The Kensington Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Bournemouth Beach

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Restaurant
Front of property
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Beach nearby
Reception

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$135
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept

Explore the area

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18 Durley Chine Road, Bournemouth, England, BH2 5LE
  • Bournemouth Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Bournemouth International Centre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Bournemouth Pier
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room

Highlights

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

Twin Room

Highlights

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

Single Room

Highlights

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

Triple Room

Highlights

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

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

Bournemouth

At The Kensington Hotel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Bournemouth Beach and Bournemouth International Centre. Highlights at this hotel include free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and express check-in. Other amenities include laundry facilities, express check-out and multilingual staff. Full breakfast is available at weekends between 8:30 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Bournemouth City Centre hotel include Poole Harbour and Bournemouth Pier.

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
  • ‪DYMK - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Zim Braai - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jungle Café Bournemouth - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Kensington Hotel

Hotel with free parking, near Bournemouth Beach
As a guest of The Kensington Hotel, you'll find multilingual staff, a garden, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The Kensington Hotel also features express check-in, room service (during limited hours), and express check-out. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Bournemouth hotel is smoke free.

  • 37 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Kensington Hotel offers 37 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. This Bournemouth hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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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

More

  • 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: GBP 50 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Kensington Hotel?

The Kensington Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 12 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kensington Hotel on 18 Sept 2025 start from NZ$134.96, 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.

Is parking available at The Kensington Hotel?

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

Are there any beaches close to The Kensington Hotel?

Yep, The Kensington Hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Bournemouth Beach.

Does The Kensington Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, full brekkie is on offer at weekends between 8:30 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Kensington Hotel?

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

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

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Kensington Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.