Best Western Connaught Hotel, Bournemouth
30 West Hill Rd, West Cliff, Bournemouth, BH2 5PH
Guest Rating: 
3.9 / 5
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About Best Western Connaught Hotel hotel
Centrally located on the West Cliff, this elegant, award-winning AA 3-star hotel (with AA Rosette) is less than 500 metres from the beach, town centre, BIC and Pavilion.
The Connaught Hotel has one of Bournemouth’s finest leisure clubs. It boasts 2 gyms; an 18-metre swimming pool and spa pool; a luxurious, fully tiled steam room; a newly designed sauna; and a massage therapy suite. Free membership is available to all guests.
After a relaxing day in the spa, enjoy a superb dinner with first-class wine in the award-winning restaurant, Blakes.
The Best Western Connaught Hotel has 56 beautifully decorated en suite bedrooms, some with their own private balcony or terrace.
Hotel Facilities
General
- 24-Hour Front Desk,
- All Public and Private spaces non-smoking,
- Bar,
- Elevator,
- Express Check-In/Check-Out,
- Free Parking,
- Heating,
- Luggage Storage,
- Newspapers,
- Non-Smoking Rooms,
- Parking,
- Restaurant,
- Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests,
- Safety Deposit Box,
- Terrace.
Activities
- Fitness Centre,
- Hiking,
- Indoor Swimming Pool,
- Jacuzzi,
- Massage,
- Sauna,
- Solarium,
- Spa & Wellness Centre,
- Turkish/Steam Bath.
Services
- Breakfast in the Room,
- Bridal Suite,
- Business Centre,
- Dry Cleaning,
- Fax/Photocopying,
- Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included,
- Internet Services,
- Laundry,
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities,
- Room Service,
- VIP Room Facilities,
- Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN.
Hotel Policies
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
Check In / Check Out
- You may check in from 15:00 hours onwards.
- You must check out by 11:00 hours.
Cancellations
If cancelled up to 7 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
Extra Charges
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
Deposit
No deposit will be charged.
Children and extra beds
All children are welcome. All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 5 years are charged GBP 5.00 per night and person for cots. All children from 5 to 16 years are charged GBP 10.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
Cards accepted at the hotel
- Visa,
- Maestro,
- Master Card.
Reserve online using
- Visa,
- Maestro,
- Master Card,
- American Express.
Important Information
Full payment is required on arrival by the hotel. If you are bringing children to this hotel, you must let the hotel know at the time of booking, stating the age of the children.
Room information
Please note that all bedrooms are now non-smoking for the comfort and security of all our guests.. All rooms have an en-suite bathroom with shower attachment (or shower room) with a heated towel rail and fluffy towels.
Standard Double Room more info
All the bedrooms are en-suite, double glazed and tastefully furnished and decorated. Some of the rooms have views overlooking the garden terrace.
Amenities:
- Bath or Shower,
- Bathroom,
- Bathroom Amenities,
- Fan,
- Fax,
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Radio,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock.
Superior Double Room more info
Beautifully decorated and furnished en-suite rooms; a number of these rooms are located on the top floor and have double glazed sliding patio doors leading to a private balcony some of the rooms have views overlooking the garden terrace.
Amenities:
- Bath,
- Bathroom,
- Bathroom Amenities,
- Fan,
- Fax,
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Radio,
- Seating Area,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Work Desk.
Standard Twin Room more info
All the bedrooms are en-suite, double glazed and tastefully furnished and decorated. Some of the rooms have views overlooking the garden terrace.
Amenities:
- Bath or Shower,
- Bathroom,
- Bathroom Amenities,
- Fax,
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Radio,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock.
Superior Twin Room more info
Beautifully decorated and furnished en-suite rooms; a number of these rooms are located on the top floor and have double glazed sliding patio doors leading to a private balcony some of the rooms have views overlooking the garden terrace.
Amenities:
- Bath,
- Bathroom,
- Bathroom Amenities,
- Fan,
- Fax,
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Radio,
- Seating Area,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock.
Single Room more info
Amenities:
- Bath,
- Bathroom,
- Bathroom Amenities,
- Fan,
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Radio,
- Seating Area,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock.
Family Room more info
Our family rooms are ideal for 2 adults and 1 child. Family suites are available on request and can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children comfortably.
Amenities:
- Bath,
- Fan,
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Radio,
- Seating Area,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock.
Restaurants and Bars
The Connaught's top Bournemouth restaurant, Blakes, has just been awarded "Highly Commended" in the Bournemouth Tourism's Awards Ceremony. The restaurant has also been awarded an AA Rosette for the outstanding preparation of its food and the good quality of the ingredients it uses. To enable you to enjoy this wonderful cuisine, the renowned designer, Stuart Jones has just completed a fabulous makeover of the restaurant with wonderfully vibrant, soft fabrics, paintings, new furnishings and fittings - a must for those who love their food!! Breakfast is available from 07:00 to 9:30 Monday to Friday, and from 08:00 to 10:30 on Saturdays and Sundays. A wide variety of hot and cold bar snacks are on offer for lunch in the lounge or conservatory bar.