Kensington Hotel
1 night
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Kensington Hotel
18 Durley Chine Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5LE, United Kingdom
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Amenities
Private parkingFree
Wi-Fi in public areas
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
No smoking in public areas
Garden
Laundry service (on-site)
Clothes dryer
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Property Description
Located in Bournemouth (Bournemouth City Centre), The Kensington Hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Bournemouth Beach and Bournemouth International Centre. This hotel is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Poole Harbour and 9.2 mi (14.7 km) from New Forest National Park.
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5.8/10
Cleanliness5.8
Amenities5.8
Location5.8
Service5.8
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Surroundings
Airport: Bournemouth Airport
(14.2 km)
Train: Bournemouth Railway Station
(3.6 km)
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3
Twin Room
2 Single bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Electric fan
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4
Family Quadruple Room
1 Double bed and 2 Single bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Electric fan
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3
Triple Room
1 Double bed and 1 Single bed or 3 Single bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Wi-Fi in room
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4
Family Room
1 Double bed and 3 Single bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Electric fan
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4
Single Room
1 Single bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Electric fan
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3
Standard Double Room
1 Double bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Electric fan
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Guest Reviews
5.8/10
68 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness5.8
- Amenities5.8
- Location5.8
- Service5.8
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Susan
May 27, 2025
Saturday stay
Our room was a nice size for 3 of us, the beds had random feet on them, pieces of wood glued together.. little things 1 toilet roll , the tv didnt work, the shower doors we falling off, no shower gel ; etc provided, the toilet seat was loose and kept moving, the sink was dirty under the rim..no matching furniture in the room, under the cabinets dirty found a random piece of wood, only 2 cups when 3 off us stayed, so not enough tea , coffee etc..a old mattress, and other rubbish left at the back of the carpark, in full view..the fire exit door was very hard to open, used for a smoking area..people unfortunately moaning about their stay in reception, when we arrived and left .
Ronald
May 23, 2025
disappointing
The room was very dirty, the towels were dirty, the beds smelled bad, we had to ask them to change the sheets because they smelled bad.
Paul
May 17, 2025
The furnishings poor, lack of storage, general lack of propery maintenance, blinds broken, curtains not drawing correctly, pull cord to bathroom light not long enough had to chase staff for coffee and milk and no housekeeping done in the five day stay.
julie
May 13, 2025
Friendly Staff. Not far from beach. Downside was the noise coming from next room of loud music. Also lot of banging doors till early hours of the morning.
Guest User
March 14, 2025
Awful place!!!! Booked to stay there, admittedly out of season,, but got there, noone there to book us in. Whilst waiting, half a dozen single men that came across to us as homeless let themselves in (one going through the dustbin outside for food before he let himself in) When someone finally turned up, they said there had been a glitch online, and although we had booked to stay one night,, the room we had booked can only be used for a 3 night stay.. (didnt day that online) soooo, we can either pay to stay for 3 nights, or pay more for a family room for one night. 😠 we left and stayed somewhere else.. wouldn't have felt comfortable staying there..
Nabaz
November 11, 2024
The rooms are dirty, there is no hand sanitizer, they wrote online that there is breakfast and they charge you, but they didn’t have it. The quality of the rooms is very low. The sounds of other rooms come into your room and you can’t sleep. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Verified traveler
September 16, 2024
Stayed 1 night to catch early ferry next morning...wouldn't want to stay longer
No remote control for television . No toiletries
I think you get what you pay for .
Room we used had a small kitchen area with nothing in cupboards, empty fridge space ,
Free car park good
Giovanna
July 31, 2022
Appalling cleaning conditions and customer service
I can't still decide what was worst, the cleanliness or the customer service. My standards were already not that high (I've been to many hotels in Bournemouth and you can't expect much when you opt for locally owned hotel), however when at the checkout I've been asked how was my stay and pointed out that the place needed a good cleaning the owner got aggressive. I am attaching a picture of the shower where you can clearly see some melted soap bar with hairs in it. This place needs a good inspection from health authorities!
Michael
April 23, 2023
Good location Great staff.
Nice hotel in a convenient location for the centre of town. Very welcoming staff. Elaine at the front desk showed us up to our room and told us all we needed to know. A nice change from the usual ...' your room is on the second floor'.
Services & Amenities
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Private parking
Free
Wi-Fi in public areas
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Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Private parking
Free
Languages Spoken
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
Public Areas
No smoking in public areas
Garden
Cleaning Services
Laundry service (on-site)
Clothes dryer
Safety & Security
CCTV in public areas
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Smoke detector
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 14:30–21:00
Check-out: 08:00–11:00
Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, cribs cannot be added. Extra bed policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
Breakfast
StyleSet menu
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Set menu:£5.99 (approx. PHP 449.02) per person |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Deposit Policy
DepositDeposit required
Deposit Collection MethodsA fixed amount of £50.00 (approx. PHP 3,748.05) is charged.
Deposit Payment MethodsThis property accepts credit cards
Deposit RefundThe deposit will be returned to the original account of payment on the day of check-out.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 37
Located in Bournemouth (Bournemouth City Centre), The Kensington Hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Bournemouth Beach and Bournemouth International Centre. This hotel is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Poole Harbour and 9.2 mi (14.7 km) from New Forest National Park.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekends from 8:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
Stay in one of 37 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekends from 8:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
Stay in one of 37 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.