Royal Bath Hotel

4 stars
Bath Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2EW, United Kingdom
Bournemouth, United Kingdom
+44 871 221 0204
7.4
Good
based on 4967 reviews
4,967 reviews
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Tue 12/5
1 room, 2 guests
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Standard Room
£32
Double room
£44
Deluxe room
£135
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Overview

Located in Bournemouth, this historic and cosy hotel is within a five-minute walk of Bournemouth International Centre, and a short drive from Poole. It also provides a sauna, an indoor pool and a Jacuzzi.

A variety of premium services are available for guests of Royal Bath Hotel & Spa Bournemouth, like an express check-in and check-out feature, 24-hour room service and valet parking. Helpful and professional team members are available 24 hours a day. The hotel also offers a BBQ/picnic area, a beauty centre and a coffee bar.

The comfortable rooms at Royal Bath Hotel & Spa Bournemouth include a private bathroom, a walk-in closet and a bathtub. All offer heating, ironing facilities and a radio.

Every morning, guests can sit down to breakfast at Garden or Oscar’s. Guests can taste local meals at the in-house restaurant. Alternatively, there are other eateries on offer within a five-minute walk.

Royal Bath Hotel & Spa Bournemouth is within a short walk of Oceanarium Bournemouth. Bournemouth Railway Station is within a 20-minute walk.

7.4
Good rating
Based on 4,967 verified guest reviews

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Standard Room
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1 double bed
£36
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£43
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Double room
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£44
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Amenities at Royal Bath Hotel

  • Indoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Coffee shop
  • Valet parking

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Dustbins

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Kettle
  • Coffee machine
  • Coffee shop

Things to do

  • Hiking
  • Beach access
  • Golf
  • Bingo
  • Evening entertainment
  • Beauty salon
  • Karaoke

Services and conveniences

  • Business centre
  • Safety deposit box
  • Entertainment staff
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

Accessibility and suitability

  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Disabled access
  • Lift
  • Accessible by lift
  • No smoking

General

  • Window
  • Sea view
  • Seating area
  • Carpeted
  • Storage available

Pool and spa

  • Spa
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Health and safety

  • First-aid kit
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Safe

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Valet parking
  • Private parking

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Garden

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Family friendly

  • Kids meals

Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Reviews of Royal Bath Hotel

7.4
Good
4967 verified ratings
Wonderful
1259
Very good
708
Good
752
Okay
484
Fair
561
Mediocre
358
Poor
845

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's excellent location near the beach and town center, friendly and helpful staff, and good value for money. The bar and breakfast received positive mentions, and the hotel has a pleasant atmosphere. However, many guests noted issues with cleanliness, outdated and small rooms, uncomfortable beds, and occasional noise and security concerns. Some guests also mentioned cold rooms and poor heating. Overall, the hotel offers good location and service but needs improvements in room quality and cleanliness.
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Location9.5 out of 10
Service8 out of 10
Bed Comfort3.5 out of 10
Room Size3 out of 10
Cleanliness1.5 out of 10
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9.7
Wonderful
Anonymous, Jul 2018
Pros (+) Location close to beach and town centre
Cons (-) Our room was quite a distance from reception, but not a major problem really.
6.5
Okay
Anonymous, Mar 2017
Pros (+) Location was great. Very close to restraunts, parking, the Bournemouth Pier and Bournemouth Park However, if you are looking at the cheaper rooms you be better served by Premier Innnext door. Service was poor at the front desk and breakfast and breakfast whilst adequate was not at the quality I would have expected. Staff were very disjointed; my pregnant wife asked for some decaf-tea for our room ...
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Anonymous, Aug 2016
Pros (+) Everything lovely place to stay
3.7
Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2016
Pros (+) It is in a very good location and a charming old building
Cons (-) The room had no windows, I thought we were in a storage cupboard, the shower kept changing temperature and the shower head kept falling down. The bed was tiny and hard. It was a really dreadful hotel.

Location

Bath Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2EW

What's nearby

  • Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum96 yd
  • Pavilion Theatre222 yd
  • Westover Gallery290 yd
  • Oceanarium377 yd
  • Bournemouth Lower Gardens437 yd
  • Laser Quest Bournemouth438 yd
  • Bournemouth Pier0.3 mi
  • Bournemouth Beach0.3 mi
  • Bournemouth International Centre0.3 mi
  • Bournemouth Eye0.3 mi
  • The Square0.4 mi
  • Dean Park Cricket Ground0.6 mi

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 10:00

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Essential information about Royal Bath Hotel

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£56
£69
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Most expensive month to stay with an average 314% rise in price.
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Royal Bath Hotel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Royal Bath Hotel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in March and February.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Royal Bath Hotel, plan to stay on a Tuesday or Sunday. The most expensive day is usually Saturday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Royal Bath Hotel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £52, while the most expensive was £145.
  • How long should you stay at Royal Bath Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

FAQs when booking at Royal Bath Hotel

  • Why should I book a stay at the Royal Bath Hotel & Spa Bournemouth?

    The Royal Bath Hotel and Spa was the first hotel to open in Bournemouth in 1838 and is said to have once been a regular haunt of Oscar Wilde. It’s a grand old building on the seafront with three restaurants, a bar, a leisure centre and a full spa. The rooms have been tastefully renovated and designed to reflect the history of the building. Most have views of the sea or the hotel gardens.

  • What are the wellness and fitness facilities like at the Royal Bath Hotel & Spa Bournemouth?

    There is a heated indoor pool as well as a splash pool for children. The spa has a steam room, a range of beauty treatments such as pedicures and facials, as well as massage. The fitness suite has a range of cardiovascular machines and free weights. The gym and pool are open to guests and there are additional charges for the spa beauty treatments.

  • What makes the Royal Bath Hotel & Spa good for a romantic break?

    Couples report that the atmosphere of the rooms, the sea views and the in-house restaurants make this a lovely place to organise a couples retreat. The spa facilities as well as the fitness centre are a strong attraction also.

  • What are the dining facilities like at the Royal Bath Hotel & Spa Bournemouth?

    Breakfast and dinner is served in Oscar’s Brasserie, a wonderful historic dining hall that serves a buffet and cooked breakfast as well as an à la carte menu for dinner. The Lounge is open throughout the day and serves lunches as well as snacks and sandwiches. The Cafe Promenade offers great views of the coast and the promenade while serving light meals and hot and cold drinks.

  • What bar facilities are at the Royal Bath Hotel and Spa?

    There are two late night bars: Wilde’s Whisky Snug and the Lounge Bar. Both serve a range of real ales and other English and international beers as well as a wide range of wines, spirits and soft drinks.

  • What facilities at Royal Bath Hotel and Spa make it a good wedding destination?

    With honeymoon suites and lavish Victorian ballrooms as well as smaller, more intimate rooms, the Royal Bath Hotel is a popular wedding destination. The gardens and seafront location make it an ideal place to host your wedding and guests receive discounted rates on rooms.

  • What facilities are in place for pets?

    The Royal Bath Hotel and Spa is pet friendly, and you can bring your dog or cat to stay. There is a surcharge for this, which is payable for the first two nights and no further charge if you stay longer than that. You’ll need to bring your own bowls and pet bed.

  • What facilities are in place for customers with limited mobility at the Royal Bath Hotel and Spa?

    The hotel is largely accessible to wheelchairs. There are lifts to some floors and there are ramps in areas that are not immediately accessible.

  • Where is Royal Bath Hotel located?

    Royal Bath Hotel is located at Bath Road, 0.4 miles from the centre of Bournemouth. Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum is the closest landmark to Royal Bath Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Royal Bath Hotel?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 10:00 at Royal Bath Hotel.

  • Does Royal Bath Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Royal Bath Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Royal Bath Hotel from the airport?

    Royal Bath Hotel is 4.5 miles from Bournemouth. Royal Bath Hotel is 27.6 miles from Southampton Eastleigh.

  • Does Royal Bath Hotel have a pool?

    Yes, Royal Bath Hotel has a pool on-site.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Royal Bath Hotel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Royal Bath Hotel in Bournemouth and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Royal Bath Hotel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Royal Bath Hotel.

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Nearest airport

Distance to airport

7.8
0.4 mi
Bournemouth
4.5 mi

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