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The Chocolate Box Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Bournemouth Beach

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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2 West Cliff Road, Bournemouth, England, BH2 5EY
  • Place, Bournemouth International Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bournemouth Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bournemouth Pier
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View | 1 bedroom

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Private Bathroom (External bathroom ) | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Private Bathroom (External bathroom )

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite, Garden View | 1 bedroom

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite, Garden View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Single Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Basic Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Suite, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Deluxe Suite, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 3 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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House, Ensuite, City View (maisonette) | Lounge

House, Ensuite, City View (maisonette)

  • 97 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

Bournemouth

Bournemouth City Centre stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Bournemouth City Centre hotel, you'll find Bournemouth International Centre and Bournemouth Beach. Bournemouth Lower Gardens and Oceanarium are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Bournemouth International Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bournemouth Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Oceanarium - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bournemouth Pier - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Branksome Station - 10 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar So - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Old Harry Rocks Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nala Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie Blanc - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Chocolate Box Hotel

3.5-star hotel near Bournemouth Beach
As a guest of The Chocolate Box Hotel, you'll find multilingual staff and karaoke. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Bournemouth hotel is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Karaoke
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • No smoking on site
The Chocolate Box Hotel offers 15 accommodations.

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Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Things to do

  • Karaoke
  • Outdoor tennis court

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 22

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

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
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 accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Chocolate Box Hotel to the airport?

The Chocolate Box Hotel is 7 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 The Chocolate Box Hotel?

As of Oct 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Chocolate Box Hotel on Oct 8, 2025 start from $112.33, 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 Chocolate Box Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Chocolate Box Hotel.

How close is The Chocolate Box Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Bournemouth Beach and 10-minute walk from Durley Chine Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Chocolate Box Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Chocolate Box Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Chocolate Box Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (10-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Chocolate Box Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Chocolate Box Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Chocolate Box Hotel have a pool?

The Chocolate Box Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Chocolate Box Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Chocolate Box Hotel to downtown Bournemouth?

The Chocolate Box Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Bournemouth.

The Chocolate Box Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 303 out of 479 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 479 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 479 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 479 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 479 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The photos on the web site are deceiving it might look good but in reality the decor is very poor. It needs a freshen up the whole place looks really tired. No staff on site only the maintenance man who was very helpful. Would not recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Staff & service
A very warm welcome and a lovely room. Bed was comfy and the hotel was quiet for a good night's sleep. A short walk to the beach and pier, and also not too far to the town centre. My only negative was the bathroom is tiny. I would definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was within easy walking distance to the seafront and town. Plenty to eat and do. Staff were friendly and room was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good for a short stay

The room was bright and clean. Furniture and furnishings were in very good condition. The bathroom was clean and more functional - showers was very narrow to stand in. Overalla very pleasant place to stay for a few days.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kym

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Surround area needs attention - clear up and cleaning. Internally the theme and colour schemes are great but the rooms are tired and need some TLC. The breakfast and breakfast room are excellent, however there has been a reduction in the amount of chocolates provided in the room and at reception compared to our previous visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Darren

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

Comfortable boutique hotel. Lovely staff

Friendly kind helpful staff. Compact boutique room. Nice comfortable bed. Very quiet. Extremely clean. Lovely food and good variety for breakfast. Nothing to fault. Definitely would return.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aarti

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Duncan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely clean and well presented venue. Nicely positioned. Staff are welcoming, efficient and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous place to stay, central and the staff are so very friendly. Fantastic breakfast. Excellent rate and definitely will come back to stay again. Stayed two nights and just FYI the Hop Inn do great food too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room with en-suite Breakfast food and service excellent Well located
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ella

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was as expected!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Krystyna

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay, breakfast great, good choice, staff friendly, great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet. Close too beach and local shops 7 minutes walk. Hotel was pleasantly peaceful. Didnt see too much staff presence. Breakfast held in two slots. Great stay for short break.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023