Bournemouth Sands Hotel, in the heart of Bournemouth City Centre, offers a vibrant retreat with a coffee shop and bar. Enjoy stunning views from the terrace or unwind with a game of pool at the billiards table. With free WiFi and luggage storage, this hotel is perfect for those who love to stay connected.
2 West Cliff Gardens, Bournemouth, England, BH2 5HR
What's nearby
Bournemouth Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Bournemouth International Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Oceanarium - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Bournemouth Pier - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 13 min drive
Southampton (SOU) - 41 min drive
Branksome Station - 7 min drive
Bournemouth Station - 8 min drive
Pokesdown for Boscombe Station - 12 min drive
Restaurants
Brasserie Blanc - Bournemouth - 5 min walk
Brewhouse & Kitchen - 7 min walk
Pasa Too - 7 min walk
The Hop Inn - 3 min walk
The Durley Inn - 5 min walk
About this property
Bournemouth Sands Hotel
When you stay at Bournemouth Sands Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Bournemouth Beach and Bournemouth International Centre. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other features include a snack bar/deli and a terrace.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
76 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:30 AM–9:00 AM
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Pool table
Beach nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Facilities
Terrace
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Bournemouth Sands
Bournemouth Sands Hotel Hotel
Bournemouth Sands Hotel Bournemouth
Bournemouth Sands Hotel Hotel Bournemouth
Frequently asked questions
Does Bournemouth Sands Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Bournemouth Sands Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Bournemouth Sands Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Bournemouth Sands Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Bournemouth Sands Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Bournemouth Sands Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (14-min walk) is nearby.
What's the area around Bournemouth Sands Hotel like?
Bournemouth Sands Hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Bournemouth Beach and 8 minutes' walk from Bournemouth International Centre.
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Bournemouth Sands Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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7.2/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
6.2/10
Amenities
6.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.6/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
6/10 Okay
20 Jun 2025
For 1 night stay with parking and near to beach.
Good enough.
Malkeet
Malkeet, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
23 Jul 2025
Not bad
Fatima akther
Fatima akther, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
1 Dec 2024
Staff were excellent and helpful. All we needed for a one night stay and very affordability priced.
Ryan
Ryan, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
20 Jul 2025
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.
Kulvinder
Kulvinder, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
10 Sep 2024
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.
George
George, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
14 Aug 2024
Good night sleep
Very good customer service. Beds are very comfortable to sleep
Suman
Suman, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
25 May 2025
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
Siobhan
Siobhan, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
26 Aug 2024
Too high to go to beach
Essam
Essam, 3-night trip
4/10 Poor
20 Aug 2024
Property is old. Bathroom is broken .breakfast is not good. Unhygine
Afsha
Afsha, 2-night trip
2/10 Terrible
18 Aug 2024
Bathrokm tub is broken. Found hair in egg.
Afsha
Afsha, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
20 Aug 2024
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.
David
David, 3-night trip
4/10 Poor
7 Aug 2025
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
Joanna
Joanna, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
26 Aug 2024
Iain
Iain, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
26 Aug 2024
Amanda
Amanda, 2-night trip
6/10 Okay
23 Aug 2024
Payamn
Payamn, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
19 Aug 2024
Nikola
Nikola, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
9 Aug 2024
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
8 Aug 2024
Darren
Darren, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
5 Aug 2024
Nicole
Nicole, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
16 Feb 2022
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
14 Feb 2022
Okay
Desk service was great, staff are lovely.
Room was okay, bathroom and shower were nice. Room went from being really warm to cold and back quite quickly. Furnishing was okay but room felt quite cheapish with the floor being really creaky. Worth the price still.
Benjamin
Benjamin, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
11 Feb 2022
Good stay
Nice hotel and staff. Building needs renovating - during our stay it was very windy and the roof was nearly blown off. Couldn’t sleep overnight because of the rumbling noise of the dilapidated roof.
Csaba
Csaba, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
11 Feb 2022
Dennis
Dennis, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
30 Jan 2022
Our car was blocked in (by an unidentified other resident) for nearly two hours in the morning meaning we missed the recreational activity we had planned. The front desk should have registered all guests' cars on arrival as double parking is always likely there.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
5 Dec 2021
Nice hotel with character in a very convenient location. Beautifully decorated for Christmas in the public areas. Some minor issues regarding breakfast which were discussed with staff and should be easily rectified. Would be happy to stay here again.