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Featuring a garden and views of garden, Little Robin Gate - Free Parking - Central - 10 min Walk to Train Station is a recently renovated guest house set in Bournemouth, 1.8 km from Westcliff Beach. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

The property is private and beautifully landscaped. The interior is chic and modern. Everything is pristine clean and there are maps and information on things to do and where to dine. We had the spa room overlooking the garden. It was spacious and beautiful. However, the highlight of this property is of course Princess Pumpkin. She is adorable!

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9.7
Exceptional
151 reviews
Price from
£96.69
per night

Situated a mile from Bournemouth city centre, Southernhay Guest House features free on-site parking.

Free WiFi is available in each room at Southernhay, along with a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities.

Comfortable room, modern shower room. Very welcoming hosts. Excellent location,walking distance to beach, shops and restaurants. Freshly cooked breakfast in addition to fresh fruit, juices, yoghurt and cereals. Highly recommend.

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9.2
Superb
308 reviews
Price from
£57
per night

At the homestay, every unit is equipped with a wardrobe. All units have a shared bathroom, a hair dryer and bed linen.

Continental and Full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes, fresh pastries and pancakes are available each morning at the homestay.

The host went over and above to make the stay memorable. So much more than accommodation Wendy is an amazingly welcoming host and nothing was too much trouble.

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10
Exceptional
7 reviews
Price from
£64.80
per night

The smaller new refurbished room 5 min from beach/parking in Guests house., a property with a garden, is set in Bournemouth, 600 metres from Boscombe Beach, 2.6 km from Southbourne Beach, as well as 3.5 km from Bournemouth International Centre. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is located 600 metres from Eastcliff Beach.

Lovely and comfortable and very clean

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9.6
Exceptional
48 reviews
Price from
£44.55
per night

Featuring accommodation with a terrace, 5 min from the beach, parking in Guest House is located in Bournemouth. Conveniently situated in the Boscombe district, this guest house provides a garden. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Eastcliff Beach is 600 metres away.

Lovely room that was extremely comfy. Had everything you will need and you could even stay for a week as they have everything to make you comfortable. The staff was so nice and had an adorable dog!

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9
Superb
25 reviews
Price from
£68.85
per night

A recently renovated guest house set in Bournemouth, 5 min from the beach, en suite, parking in Guest house features a garden. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 300 metres from Eastcliff Beach.

Very comfortable room and surpassed expectations

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9.1
Superb
12 reviews
Price from
£52.65
per night

Set in Bournemouth with Boscombe Beach and Eastcliff Beach nearby, Vernon Lodge Flat 2 offers accommodation with free private parking. The property is around 3 km from Bournemouth International Centre, 12 km from Sandbanks and 13 km from Poole Harbour. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.8 km from Westcliff Beach.

Delightful little courtyard for relaxing, not far away from the beach, comfortable bed and facilities, perfect. I'd definitely stay again.

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9
Superb
7 reviews
Price from
£86.10
per night

Set in Bournemouth, 430 metres from Boscombe Beach, Seaside Florence guest house features views of the city. The property is around 2.9 km from Bournemouth International Centre, 2.5 km from Grosvenor Casino Bournemouth and 5 km from Talbot Campus Bournemouth University. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are offered.

It was very clean and comfortable. I particularly liked the location, very close to the beach and city center. The flat itself was really beautiful, with mirrors everywhere and a great garden for really amazing pictures. Overall, Inga is a very friendly and warm host.

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9.1
Superb
53 reviews
Price from
£85.50
per night

Just 600 metres from the sandy beach of Boscombe, this adult-only accommodation provides modern, light rooms with private bathrooms. The O2 Academy Bournemouth is just 5 minutes’ walk away from this guest accommodation.

The room was very clean, warm, cosy and homely which was lovely. Flat screen tv on the wall. Additional pillows with a selection of different types to suit everyone’s needs! (I haven’t come across this before so it really impressed me!) Debbie the host was so accommodating and friendly, genuinely would go above and beyond. It is very clear the pride she takes in this place and so she should! V

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9.3
Superb
94 reviews
Price from
£95
per night

Washington House Hotel offers boutique accommodation in a Grade-II-listed Victorian Villa in central Bournemouth. It has free parking and is 5 minutes' walk from the beach and pier.

We have large, attractive rooms which all have TVs, free Wifi, a hospitality tray including biscuits and water. Due to such low demand we are no longer serving breakfast at the hotel.

Lovely hotel and so comfortable. Friendly staff and very helpful. Perfect location.

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8.6
Fabulous
1,574 reviews
Price from
£60
per night

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  • Little Robin Gate - Free Parking - Central - 10 min Walk to Train Station
    Breakfast options

    Featuring a garden and views of garden, Little Robin Gate - Free Parking - Central - 10 min Walk to Train Station is a recently renovated guest house set in Bournemouth, 1.8 km from Westcliff Beach.

    Everything is super! Dave and Pumpkin are wonderful hosts!

    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 151 reviews
  • The Wendy House
    Breakfast options

    Offering a garden and garden view, The Wendy House is situated in Bournemouth, 6.5 km from Bournemouth International Centre and 14 km from Sandbanks.

    Organise and happy to help you with any wishes.The coffee was a great opportunity to share your personal story.

    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 7 reviews
  • Balincourt
    Breakfast options

    Just a 15-minute stroll from Bournemouth Beach, Balincourt is an award-winning guest house offering 5-star rooms and hearty breakfasts. The Victorian house is half a mile from Bournemouth Station.

    Clean cozy room, breakfast excellent, location very good.

    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,083 reviews
  • Cransley Apart Hotel
    Breakfast options

    Set in Bournemouth, within 2 km of Bournemouth Beach, Cransley Apart Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, and free WiFi.

    Secure for sole traveller. Very clean and comfortable

    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 375 reviews
  • East Cliff Cottage Hotel
    Breakfast options

    Perched on Bournemouth’s popular East Cliff, the East Cliff Cottage Hotel is just a few minutes’ walk from miles of golden beaches. It offers free WiFi and elegantly furnished rooms.

    well conected and good room very good quality price

    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 381 reviews
  • Commodore Hotel by Greene King Inns
    Breakfast options

    Located on the cliff tops at Southbourne, next to the cliff lifts and Fisherman's Walk, all rooms offer fantastic sea views. It is close to the New Forest and Bournemouth town centre.

    Clean comfortable and helpful staff. Great location

    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,107 reviews
  • Southernhay Guest House
    Breakfast options

    Situated a mile from Bournemouth city centre, Southernhay Guest House features free on-site parking.

    Good room and breakfast friendly staff good breakfast

    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 308 reviews
  • Vernon Lodge Flat 2
    Breakfast options

    Set in Bournemouth with Boscombe Beach and Eastcliff Beach nearby, Vernon Lodge Flat 2 offers accommodation with free private parking.

    Fantastic accommodation and lovely hosts, thank you very much for looking after my parents.

    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 7 reviews

Save money on homestays in Bournemouth – budget options available!

  • The smaller new refurbished room 5 min from beach/parking in Guests house.
    Budget options available

    The smaller new refurbished room 5 min from beach/parking in Guests house., a property with a garden, is set in Bournemouth, 600 metres from Boscombe Beach, 2.6 km from Southbourne Beach, as well as...

    Amazing hotel Very clean I come back next month

    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 48 reviews
  • 5 min from the beach ,parking in Guest House
    Budget options available

    Featuring accommodation with a terrace, 5 min from the beach, parking in Guest House is located in Bournemouth. Conveniently situated in the Boscombe district, this guest house provides a garden.

    Host was very friendly and helpful and the accommodation was spotless

    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 25 reviews
  • 5 min from the beach,en suite, parking in Guest house
    Budget options available

    A recently renovated guest house set in Bournemouth, 5 min from the beach, en suite, parking in Guest house features a garden.

    Great facilities, lovely room, coffee machine was a plus, Parking

    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 12 reviews
  • The Rosscourt-Adults Only
    Budget options available

    Just 600 metres from the sandy beach of Boscombe, this adult-only accommodation provides modern, light rooms with private bathrooms.

    Nice friendly people and the place was very clean.

    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 94 reviews
  • Winton house home stay
    Budget options available

    Set in Bournemouth, 3.9 km from Bournemouth International Centre, Winton house home stay offers accommodation with a garden, free WiFi and private check-in and check-out.

    it was like family house for , quite and very clean

    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 104 reviews
  • Double four
    Budget options available

    Double four is a recently renovated guest house in the centre of Bournemouth, less than 1 km from Westcliff Beach and a 11-minute walk from Eastcliff Beach.

    Facilities were amazing and clean. Amazing value for money.

    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 132 reviews
  • Coastline Retreats - Cloud9 Newly Renovated, Beautiful Ensuite Rooms Near Seafront in Town Centre, Netflix, SuperFast WiFi, Communal Kitchen
    Budget options available

    Set within less than 1 km of Westcliff Beach and a 11-minute walk of Eastcliff Beach in the centre of Bournemouth, Coastline Retreats - Cloud9 Newly Renovated, Beautiful Ensuite Rooms Near Seafront in...

    Exactly what it says on the tin. Enjoyed the stay.

    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 332 reviews
  • The Ravensbourne Hotel
    Budget options available

    Just an 8-minute walk to Bournemouth’s seafront and surf reef, The Ravensbourne Hotel features free WiFi, a TV lounge, and a garden with table tennis.

    All, the staff very kind, all details in the room.

    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 698 reviews

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  • Jessy Joe
    Central location

    Located in Bournemouth and only 6.6 km from Bournemouth International Centre, Jessy Joe provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review
  • 5 min from the beach En suite room in Guest house
    Central location

    Set in Bournemouth, 430 metres from Boscombe Beach, Seaside Florence guest house features views of the city.

    Very clean and tidy, extremely comfy bed, so friendly.

    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 53 reviews
  • Town centre White House
    Central location

    A homestay nestled in the centre of Bournemouth, Town centre White House features private parking, free WiFi, a terrace and shared lounge.

    The room was luxurious and fantastic value for money

    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 77 reviews
  • ElMurrs
    Central location

    Featuring a garden and views of garden, ElMurrs is a guest house situated in a historic building in Bournemouth, 2.5 km from Westcliff Beach.

    the location is great and the place was impeccable

    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 271 reviews
  • Washington House Hotel
    Central location

    Washington House Hotel offers boutique accommodation in a Grade-II-listed Victorian Villa in central Bournemouth. It has free parking and is 5 minutes' walk from the beach and pier.

    Lovely room very clean. Everything was as described

    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,574 reviews
  • The Hedley Townhouse
    Central location

    Just a 5-minute walk from the BIC, The Hedley Townhouse offers elegant rooms with en-suite bathrooms. Bournemouth Pavilion and the seafront are only 5 minutes’ walk away.

    cleanliness and friendliness along with a fair price.

    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 475 reviews
  • Denewood Hotel
    Central location

    Ideally situated to take advantage of the Bournemouth beaches which are only 500 yards away, this hotel offers bright and elegant rooms with private bathrooms.

    The staff were incredible and the room was lovely.

    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 687 reviews
  • Charminster Homestay
    Central location

    Charminster Homestay, a property with a garden, is situated in Bournemouth, 2.9 km from Boscombe Beach, 3 km from Eastcliff Beach, as well as 3.3 km from Bournemouth International Centre.

    All was very good with the room and the house facilities.

    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 26 reviews
  • Smarty Angel
    Central location

    Offering a private beach area and garden view, Smarty Angel is situated in Bournemouth, 6.6 km from Bournemouth International Centre and 14 km from Sandbanks.

    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2 reviews
  • Bamboo Guesthouse
    Central location

    Boasting stylish, individually decorated rooms with free Wi-Fi, the 4-star Bamboo Guest House is located in the centre of Bournemouth.

    Really comfortable place, clean and excellent location!

    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 501 reviews
  • Blue Palms
    Central location

    The Blue Palms is only 0.5 miles from Bournemouth’s beaches and 5 minutes' walk from the Bournemouth International centre.

    Spokoj.Nikt sie Nie krecil I nikt Nie trzaskal drzwiami.

    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 44 reviews
  • La Di Da Hotel beach town
    Central location

    Boasting a garden, La Di Da Hotel beach town is a recently renovated guest house set in a historic building in the centre of Bournemouth, close to Westcliff Beach.

    Very friendly host! Excellent,definitely visiting again!

    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 82 reviews
  • The Charlesworth
    Central location

    This accommodation only Hotel was originally built in the late 19th century.

    Very close to local shops. Very close to the nearest beach.

    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 532 reviews
  • Boscombe Reef Hotel
    Central location

    Boscombe Reef Hotel is 400 metres and a 5 minute stroll to Boscombe Pier and the golden beaches of Bournemouth and Boscombe.

    Ideal location for me.nice big room.comfortable bed.

    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 460 reviews
  • Rooms to stay in beautiful house in sunny Bournemouth
    Central location

    Situated in Bournemouth and only 3 km from Boscombe Beach, Rooms to stay in beautiful house in sunny Bournemouth features accommodation with city views, free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Cleddon
    Central location

    Cleddon in Bournemouth features accommodation with free WiFi, 1.1 km from Eastcliff Beach, 1.8 km from Alum Chine beach and less than 1 km from Bournemouth International Centre.

  • Cleddon
    Central location

    Set in Bournemouth, just 1.1 km from Eastcliff Beach, Cleddon offers beachfront accommodation with free WiFi.

  • Modern, spacious flat in the heart of Bournemouth.
    Central location

    Set less than 1 km from Eastcliff Beach and a 13-minute walk from Alum Chine beach in the centre of Bournemouth, Modern, spacious flat in the heart of Bournemouth.

  • Minton Mews
    Central location

    Offering a garden and garden view, Minton Mews is located in Bournemouth, 2 km from Eastcliff Beach and 2.7 km from Alum Chine beach.

  • Jessjoe
    Central location

    Jessjoe, a property with a garden, is located in Bournemouth, 6.6 km from Bournemouth International Centre, 14 km from Sandbanks, as well as 16 km from Poole Harbour.

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Homestays that guests love in Bournemouth

  • Avg. price/night: £100.20
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 151 reviews
    Great hosts in Pumpkin and David. Super comfy room with plenty of nice touches. And the lovely spa bath after getting caught out in a downpour just perfect... Thanks again for all your thoughtfulness David.
    stephen
    Young couple
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 131 reviews
    Very good value for money, the room was very clean and Moire was a great host. She was friendly and welcoming, and gave us recommendations of places to visit and eat.
    Kayleigh
    Young couple
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 252 reviews
    Beach Lodge is a very nice BB with spacious, luxurious and very clean bedrooms. It is around the corner from the promenade with a lovely beach. Caspar is a great host who provides you with all kinds of tips for a nice stay in Bournmouth. The choices for breakfast are huge and everything is fantastically prepared and tastes great. We will definitely return to Beach Lodge when we are in England again.
    Hugo
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £120
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 81 reviews
    I had a good stay at this hotel, and in Bournemouth, despite arriving in the middle of a storm ! The hotel is good, the location is great and the staff are excellent. Dave (the manager) and Staz are both great hosts, and Dave laid on a complimentary breakfast for me which I was very grateful for. Enjoyed my short stay here.
    Adeeb.
    Solo traveller
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 20 reviews
    Lovely house and was everything we needed and more, is exactly as described, clean and quiet area, great hosts, would certainly love to stay again!
    Tim
    Group
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 104 reviews
    Absolutely lovely hosts, beautiful room and house, very clean, great location, walking distance to an option of two high roads with great places to shop and eat and great connections to transport and easy access into Bournemouth and Poole.
    Whamey
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £70
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 918 reviews
    Great host, location and breakfast plus free parking.
    Tina
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £117
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 396 reviews
    Very professional staff who were welcoming and friendly. Excellent room which was clean and comfy. Nice big bath and plenty of tea n coffee too. The bar downstairs was great, well stocked with beers & ales and serving perfectly cooked food from a relatively comprehensive menu. Locals were friendly too. Breakfast was served from 9am - 9.30, and this was flawless too!
    Kieron
    Solo traveller
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 698 reviews
    Rowan was a great host
    Luke
    Young couple
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 47 reviews
    Beautiful interior, great location, really comfortable, lovely hosts
    Tobie
    People with friends

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