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
the palm - 6 min walk
Old Harry Rocks Bar & Restaurant - 4 min walk
Brewhouse & Kitchen - 8 min walk
Nala Lounge - 3 min walk
Brasserie Blanc - 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.
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 onsite 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
Elevator
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/tub combination
Hair dryer
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 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 to 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 onsite 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 7-minute walk from Bournemouth Beach and 8 minutes' walk from Bournemouth International Centre.
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Bournemouth Sands Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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7.4/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
6.2/10
Amenities
6.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Service staff
Room
Breakfast
Location
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2025
Everything good helpful and friendly staff
Bob
Bob, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 9, 2025
Comfortable, quiet great location, friendly helpful staff what more do you expect from a cheap cheerful hotel
Oliver
Oliver, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 22, 2025
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.
Clive
Clive, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 1, 2024
Staff were excellent and helpful. All we needed for a one night stay and very affordability priced.
Ryan
Ryan, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 19, 2025
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.
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 10, 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
4/10 Fair
Jul 19, 2025
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.
shaun
shaun, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 14, 2024
Good night sleep
Very good customer service. Beds are very comfortable to sleep
Suman
Suman, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
May 25, 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 Very good
Aug 26, 2024
Too high to go to beach
Essam
Essam, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 20, 2024
Property is old. Bathroom is broken .breakfast is not good. Unhygine
Afsha
Afsha, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Aug 18, 2024
Bathrokm tub is broken. Found hair in egg.
Afsha
Afsha, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 20, 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
8/10 Very good
Jul 29, 2025
noel
noel, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 26, 2024
Iain
Iain, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2024
Amanda
Amanda, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 23, 2024
Payamn
Payamn, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 19, 2024
Nikola
Nikola, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 9, 2024
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 8, 2024
Darren
Darren, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Aug 5, 2024
Nicole
Nicole, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2022
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 14, 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 Good
Feb 11, 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.