. The hotel provides home cooked food and all of the twenty bedrooms have en-suite facilities. There are 20 bedrooms and wireless internet is available. Parking for guests is available on site.

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The Abbey Court Hotel in Bournemouth was built around 1882 and is just off the Christchurch Road between Bournemouth and Boscombe. There are only 7 bedrooms and the owners aim to provide a genuinely homely atmosphere.

If you are in Bournemouth to pursue sporting activities such as golf, cycling, and surfing, there are storage facilities available.

Whilst you are in Bournemouth, the owners of The Abbey Court Hotel recommend a trip to nearby Poole to take the short boat ride to Brownsea Island.

The Rosscourt - Places to stay in Bournemouth imageBoscombe is just along the coast from Bournemouth. Convenient for Bournemouth but with its own beach and a little quieter. The Rosscourt is a AA four star guest house. There are 9 rooms with one of the ground floor twin en-suite rooms particularly suitable for guests with mobility problems.

The Rosscourt provides an excellent base for enjoying Boscombe, travelling out to Poole, the New Forest or Bournemouth and is ideally located for playing golf in the area.

Local Service Guide also features restaurants in Bournemouth. Click on Restaurants in Bournemouth for details.

If you have been to Bournemouth and have a hotel or restaurant to recommend please send us an email via contact us telling us why you have enjoyed your stay.

Local Service Guide Limited © April 2007 Hotels and Places to Stay in Bournemouth




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