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Bournemouth Sands Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, 7-minute walk to Bournemouth Beach

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Family Room
Billiards
Front of property
Bar (on property)
Sun deck

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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2 West Cliff Gardens, Bournemouth, England, BH2 5HR
  • Place, Bournemouth Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bournemouth International Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

About the area

Bournemouth

At Bournemouth Sands Hotel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Bournemouth Beach and Bournemouth International Centre. Highlights at this hotel include free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning English breakfast is served between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Bournemouth City Centre hotel, attractions include New Forest National Park and Poole Harbour.

What's nearby

  • Bournemouth Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bournemouth Lower Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bournemouth International Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bournemouth Pier - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Branksome Station - 7 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pinocchio Ristorante - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Brewhouse & Kitchen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Old Harry Rocks Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Smokin' Aces - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie Blanc - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Bournemouth Sands Hotel

Hotel with free parking, 7-minute walk to Bournemouth Beach
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Bournemouth Sands Hotel also features a terrace and a lift. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Bournemouth hotel is smoke free.

  • 76 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Bournemouth Sands Hotel offers 76 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 10 for adults and from GBP 10 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Bournemouth Sands
Bournemouth Sands Hotel Hotel
Bournemouth Sands Hotel Bournemouth
Bournemouth Sands Hotel Hotel Bournemouth

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Bournemouth Sands Hotel?

Bournemouth Sands Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Bournemouth Sands Hotel?

Yep, Bournemouth Sands Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Bournemouth Sands Hotel?

Yep, Bournemouth Sands Hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Bournemouth Beach.

Does Bournemouth Sands Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, English breakfast is on offer daily from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bournemouth Sands Hotel?

No, Bournemouth Sands Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bournemouth Sands Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Bournemouth Sands Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Bournemouth Sands Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 54 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is small, but nice. The staff are friendly and the hotel is within walking distance of the beach. There are all the necessary amenities packed into a hotel room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayachandran

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Impressive

Very impressed with the stay. Friendly staff, check in was quick. Room was clean and tidy. 5 minutes walk to beach. Sea/beach view from the room. Walking distance to the town centre/restaurants. Free parking on site. Comfortable stay with the family.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything good helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Clive

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Review

Good location, good hotel, would have liked some sort of a headboard on the beds and bed lights were right above our heads which we did bump our heads a few times on. Free parking was a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, comfortable, convenient, would stay again.

Solo stay in a single room. Clean and comfortable. Few minutes walk to beach and main pier. Mini supermarket also a few mins away. Coffee tea and kettle, small table fan, soap in shower and at sink, two towels, daily room service. The water heater pipes were slightly noisy at night, but I had earplugs so it was no problem. Full English breakfast (also veggie option) served from 8:15, make your choice of breakfast the night before and it’s on your assigned table the next morning. Cheapest price around for this central location, would definitely stay again. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Joanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Room very dated,needs decorating. Windowsill and curtains all mouldy. Hairs in the bed. Kettle covered in scale. Bathroom so small you hit your head on the radiator as you sit down. Noisy from 630am
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

noel

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Fatima akther

Travelled with partner
Not bad
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Kulvinder

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, checkin efficient but a dared property with dated family room, poor bathroom, mould effected sealent. The room needed completely updating and renovating. My continental breakfast was an apple, one croissant and an open yogurt....very poor. We won't be going back to the hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

shaun

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor stay at sands

Very poor booked 3 days only stayed 2days put us in a basement room that stank of mould and damp then complained and they moved me and my partner into a room with 2 single beds. Then next day went down for breakfast no table for us. So had to hang around for a table for 25 minutes. Next days breakfast nothing had been put on table. Very un organised.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Malkeet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For 1 night stay with parking and near to beach. Good enough.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Comfortable, quiet great location, friendly helpful staff what more do you expect from a cheap cheerful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Siobhan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The quotes and pictures on line are not the same at the hotel( no spa) as stated and the staff just said it was a picture taken from across the road( hotel )so thats false advertisement was not happy with the room tools and rubbish was in our room and we was given another room the breakfast was like a child’s breakfast windows keep rattling during the night all cctv cameras in parking lot was broken and hanging off the walls
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff were excellent and helpful. All we needed for a one night stay and very affordability priced.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

George

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Good hotel for a couple of days, but out dated though. - opted for breakfast option which was worth the money. - Saff very friendly. - Location perfect. - Parking available and free on site.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Iain

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Essam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Too high to go to beach
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Payamn

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Afsha

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is old. Bathroom is broken .breakfast is not good. Unhygine
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Midweek break

Midweek break 3 nights. Although the parking was free, it was very tight and double parked and every morning had to wait about 15 minutes to get the car in front moved. Hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very limited and at a set time 8.30 no flexibility and had to be ordered in advance. Bar prices were very reasonable. The room though was extremely tired, The windows didn't work and could not be opened properly, decor was poor, badly in need of a repaint and would also suspect structural problems looking at the way the window was twisted. Ensuite was clean and fully functional. Generally the hotel was Okay, but rooms need major refurbishment.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikola

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Afsha

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bathrokm tub is broken. Found hair in egg.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Suman

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good night sleep

Very good customer service. Beds are very comfortable to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024