40 Sea Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH5 1BQ, United Kingdom
#24 of 44 B&Bs and Inns in Bournemouth
Guests' ChoiceBased on 653 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.5
Facilities
8.4
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.1
Free WiFi
9.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 11 August 2023
Rebecca
United KingdomPam and Alan were extremely helpful and knowledgeable about what was on in Bournemouth to help us plan our stay
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 10 August 2023
Paul
United KingdomIt was clean and very reasonably priced
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Ewa
United KingdomWe liked everything.Good value for a money.
Excellent location,the room was spotlessly clean and fantastic lady in the reception.She made us feel at home.We will definitely come back here and we heartily recommend it to all who value peace and relaxing time off in fantastic historic place with soul.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 5 August 2023
James
United KingdomNothing - everything was perfect!
This was a fantastic stay with my family for two days. A total pleasure to meet the hosts, who were extremely friendly and helpful by suggesting local attractions and places to eat. The house itself is in the best location - being a stones throw away to the beach one direction and all the shops you may desire being of equal distance in the other direction. It was nice that you were allowed in the sitting room at any point you desire, where there is a TV and comfy chairs everywhere. The location being so close to everything made up for no breakfast as a quick 2 minute walk finds you outside Cafe's, Greggs or the Golden Arches (McD). You could if you wanted bring back food and eat in the the sitting room, where there are a selection of plates and utensils available. We really enjoyed staying here.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 4 August 2023
Sarah
United KingdomThe location wasn't great with my mobility
Friendly and the room was massive
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 1 August 2023
Andrada
PhilippinesNone
Accessible to the beach and restaurants The host is very accommodating The room is clean and worth the price
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 31 July 2023
Philip
GermanyOutside look, dated, needs a lick of paint. Photos online are not current, old photos and does not truly represent how it looks outside today. This said its lovely inside, old style, dated but very clean and comfortable.
Extremely helpful, friendly and amazingly dog friendly.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 30 July 2023
Jessica
United KingdomStaff very friendly, welcoming! Large rooms, quiet at night. Perfect location. In the small living room type area downstairs there is a microwave and plates etc if you wanted to buy things to keep in your fridge in your room.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 28 July 2023
Tony
United KingdomAll good!
Bedroom is a good size and Pam / Alan's knowledge and friendliness superb!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 20 July 2023
Mohammed
United KingdomIt’s perfectly fine…. It’s vintage property….
It’s amazing and Beautiful, I have spend… it’s wonderful experience of my life time…
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 19 July 2023
Daniel
United KingdomNothing bad all positive
How easy to find and only 10mins away from the beach and mins away from main high street
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 19 July 2023
Nichola
SpainNothing :)
Loved the staff, very friendly and welcoming, felt like a home from home :) Also loved the history of the hotel, parking and the location was perfect for us. The room was stayed in was huge, very surprising given the normal size of hotel rooms these days. They also very kindly accommodated for our dog with a bowl, some treats and a few extras, it was a lovely experience and we felt so welcome, thanks everyone!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 18 July 2023
Alegna32
United KingdomOnly thing that let us down was that it was extremely windy!! Obviously not the fault of the Dene wood Hotel!!! Otherwise nothing not to like.
Amazingly friendly staff. Lovely beach very near, although hilly walk back up. Very comfortable room. Close to Boscombe centre for buses & shops.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 17 July 2023
Colin
United KingdomToilet seat hit me in the back when sat on toilet. Bit tired, curtains hanging off one end but value for money.
The host was lovely, very welcoming, helpful and nothing too much trouble.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 16 July 2023
Debbie
United KingdomWe could have done with a couple more pillows each so we could sit up in bed comfortably. However, we never got round to asking Pam. I think she would have accommodated the request if we had, but it might be good for them to know for future guests.
Pam was wonderful. She was great at giving advice on where to go to eat and giving directions to various places. She was really friendly and welcoming as was Alan on check in. The view from our room was beautiful. We could see the sea at the end of the road. The room was lovely and light with two big windows. We had coffee, tea and biscuits which was replenished the following day.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 13 July 2023
Estelle
United KingdomThe only downside is the exterior of the building - it does look tired and in need of a lick of paint...but once you enter the building everything is absolutely spotless and the exterior is immediately forgotten!!
We had a lovely large room which was tastefully decorated. The bed was very comfy and the room was spotless!! Alan was the perfect host who made us feel welcome and went out of his way to book us in for a third night keeping the same room.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 11 July 2023
Sally
United KingdomNothing :)
We had a huge room, bed and sea view! The hosts were super friendly and helpful and always made us feel like we were at home. The hotel was nice and quiet, a few minutes walk down to the beach and to all the shops in Boscombe. It made for such a special few days and we would definitely return.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 11 July 2023
Caroline
United KingdomNothing to dislike! Affordable, comfortable and extremely clean. Excellent location, not far from all locations.
Alan was extremely helpful, informative and friendly. Definitely would book again.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 10 July 2023
Cristina
United KingdomEverything met our expectations.
The location was excellent.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 8 July 2023
Avril
United KingdomLots of stairs
Location good, Owner helpful and friendly
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 8 July 2023
Doreen
United Kingdomno available option of breakfast
location, room, staff
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 3 July 2023
Angel
United KingdomIt was perfect
How homely it felt
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 2 July 2023
Angela
United KingdomThe owner Alan was very friendly and helpful and checked us in early upon our arrival. The room was clean and comfy. Alan advised us of the best places to eat and how to get to the beach. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 1 July 2023
Iuliana-maria
RomaniaAll was fine.
Friendly staff,good location.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 1 July 2023
Vigunda
United KingdomLit bit old everything special in bathroom
We like location, really close to the beach around 5 min walk, and also to city centre 5 min walk.Big room super size, Very friendly staff, gave us so many information about what we need Was super comfortable bed and in room we had small dinner table, and small fridge it's very helped
Stayed in June 2023
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