KENSINGTON HOTEL | Airport hotel in Bournemouth | From 38$/Night

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18 Durley Chine Road, Bournemouth, United Kingdom, BH2 5LE

The Kensington Hotel, a 2-star property rated 5.2/10 on Booking.com, is located near Bournemouth Beach and 9.5 miles from Bournemouth Airport. Bournemouth International Centre is a 10-minute walk away, while Bournemouth Central is 1.5 miles from the hotel. Nearby landmarks include Tivoli Theatre, Central Gardens, and Bournemouth Pier, all within 0.5 miles.

Comfortable Accommodations

Bright, traditionally furnished rooms at The Kensington Hotel feature flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms, and free WiFi. Some rooms include comfortable seating areas, electric kettles, and carpeted floors. Family rooms provide walk-in showers, bathtubs, and wardrobes.

Bar & Lounge

The Kensington features an on-site bar and lounge, offering a relaxed atmosphere for guests. The smoke-free hotel does not have a restaurant but provides easy access to nearby dining options.

Garden & Beach Access

Guests can enjoy the hotel's garden and outdoor furniture, along with proximity to Bournemouth Beach. The property is currently undergoing partial remodeling but remains operational.

Convenient Services

The Kensington Hotel offers free WiFi throughout, laundry facilities, and express check-in. A professional host manages the property, which includes ironing facilities and heating in all rooms.

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Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

130 sq. feet

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2 Single beds

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Double Room

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2 persons

130 sq. feet

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1 Double bed

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Triple Room

Max:

3 persons

155 sq. feet

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Getting around

Transportation options available

City Centre

Bournemouth2000 ft

Airports

Bournemouth (BOH) 7.0 mi

Southampton (SOU) 34.0 mi

Train

Bournemouth Central Station 1.2 mi

Bus

Bus stop3000 ft

Facilities

Stay relaxed and refreshed just minutes from the airport

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Free parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

General

No smoking on site
Parking
No pets allowed
Security
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry

Spa & Leisure

Garden area

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Heating
Garden furniture
Ironing facilities

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location info

18 Durley Chine Road, Bournemouth, United Kingdom, BH2 5LE

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18 Durley Chine Road, Bournemouth, United Kingdom, BH2 5LE

City landmarks

Beach

Bournemouth Beach

3000 ft

Harbour

Bournemouth Pier

3000 ft

Aquarium

Oceanarium

3000 ft

Gallery

Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum

1.0 mi

Parking area

Bournemouth International Centre

3000 ft

Garden

Lower Gardens

3000 ft

Church

St Peter's Church

3000 ft

Square

The Square

3000 ft

Gallery

Westover Gallery

3000 ft

Theatre

Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre

1.0 mi

Park

Bournemouth Parks

3000 ft

Central Gardens

3000 ft

Poole Road 17 Seamoor Road

Westbourne

3100 ft

The Triangle

Upside Down House

3000 ft

West Cliff Lift

3000 ft

Gallery

Gallery 65

4000 ft

Pier Approach

Bournemouth Observation Wheel

3100 ft

Casino

Grosvenor Casino Bournemouth

1.0 mi

Park

Meyrick Park

1.4 mi

Mall

BH2 Leisure Complex

2300 ft

Church

St Stephen's Church

2700 ft

16 Landseer Road Westbourne

Lollipops Play Cafe Bournemouth

3100 ft

Night club

Halo Nightclub

2100 ft

Mosque

Bournemouth Islamic Centre & Central Mosque

2500 ft

14 Milner Rd

Argyll Gardens

2400 ft

Church

St Andrews United Reformed Church

2300 ft

Bournemouth BH2 5JF

Durley Chine Beach

2900 ft

Beach

Middle Chine

3100 ft

Beach

Alum Chine Beach

5000 ft

Nearby

Amusement Park

Treehouse Family Play

900 ft

Restaurants

Steam Vintage Tea Rooms

1500 ft

47 Poole Hill

Jungle Cafe Bournemouth

1000 ft

51A West Hill Road

Olive Cafe

1400 ft

50A Poole Hill

Casa GourMex Mexican Restaurant

1300 ft

29 Poole Hill

Omelettos

1700 ft

31B The Triangle 31B the Triangle

Pondok Falafel And Juice

1800 ft

25 The Triangle

Espresso Kitchen

2000 ft

69 Commercial Road

Subway

1900 ft

83 Commercial Road

The Hop Inn

1700 ft

6 West Cliff Road

Lollipop Gelato Lab

2000 ft

63 Commercial Road Unit 6

KFC

2000 ft

59-61 Commercial Road Units 7-8 The Triangle

Guest scores and detailed hotel feedback

Past guest experiences and opinions

80%

enjoyed their visit and would return

8.0/10

Great

Rooms

8.3

Location

9.3

Service

9.0

Dining

8.0

2.5/5 based on 182 reviews

#118 of 139 B&Bs / Inns in Bournemouth based on Tripadvisor

Bobby

United Kingdom, April 2024

8.6/10

The hotel is conveniently located near the beach and within walking distance of charming cafes. The rooms offer fresh air and a lovely view but have small windows. Julie the manager provides exceptional service, and the housekeeping is top-notch. The hotel offers homemade Majorcan products in its dining options.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are airy with a beautiful view but have small windows.

Service

9.0

Julie, the manager, delivers exceptional service, and the housekeeping is top-notch.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location allows easy access to the beach and nearby cafes without steep hills.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience offers delicious homemade Majorcan products.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities are well-maintained.

Gordon

United Kingdom, February 2024

8.8/10

I absolutely loved my stay at this hotel! The location is superb, just a stone's throw from the beach and within easy reach of fantastic dining options. The rooms were cozy, clean, and had a lovely view. The service, especially from Julie, the manager, was exceptional. However, the dining could have more variety. Overall, a wonderful experience with great value for money.

Rooms

9.0

The room with the extra bed was cozy and had fresh air coming in from the small open window, offering a nice view.

Service

9.0

Julie, the manager, truly made my stay special with her brilliant service. The housekeeping and laundry services were also top-notch.

Location

10.0

The hotel is ideally located, just steps away from the beautiful seafront and beach. It's also conveniently close to the town center and a charming cafe, The Olive Cafe, which was a pleasant stroll away without any hills.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience, with freshly made sandwiches, was delightful but could have offered more variety.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers all the essential facilities for a comfortable stay, making it a great choice.

Joe

United Kingdom, October 2023

8.2/10

The hotel offers a cozy stay with rooms featuring lovely views and fresh air coming in through a small open window. The service, especially from Julie the manager, was exceptional and the location is convenient for reaching the beach and exploring the area. The dining experience with fresh French patisseries was a delightful treat. However, facilities could use some improvements.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms provide a pleasant view and fresh air with a small open window.

Service

9.0

The service, especially from Julie the manager, was exceptional.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location allows easy access to the beach and is close to everything we needed to visit.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience with fresh French patisseries was a delightful treat.