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Reviews of Boscombe Reef Hotel

15, Westby Rd, Bournemouth, BH5 1HA, United Kingdom

#51 of 58 B&Bs and Inns in Bournemouth

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Review score

Based on 322 hotel reviews

6.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.0

  • Comfort

    7.0

  • Location

    8.1

  • Facilities

    6.6

  • Staff

    8.1

  • Value for money

    7.0

  • Free WiFi

    7.6

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  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    5.0
    Keep clear communication of what's in and what's out o the room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Communication wasn't clear, that the toilets for .y booked room was outside the room and not inside attached. 1 single bathroom and toilet was used by more than 15 people in the morning time making it unusable, as the checkout time was 10 am.

    Location was good. Good cleanliness. Good beds.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I have nothing to point out, I just think the price could be a little more affordable.

    I liked the service, and everything was clean. I recommend it for its service and cleanliness.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The toilet and shower are together in a very small room,a struggle to get into shower.The hosts never introduced themselves.

    It was ok very basic,but 5 mins to beach

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2025

    6.0
    Basic but friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very cold at night and no additional blankets in the room. No hairdryer. Would be good to have tea/coffee facilities in the room itself. Although there are signs to ask otherwise after 11pm, other visitors very noisy late at night. Also could hear people walking around in rooms upstairs. Just needs finishing touches in rooms and bathroom to make it more welcoming..

    Very close to town which we needed for the event we were attending and short walk from beach. Friendly greeting on arrival. Clean bedding.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2024

    6.0
    The location was very good need to work in the clean and small
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The floor not clean and the small when you get there and the small of the room not fresh.

    Location

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2024

    6.0
    A short stay, so ideal for what we needed, perfect location for all the local towns and sights.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Parking for 3-4 cars, so had to park elsewhere for one day, but there is parking in the surrounding streets, so wasn't that much of an issue. No Marmite for my toast in the morning, I am not sure this is an actual problem, but if there was Marmite....you know, happy bunny :)

    The location of this hotel is perfect; it is a 10-minute walk to the beach and just 5 minutes from the high street. The room was basic but perfect for what we needed, a private bathroom and shower.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2024

    7.0
    Nice mini break away
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice comfortable bed, an close to the beach and town centre,

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2024

    5.0
    Didn't stay the second night. Wouldn't stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noise in the hotel travelled a lot. Room very very warm, could have done with a fan. Door made a knocking noise all night. All contributed to a poor nights sleep. Window was a bit broken, plug socket a bit broken. Was not a comfortable overnight stay. Parking very limited (3/4 spaces). Also had my mother stayed with me as planned, it would have been too many stairs.

    Room was large. Sink in the room was handy. Plenty of storage. Location was good if you want Boscombe town and short walk for Boscombe beach.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Old blood stains on duvet cover which she did change. Top floor. Bathroom was so small couldn't bend down to pick up towel.

    Very basic. Bed was against the wall. Tv was broken. But lady who greeted us was great and very helpful.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2024

    7.0
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    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    .

    It was a quiet and nice room

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No real parking space but not so hard to find a place to park. If you are tall/big the showers might feel tiny. But overall nothing major to point out.

    Being able to check in quite late was a plus. Outdoor space for breakfast was great. Coffee, tea, orange juice and toast are included. Location is always pretty great.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Garden View and Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was brilliant and close to the beach and town center.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2024

    5.0
    Not a kids friendly place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Garden View and Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We couldn’t go out as it was raining on arrival and we got told off because kids were making noise.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2024

    6.0
    Pleasent budget hotel for families
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I think Sinks in both rooms were blocked,need attention and also toilet flush need fixing in one of the room with private toilet

    Even though it was a bit of mixed up with our room/bed requests ,i felt welcomed and housekeeper (Kim) was wonderful and very helpful.It was a Homely feeling .they have a small garden and a living room chilling area and tea / coffee available which was amazing for families.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2024

    7.0
    Basic, but serviceable.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very limited parking available.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I couldn't drink water at 11 pm because the door was locked.. served old bread expired and the taste wasn't good.. staff was rude

    Staff isn't friendly

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A bit loud , next to the toilet. Not very clean

    Clean

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2024

    6.0
    short stay bed without the breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    as above

    we had a small double room, with 1 draw unit and no wardrobe for hanging clothes, no tea making facilities in the room but there is a communial tearoom downstairs , the bathroom was tiny, i wouldnt have been comfortable if i had booked it for a weeks holiday, also the hotel doesnt do any catering / breakfast which was mentioned on booking .com the owner was friendly and theres a nice sitting area in the garden. i,d say it,s ok for a work stopover but not as a holiday base.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2024

    6.0
    I can't really evaluate it because I only stayed one night and left before breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room with Garden View and Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    My wife, my daughter and I only stayed one night, we had a problem, the toilet was blocked and we had to go down to another floor to use the other toilet. I didn't have any other problems and I can't really evaluate it because I only stayed one night and left before breakfast.

    I liked the location, it is very close to the beach.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    7.0
    Cheap and convenient!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The floors needed some hoovering and the area was a bit dodgy with some interesting characters around.

    The communal showers were really good and they had an area to make teas and coffee. It was quiet and the owner was very nice!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit dated

    Closeness to the beach

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was clean and tidy.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything need up Grade in the bedroom tv and room service too

    The bathroom had a smell in it. No coffee and tea in the bedroom sheet on the bed had hole in it and wasn't iron out .and the tv was a old tv .no cable station it need to up Grade and noises people standing outside ur door.chatting very loud in the morning I won't be stay there again.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    7.0
    Over all a comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fair walk into Bournemouth but I should probably have done a bit more research and I quite like a stroll anyway. Cab back from Bournemouth town ctr around £7 before midnight so didn't break the bank!

    Did what it said on the tin👍 Perfectly comfortable as somewhere to put my head down over a stag wkend.

    Stayed in June 2024

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