Bournemouth Carlton Hotel, BW Signature Collection – A Favorite for Families in Bournemouth
About the Hotel
Clifftop Victorian Hotel
The Bournemouth Carlton Hotel, part of the BW Signature Collection, sits on Bournemouth's East Cliff with views of the bay. Built in the Victorian era, it features a leisure club, outdoor pool, and gardens. Rooms include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee makers, and some have balconies with sea views.
Dining with Sea Views
Frederick's Restaurant serves classic British dishes with seasonal ingredients, overlooking the seafront. A buffet breakfast includes cooked-to-order options like omelets and kippers. The Cocktail Bar offers drinks and light bites with terrace seating. Kids under 12 eat free when sharing a room with adults.
Leisure & Entertainment
The hotel has a free-form outdoor pool, heated indoor pool, gym, and sauna. Seasonal events include themed weekends like Fawlty Towers Revisited and murder mystery dinners. Live DJs and cabaret shows are held in the evenings. Families receive kids' packs and free soft drinks during holidays.
Near Bournemouth Attractions
The hotel is a 15-minute walk from Bournemouth Central and the pier. Nearby landmarks include Russell-Cotes Art Gallery (0.5 km), Boscombe Chine Gardens (1.5 km), and the New Forest. East Cliff Beach, popular with families, is just below the hotel.
Events & Family Stays
The hotel offers conference spaces for up to 180 guests, with free Wi-Fi and AV equipment. Wedding packages include sea-view ceremonies for up to 50 guests. Family rooms accommodate up to three children, and self-catering apartments with kitchens are available. Pets are allowed for an additional fee.
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Facilities
General
- Free Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- 24-hour reception
- Late check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed for a fee
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Rowing machine
- Stationary bike
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Wedding services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- LCD projector
- Fax/Photocopying
- Flip chart
Children
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor heated swimming pool
- Indoor heated swimming pool
- Beach access
- Sun loungers
- Steam room
- Treadmill
Room features
- In-room safe
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Turndown service
Media
- DVD player
- Data ports
Location
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