The Chocolate Box Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, 7-minute walk to Bournemouth Beach

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House, Ensuite, City View (maisonette) | Lounge
House, Ensuite, City View (maisonette) | Private kitchen
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House, Ensuite, City View (maisonette) | Lounge

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$232
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov

Explore the area

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2 West Cliff Road, Bournemouth, England, BH2 5EY
  • Place, Bournemouth International Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bournemouth Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Private Bathroom (External bathroom )

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite, Garden View

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Basic Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Suite, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 3 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

House, Ensuite, City View (maisonette)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Fan
  • 9 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds

About the area

Bournemouth

At The Chocolate Box Hotel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Bournemouth International Centre and Bournemouth Beach. Highlights at this hotel include free self-parking and karaoke. .This smoke-free hotel has free WiFi in public areas and multilingual staff. Added amenities include an outdoor tennis court. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Bournemouth City Centre hotel, attractions include New Forest National Park and Poole Harbour.

What's nearby

  • Bournemouth International Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bournemouth Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Oceanarium - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bournemouth Pier - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Branksome Station - 10 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar So - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Old Harry Rocks Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie Blanc - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Schpoons & Forx - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Seastar Fish & Chips - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Chocolate Box Hotel

Hotel with free parking, 7-minute walk to Bournemouth Beach
As a guest of The Chocolate Box Hotel, you'll find multilingual staff and karaoke. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Bournemouth hotel is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Karaoke
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • No smoking on site
The Chocolate Box Hotel offers 15 accommodations.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Things to do

  • Karaoke
  • Outdoor tennis court

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 22

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Chocolate Box Hotel?

Yep, The Chocolate Box Hotel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at The Chocolate Box Hotel?

As of 13 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Chocolate Box Hotel on 14 Nov 2025 start from NZ$231.87, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to The Chocolate Box Hotel?

Yep, The Chocolate Box Hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Bournemouth Beach. Fun beach activities include waterskiing, windsurfing and body boarding.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Chocolate Box Hotel?

No, The Chocolate Box Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Chocolate Box Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Chocolate Box Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.