The Kensington Hotel

Property class: 2.5

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Reviews

6.2 out of 10
Bournemouth International Centre and Bournemouth Beach are located near The Kensington Hotel, which provides a garden, laundry facilities, and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
The current price is ￥7,897
￥9,476 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a wooden dresser, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Single Room

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, a television, and a window with curtains.

Family Quadruple Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two single beds, a small table, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Family Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a window with curtains, and a television.

Standard Double Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, green bedspread, white linens, brown pillows, and two paintings on the walls.

Triple Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, The Kensington Hotel is in Bournemouth City Centre, a neighborhood in Bournemouth. Corfe Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bournemouth Beach and New Forest National Park. Oceanarium and Boscombe Chine Gardens Mini Golf Course are also worth visiting. Visit our Bournemouth travel guide
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BH2 5LE, England, Bournemouth, 18 Durley Chine Road

What's nearby

  • A beach with a pier extending into the sea, surrounded by people and umbrellas.
    Bournemouth Beach
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A park with a hot air balloon, a canal, and a bridge.
    Bournemouth Lower Gardens
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A building with a blue awning and the 'BIC' logo.
    Bournemouth International Centre
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • A landscaped garden with various plants and rocks, a red brick building, and a clear blue sky with clouds.
    Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • A pier with a restaurant named "JACKTAILS AT" and a beach with people walking and children playing.
    Bournemouth Pier
    17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Smokin' Aces
    6 min walk
  • Brewhouse & Kitchen
    5 min walk
  • Caffè Nero
    8 min walk
  • Olive Bistro Cafe
    5 min walk
  • Koi Sakana
    5 min walk

About this property

The Kensington Hotel

  • Hotel near Bournemouth Beach
  • Near Bournemouth International Centre, The Kensington Hotel provides a garden, laundry facilities, and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
    • Multilingual staff and smoke-free premises
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at The Kensington Hotel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with tubs or showers
    • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 10 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • 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

  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: GBP 50 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 10 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Kensington Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of Oct 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kensington Hotel on Oct 20, 2026 start from ￥7,897, excluding 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 10 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Kensington Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at The Kensington Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Kensington Hotel located?

Located in Bournemouth City Centre, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Durley Chine Beach, Bournemouth Beach, and Bournemouth International Centre. The Square and Bournemouth Lower Gardens are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Kensington Hotel Reviews

6.2

6.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

6.8

Staff & service

5.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 226 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 226 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 226 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 226 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 226 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time on staying at this hotel staff very friendly and helpful just an all lovley place to stay and beds are amazing comfortable have already booked up to stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a lovley stay and staff where vwry freindly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, walking distance to attractions and restaurants. Very clean, easy check in and was told all about the area and history of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service

Friendly, no frills, and convenient location

No frills but cheerful seaside hotel. Convenient location and good size room. Don't expect luxury but friendly service and simple accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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6/10 Okay

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
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6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Ideal location for the conference creature. Room very basic with limited coffee/tea/ milk. No soap in the shower. TV couldn’t get to work. But I did enjoy my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not the best but for 2star you cant exoect too much. Holes in the wall, Shower tray that didnt drain. But Man on desk friendly and room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Cheap n cheerful

A real mix of ok and could do better.. Lovely chap on reception who gave a overview of Dorset and sandbanks. The room had a few issues TV remote missing No towels Window opens fully to a flat roof with staircase so not secure But Beds were ok and room was warm but it was the hottest day of the year Shower leaked Plugs had a smell of drains It was a good location and parking was free It worked for one night as a cheap stay over.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Walkable to beach and free parking was really good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

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

Hospitable and cozy

It was great; we’ll stay there again next visit. It was very convenient to the beach and town center.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2022
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking good, breakfast not available as out of season. Our room was very small and extremely basic, not shown in photos on website.. bathroom was very old and in poor condition, towel rail broken, toilet roll holder hanging off wall, shower tiny and rail came apart when trying to adjust height of shower head. Staff were pleasant enough and the location was really good, walking distance to town centre, beach etc. Could be a nice hotel but in need of a revamp.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff is very kind. I want to stay here again at bournemouth trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel need to be shut and updated as holes in the wall smells of mould and bed sheet very dirty with stains of blood and other dirt we were moved to another room but was the same we were ment to stay for 2 night but checked out as soon as we could and booked another hotel as we couldn’t sleep in the bed due being dirty and no one around to sort it out would not recommend to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent for a visit to Bournemouth.

We enjoyed our stay at the Kensington hotel. In a nutshell I can’t fault it! We would definitely come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

A great stay in Bournemouth

Friendly and informative gentlemen on reception. Our third visit and we will be back. Location ideal for town and beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very hospitable staff. Gentleman at front desk had lots of local information.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The floor in the room needing a good clean The heating only comes off at 6pm - 9pm during the cold days you have to go out. The duvet was in very poor condition. Badly stained and grubby. Felt uncomfortable sleeping under it, even though the cover was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could do with a bit more tea and coffee in the room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Gosh hotel

Walking distance to everything, very clean and comfortable. But bring a body shower soap and shampoo, there are none in the bathroom
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Host is very pleasant, has a wealth of local knowledge. The room was a good size for a family. Wifi worked well. The cleaning can be improved by ensuring the floor is swept of sand (probably left by previous guest) and the kettle and cups could do with a scrub.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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'.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023