Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are not allowed at this property, but service animals are exempt.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 16:00 to 21:00, and check-out is until 10:30. Early or late check-in/check-out may be arranged by contacting the property in advance.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Yes, airport shuttle services are available for a surcharge. Guests should contact the property with arrival details before travel.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property has step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Bournemouth Pier and Bournemouth International Centre, and 0.5 mi from Bournemouth Beach.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Guests under 16 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.

Balincourt

What guests think

At Balincourt, reviewers consistently praise friendly, welcoming staff, very clean surroundings, and satisfying, freshly cooked breakfasts with good choice, while many appreciate the convenient location near the beach, town, and nearby bus stops.

Facilities are limited; parking is generally available but can be tight, and bar or lounge access is inconsistent. Rooms are often spacious and comfortable, though some feel dated with occasional issues like poor lighting, broken blinds, cold temperatures, or a faulty TV. Several mention potential road noise in front rooms if windows are open. Overall, it delivers a straightforward, small-scale B&B stay.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

Dining

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Facilities

Facilities are limited. Parking is available but can be tight, and bar/lounge access is inconsistent.

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10

David

13 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean and excellent dining area although the room was a bit dated. Could do with modernising TBH. Excellent staff, Commodities in room very good. Good parking facilities and quiet even though it's situated on a main road.

10

paula

13 Aug 2022

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Stayed 1 night

A very homely property with friendly and helpful staff. The bed was really comfortable and wow what a fantastic breakfast. A pretty garden with a lovely scent as you sit and enjoy the view. We would definitely return to Balincourt Guest House again.

6

John

5 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Nothing, just a Bed and Breakfast. No lounge or bar as we thought as it was under refurbishment

10

Laurie

29 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stunning flowers at the front of the building set the scene for this lovely little gem. The property and the grounds are clean, well kept, the owners clearly take great pride in their business. Little touches in the bedroom, bottled water, chocs plus the usual tea/ coffee facilities. Fantastic location, easy to get to town/ beach. On a main road served well by local transport, but not at all noisy. A lovely stay, thank you.

8

Deborah

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room very dated, dowdy, and sad looking Lighting very poor. However had a comfortable stay Breakfast was very good Parking was good

4

Jouko A

13 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

As reported TV not functioning, parking extremely tight for my SUV. Overall impression house is worn out, a bit of rust in one place, cracked or missing silicon in others. Staff very good and friendly. Don’t think Expedia should call this five star, there is no restaurant, just drinks bar and breakfast

10

ANGELA

7 Sept 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

STAYED HERE FOR BOURNEMOUTH AIR SHOW. CANNOT FAULT ANYTHING. BREKKIE WAS YUMMY AND FREE, PARKING FREE. STAFF EXCEPTIONAL. WILL DEFINITELY STAY HERE AGAIN

10

Frances

15 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful property with large, clean room and a nice beverage and breakfast lounge. Walking distance to town. Stocked with teas, coffee, water, cookies, hot chocolate, and chocolates. Would definitely recommend!

8

John

5 Sept 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Booked a Superior double room. The main room blinds were broke so we could not let any daylight into our room. Bathroom sink plug kept getting stuck. Bath water temperature would not decrease so had to use kettle to cool the bath to a safe level before bathing. Not really superior in my opinion.The host was pleasant and serving staff friendly. Never saw anybody manning the bar in the evening so no nightcaps!

10

KEITH

5 Jul 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Harps and Ricky run a fantastic 5 star hotel. There is nothing you could complain about from friendliness, room, food, bar, parking. It was a magnificent 5 day break. There is no way that we would not return.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently note very clean rooms and well-kept grounds, with housekeeping praised. A few mention wear and minor maintenance issues.

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10

David

13 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean and excellent dining area although the room was a bit dated. Could do with modernising TBH. Excellent staff, Commodities in room very good. Good parking facilities and quiet even though it's situated on a main road.

10

Laurie

29 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stunning flowers at the front of the building set the scene for this lovely little gem. The property and the grounds are clean, well kept, the owners clearly take great pride in their business. Little touches in the bedroom, bottled water, chocs plus the usual tea/ coffee facilities. Fantastic location, easy to get to town/ beach. On a main road served well by local transport, but not at all noisy. A lovely stay, thank you.

10

Stuart

26 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms were lovely and clean and some nice touches of comfort. Staff were friendly and helpful.

10

Cheryl

9 Jun 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Beautifully maintained property with a fabulously comfortable bed and lovely breakfast which made for a most pleasant stay. Highly recommended.

4

Jouko A

13 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

As reported TV not functioning, parking extremely tight for my SUV. Overall impression house is worn out, a bit of rust in one place, cracked or missing silicon in others. Staff very good and friendly. Don’t think Expedia should call this five star, there is no restaurant, just drinks bar and breakfast

10

Andray

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A real hidden gem!! My wife and I had a great weekend break to celebrate her 60th birthday at the Balincourt Guest House. The whole place has a lovely vibe very clean with great service at breakfast with loads of options. We definitely return.

10

Frances

15 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful property with large, clean room and a nice beverage and breakfast lounge. Walking distance to town. Stocked with teas, coffee, water, cookies, hot chocolate, and chocolates. Would definitely recommend!

10

Laura

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely property, very clean , welcoming, stunning freshly cooked breakfast, Easy walking to the beach. Very accommodating, would definitely recommend and would without a doubt will stay again.

10

Anna-Marie

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely staff, very clean and room was beautifully decorated with little extras like chocolates. Nice toiletries and biscuits too. Breakfast omelette was first class. Definitely recommend!

10

Nicholas

27 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Exceptional stay. Room was spacious and decor was to a very high standard. Very clean and the bed was so comfortable. Breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice of hot and cold food. Quiet location and would highly recommend.

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Rooms

Many find rooms spacious and comfortable with good beds. Some are dated, with occasional issues such as poor lighting, broken blinds, cold rooms, or a faulty TV; front rooms may experience road noise if windows are open.

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David

13 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean and excellent dining area although the room was a bit dated. Could do with modernising TBH. Excellent staff, Commodities in room very good. Good parking facilities and quiet even though it's situated on a main road.

10

Dianna

28 Jul 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

The staff were awesome ,extremely helpful! Be prepared to climb stair to get to and from room. My room was lovely, clean and comfortable! Nice size roomy!! Quiet The breakfast options great!! I enjoy walking so location is good!

10

teresa

10 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful breakfast. Super comfy bed. Quiet hotel. Stunning bathroom. A*

8

Deborah

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room very dated, dowdy, and sad looking Lighting very poor. However had a comfortable stay Breakfast was very good Parking was good

10

Barbara

14 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very impressed with this guest house. We parked the car and used buses (located just outside) to get about Bournemouth and Christchurch. Bus service very good. Everything about this b&b was of high standard. The only problem one might encounter was the noise of the main road. We were at the front of the house. If the window was closed it was not a problem but on a hot night it could be.

10

Susan

4 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast excellent choice and cooked fresh. Room very spacious only complaint the bath very high so my husband struggled to get in to shower after a hip operation.

8

John

5 Sept 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Booked a Superior double room. The main room blinds were broke so we could not let any daylight into our room. Bathroom sink plug kept getting stuck. Bath water temperature would not decrease so had to use kettle to cool the bath to a safe level before bathing. Not really superior in my opinion.The host was pleasant and serving staff friendly. Never saw anybody manning the bar in the evening so no nightcaps!

6

Nick

15 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was cold for the price we paid. A very limited choice for breakfast. Not everything on the breakfast menu was available. The chicken slice tasted of pork.

10

Nicholas

27 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Exceptional stay. Room was spacious and decor was to a very high standard. Very clean and the bed was so comfortable. Breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice of hot and cold food. Quiet location and would highly recommend.

8

Steven

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and friendly lovely place. Room was nice but mattress wasn’t the best, overall 9/10!!

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Service

Service is widely described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, including attentive breakfast service.

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Linda

6 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Grom the check in to leaving 48 hours later we could not fault our stay. Staff very obliging and friendly and the breakfast was outstanding.

10

Stephen

12 Sept 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

We have just returned home from an excellent 5 night stay at Balincourt. Staff were always friendly and helpful. The accomodation was top class and the breakfast options very good. The location couldn't have been more convenient with bus stops adjacent and a pub opposite.

10

Laurie

29 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stunning flowers at the front of the building set the scene for this lovely little gem. The property and the grounds are clean, well kept, the owners clearly take great pride in their business. Little touches in the bedroom, bottled water, chocs plus the usual tea/ coffee facilities. Fantastic location, easy to get to town/ beach. On a main road served well by local transport, but not at all noisy. A lovely stay, thank you.

10

Stuart

26 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms were lovely and clean and some nice touches of comfort. Staff were friendly and helpful.

10

Dianna

28 Jul 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

The staff were awesome ,extremely helpful! Be prepared to climb stair to get to and from room. My room was lovely, clean and comfortable! Nice size roomy!! Quiet The breakfast options great!! I enjoy walking so location is good!

10

Andray

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A real hidden gem!! My wife and I had a great weekend break to celebrate her 60th birthday at the Balincourt Guest House. The whole place has a lovely vibe very clean with great service at breakfast with loads of options. We definitely return.

10

Pandurang

8 Jul 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, excellent hospitality, helpful, homely feeling I will go there again

10

Stanley

12 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent engaging service. I enjoyed my stay

10

Anna-Marie

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely staff, very clean and room was beautifully decorated with little extras like chocolates. Nice toiletries and biscuits too. Breakfast omelette was first class. Definitely recommend!

10

Stephen

21 Apr 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very enjoyable stay. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again. The breakfast was delicious.

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Location

Convenient for walking to the beach and town, with bus stops nearby and easy access. Some note potential traffic noise at the front, while others found it quiet.

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David

13 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean and excellent dining area although the room was a bit dated. Could do with modernising TBH. Excellent staff, Commodities in room very good. Good parking facilities and quiet even though it's situated on a main road.

10

Stephen

12 Sept 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

We have just returned home from an excellent 5 night stay at Balincourt. Staff were always friendly and helpful. The accomodation was top class and the breakfast options very good. The location couldn't have been more convenient with bus stops adjacent and a pub opposite.

10

Laurie

29 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stunning flowers at the front of the building set the scene for this lovely little gem. The property and the grounds are clean, well kept, the owners clearly take great pride in their business. Little touches in the bedroom, bottled water, chocs plus the usual tea/ coffee facilities. Fantastic location, easy to get to town/ beach. On a main road served well by local transport, but not at all noisy. A lovely stay, thank you.

10

Dianna

28 Jul 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

The staff were awesome ,extremely helpful! Be prepared to climb stair to get to and from room. My room was lovely, clean and comfortable! Nice size roomy!! Quiet The breakfast options great!! I enjoy walking so location is good!

10

teresa

10 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful breakfast. Super comfy bed. Quiet hotel. Stunning bathroom. A*

10

Barbara

14 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very impressed with this guest house. We parked the car and used buses (located just outside) to get about Bournemouth and Christchurch. Bus service very good. Everything about this b&b was of high standard. The only problem one might encounter was the noise of the main road. We were at the front of the house. If the window was closed it was not a problem but on a hot night it could be.

10

Frances

15 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful property with large, clean room and a nice beverage and breakfast lounge. Walking distance to town. Stocked with teas, coffee, water, cookies, hot chocolate, and chocolates. Would definitely recommend!

10

Laura

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely property, very clean , welcoming, stunning freshly cooked breakfast, Easy walking to the beach. Very accommodating, would definitely recommend and would without a doubt will stay again.

10

peter

22 Jul 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

A lovely stay. We have stopped before. It is conveniently situated between Bournemouth and Boscombe and not far from the seafront. Always a warm welcome and a comfortable room and a breakfast to look forward to.

10

Nicholas

27 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Exceptional stay. Room was spacious and decor was to a very high standard. Very clean and the bed was so comfortable. Breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice of hot and cold food. Quiet location and would highly recommend.

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Dining

Breakfast is widely praised for quality and choice, freshly cooked and tasty. One review reported limited selection and unavailable items.

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Linda

6 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Grom the check in to leaving 48 hours later we could not fault our stay. Staff very obliging and friendly and the breakfast was outstanding.

10

Stephen

12 Sept 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

We have just returned home from an excellent 5 night stay at Balincourt. Staff were always friendly and helpful. The accomodation was top class and the breakfast options very good. The location couldn't have been more convenient with bus stops adjacent and a pub opposite.

10

Cheryl

9 Jun 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Beautifully maintained property with a fabulously comfortable bed and lovely breakfast which made for a most pleasant stay. Highly recommended.

10

Susan

4 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast excellent choice and cooked fresh. Room very spacious only complaint the bath very high so my husband struggled to get in to shower after a hip operation.

10

Andray

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A real hidden gem!! My wife and I had a great weekend break to celebrate her 60th birthday at the Balincourt Guest House. The whole place has a lovely vibe very clean with great service at breakfast with loads of options. We definitely return.

10

Laura

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely property, very clean , welcoming, stunning freshly cooked breakfast, Easy walking to the beach. Very accommodating, would definitely recommend and would without a doubt will stay again.

10

Anna-Marie

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely staff, very clean and room was beautifully decorated with little extras like chocolates. Nice toiletries and biscuits too. Breakfast omelette was first class. Definitely recommend!

6

Nick

15 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was cold for the price we paid. A very limited choice for breakfast. Not everything on the breakfast menu was available. The chicken slice tasted of pork.

10

Stephen

21 Apr 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very enjoyable stay. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again. The breakfast was delicious.

10

Nicholas

27 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Exceptional stay. Room was spacious and decor was to a very high standard. Very clean and the bed was so comfortable. Breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice of hot and cold food. Quiet location and would highly recommend.

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Balincourt

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