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The Kensington Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Bournemouth Beach

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Restaurant
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Beach nearby
Front of property

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$121
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept

Explore the area

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18 Durley Chine Road, Bournemouth, England, BH2 5LE
  • Place, Bournemouth Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Bournemouth International Centre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Bournemouth Pier
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Family Quadruple Room | Living room

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Bournemouth

At The Kensington 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 garden and express check-in. Other amenities include laundry facilities, express check-out and multilingual staff. Full breakfast is available at weekends between 8:30 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Bournemouth City Centre hotel include Poole Harbour and Bournemouth Pier.

What's nearby

  • Bournemouth Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bournemouth International Centre - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Oceanarium - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bournemouth Pier - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Bournemouth Station - 4 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪the palm - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brewhouse & Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria Triangolo - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪DYMK - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Smokin' Aces - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Kensington Hotel

Hotel with free parking, near Bournemouth Beach
As a guest of The Kensington Hotel, you'll find multilingual staff, a garden, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The Kensington Hotel also features express check-in, room service (during limited hours), and express check-out. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Bournemouth hotel is smoke free.

  • 37 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Kensington Hotel offers 37 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. This Bournemouth hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: GBP 5.99 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: GBP 50 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 5.99 per person

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
Cashless transactions are available
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. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Kensington Bournemouth
The Kensington Hotel Hotel
Kensington Hotel Bournemouth
The Kensington Hotel Bournemouth
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Kensington Hotel?

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

How much does it cost to stay at The Kensington Hotel?

As of 27 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kensington Hotel on 28 Sept 2025 start from AU$121.22, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Kensington Hotel?

Yep, The Kensington Hotel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Kensington Hotel?

Yep, The Kensington Hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Bournemouth Beach.

Does The Kensington Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, full brekkie is on offer at weekends between 8:30 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Kensington Hotel?

No, The Kensington Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Kensington Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Kensington Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Kensington Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 211 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 211 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 211 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 211 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 211 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Marina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was very dirty
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tony

We see the reviews and really took a risk as there was not many good ones.when we arrived the hotel does look a little tired it needs a little love and attention to detail but we was pleasantly surprised with our room it was airy and clean and that was our main concern.also we got a up grade so that was a bonus for the price you can’t go wrong tbf everything is near so that’s always a bonus 👍
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gunreet

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No dryer working No soap or hand wash in toilets No Hot water coming Asked for fan . No Fans available So sfocated rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas Pisirayi

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

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 .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Ronald

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Caroline

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

Stay away

When checking into the hotel we were made aware the bar and the restaurant were both shut. The room was disgustingly dirty, with splashes of something all up the walls and the floors clearly hadn't been cleaned in months. In the middle of the night, we were woken by a man barging into the room to 'check the smoke alarm' woke both kids up and with no apology at all! The general condition of the property was awful and we would not be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nabaz

Disliked: Amenities
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. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Terry

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Chitvinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Good location. No restaurant in the hotel. Reception was closed when we arrived (we were early, but worried about parking before we checked in). Rooms were okay, but the furniture was a bit "tired". Probably just about value for money considering a last minute booking in August at a decent location in Bournemouth.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mohammed Syed

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

2/10 Terrible

Jamie

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had 2 of my contractors stay here, they were bitten to death, the rooms were unclean, the hotel was noisy. We will not stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

lee

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

john

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
poor or non-existent service at reception; poor maintenance of walls, bathroom; no housekeeping in 3 days, even not emptying bins or renewing towels nor tea bags
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Tim

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

Find somewhere else

Useful location but hotel is very old fashioned, bed is basically a mattress on the floor, no shower gel or soap in the room and didn’t feel clean. Not good value
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked a hotel with parking. Couldn't park
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Someone was lurking around my car In the car park, made us feel uneasy. Our room was filthy, turned the cups over and they were brown inside, dust everywhere, broken blinds, mould in the bathroom. Holes in the walls, broken furniture, would not stay here again if they paid me!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice enough on a budget

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024