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About the Hotel

18 Durley Chine Road, Bournemouth, United Kingdom, BH2 5LE
Guest rating
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5.3
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/5

Offering a location a 5-minute walk from Church of St Michael, Kensington Hotel Bournemouth offers 26 rooms. Staying here you can use Wi-Fi in the rooms and parking on site.

Location

The award-winning Oceanarium is 950 metres from this hotel, and the sand Canford Cliffs Beach is situated 2.9 km away. The 2-star hotel is 0.7 km from an award-winning beach in Bournemouth.

Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Bournemouth West Beach, which is a 9-minute walk away. Located 1.7 km from the Red Arrows Memorial, the Kensington puts the city at your fingertips.

This property is 15 minutes' drive from Bournemouth airport and a 25-minute stroll from Bournemouth Central train station.

Rooms

The rooms at the smoke-free hotel provide guests with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a radio, as well as comforts such as ironing equipment. Also, Kensington Hotel features carpet flooring. Bathrooms are appointed with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet along with hair dryers and towels.

Eat & Drink

There is a lounge bar on site. Steam Vintage Tea Rooms offers British dishes and lies 450 metres away.

Leisure & Business

The presence of a mini golf course ensures guests an active stay at this accommodation.

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Kensington Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Twin Room
2 persons
130 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Double Room
2 persons
130 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Triple Room
3 persons
175 sq. feet 
1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
Shower
Heating
Family Room
4 persons
220 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

Amenities designed for comfort – Perfect for layovers & transit travelers

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Parking
  • No pets allowed
  • Security
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Heating
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Kensington Hotel Location

18 Durley Chine Road, Bournemouth, United Kingdom, BH2 5LE
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18 Durley Chine Road, Bournemouth, United Kingdom, BH2 5LE
Nearby
Amusement Park
Treehouse Family Play
900 ft
Restaurants
Steam Vintage Tea Rooms
1500 ft
47 Poole Hill
Jungle Cafe Bournemouth
1000 ft
51A West Hill Road
Olive Cafe
1400 ft
50A Poole Hill
Casa GourMex Mexican Restaurant
1300 ft
29 Poole Hill
Southbourne Fried Chicken
1700 ft
118 Seabourne Rd
Omelettos
1700 ft
31B The Triangle 31B the Triangle
Pondok Falafel And Juice
1800 ft
25 The Triangle
Espresso Kitchen
2000 ft
69 Commercial Road
Tealith Bubble Tea
1900 ft
83 Commercial Road
Subway
1900 ft
83 Commercial Road
The Hop Inn
1700 ft
6 West Cliff Road
KFC
2000 ft
59-61 Commercial Road Units 7-8 The Triangle
Getting around
City Centre
Bournemouth8 min  ·  2000 ft
Airports
Bournemouth (BOH)17 min  ·  7.0 mi
Southampton (SOU)83 min  ·  34.0 mi
Train
Bournemouth Central Station24 min  ·  1.2 mi
Bus
Bus stop11 min  ·  3000 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 03:00-21:00
Check-out
from 08:00-10:00
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 2. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Year renovated:
2011
Number of rooms:
26

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Kensington Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 343 verified reviews
4.4/10
Guest rating
25%
Recommend
Breakfast
9.1/10
Cleanliness
5.8/10
Comfort
5.8/10
Facilities
5.5/10
Free Wi-Fi
7.4/10
Location
7.6/10
Paid Wi-Fi
6.8/10
Staff
6.8/10
Value for money
6.0/10
Guest reviews
based on 182 reviews
2.5/5
based on 837 reviews
5.2/10
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