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The Connaught Lodge

4.0 star property

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BBQ/picnic area
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Exterior
Indoor pool
2 bars/lounges

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
$97
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1

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32 West Hill Road, Bournemouth, England, BH2 5PH
  • Place, Bournemouth Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bournemouth International Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(70 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Junior Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Single Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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About this property

The Connaught Lodge

4-star hotel in Bournemouth City Centre
A full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a restaurant are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a fitness center, and a snack bar/deli.
The Connaught Lodge offers 26 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 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 sauna and a fitness center.

Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub.

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

Bluewater Spa has 4 treatment rooms. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps. 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.

In addition to a full-service spa, The Connaught Lodge features an indoor pool and a hot tub. The hotel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges. Each day guests can enjoy a complimentary manager's reception. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 689 square feet (64 square meters) include a conference center. This business-friendly hotel also offers a fitness center, a sauna, and spa services. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

The Connaught Lodge is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Blakes Brasserie - Overlooking the garden, this brasserie specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
The Gin Bar - This bar specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 12 per night)

Food and drink

  • Buffet 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 to 17.50 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Blakes Brasserie
  • The Gin Bar

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (689 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1906
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from November 3 2025 to November 3 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Dining venue(s)
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

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 buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 17.50 to 17.50 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 12 per night

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, 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
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

We should mention

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
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Connaught Bournemouth
Connaught Lodge
Connaught Lodge Bournemouth
The Connaught Lodge Hotel
The Connaught Lodge Bournemouth
The Connaught Lodge Hotel Bournemouth

Reviews

The Connaught Lodge Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 313 out of 822 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 822 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 822 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 822 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 822 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Helen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Helen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I came to this hotel for a spabreak as read online it was an excellent spa hotel. My room was comfortable and had everything i needed. However the spa facillities were quite dissapointing. There are dirty areas and litter around the poolside. There were young children and babies with nappies on in the jacuzzi this is most unacceptable,as is extremely unhygienic and also dangerous for young babies. There were toddlers with inflatables in the jacuzzi aswell. Parents should be responsible in keeping their offspring under supervision and should adhere to rules around the spa area such as no phones,no children in the jacuzzi etc.but sadly they fail to do so. I would strongly suggest much larger,clearer signage in the jacuzzi area forbidding access to children and use of phones. Also after spending a while in the spa area myself i noticed a considerable lack of attendance by the spa staff in keeping the rules adhered to. They only popped their head round the door very seldomely. So after spending one night at the hotel and paying an extra £30 to use the spa the next morning and finding myself anxious and concerned about the above i went home feeling stressed rather than destressed and felt i needed a good wash. Not what youd expect of a spa break in a reputable Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

D

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not great. Uncomfortable.

The sheets were uncomfortable, the pillows were old and really bad, and even when I received two additional ones, they were really uncomfortable. The internet worked intermittently. Very disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room and spa facilities. Would come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Blerta

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The hotel has good location ,near to beach and town centre close to shops and restaurants .Also used the other facilities including on our reservation such as indoor pool and sauna.The room was small not very much clean but okay for 2 nights.Also breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

m

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location for beach and town. Good breakfast and lovely pool. Disappointed that steam room was not working and jacuzzi was half working. Room was pleasant but tight to get around the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathan

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Please understand I am not the type of person to usually complain and often shy away from saying something, however, in this case I simply have to so future guests have the details they need. I paid just over £80 for this booking and would be inclined to never use Expedia again based on this cost for such a poor hotel. The hotel floor was filthy with toxic green stains on the carpet. Room 238 if you wish to check. The bath didn’t hold water. The shower water pressure was beyond pointless. The staff were friendly on reception but I believe this was the only person working as there was nobody manning the bar, to the point I gave up waiting and left, even after asking someone nobody came. The spa was ok, but the smell in the gents changing rooms was incredible, and not in a good way. I couldn’t and wouldn’t ever shower in there!! It was foul!! Overall I would say this was on par with a £25 a night hostel type and I genuinely feel mid-sold based on the very good grading by Expedia and the price paid. Unless this is corrected, I don’t believe I’d trust this site going forwards. Many thanks for your time and I appreciate this isn’t a good review. But it is a very honest one. Andy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was really nice we will definitely be coming back . The pool and gym was really nice our room was great we had everything we needed , staff were friendly and helpful . Area was just right as it was only a short walk to town and beach. There was nothing we didn’t like really, we will be coming back 👍.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent size room

Decent size room, the lodge is looking somewhat dated on the outside but inside it is clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel close to the beach

We had a lovely 4 night stay. Staff were very friendly, polite and knowledgeable of the area. Situated near the beach, it was about 2 min walk to the beach and another 5 mins to the pier. We used the pool and facilities which were nice and clean. Breakfast was lovely and staff quick and attentive to clear dishes away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and bed were comfortable and I skept well. The food options on the menu were varied and good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ankit

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Connaught lodge

Just a couple of niggles. Wifi didn't work in hotel or lodge. When changing the room, forgot to give me a clean towel. No information about what to do in Bournemouth - might had helped
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Miss

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Colin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible. Room was much too small. Bathroom was tiny ( I could have had a S**t and a shave at the same time) Pictures shown are not of the rooms in Connaught Lodge So bad I left after one night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Irene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful reception areas with comfortable seating. Very welcoming. Walkable to the prom and through the Bournemouth park and back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

It’s functional and ok

I was here for one night in a single room in the lodge. The room was on the top floor at the front of the lodge. The bathroom facilities are tiny, but functional. The door to the room let in a lot of light from the hallway, meaning I had to place a towel at the bottom of the door to be able to sleep. Air con was great though, with a nice quiet setting for night time. I used the pool first thing, which was busy with other early risers but beware! It’s about 20 degrees c! In the end I used the showers in the changing room because it looked cleaner than the room, albeit a push tap so took ages to rinse. I had a meal the night before, it was nice but a very hearty portion of pasta with roasted tomato and burrata: I couldn’t finish it Parking was questionable - some of the spaces are very narrow; thankfully an event was loading up when I got there and they helped me reverse into a space - without them I think I would have struggled. Definitely not a place for a mini break, but for work, it’ll do.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Erdil

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025