The Kensington Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Bournemouth Beach

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Restaurant
Beach nearby
Front of property
Reception
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Travelers find a quiet escape at The Kensington Hotel in Bournemouth City Centre, featuring a relaxing garden and inviting bar. Enjoy WiFi, full breakfast options, and convenient laundry facilities. The multilingual staff receives positive reviews from guests.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
The current price is 1.468.885 ₫
1.762.662 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds
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About the area

Located near the beach, The Kensington Hotel is in Bournemouth City Centre, a neighbourhood in Bournemouth. Sandbanks Beach and Poole Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bournemouth Beach and New Forest National Park. Bournemouth Pier and Oceanarium are also worth visiting.
Map
18 Durley Chine Road, Bournemouth, England, BH2 5LE

What's nearby

  • Bournemouth Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bournemouth International Centre - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Oceanarium - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bournemouth Pier - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Bournemouth Station - 4 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪the palm - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brewhouse & Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria Triangolo - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪DYMK - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Smokin' Aces - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Kensington Hotel

Hotel near Bournemouth Beach
Bournemouth International Centre and Bournemouth Pier are located near The Kensington Hotel, which provides a garden, laundry facilities and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Smoke-free property and multilingual staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Kensington Hotel have amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: GBP 5.99 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: GBP 50 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 5.99 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Kensington Bournemouth
The Kensington Hotel Hotel
Kensington Hotel Bournemouth
The Kensington Hotel Bournemouth
The Kensington Hotel Hotel Bournemouth

Frequently asked questions

Is The Kensington Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Kensington Hotel?

As of 3 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kensington Hotel on 16 Oct 2025 start from 1.468.885 ₫, 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.

How much is parking at The Kensington Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Kensington Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at The Kensington Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Kensington Hotel located?

Located in Bournemouth City Centre, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Durley Chine Beach, Bournemouth Beach and Bournemouth International Centre. The Square and Bournemouth Lower Gardens are also within 15 minutes.

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