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1,902 reviews

Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa

Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa

30 West Hill Rd, West Cliff, Bournemouth, BH2 5PH, United Kingdom

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Spa/Wellness packages

Restaurant

Indoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Steam room

Free spa

Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa

Welcome to the Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa, your lavish retreat in the heart of Bournemouth, United Kingdom! Nestled just 0.3mi from the bustling city center, this 4-star gem boasts the perfect balance of relaxation and excitement. Enjoy the serene surroundings while being steps away from the vibrant local culture and scenic coastlines. Starting at an unbeatable price of $93, you can indulge in a luxurious getaway without breaking the bank!

This hotel offers an impressive array of amenities tailored for leisure and business alike. Dive into the refreshing indoor swimming pool, unwind in the invigorating sauna or steam room, and treat yourself to a rejuvenating spa experience. Feeling peckish? Savor delectable dishes in the on-site restaurant or enjoy room service while lounging on your private balcony. With complimentary WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk at your disposal, every detail of your stay is effortlessly catered to.

With over 2,165 glowing reviews to back its reputation, guests rave about their experiences at The Connaught. Whether it's the live music performances that elevate the atmosphere or the well-appointed rooms that provide a sanctuary from the hustle and bustle, this hotel promises memories that last a lifetime. So pack your bags and head to 30 West Hill Road for an unforgettable stay where relaxation meets excitement!

Get ready to dive into a world of relaxation at the Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa! Revel in the adults-only indoor swimming pool that invites you to take a refreshing dip any time of the year. Picture yourself basking in the warmth of the sauna and steam room, melting away the stresses of daily life. Whether you're upon a romantic getaway or indulging in much-needed pampering, this hotel sets the stage for wonderful moments that will surely define your retreat.

When hunger strikes, a culinary adventure awaits at The Connaught Brasserie. This modern dining spot serves up mouthwatering British cuisine that will delight your taste buds and satisfy your cravings. Sip a fine selection of wines or indulge in a crafted cocktail as you savor each delectable bite. If you prefer to enjoy your meals with a view, room service is at the ready to bring the brasserie experience right to your private terrace or balcony. Your gastronomic experience here is bound to be more than just a meal; it’s an experience steeped in delightful flavors and excellent service.

Let's not forget the hotel’s charm, lauded in over 2,165 glowing reviews. Guests consistently praise the ambiance created by the lively live music performances that elevate the hotel’s vibe and provide entertainment throughout your stay. Each well-appointed room is designed with care to ensure that you have a cozy and inviting space to return to after a day of exploring Bournemouth. With a perfect fusion of relaxation and excitement, your stay at The Connaught will be marked by starry nights, soothing spa sessions, and gastronomic adventure! So come soak in the luxury and let your Bournemouth vacation begin!

Closest airports

Bournemouth Airport

4.7mi

Southampton / Weather Centre

28.1mi

Bristol Airport

58.6mi

Most popular amenities

Spa/Wellness packages

Restaurant

Indoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Steam room

Free spa

Sauna

Air conditioning

Bar

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Elevator

Garden

Balcony

View

Free toiletries

Rooms

Suite  in Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa

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Suite

1 Queen Size Bed

215 sqft

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

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This suite is consisted of of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath or a shower and free toiletries. This suite is air-conditioned and features a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor, as well as heating. The unit offers 1 bed.

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King Room, Balcony

1 King Size Bed

155 sqft

Balcony

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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On the top floor with its own private balcony overlooking either the town or the garden, these air conditioned rooms come with a either a double or a king bed, a private bathroom with a shower or bath, a 40-inch flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi. They also have hot chocolate, tea and coffee-making facilities, along with complimentary mineral water upon arrival.

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Superior, Twin

1 Twin Bed

155 sqft

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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With a private bathroom with power shower or bath, these larger rooms also feature a flat-screen TV, free WiFi and tea, coffee and hot chocolate making facilities, along with free mineral water on arrival. The rooms overlook either the town or the garden.

Executive Double Room in Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa

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Executive Double Room

1 Queen Size Bed

215 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Standard Twin Room in Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa

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Room - 2 Twin

2 Twin Beds

140 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Tea/Coffee maker

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Twin Room with Balcony in Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa

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Room - 2 Twin, Balcony

2 Twin Beds

150 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

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Flat-screen TV

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Standard Twin Room in Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa

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Standard, 2 Single

2 Twin Beds

140 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

Free toiletries

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Double Room with Balcony in Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa

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Double Room, Balcony

1 Double Bed

150 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

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Flat-screen TV

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Suite in Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa

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Suite, King Size

1 King Size Bed

300 sqft

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

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Standard Double Room in Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa

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Double Room

1 Double Bed

140 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Tea/Coffee maker

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Single Room in Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa

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Single Room

1 Twin Bed

95 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Tea/Coffee maker

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Suite with Balcony in Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa

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Suite, Balcony

1 King Size Bed

250 sqft

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

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Guest reviews

7.7

1,902 reviews

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Featured reviews:

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Hmtw

8.2

October 2024

Good location, a bit away from the main road so we weren't disturbed but only a 10 minute walk to town/the beach. Spacious room (executive double) for us and baby and all her paraphernalia. Responsive and kind staff, the WhatsApp contact was particularly helpful. Nice pool and spa. Good breakfast options.

Shower and sink were blocked so we accidentally flooded the bathroom first time we showered (though we did report to maintenance who did clear the shower drain that day), air con system was nice to have but very noisy at night. Building works meant one day the lift couldn't be used to the ground floor which was tricky with a buggy (plus there were 4 steps between the lift and our room we had to navigate each day). Staff did not know about the allergens at breakfast, shouldn't really expect them to but could perhaps provide signage to make it clear for everyone?

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Nicola

8.2

May 2025

Location of the hotel was great for the BIC and sea. Staff were welcoming and helpful. Reception and eating areas were very nice. I loved the gin bar. Bed was comfy and it had a nice little balcony. The spa was good and not busy. Pool was a decent size. Breakfast buffet was very nice. We had a pleasant stay.

Room was dated and bathroom was a bit clinical. Shower was cold in the morning but reception sent maintenance straight up and they fixed it within minutes. £10 to park the car overnight seems a bit expensive.

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Dawn

8.2

April 2025

The room had a balcony which was nice it was clean decor good bed comfortable staff friendly and mostly helpful except we were not aware the that the doors would be locked at 11 and couldn't get an answer from the telephone number we saw on the door. we found a door open round where the bar was and managed to get in that way but if we hadn't have seen it open we could have been stuck outside which was a worry there were 3 other guests also trying to get in. The night porter was very busy in the bar and it seems his phone wasn't working ?? Otherwise we had a great stay breakfast was lovely too.

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Drake

8.2

December 2024

All staff (reception/bar/housekeeping/night porter) were absolutely brilliant at responding to our requests and concerns. Bar and lounge areas superb. Fire places all lit and very cozy.

Bathroom had build up of heavy limescale. Sugar pots part of the room tea-trays had crystallised/stuck sugar on the bottom - could do with a clean/freshen up. Used the pool twice during our stay - both evenings noticed the same used plaster on the poolside, showing that the facilities hadn't been cleaned (at least thoroughly) within those three days.

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Miles

9.1

June 2025

The Lady at the bar and serving the meals was absolutely amazing!!...also Breakfast was superb and again the lady at Breakfast wonderful,helpful couldnt do enough for you!!

Soap dispenser in room[shower ]empty,,took it out and left it to be refilled...used the other by sink again little gel left in it...not filled for the 3 nights....left it on show but didn,t get filled...parking "hit and miss"lots of bollards up and I asked to be told that you had to book a suite to guarantee this parking[which had I known I would have done]

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Karen

9.1

December 2024

All staff were very friendly and welcoming. The food in the restaurant for dinner was excellent. We booked massages in the spa, which were so good, and nice to have a heated pool which wasn’t too packed. Only a 10-15 min walk to the main shops, as it was lovely to see the Christmas market and winter garden light display.

Spa maintenance- this area was looking a little tired and worn, despite the staff best efforts. Please fix the sauna. I knew previous old reviews said it wasn’t working, but I would have expected that to have been sorted within days, not weeks. It should be stated at booking.

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Gavenas

9.1

June 2024

Friendly & attentive staff, efficient & professional service & willing to go above & beyond. Fantastic 3 course dinners in the beautiful brasserie on a half board stay. Never felt rushed. Great that there's a separate breakfast room too & both have access & seating to the lovely, well kept outside gardens. Great location, both to town & the beach.

No fresh fruit at breakfast Spa facilities lovely but very hot & stuffy as in the basement. Twin room was tad small & both beds were pushed together with no room to move apart if needed.

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Mike

10

August 2025

I was personally impressed by the quality of service, hotel staff is doing great, always ready to help. My trip was not an easy one. First time i have to move my trip in a week, then, because of some health issues with my son we came 1 day later our check in. Hotel helps and didn't charge me because of circumstances that I couldn't control. Again, thank you, my dear friends, this is the best hotel experience I ever have.

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Burns

10

September 2024

The room was a lovely size lovely and clean, the shower was good, it was lovely to have a balcony, I liked the button service to book a taxi at reception , the taxi service was amazing The staff were lovely, very helpful when needed, The what's app chat is a really good way to communicate with the staff especially when there's no one around, and I really liked that you could also tx the hotel to book you a taxi to pick you up and bring you back to the hotel, and tx if you required daily room service or needed anything extra or not, the choices for breakfast was very good a nice range, lovely staff very helpful and smiley ,it was a peaceful stay ☺️

I did not like the breakfast /dining room rugs that went along the servery tables they kept bulking up, easy to trip over for anyone, but especially for the elderly, health and safety issue I think, the hot drinks machine seems to be a problem of not working some times, I don't think you should be charged for particular foods /some extras at breakfast on the menu, the prices in the bar room for non booked eaters, was ridiculously high priced, £90 for main course and pudding for 2 people and only drinking water, I can see why some people called for a deliveroo, the car park is ridiculously small, and there should not be a fee of £10 a day if you booked with another booking agency, maybe the hotel could sort that out,

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Karen

8.2

April 2025

Lovely spacious room with fridge, so able to keep a pint of fresh milk for my early morning cup of tea in bed 😁 tea/coffee/kettle in room too. Great shower and air con. Breakfast very nice! Well cooked, plenty of choice, can’t fault it! Lovely outdoor area to enjoy a drink in the sunshine. Liked & used the pool, didn’t use sauna or steam rooms. Jacuzzi would have been nice but out of use due to boiler being replaced.

Bed lovely and big but a bit too soft for me so not very comfortable.

Points of Interest Around Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa

Attractions

Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum

0.6mi

Poole Harbour

4mi

Brownsea Island

4.3mi

New Forest National Park

17.3mi

Paultons Park

20.2mi

Old Wardour Castle

23.8mi

Salisbury Museum

24.3mi

Salisbury Cathedral

24.3mi

SS Shieldhall

24.5mi

Port of Southampton

24.5mi

Solent Sky Museum

24.8mi

Weymouth SEA LIFE® Adventure Park

25.3mi

Old Sarum

26.2mi

Godshill Model Village

28.2mi

Isle of Wight

30.2mi

Restaurants

The Connaught Brasserie

Cuisines

  • British

Ambiances

  • Modern

Pools

Location

  • Indoor

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa

Spa/Wellness packages

Restaurant

Indoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Steam room

Free spa

Sauna

Air conditioning

Bar

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Elevator

Garden

Balcony

View

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa

What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa?

Rooms at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa become available for check-in at 03:00 PM and guests are requested to check out by 11:00 AM.

Can guests park for free at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa?

Yes, there is parking available at the Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa. The parking is private and located on-site. However, it is important to note that parking reservation is not possible. Additionally, there is a parking fee of £12 per day.

What's the nightly rate at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa?

Accommodation at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa starts as low as $93. Rates could differ based on your room selection and dates. Ensure to enter your dates for the most accurate pricing.

What types of rooms does Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa offer?

The hotel offers various types of rooms including Standard Twin Rooms, Single Rooms, Twin Rooms with Balcony, Superior Double Rooms, Executive Double Rooms, Suites with Spa Bath, Standard Double Rooms, and Double Rooms with Balcony. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The rooms accommodate 2 adults and do not accommodate children. The bed sizes vary between Twin beds, Queen size beds, and Double beds. Room sizes range from 97 sqft to 215 sqft.

What are the main attractions at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa?

Guests at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa have a variety of leisure amenities to enjoy during their stay. The hotel features a spa with wellness packages, a steam room, a spa tub, a hot tub/jacuzzi, a sauna, and beach chairs/loungers. There is also live music and performances available for entertainment.

For dining options, guests can visit The Connaught Brasserie, a modern restaurant on-site that offers British cuisine.

The hotel also has an indoor swimming pool that is available year-round. Please note that the pool is for adults only.

In addition to these amenities, there is a fitness center and a business center for guests to use.

Overall, guests can relax and rejuvenate in the spa, enjoy a meal at the restaurant, and take a swim in the indoor pool during their time at the hotel.

Is there a swimming pool at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa?

The hotel has one pool available. It is an indoor pool that is open all season. However, there are age restrictions, as it is for adults only.

Does Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa have on-site restaurants?

Yes, the Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa has a restaurant on site called The Connaught Brasserie. The restaurant offers a modern ambiance and serves British cuisine.

Does Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa accept credit cards?

Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa accepts credit cards as payment. However, they do not accept cash. The accepted credit card payment methods include Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Maestro, and Solo.