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The Durley Dean Hotel

Property class: 4
4-star Victorian hotel near Bournemouth Beach

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A modern indoor swimming pool with a curved design, surrounded by stone walls and blue lighting.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a chandelier, a patterned carpet, and a seating area.
A dining area with patterned carpet, wooden tables, and chairs with green and brown upholstery.
A bar area with multiple seating options, a bar counter with a variety of bottles, and a decorative stained glass window.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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28 West Cliff Road, West Cliff, Bournemouth, England, BH2 5HE
  • Place, Durley Chine Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Bournemouth Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Bournemouth International Centre
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪76 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Room, Connecting Rooms (with Air Conditioning)

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and an open door leading to a bunk bed.

Family Room, Connecting Rooms (with Air Conditioning)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Compact Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, TV, and a door.

Compact Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room (with Air Conditioning)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double or Twin Room (with Air Conditioning)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Family Room (2adults + 1 children) with Air Conditioning

A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a desk, and a view of the city through the window.

Superior Family Room (2adults + 1 children) with Air Conditioning

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Family Room (2adults + 2 children) with Air Conditioning

A hotel room with a bunk bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a large bed with a headboard.

Superior Family Room (2adults + 2 children) with Air Conditioning

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Family Room (2adults + 3 children) with Air Conditioning

A hotel room with a bunk bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a large bed with a headboard.

Superior Family Room (2adults + 3 children) with Air Conditioning

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk, and a chair.

Double or Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(32 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bunk bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a large bed with a headboard.

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Single Room

A hotel room with a bed, white walls, a door, and a window with curtains.

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Bournemouth

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

What's nearby

  • Durley Chine Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bournemouth Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Alum Chine Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bournemouth International Centre - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Bournemouth Station - 9 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smokin' Aces - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Brewhouse & Kitchen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Old Harry Rocks Bar & Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie Blanc - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cristallo - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Durley Dean Hotel

4-star Victorian hotel near Bournemouth Beach
The Durley Dean Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. The business-friendly The Durley Dean Hotel also features multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Victorian Bournemouth hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 115 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1880
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Durley Dean Hotel offers 115 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 15 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 12 for adults and GBP 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra 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 buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 12.00 for adults and GBP 7.00 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 15.00 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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 Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Durley Dean Hotel to the airport?

The Durley Dean Hotel is 6.8 mi (17-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 Durley Dean Hotel?

As of Sept 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Durley Dean Hotel on Sept 16, 2026 start from CA $85, 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 Durley Dean Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Durley Dean Hotel.

How close is The Durley Dean Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 9-minute walk from Bournemouth Beach and 5-minute walk from Durley Chine Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Durley Dean Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Durley Dean Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 12.00 for adults and GBP 7.00 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Durley Dean Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (17-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Durley Dean Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Durley Dean Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 15.00 per night.

Does The Durley Dean Hotel have a pool?

The Durley Dean Hotel features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does The Durley Dean Hotel have a restaurant?

The Durley Dean Hotel is home to No. 28, which features British cuisine, light fare, and brunch.

Does The Durley Dean Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Durley Dean Hotel to downtown Bournemouth?

The Durley Dean Hotel is 0.4 mi away from Bournemouth.

The Durley Dean Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 368 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 317 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 180 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 1001 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

axel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mirwais

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a fantastic time at the Durley Dean Hotel. The rooms were clean and comfortable, but the absolute highlight was having access to the excellent spa and gym facilities—perfect for relaxing after a long day. The staff were incredibly welcoming and the service was spot on from start to finish. Would highly recommend and will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bit run down. Cold water tap was red hot. Not the best place I have stayed but not the worst.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Saskia

Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room. Had the pool all to our selves. Walking distance from the beach and town centre
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

steven

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
location was perfect for beach access staff was great could just tell it was a old building swimming pool and sauna was lovely
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After reading the reviews I wasn’t sure but to be fair it was great, staff were run off their feet and helped with any enquiries. Breakfast was great, pool was small but great to cool down after being on the beach all day! Out room was clean and spacious with everything we needed. Will definitely be back in the summer or even a winter break 😁
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good proximity to town centre. Staff mostly helpful. Parking (very limited) problematic.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bharat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfectly placed hotel for exploring Bournemouth beaches. The restaurant was nice not huge selection but nice and freshly cooked. Breakfast was a good mix. Staff were fantastic. Especially Holly at front desk- she was so friendly and kind. Gave us tips to get to the best part of a beach nearby saving us loads of time and stress. Helped us get extra pillows for the room. The superior room was really lovely , clean and air conditioned was perfect for heat wave ! Will def stay here again when we return to Bournemouth
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Dinesh Dilrukshi

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve had bad experiences before with twin beds pushed together instead of a proper double bed, so this was especially disappointing. We came to celebrate our 21st anniversary and were allocated two single beds joined together. During the night the beds separated, leaving a gap in the middle, and we were both woken up after falling into it. We both struggled to sleep and ended up with back pain the next morning. We informed the manager in the morning. She apologised and offered Prosecco, which we appreciated, but unfortunately it didn’t really make up for the discomfort and disruption to what was meant to be a special anniversary celebration. We left feeling very disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rajvinder

Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elliott

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel did not live up to its 4-star rating. The bar was closed when we returned after dinner (11 pm) to have a drink. The coffee machine was cleaned so no coffee available. The drinking chocolate machine broken down so manually made with water. The sauna was barely warm and no steam room. One reception staff was rude to a customer checking in, the bathrooms were way out of date. Breakfast was at an additional charge but good. No help given us as we struggled up the stairs to check in. I do not recommend this hotel. Sandra Seldon Devizes Wilts
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

sarah

Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Oyekanmi

Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Joy

Liked: Staff & service
Our room was quite small and so was the ensuite. The bed was very high up! It was comfortable enough, but there was only one pillow per person. Towels in ensuite quite thin. Really lovely and quiet, even though we kept our window open. Breakfast was okay, not much choice for vegetarians. Location of hotel is great. Walk down passed the hotel car park and you are on the path overlooking the sea in minutes. The Durley Dean is a beautiful building. The inside is reminiscent of traditional hotels of day's gone by. All perfectly adequate for a holiday by the sea.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dem

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The family room was very large with a separate kids room with 2 bunk beds and a tv. The room had a faint smell of smoke and the building was a little dated. But very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Pragun

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel needs a good spruce up....but was OK as a budget booking. Shower was so powerful it almost ripped my skin off. Things need fixing and upgrading....bathtub, carpets. Beds need to be firmer. But otherwise as a budget booking, got what I paid for. Reception person wasn't particularly pleasant on arrival.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Overall room was clean.... But lying in bed you could see cobwebs inside curtain rail housing...
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Thorsten

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Es war sehr dreckig,alt und abgewohnt das Personal war sehr freundlich aber insgesamt sehr dreckig
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Tom

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was pretty run down. My room wasn't in the best state. There were marks down the wall by the bin from tea bags, for example. The lock to the door wasn't functioning properly and got advised by caretaker to rattle it to trick it into working. Car park is very small for the size of hotel so had to park in local council car park and very expensive. Didn't use pool and facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026