The Kensington Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel near Bournemouth International Centre in Bournemouth

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Room options

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Single Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Quadruple Room | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Family Quadruple Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • 169 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Bournemouth

Bournemouth City Centre stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Bournemouth City Centre hotel, you'll find Bournemouth Beach and Bournemouth International Centre. Durley Chine Beach and The Square are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Bournemouth Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bournemouth International Centre - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Oceanarium - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Bournemouth Pier - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Kensington Hotel

Hotel near Bournemouth International Centre in Bournemouth
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 is 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 bathtubs or showers. This Bournemouth hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 5.99 per person
  • A bar/lounge

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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: 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Kensington Hotel to the airport?

The Kensington Hotel is 6.7 mi (11-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 The Kensington Hotel?

As of Nov 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kensington Hotel on Nov 24, 2025 start from $97.66, 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.

Does The Kensington Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Kensington Hotel.

How close is The Kensington Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Bournemouth Beach and 8-minute walk from Durley Chine Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Kensington Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Kensington Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 5.99 per person.

Is there a casino at The Kensington Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (14-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Kensington Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at The Kensington Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Kensington Hotel have a pool?

The Kensington Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Kensington Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Kensington Hotel to downtown Bournemouth?

The Kensington Hotel is 0.4 mi away from Bournemouth.

The Kensington Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 212 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 212 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 212 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 212 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 212 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

8/10 Good

MOHAMMED

Traveled with family and small children
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

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Traveled with family and small children
Walkable to beach and free parking was really good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Dont waste your money!

I know its not 5* but you still expect a clean room and bedding! Room was dirty... coffee stains on side... steins all over carpet and cabinet Bedding had marks on it Curtains didnt close Tv lost signal constantly When i addressed this with the owner i was told it wasnt unclean because they had checked when no one had been to look Was very rude to me
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Raluca

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is not the same as the one advertised on their website. The TV was broken, the room was dirty (I found receipts from June this year, snack bags under the furniture, the beds were on bricks, mould in places, not very clean bed linen, the walls were dirty, expired milk). We do not recommend this location!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Daljit

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Not enough parking slots, staff not available all the time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Klarna

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was a good size. The pillow cases had marks/stains on them so slept in the other double bed. The tv wasn’t working, and shower was very small. The wardrobe was decent size but if your staying a few days to a week more hangers for you clothes would’ve been better. My room was on the top floor which was around 2-3 flights of stairs so carrying my suitcase up those was tough, there was a lift but wasn’t working.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Amar

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good reception mr jerry. The beds could do with better quality without attached headboard. We stayed for 2 nights and the bins where not taken out. As good will gesture should give shower gel or soup.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Leslie

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
there was no toilet paper when I arrived the kettle didn't work there was no curtain for the window when I spoke to the manager on she said the curtain would be fixed it was NOT she did send a new kettle & on monday the power to all the scockets went off twice so I had to go down 4 flights to report it
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aliya

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

False Advertising and Unsafe Stay

The room we were given was completely different from the one advertised. It was in extremely poor condition — dirty, unpleasantly smelly, and poorly ventilated with only a very small window and a single small fan, which was inadequate for four people. The mattresses were uncomfortable, and the overall condition of the room was unacceptable, with exposed electrical wiring visible on the walls. The bathroom was also in disrepair, with a broken door handle and a blocked shower drain. Additionally, rubbish was left on the stairs outside the hotel entrance, and during the late evening, individuals were seen rummaging through it. This created a sense of insecurity and made us feel unsafe during our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Muthu

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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