Carrington House Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Bournemouth Beach

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Reception
Indoor pool
Front of property
Double Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Knyveton Road, Bournemouth, England, BH1 3QQ
  • Place, Bournemouth Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Boscombe Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, O2 Academy Bournemouth
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Room Sleeps 4

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Room Sleeps 3

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Family Room (Sleeps 3)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Family Room (Sleeps 4)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Double Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Bournemouth

In suburbs.You'll find Bournemouth Beach and Boscombe Pier within a 15-minute walk of this Bournemouth hotel. O2 Academy Bournemouth and Boscombe Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Bournemouth Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Boscombe Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Boscombe Pier - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • O2 Academy Bournemouth - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Vitality Stadium - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Bournemouth Station - 14 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chaplin's & The Cellar Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Thyme - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪ARCH Coffee House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bournemouth Steak House - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Cricketers - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Carrington House Hotel

3-star hotel near Bournemouth Beach
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and meeting rooms are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Carrington House Hotel also features an indoor pool, a garden, and a picnic area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Bournemouth hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 145 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Carrington House Hotel offers 145 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Digital television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Bournemouth hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 12 to 15 for adults and GBP 6 to 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

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

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of GBP 50 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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 full breakfast: approximately GBP 12 to 15.00 for adults, and GBP 6 to 10.00 for children
  • Pet deposit: GBP 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
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, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Carrington House Hotel to the airport?

Carrington House Hotel is 6.3 mi (16-min drive) away from the Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Carrington House Hotel?

As of May 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carrington House Hotel on May 31, 2026 start from $60, 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.

Does Carrington House Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Carrington House Hotel.

How close is Carrington House Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 14-minute walk from Bournemouth Beach and 14-minute walk from Boscombe Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Carrington House Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Carrington House Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between GBP 12 and 15.00 for adults, GBP 6 and 10.00 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 8 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Carrington House Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (4-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Carrington House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Carrington House Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Carrington House Hotel have a pool?

Carrington House Hotel features an indoor pool.

Does Carrington House Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Carrington House Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Carrington House Hotel to downtown Bournemouth?

Carrington House Hotel is 1.2 mi away from Bournemouth.

Carrington House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 235 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 216 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 138 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 166 out of 1005 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Patrizio

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
You said: Can ypu make it sound better? ChatGPT said: Sure 😊 Please paste the text you’d like improved, and tell me the tone you’re going for (formal, friendly, persuasive, academic, etc.). You said: Walls in corridors and rooms painted loooong time ago Carpets worn out and dangerous to walk on Mould on walls in bathrooms Had to ask for another room as the first one was not acceptable for a family stay. Breakfast at the weekend ok, but week days absolutely awfull( English full breakfast not eatable as tomatos frm the can, mashrooms watery and ols, not able to order other then that. One of the days the police has visited the hotel. In the corridor feeling on very siff air, not fresh at all ChatGPT said: Here’s a clearer, more polished version of your text in a firm but professional tone (suitable for a review or complaint): The walls in the corridors and rooms appear not to have been painted in a very long time and look tired and neglected. The carpets are heavily worn and feel unsafe to walk on. There was visible mould on the bathroom walls, which is unacceptable, especially for a family stay. We had to request a different room, as the first one was not suitable or up to standard. Breakfast was acceptable at the weekend; however, during the week it was absolutely awful. The full English breakfast was inedible — the tomatoes were from a can, the mushrooms were watery and old, and there were no alternative options available to order. On one of the days, the police
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location, parking, friendly staff, clean room and pool. Walking distance from the beach and Harvester. It was a peaceful stay for us, just what we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Charlie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beds were horrible very rock hard ended up leaving with a bad neck back they only give you one pillow tv is miniature like a 7 inch tv staff were rude and miserable only good thing was rheir was a fan in the room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Graham

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was nice tv was not placed well at all and didnt like the fact the fire alarm went off at 2:30 am and no reason why and bath was tiny for a 6ft 6 person the sraff in the evening was rude and blunt no double rooms down srairs
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

tadeusas

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Henry

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A Beautiful Stress Free Stay At This Perfectly Named Hotel…will be booking again….
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Excellent stff,friendly.nothing too much trouble
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Carolett

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The customer service truly stood out, especially from the manager, who was exceptional. We arrived very early and she went above and beyond by having our room ready for us well before the 3:00 pm check-in time — allowing us to check in as early as 10:30 am, which we greatly appreciated. While the service was excellent, the overall condition of the property would benefit from renovation. The room showed signs of wear, including damaged carpeting and exposed plumbing in the bathroom, which raised some safety concerns. With improvements to the facilities, this hotel could be greatly enhanced, as the staff clearly care about the guest experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff was really helpful
Swimming pool
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Glynis

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tak shing Edmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff friendly Room is tidy and clean Location is good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Feral

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Aleksandr

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good bits - staff, always polite, knowledgeable and with the smile. Parking is free, but it was difficult to find a spot. Now, bad bits - Hotel is dirty, masking tape holding carpet together on the stairs and walkways. Went to the pool with the kids and pool was very cold + its quite deep on shallow end, 1.2m, so even with floaties I had to stay with the kids full time, as they were struggling to reach the bottom of the pool. Breakfast is bad, sausages dry, beacon burned :( No sweet cereals for the children, my kids tried the ones available and refused to eat them, as they were tasteless (I tried and agree). There was only one set of sockets by the TV, nothing close to the bed, so if phone is on charger overnight - you cant keep it close to the bed. It was a heavy rain overnight and water was pouring from the external lighting housing at the entrance of the hotel, potentially someone may get "charged up" :) Not very good experience overall, one of the worst we have been so far in Bournemouth.
Corridor on 1st floor
Stairs to 1st floor
Corridor on the 1st floor
Stairs to 1st floor
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good location. Polite staff. Hotel was busy and had a good atmosphere. Could do with updating a bit. It’s all we wanted for one night and the price was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025