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Reviews of Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa 4 stars

30 West Hill Rd, West Cliff, Bournemouth, BH2 5PH, United Kingdom

#26 of 69 hotels in Bournemouth

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 2293 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    7.4

  • Free WiFi

    7.6

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  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    9.0
    A hotel of two halves, but they get the important things right
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel looks a little dated with 70s decor in corridors, and streets leading to hotel from town centre not most salubrious. Best approached from seafront side!

    Breakfasts are exceptional: quality produce and choice, tablecloths, served from hot tureens and experience is made to feel special. Pool, jacuzzi and spa facilities are spacious, clean and massages are heavenly. Superb friendly service. Location fantastic- close to everything.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    8.0
    Great hotel, lovely rooms, fantastic location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ran out of a couple of things at breakfast on bank holiday Monday which was a shame but I understand pre-ordering ahead would have been difficult with the bank holiday. Staff could have been more attentive and smiley. They were very informative but lacked a smile and “have a nice day” for example.

    Fanatic hotel, location and facilities

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    Amazing stay and would recommend highly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Coffee machine in breakfast is a bit too over used so needs changing.

    The Complimentary spa usage - jacuzzi, swimming pool, sauna and the steam room - provided towels as well. In addition, breakfast was amazing in the morning, hot and fresh full english and nice and warm croissants and pain au chocalat and danishes,

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable and a great wedding venue
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no hand wash in the room, only a bar of soap, would have preferred full hand wash. No instructions came with air con system. Lift was very small when having suitcases and bags. Bar inside very expensive!

    Property was clean, room was very spacious and light. All facilities inside the room lovely

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    8.0
    Extremely pleasant and would definitely stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No negatives really

    Good location, easy to park, very welcoming. Nice clean room with comfortable beds, plenty of hot water in the shower. Excellent swimming pool and spa. Staff were friendly and helpful, nothing too much trouble. Breakfast was good quality and had plenty of choice. Very good value for money.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable stay, close walking distance to wonderful beach, polite service
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Forgetful service in the bat/restaurant area, breakfast should be a bit upgraded.

    Location, spa and swimming pool

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    Lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not really a issue but the air con was leaking in the night other than that was a perfect stay and lovely weekend and beautiful spa treatments

    Location is perfect, friendly staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking cannot be reserved. First come, first serve.

    10 min walk to the beach, room clean, bed comfortable. Staff all very friendly, welcoming and extremely efficient . Special thanks to Kevin who resolved an issue promptly. SPA relaxing and very clean. Breakfast lovely. - large selection of hot and cold food. Would definately stay again.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Very chilled and relaxed
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very well presented everything provide and more.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    7.0
    Nice hotel with a good location but parking a problem and very hard beds
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Bed far too hard, parking expensive and difficult to obtain

    Location, clean room, helpful staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    8.0
    A very convenient spot for BIC with a pleasant room and lovely staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Decor a little tired in places, but nothing horrendous.

    Excellent customer service stood out - all the staff were friendly and welcoming. Even the builders on the top floor were very polite!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was a little basic and luke warm. There were workmen on the floor below.

    Excellent evening meal. Staff were really attentive and professional.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very out dated, lots of areas that need a makeover, obvious signs of holes in ceilings and wet patches. Old shower that just runs from the bath taps! Didn't feel safe standing in the bath, very small slippery.

    Spa facilities

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    Once again we enjoyed our visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Car parking needs reorganising

    As we have stayed in Hotel for over 37 years and have seen lots of changes, however the Staff are the main reason for us returning

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    7.0
    Really nice stay, comfortable room, friendly staff. The food was amazing, up there with one of the best meals my wife a
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some parts looked a little rough, entrance to the pool, ceiling tiles in the pool area, gym was old.

    Nice location, really friendly staff. Nice spa but a little out dated

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    good value for the money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    great breakfast , loads off choice.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Evening meals were poor

    Staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    7.0
    Paid for deluxe room which was very disappointing so had to pay more for an upgrade.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Having to Pay for parking when paying for a room. The bar was empty, lack of atmosphere and not comfortable. Room was tired looking and hotel overall appeared tired. Rubbish left outside room, bird all over windows, spider webs everywhere and generally worn. Bathroom cupboard falling apart. Breakfast cold.

    Close to the beach

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    8.0
    Nice overall, the spa was welcome given the poor weather.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy floorboards meant we were woken regularly through the night and early morning

    Very friendly staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Iovely approachable, friendly staff. Excellent amenities. The hotel is a short walk to the BIC.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean comfortable, excellent location few minutes from the Bea h. Quality breakfast. All staff were friendly and helpful. Swimming pool facilities good. 2nd time here and will return.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    8.0
    Moved rooms because of noisy AC
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy AC

    Location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The swimming pool and spa was very good

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    8.0
    Very enjoyable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Bathroom had a shower above bath - a separate shower would have been preferrable. Bathroom blind did not work so one was down all the time. Need a bright light available on dressing table for doing make up. Breakfast advertised as having continental options (meat/cheese) but none were available. Restaurant menu was good.

    Quiet location. Comfortable. Lots of storage space for clotehs etc. Lovely fires to sit by for drinks (tea/coffee or in the evening). Spa was good.

    Stayed in February 2024

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