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Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa

Property class: 4

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A residential building with a balcony, a small garden, and a street view with parked cars.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large mirror.
A restaurant with red upholstered booths, marble tables, and a bar area with a variety of bottles.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a pool area visible through glass walls, and a staircase.
A formal event space with rows of chairs, a central aisle, and a chandelier.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
The current price is $115
$96 nightly
$115 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7

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30 West Hill Road, Bournemouth, England, BH2 5PH
  • Place, Bournemouth International Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Bournemouth Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

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 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 95 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

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 WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 135 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

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 WiFi

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

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 WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

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 WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking (Lodge)

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking (Lodge)

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Lodge)

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 WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Lodge)

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 WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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 WiFi

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

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 WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Shower Only)

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 WiFi

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 WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

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 WiFi

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

Spa King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Bournemouth

A stay at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa places you in the heart of Bournemouth, within a 15-minute walk of Bournemouth International Centre and Bournemouth Beach. .This spa hotel is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from New Forest National Park and 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Poole Harbour.

What's nearby

  • Bournemouth International Centre - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bournemouth Beach - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Oceanarium - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • 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

Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa offers 53 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, or hot tub without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Stay in one of 53 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a health club, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. Additional features at this Victorian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy British cuisine at Blakes Brasserie, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Bournemouth? This hotel has 3003 square feet (279 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 2 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Blakes Brasserie - Overlooking the garden, this brasserie specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required. Open daily.
The Gin Bar - Onsite bar. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 12 per night)
  • Limited onsite 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 center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (3,003 square feet 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 elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (43 inches 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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 September 22 to September 23:
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed on Sunday:
  • Dining venue(s)

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: 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

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette 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 neighboring 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

Property is also known as

Best Western Connaught
Best Western Connaught Bournemouth
Best Western Connaught Hotel
Best Western Plus Connaught Hotel Bournemouth
Best Western Plus Connaught Hotel
Best Western Plus Connaught Bournemouth
Best Western Plus Connaught
Best Plus The Connaught & Spa
Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel
Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa Hotel
Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa Bournemouth
Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa Hotel Bournemouth

Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 395 out of 973 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 399 out of 973 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 973 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 973 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 973 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool and the spa was Very relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ideal location to all local amenities, breakfast pretty average but other options for a little extra. Overall would use again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anelise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
YES well served breakfast and the Air con was working well
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay with friendly and helpful staff. Spa and pool area is good with a good steamroom and sauna.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great gym and pool, located near beach and amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and fairly modern design. Lovely bar area and restaurant but the gym and pool were very dated and the walls were painfully thin. Super friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, the room and hotel were clean and comfortable. The staff polite, friendly and helpful particularly the receptionist, waitress in the dining room whose name I didn’t get. I didn’t eat at the hotel but the menu looked very good. I would definitely recommend this hotel and come back, hopefully get to use the Spa facility next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Precious Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property location & general cleanliness of the property was of a high standard. The only thing that let it down was the changing rooms of the gym needed to be cleaned.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chris

£12 for car parking which was hidden I the hotel details but nice hotel clean and good amenities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were wonderful, the room was big and the bed was very comfortable, the pool and spa was a nice treat after a long day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Interesting property not your typical every day hotel. There is no elevator so it made it a little more difficult. Beautiful bar and restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

The hotel was very quiet clean and the staff are excellent,especially one of the mangers Thomas ,who was very helpful with are heating and all the advice he gave us .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good ,nice staff ,and nice pool
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Darren

Liked: Amenities
Hotel is average and rooms have been updated. Parking spaces very compact.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Giovanni

Staff member Thomas was very helpful and provided excellent customer service.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved pur stay - we will certainly be back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Valdon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean staff was nice and friendly helpful spa was really good Only1 thing there was no food or snacks on Sunday evening
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really good value for money. Room was clean, shower was hot and had good pressure. The pool and spa facilities were lovely. Good location, and easy to park.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Breakfast wasn't great, the English breakfast everything was cold. They didn't replenish things quick enough, the bread was stale when I went to toast it and there weren't many pastries. The bar man (Tom) was lovely and couldn't do enough for you. The room was lovely and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice Spa facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay as always.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All was of a high standard
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kamal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sallie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and spacious. Staff were excellent particularly waiting staff in the restaurant. Dinner was delicious & buffet breakfast had good choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025