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Balmoral Hotel

11 - 13 Kerley Road | West Cliff, Bournemouth BH2 5DW, England
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Balmoral Hotel
Ranked #83 of 147 Bournemouth B&B and Inns
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Colly11
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42 reviews 42 reviews
29 hotel reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Been back here for a second time & the new owners are certainly making a difference, The scaffolding has disappeared & the outside is nicely decorated. There's still a little way to go but this is reflected in the price which is very reasonable for the area. There are slightly cheaper hotels nearby but you get what you pay for,... More

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Cambridge
2 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

I booked the break (May bank holiday) without reading reviews. When I then looked online and saw some leess than complimentary reviews I was worried. However I read more recent rreviews that stated new owners bought this in feb 2013 and are making huge strides towards improving the property/experience. Couldn't agree more. This property has huge potential, which is slowly... More

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Oxford, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Stayed 27th Apr in room 21. Use to stay 2-3 times a year but the place was getting a bit tatty last couple of years so just stayed once last year. As we pulled into the car park we could see things had improved, new paint everything tidy and neat. New owners, family run now and very welcoming. Room 21... More

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Andover, United Kingdom
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5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013 via mobile

Visited here over the easter break. Nice hotel located just up the hill behind the bic. Is in the process of renovation as new owners have just taken over. We had a lovely room with a seaview. Very friendly staff and enjoyed our stay. Would visit here again as in my opinion these type of hotels have character and charm... More

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Sturminster Newton, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

We went to 50th birthday party there on 16th march'13. We was made feel @ home. The hotel was very clean, tidy, warm. The staff was sooooooooooo good. The family was able to use the kitchen to prepare food/cook. Any children was made welcome. There was plenty of parking places. Near to the sea. 2 bars. Thank you to you... More

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

we stayed at this hotel while on a sunrise coach holiday,The hotel is in the process of being refurbished, so is not yet at its best,but everywhere was clean comfortable and very welcoming, It is a family run hotel and all staff were really fantastic, The room we were allocated had a bath but no shower, We were offered another... More

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Bournemouth, United Kingdom
1 review
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

We had a wonderful time for a 50th party the staff were polite and helpful. The hotel owners helped us endlessly with planing, decorating the hall as well as great advise on set up and layout at the end of the night hotle staff and manergers cleaned for us so we could continue to entertain our guessts and we can... More

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wales
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Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

stayed at the hotel 22nd until 24th feb. the owners were very pleasant and helpful, however i always think constructive criticism is always a good thing, they need to update the bedding only blankets no duvets. no toiletries, white half slice of bread served with soup, why not a bed roll. breakfast quite good tea tasted of cheap tea bags.... More

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Norwich, England, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2013

new owners had only moved in 3 weeks before and have great plans for renovation work.The sea view room,bed etc.were clean and comfortable.Food plain but good.breakfasts excellent.Cheerful friendly helpful staff and owners especially when i needed medical attention.I couldnt have wished for better service.looking forward to a future visit to see the renovation work.

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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3 hotel reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2012

We realised we had made a mistake when we pulled in to the car park and were dreading what we would find once in side. The room was ok at first glance but during the night we were woken up by water dripping on the the window sill, the window was that rotten the glass had slipped down an inch... More

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Address: 11 - 13 Kerley Road | West Cliff, Bournemouth BH2 5DW, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > Dorset > Bournemouth
Amenities:
Free Parking Restaurant
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Ranked #83 of 147 B&Bs / Inns in Bournemouth
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