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Bournemouth Sands Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, 7-minute walk to Bournemouth Beach

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Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Sundeck
Front of property
Billiards
Bar (on property)

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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2 West Cliff Gardens, Bournemouth, England, BH2 5HR
  • Place, Bournemouth Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bournemouth International Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Bournemouth

Located in Bournemouth City Centre, Bournemouth Sands Hotel is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as Bournemouth Beach and Bournemouth International Centre. This 76-room, 3.5-star hotel has conveniences like a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/cafe, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Bournemouth Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bournemouth Lower Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bournemouth International Centre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bournemouth Pier - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Branksome Station - 7 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pinocchio Ristorante - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Brewhouse & Kitchen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Old Harry Rocks Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie Blanc - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Smokin' Aces - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Bournemouth Sands Hotel

Hotel with free parking, 7-minute walk to Bournemouth Beach
Guests staying at Bournemouth Sands Hotel enjoy free WiFi in public areas and a terrace. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the accommodations.
Guests can expect to find flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Other standard amenities include electric kettles, hair dryers, and ironing boards.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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 registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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 smoke detector
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Bournemouth Sands
Bournemouth Sands Hotel Hotel
Bournemouth Sands Hotel Bournemouth
Bournemouth Sands Hotel Hotel Bournemouth

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Bournemouth Sands Hotel?

Bournemouth Sands Hotel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do around Bournemouth Sands Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Bournemouth City Centre within a 10-minute walk of Bournemouth Beach, Bournemouth Lower Gardens, and Alum Chine Beach. You'll also find Oceanarium and Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Bournemouth Sands Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Bournemouth Sands Hotel have a casino at the property?

No, Bournemouth Sands Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Bournemouth Sands Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Bournemouth Sands Hotel good for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a bar, a café, and a terrace at this hotel.

Are there hot tubs at Bournemouth Sands Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Bournemouth Sands Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Bournemouth Sands Hotel serves an English breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its cafe.

Does Bournemouth Sands Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Bournemouth Sands Hotel though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Bournemouth Sands Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Bournemouth Sands Hotel?

The closest major airport to Bournemouth Sands Hotel is Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.), which is 6.9 mi away (13 minutes by car). Another top airport is Southampton (SOU), which is around 28.1 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Bournemouth Sands Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Bournemouth Sands Hotel.

Reviews

Bournemouth Sands Hotel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 54 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything good helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Clive

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Review

Good location, good hotel, would have liked some sort of a headboard on the beds and bed lights were right above our heads which we did bump our heads a few times on. Free parking was a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

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

Clean, comfortable, convenient, would stay again.

Solo stay in a single room. Clean and comfortable. Few minutes walk to beach and main pier. Mini supermarket also a few mins away. Coffee tea and kettle, small table fan, soap in shower and at sink, two towels, daily room service. The water heater pipes were slightly noisy at night, but I had earplugs so it was no problem. Full English breakfast (also veggie option) served from 8:15, make your choice of breakfast the night before and it’s on your assigned table the next morning. Cheapest price around for this central location, would definitely stay again. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Joanna

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Room very dated,needs decorating. Windowsill and curtains all mouldy. Hairs in the bed. Kettle covered in scale. Bathroom so small you hit your head on the radiator as you sit down. Noisy from 630am
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

noel

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Fatima akther

Traveled with partner
Not bad
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Kulvinder

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, checkin efficient but a dared property with dated family room, poor bathroom, mould effected sealent. The room needed completely updating and renovating. My continental breakfast was an apple, one croissant and an open yogurt....very poor. We won't be going back to the hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

shaun

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

Poor stay at sands

Very poor booked 3 days only stayed 2days put us in a basement room that stank of mould and damp then complained and they moved me and my partner into a room with 2 single beds. Then next day went down for breakfast no table for us. So had to hang around for a table for 25 minutes. Next days breakfast nothing had been put on table. Very un organised.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Malkeet

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For 1 night stay with parking and near to beach. Good enough.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Comfortable, quiet great location, friendly helpful staff what more do you expect from a cheap cheerful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Siobhan

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The quotes and pictures on line are not the same at the hotel( no spa) as stated and the staff just said it was a picture taken from across the road( hotel )so thats false advertisement was not happy with the room tools and rubbish was in our room and we was given another room the breakfast was like a child’s breakfast windows keep rattling during the night all cctv cameras in parking lot was broken and hanging off the walls
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff were excellent and helpful. All we needed for a one night stay and very affordability priced.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

George

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Good hotel for a couple of days, but out dated though. - opted for breakfast option which was worth the money. - Saff very friendly. - Location perfect. - Parking available and free on site.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Iain

Traveled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Essam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Too high to go to beach
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Payamn

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Afsha

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is old. Bathroom is broken .breakfast is not good. Unhygine
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Midweek break

Midweek break 3 nights. Although the parking was free, it was very tight and double parked and every morning had to wait about 15 minutes to get the car in front moved. Hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very limited and at a set time 8.30 no flexibility and had to be ordered in advance. Bar prices were very reasonable. The room though was extremely tired, The windows didn't work and could not be opened properly, decor was poor, badly in need of a repaint and would also suspect structural problems looking at the way the window was twisted. Ensuite was clean and fully functional. Generally the hotel was Okay, but rooms need major refurbishment.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikola

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Afsha

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bathrokm tub is broken. Found hair in egg.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Suman

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good night sleep

Very good customer service. Beds are very comfortable to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nicole

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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