This historic Victorian townhouse hotel re-opened in August 2008 after an extensive refurbishment of all of the public areas, the conference facilities and many of the rooms.
The Durley Dean Hotel is benefiting from a GBP 4.2 million refurbishment, the first stage of which has now been completed.70 of the hotel's 117 en suite rooms have been fully refurbished to a very high standard and now feature stylish contemporary design and a warm atmosphere. The remaining rooms have been refreshed with new fabrics, carpets and warm colours. All of the rooms feature all the modern comforts and facilities you need in a relaxing base, including LCD flat-screen TVs with Freeview digital channels.
Wi-Fi wireless internet access is available throughout.
The hotel also has a great location, close to the town centre, Bournemouth's business district and the award-winning beach, which boasts 7 miles (11 km) of golden sands.
Hotel Facilities
General
24-Hour Front Desk,
Airconditioning,
All Public and Private spaces non-smoking,
Bar,
Elevator,
Free Parking,
Gay Friendly,
Heating,
Luggage Storage,
Non-Smoking Rooms,
Parking,
Restaurant,
Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests,
Safety Deposit Box.
Activities
Fitness Centre,
Golf Course (within 3 km),
Indoor Swimming Pool,
Sauna.
Services
Breakfast in the Room,
Bridal Suite,
Dry Cleaning,
Fax/Photocopying,
Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included,
Internet Services,
Meeting/Banquet Facilities,
Packed Lunches,
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 14:00 hours onwards.
You must check out by 11:00 hours.
Cancellations
If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
15 % VAT is included.
Service charge is not applicable.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Deposit
No deposit will be charged.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Children and extra beds
All children are welcome.
All children from 0 to 4 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
All children under 12 years are charged 50 % of the room stay per night and person for extra beds.
All older children or adults are charged 100 % of the room stay per night and person for extra beds.
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.
Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1.
Payment - We accept
Visa,
Maestro,
American Express,
Master Card,
Diners Card.
Important Information
Check-in on Friday and Saturday is from 15:00 (not 14:00).
The swimming pool is closed until the end of November 2009.
Room information
70 of the hotel's 117 bedrooms have been fully refurbished to a very high standard in a warm, contemporary design and feature a range of facilities. The remaining 47 bedrooms have also been refreshed with new fabrics, carpets and warm colours along with the facilities of the fully refurbished bedrooms. These remaining 47 bedrooms will be fully refurbished at a later stage.
These executive rooms have a warm, contemporary design. The large rooms have one double bed and one sofa bed suitable for a child aged up to 12 years. The rooms have a maximum occupancy of up to 2 adults and one child.
Each room has a modern en suite bathroom.
By Car
From London:
- Follow the M25, then the M3, then the A35 into Bournemouth.
- You will pass the Asda and railway station on your left-hand side. Continue ahead, staying on the inside lane.
- At the next roundabout, take the exit left and follow the signs for Westcliff.
- This will lead you on to Durley Chine Road South.
- From here, follow the road round to the next roundabout, The Durley Dean Hotel is the red-bricked building.
- The car park is situated in Durley Gardens, halfway up the left-hand side. There is limited parking at the hotel, however there is a public pay and display car park opposite the hotel if required.
Parking Spaces: 30
By Air
The nearest airport, Bournemouth International Airport (BOH), is situated approximately 20 minutes' drive from the hotel.
By Public Transport
Bus numbers 17 or 18 go past the hotel, from both the rail station and town centre. Taxis are available from outside the rail station, airport or from the town centre.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation