BOURNEMOUTH CARLTON HOTEL, BW SIGNATURE COLLECTION, Bournemouth – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Clifftop Victorian Hotel
The Bournemouth Carlton Hotel, part of the BW Signature Collection, sits on Bournemouth's East Cliff with views across the bay. Built in the Victorian era, the hotel features a leisure club, outdoor pool, and gardens. Rooms include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, tea and coffee facilities, and some offer sea views or private balconies.
Dining with Sea Views
Frederick's Restaurant serves classic British dishes and continental-inspired cuisine, with tall windows overlooking the sea. The hotel offers breakfast options like full English, omelets, and pastries. The Cocktail Bar provides drinks and light bites, with a terrace for outdoor seating. Afternoon tea includes sandwiches, scones, and Prosecco.
Leisure & Outdoor Pool
The leisure club has a seasonal outdoor pool, sun terrace, and bar. Indoors, guests can use the gym, heated pool, and sauna. Families receive kids' packs during holidays, and the hotel hosts events like pool parties, murder mystery dinners, and live DJ nights.
Near Pier & Attractions
The hotel is a half-mile walk from Bournemouth Pier and East Cliff Beach. Nearby attractions include Corfe Castle, the New Forest, and Osborne House. Bournemouth Central Station is 1 km away, and the Bournemouth International Centre is within walking distance for business guests.
Events & Family Stays
The hotel has four event rooms for weddings, conferences, and private functions, with capacity for up to 200 guests. Family rooms accommodate up to three children, and self-catering apartments include access to hotel facilities. Pets are allowed for £25 per night.
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Getting around
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Amenities
General
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- 24-hour reception
- Late check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed for a fee
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Rowing machine
- Stationary bike
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Wedding services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- LCD projector
- Fax/Photocopying
- Flip chart
Children
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor heated swimming pool
- Indoor heated swimming pool
- Beach access
- Sun loungers
- Steam room
- Treadmill
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- In-room safe
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Turndown service
Media
- DVD player
- Data ports
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The room was tidy and clean with a massive comfortable bed and great balcony views, but they need a significant upgrade, and the lack of air conditioning was uncomfortable. On the bright side, the service was exceptional with attentive and helpful staff.
The hotel offers lovely, clean, and spacious rooms with a great view of the sea and pool. However, the promised sea view was missing from our room. The service was hit or miss, with some staff being sweet and attentive while others were less friendly and not very helpful. The location is gorgeous on the beautiful East Cliff, but there are drawbacks compared to other hotels in terms of views and atmosphere. The dining experience varied from very poor selection and chaotic service to a good selection of dishes in a typical hotel buffet. The facilities lacked atmosphere, with issues in the pool and spa area. Additional details include tasty food options like the mouth-watering Hungarian beef stew and the service needing improvements such as clarifying breakfast procedures.
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