"Short walking distance from bic and not that far from the beach"
"The room was clean and also close to the shops and bars"
Located at a distance of 950 metres from The Square, the 2-star Kensington Hotel Bournemouth features Wi-Fi in the rooms and a car park on site. The hotel is a good starting point to Bournemouth's sports attractions, including Vitality Stadium, which is 2.5 km away.
The property is situated in the very heart of Bournemouth only a few metres from Church of St Michael. Family guests will enjoy proximity to the award-winning Oceanarium (950 metres) and Laser Quest Bournemouth (1.7 km). The award-winning beach is located only 12 minutes' stroll away. Kensington Hotel stands at a distance of 0.9 km from The Bournemouth Oratory Catholic Church, popular with pilgrims and tourists alike. Admirals Walk bus stop, offering a direct link to the city attractions and main places, is just off this Bournemouth property.
Some rooms provide coffee/tea making equipment as well as free Wi-Fi and a television to help you enjoy your stay. The nice touches include a carpeted floor, along with a cupboard and a work desk. Offering a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, the bathrooms are also appointed with hairdryers and bath sheets.
An express breakfast is available daily at the Kensington Bournemouth. The café Lavish is located within 5 minutes' walk of this Bournemouth property.
5.9
Decent
Based on 1262 reviews
Important information
Check-in:from 14:30 until 21:00
Check-out:from 08:00 until 11:00
Extra beds/cots
The maximum number of extra beds allowed in a room is 2.
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Frequently asked questions
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Is parking available at Kensington Hotel?
Yes, guests of Kensington Hotel can park their cars on site.
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How much does it cost to stay in Kensington?
The minimal price of staying in Kensington is £118.
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What room types are available at Kensington Hotel Bournemouth?
Kensington Hotel Bournemouth features such room types as Family Room, Triple Room and Twin Room.
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Is free internet available in Kensington Hotel?
Yes, the internet is offered at Kensington Hotel for free.
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How far is the city centre located from Kensington Hotel Bournemouth?
Kensington Hotel Bournemouth is situated 1 km from the centre of the city.
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What is the distance to the airport from Kensington Hotel?
Bournemouth airport lies within 0.5 km of Kensington Hotel.
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What transport options are there near Kensington Hotel Bournemouth?
The closest bus stop is Admirals Walk and it is set within 250 metres from Kensington Hotel Bournemouth.
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What are the must-see attractions near Kensington?
You can visit Bournemouth International Centre, which is about 950 metres from Kensington.
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What dining options can I find near Kensington Hotel?
Olive Cafe and The Goat & Tricycle, which are located 400 metres from Kensington Hotel, are highly recommended.
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What facilities do rooms at Kensington Hotel Bournemouth feature?
Among facilities featured in some rooms of Kensington Hotel Bournemouth, there are free wireless internet, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and ironing facilities.
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When is it possible to check-in at Kensington Hotel?
At Kensington Hotel you may check-in from 14:30 till 21:00.
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When is it possible to check-out from Kensington Hotel Bournemouth?
At Kensington Hotel Bournemouth you can check-out from 08:00 till 11:00.
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Facilities
Internet access
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Parking
Free parking
Services
Security
Housekeeping
Laundry
Kitchen features
Electric kettle
Leisure facilities
Garden area
Room features
Heating
Garden furniture
Ironing facilities
Devices
Flat-screen TV
Decor
Carpeted floor
General facilities
No smoking on site
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access
Pets
No pets allowed
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Attractions
Great restaurants
Transportation
Local attractions
West Cliff Lift
650 m
Bournemouth Library
400 m
Bournemouth Beach
1000 m
Central Gardens
550 m
Treehouse Family Play
300 m
Bournemouth International Centre
700 m
Durley Chine Beach
600 m
Airports
Bournemouth
12 km
Train stations
Bournemouth Central Station
2 km
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Some rooms provide coffee/tea making equipment as well as free Wi-Fi and a television to help you enjoy your stay. The nice touches include a carpeted floor, along with a cupboard and a work desk. Offering a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, the bathrooms are also appointed with hairdryers and bath sheets.
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Peter
2023-12-23
9/10
It was an excellent value place, had responsive staff especially the manager. The room we booked was airy and bright with extra bed. The location of the property was perfect and exceptionally nice, close to centre of Bournemouth.
Eric
2023-11-09
8/10
Well-run and great value place all in all, has very attentive staff especially Julie the manager who was brilliant. The hotel is situated in the very central location close to sea. Also, it is really close to seafront and shops/restaurants, nearest shops, restaurant recommendations and things to do and the town centre.
Thomas
2023-10-17
7/10
Well-maintained and good value facility close to the beach. Free parking onsite provided.
Roland
2023-09-29
8/10
The location was absolutely perfect - short walk to seafront and shops/restaurants, the beaches and town centre of Bournemouth, and the garden below the window. Furthermore, it was just a short walk away from a chain casino.
Steve
2023-09-18
9/10
The property was well-run and excellent value with outstandingly accommodating staff especially the manager. The location was good and perfect for walking around a live music venue.
Herbert
2023-09-07
9/10
It was a good and absolutely perfect location really close to the beach and town centre with bars and restaurants, bars/restaurants, and the shops, town, beach and pier.
Jordan
2023-08-31
8/10
The room was bright & brand-new, with extra bed. Booked it for £ 44. Location: the hotel was short walk to Swanage, beach and town and the garden below the window.
Hugh
2023-08-21
7/10
Booked a room with extra bed. The location was very central, just next door to shopping malls and restaurants, the beach, shops and restaurants and the seaside.
Roy
2023-08-04
9/10
The location was very central, magnificent close to the seafront.
Kieran
2023-07-29
9/10
Well-maintained place, it has superfriendly staff especially the manager. The hotel offers good and absolutely perfect location near the beaches and town centre of Bournemouth, the bournemouth pier, and nearest shops, restaurant recommendations and things to do. You can relax at The Goat & Tricycle, located nearby.
Derek
2023-07-23
8/10
Big unit with walk in shower, garden, for instance.
Richard
2023-06-04
6/10
The place was clean with free parking and a lovely bed.
Highly unprofessional staff!
Ron
2023-05-25
7/10
The location was ideal and nice, very close to city centre, the shops, and the beach and the town. Exceptionally comfortable beds, room was spacious and airy.
Kenneth
2023-05-20
9/10
We loved rooms with fresh air inside. Our location was perfect close to centre.
David
2023-05-18
7/10
Really enjoyed the price of our king room with fresh air inside and its essentials.
Jack
2023-05-11
7/10
I had 1 night in Bournemouth, spending the time here lovely. The room was a nice size and airy with fresh air inside when I arrived.
William
2023-05-05
7/10
Everything was amazing, the parking was on site, the room was large. The location was perfect and magnificent for exploring this nice enough area, not far from town center, the beach & town centre and a local cafe. Moreover, the hotel was situated only 1 km from a live music venue.
Gerry
2023-05-03
8/10
It was the best of Bournemouth hotels I visited before. My 4 nights in Bournemouth were excellent. Helpful and very attentive staff who were always there to help.
Brian
2023-04-28
9/10
The rooms with fresh air inside. The perfect location for the price, not far from beech, the beach, shops and restaurants and Bournemouth.
Hugh
2023-04-24
8/10
I have stayed in the double room with fresh air inside. The rate is £ 44, satisfied. The staff are informative people especially the manager.
Cyril
2023-04-12
7/10
Great-sized and brand-new rooms with the walls windows, garden below, as example, excellent location.
James
2023-03-22
9/10
Incredible location close to all amenities, in the nice area.
Thomas
2023-03-21
7/10
Well-run place, it has very attentive staff especially the manager. Reasonably large rooms come with garden and shower.
Eddie
2023-01-16
7/10
It has unbeatable central location in the garden below the window.
John
2023-01-13
8/10
An electronic key card, a work desk and television in the room and the comfy bed.
Arthur
2023-01-11
8/10
Comfy beds in our triple room.
Geoffrey
2023-01-04
7/10
Bright and perfect units with the walls windows, extra bed, shower.
R.
2022-12-15
8/10
Brilliant location in the garden below the window with views of the beach.
Richard
2022-12-06
8/10
It's best base for visiting some must see attractions in Bournemouth.
George
2022-12-05
8/10
Brilliant location to Britannia.
Bernard
2022-12-04
7/10
Airy double room with walk in shower and fresh air inside. Marvellous location close to centre of Bournemouth.
Frederick
2022-11-14
9/10
Came in Bournemouth to relax and have fun, this good budget hotel was great place for doing it.
Douglas
2022-11-13
8/10
Lovely stay, as always. Fairly clean great budget hotel with excellent staff. Excellent location within walking distance of an award-winning oceanarium. Found in a nice part of the town.
J.
2022-11-04
9/10
We had the king room provided with shower, fresh air inside, for example. It was in a very central location, to beech.
Les
2022-10-27
8/10
This was my 2nd stay, they offered triple room. What was important for me - brilliant bathroom and pleasant and always polite staff especially the manager.
Jane
2022-10-08
7/10
The venue is placed in a very central position right by the beach.
Sydney
2022-10-07
8/10
Overall - quiet place with pleasant staff especially the manager. Airy and perfect room with the walls windows, shower, as for instance as advertised. Unbeatable location really close to the seafront and town centre, beach, and Bournemouth.
Douglas
2022-10-01
9/10
Came in Bournemouth to relax and have fun, this budget hotel was right place for doing it. We got airy room with fresh air inside.
Martin
2022-09-22
8/10
Homey place with pleasant employees especially the manager. Comfortable atmosphere and triple room with a view. Magnificent location, pretty nice area, just next door to the centre and Bournemouth and the beach.
Mark
2022-09-04
8/10
This hotel was best base for exploring Bournemouth, loved it. The bed was very comfy, I enjoyed it.
Roger
2022-08-23
8/10
Peaceful location to an award-winning oceanarium. It's 10 mins walk to the centre.
Alison
2022-08-03
9/10
Everything is clean and amazing. The units are airy with extra bed. The location is excellent and incredible, 15 minutes' walk to a victorian pier.
Edward
2022-07-19
8/10
My favourite property in Bournemouth. I appreciated the place thanks to staff and location.
The bathroom was very small.
Roger
2022-07-09
8/10
Appreciated the double room, wouldn't mind staying there all day. The rate was £ 45.
Unfortunately Wi-Fi was rather slow.
Roger
2022-06-12
9/10
The hotel is brilliant and clean, nestled in a neat building. Accommodating and pleasant staff are especially the manager.
Douglas
2022-05-12
9/10
All in all, it was ideal place for travelling to Bournemouth. Actually everything was good, my next choice again in Bournemouth.
Peter
2022-04-06
8/10
The room was reasonably spacious with a view and had an electronic key card, a work desk and television. The rate was £ 44.
Holly
2022-03-26
9/10
Every detail was very good, especially staff and location. The rooms with extra bed and garden below plus good facilities. Everything was simply great.
George
2022-01-13
8/10
Unique location, adorable staff, fine breakfast, reliable wi-fi. Air conditioned hotel centrally located in the city. Wonderful view of canal.
William
2022-01-05
8/10
A homey place, we loved its ideal location.
Mark
2021-11-05
9/10
The staff was agreeable and the service was exemplary, so it was decent stay. Light breakfast, we liked boiled eggs, bangers, hot waffles and cheese. Pool was well-maintained and there was a nice restaurant on site.
Katie
2021-10-28
9/10
Cosy accommodation, flexible staff, unbelievable location very near to everything. Outdoor bar was amazing. The hotel was centrally placed. The very quick check-in too. Decent views, covered pool, small parking. This was a superb weekend, I didn't want to leave.
Thomas
2021-10-10
8/10
tidy, big bed, favourable location. the room was fully functional and fully functional, we loved it. the irish bar in the hotel had plenty of warm wines and tea throughout the day.
John
2021-09-26
8/10
Unique rooms and a gorgeous breakfast, ideal place for visiting Bournemouth.
James
2021-09-13
9/10
Incredible value for money, it was spotless. Personnel was really professional, doing their best to assist. Fast check-in, easy check-out.
Robert
2021-08-10
9/10
The rooms were very light and the location was convenient. Walking distance to shops and a market across the street. 0.5 km from Bournemouth airport. The personnel was willing to help and made sure my stay was fairly nice.
Really small bathroom.
Willie
2021-08-04
8/10
We stayed here for 1 night, it was just what we needed. Unbeatable location, perfect hotel. Moreover, there was treehouse family play theme park, located right at the property.
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Helen
2021-07-23
8/10
I enjoyed the local beach and the hospitable staff. The room itself was bright, large and had essentials I needed. The staff did all they can for a pleasant stay. Good reception...
Tony
2021-05-11
8/10
The place was fairly clean and staff where very accommodating, I loved very tranquil location. Shops and a market were right next door. It was a perfect 10/10 stay, you could leave a car onsite.
Alan
2021-04-18
8/10
Relaxing place, pretty good food offered for English breakfast. Bed was lovely, the room was not only cosy, but also light. There was a superb. I used parking lot on site. Everything was perfectly fine as always.
Ernest
2021-03-25
9/10
Hotel is so clean and such lovely, the location is perfect. Helpful service, competent staff. It's ideal with amazingly comfortable beds and absolutely stunning views👍👌
Richard
2021-03-03
8/10
The ambience was COMFORTABLE. We booked a double room and enjoyed it. It was close enough to bournemouth east beach. Good choice for 2 nights.
David
2021-01-21
9/10
Loved that there was Zim Braai with short-orders right by the venue, super convenient. Furthermore, Wi-Fi was provided in the rooms. We would definitely recommend to anyone.
The hotel is located on a noisy street so be ready.
