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About the Hotel

East Overcliff, Bournemouth, United Kingdom, BH1 3DN

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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Choose from a variety of room types

Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included
Family Room Extra Bed
2 persons
24 m² 
2 Single beds
Heating
Bathtub
Standard Single Room
2 persons
10 m² 
1 Single bed
Heating
Bathtub
Suite Sea View
2 persons
80 m² 
1 Double bed
Heating
Bathtub
Standard Double Room
2 persons
18 m² 
1 Double bed
Heating
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Tips on navigating the city

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City Centre
Bournemouth 1.1 km
Airports
Bournemouth (BOH) 10.0 km
Southampton (SOU) 53.5 km
Train
Bournemouth Central Station 1.0 km
Bus
Bus stop 1.0 km

Facilities

Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones

General

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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

  • Wi-Fi in rooms
  • In-room safe
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Turndown service

Media

  • DVD player
  • Data ports
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Location

East Overcliff, Bournemouth, United Kingdom, BH1 3DN
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East Overcliff, Bournemouth, United Kingdom, BH1 3DN
Nearby
Gallery
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
430 m
Bournemouth BH1 3DU
Red Arrows Memorial
130 m
Undercliff Drive
The Polar Bear on the Isle of Wight
450 m
205 Old Christchurch Rd
The MacGuffin Project
540 m
Restaurants
The Christopher Creeke
450 m
2 Holdenhurst Road
O'Neill's Bournemouth
420 m
231 Old Christchurch Road
Naked Coffee
450 m
4 Christchurch Road
Sands2 sandwich bar
530 m
7 Lansdowne House Christchurch Road
The old Place
450 m
274 Old Christchurch Road
The Litten Tree
470 m
207-215 Old Christchurch Road
Wok2Go Bournemouth
470 m
Holdenhurst Road
The Inferno
710 m
38 Holdenhurst Road
Eat Pho Bournemouth
690 m
210 Old Christchurch Road
Bistro Pizza
570 m
Old Christchurch Road 240-242
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