Is parking available at the property?

Limited parking is available onsite.

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

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?

The hotel is located within a 15-minute drive of New Forest National Park and Bournemouth International Centre, 0.9 miles from Bournemouth Beach, and close to several attractions including O2 Academy Bournemouth (0.2 miles) and Boscombe Pier (0.5 miles).

What are the policies for children staying at the hotel?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.

The Ravensbourne Hotel in Boscombe

Average nightly price at The Ravensbourne Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
June	$64
July	$73
August	$80

What guests think

Reviews of The Ravensbourne Hotel highlight good value and a handy location near the beach, shops, transport, and the O2 Academy, with quiet nights, while noting dated decor and the widespread use of shared bathrooms.

Many guests praise welcoming, helpful staff. Beds are comfortable, room sizes vary from compact singles to spacious options, and Wi-Fi speed gets occasional criticism. Shared spaces such as bathrooms, a small guest kitchen, and the garden are commonly appreciated for cleanliness, though one review mentioned a cold-water shower; breakfast, when available, is continental without a cooked option. Expect a simple, budget-friendly stay near the seaside.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

Dining

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Facilities

Shared bathrooms are common and usually well kept; one review reported a cold, intermittent shower. Guests also mention a pleasant garden, easy parking outside, and access to a small guest kitchen/fridge.

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8

Malcolm

Aug 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly greeting when checking in. Room was compact but comfortable with a good sized shared bathroom facility. Was unable to try breakfast as I left early for work but would happily stay again.

6

Mike

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Shared bathroom consisted of a shower, which only provided cold water at intermittent flow rate and a small curtain.

10

T

Aug 11, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely. Very quaint. Friendly. Helpful. Lovely gardens. Friendly local cat.

8

Wendy

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was a great little find and reminded me of traditional seaside hotels from yesteryear! Although the room didn’t have en-suite a bathroom was next door offering more space than standard en suite. Also a little kitchenette was a useful addition. WiFi speed could be improved and decor needs a facelift. Shame no longer offering breakfasts. However, the garden was lovely, host very helpful and all in all a very enjoyable experience.

8

BELISARIO

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I'd go back for sure. Very close to the beach and superclean shared facilities. Room smelled a bit like the room of a smoker but no complains anyway as we had to spend the whole day out.

10

James

Aug 22, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were brilliant very polite (Rowan). For room only hotel had facilities that pass expectation, nice bathroom, kitchen and fridge/freezer for guest use, fantastic garden. The hotel was clean and recently painted. But from the outside it shone like a gem in the grubby area of run down B&B’s! The area was the only down side.

8

Mark

Jun 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great Choice for what we paid!!let’s be honest £70 bed and breakfast for a Friday night in June you know pretty much what your going to get!!The room was small and tired with a shared bathroom lots of paintwork needed touching up could do with updating in lots of areas and general maintenance .That said good nights sleep in a comfy bed a good breakfast in the morning (not a fry up)cereals,toast,yogurt fruit with juices tea coffee etc.The entrance was very nice as was the breakfast room! The host was very nice and for the money I would go back

8

Anthony

Aug 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly helpful staff on arrival, room clean and plesent. Shared bathrooms were clean and modern.

6

Jonathan

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

bed was comfortable and the location was fine with a vehicle, but there were shared bathrooms on the floors...something we wouldn't have chosen. The room was small. There was parking right in front of the hotel. We did enjoy Bournemouth in general

8

Joanne

Oct 6, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Easy parking immediately outside the hotel, spacious and clean room. Decor a little outdated but that didnt matter for the little amount of time we spent in the room. Nice garden area for smokers. Perfect location for 02 Academy which was just a 4 minute walk away. We would have had breakfast if a cooked option was available. Would definitely stay there again.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is frequently praised, with rooms and shared facilities described as very clean or spotless. One guest noted a lingering smoke smell.

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10

Claire

Aug 30, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Really lovely facilities. Cleanliness was to a very high standard. Nice owner and convenient location.

8

BELISARIO

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I'd go back for sure. Very close to the beach and superclean shared facilities. Room smelled a bit like the room of a smoker but no complains anyway as we had to spend the whole day out.

10

James

Aug 22, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were brilliant very polite (Rowan). For room only hotel had facilities that pass expectation, nice bathroom, kitchen and fridge/freezer for guest use, fantastic garden. The hotel was clean and recently painted. But from the outside it shone like a gem in the grubby area of run down B&B’s! The area was the only down side.

8

Rosalyn

Jul 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Big room, nice and clean with big breakfast in the morning. Host was friendly. Floor was a little creaky but beds were good

10

Amanda

Aug 20, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Rowan met us at check in and was really polite and helpful, there was free sweets and nice cold drinks, and an offer to help with our luggage, everything was spotless and well organized, would definitely stay again.

8

Anthony

Aug 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly helpful staff on arrival, room clean and plesent. Shared bathrooms were clean and modern.

8

Christopher

Aug 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very welcoming, property and room clean and tidy, can recommend and would stay again.

8

Joanne

Oct 6, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Easy parking immediately outside the hotel, spacious and clean room. Decor a little outdated but that didnt matter for the little amount of time we spent in the room. Nice garden area for smokers. Perfect location for 02 Academy which was just a 4 minute walk away. We would have had breakfast if a cooked option was available. Would definitely stay there again.

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Rooms

Beds are comfortable, with room sizes ranging from compact singles to spacious options, and decor feels dated in places. Wi-Fi speed draws occasional criticism, and some noted quiet nights.

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8

Malcolm

Aug 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly greeting when checking in. Room was compact but comfortable with a good sized shared bathroom facility. Was unable to try breakfast as I left early for work but would happily stay again.

8

Alan

Jun 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A good overnight before the Ferry. Small single room, but not basic. Tea/Coffee, TV, small sink, wardrobe - all you could want at a competitive price.

10

Tracy

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely Host, great location so close to the beach. Comfy bed - perfect for my needs for the night

8

Nicole

Sep 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very old-fashioned but has good bedding and delightful service, for the money I would recommend

8

Wendy

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was a great little find and reminded me of traditional seaside hotels from yesteryear! Although the room didn’t have en-suite a bathroom was next door offering more space than standard en suite. Also a little kitchenette was a useful addition. WiFi speed could be improved and decor needs a facelift. Shame no longer offering breakfasts. However, the garden was lovely, host very helpful and all in all a very enjoyable experience.

8

BELISARIO

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I'd go back for sure. Very close to the beach and superclean shared facilities. Room smelled a bit like the room of a smoker but no complains anyway as we had to spend the whole day out.

8

Rosalyn

Jul 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Big room, nice and clean with big breakfast in the morning. Host was friendly. Floor was a little creaky but beds were good

10

Daniel

Oct 27, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The place was relatively quiet at night so I slept soundly

6

Jonathan

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

bed was comfortable and the location was fine with a vehicle, but there were shared bathrooms on the floors...something we wouldn't have chosen. The room was small. There was parking right in front of the hotel. We did enjoy Bournemouth in general

8

Joanne

Oct 6, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Easy parking immediately outside the hotel, spacious and clean room. Decor a little outdated but that didnt matter for the little amount of time we spent in the room. Nice garden area for smokers. Perfect location for 02 Academy which was just a 4 minute walk away. We would have had breakfast if a cooked option was available. Would definitely stay there again.

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Service

Staff are consistently described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with smooth check-ins and attentive hosts.

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8

Malcolm

Aug 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly greeting when checking in. Room was compact but comfortable with a good sized shared bathroom facility. Was unable to try breakfast as I left early for work but would happily stay again.

10

Claire

Aug 30, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Really lovely facilities. Cleanliness was to a very high standard. Nice owner and convenient location.

10

Tracy

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely Host, great location so close to the beach. Comfy bed - perfect for my needs for the night

10

Michael

Jun 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Extremely helpful and friendly manager. Altogether a fine one-night stay

8

Rosalyn

Jul 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Big room, nice and clean with big breakfast in the morning. Host was friendly. Floor was a little creaky but beds were good

10

Amanda

Aug 20, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Rowan met us at check in and was really polite and helpful, there was free sweets and nice cold drinks, and an offer to help with our luggage, everything was spotless and well organized, would definitely stay again.

8

Mark

Jun 17, 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

Great Choice for what we paid!!let’s be honest £70 bed and breakfast for a Friday night in June you know pretty much what your going to get!!The room was small and tired with a shared bathroom lots of paintwork needed touching up could do with updating in lots of areas and general maintenance .That said good nights sleep in a comfy bed a good breakfast in the morning (not a fry up)cereals,toast,yogurt fruit with juices tea coffee etc.The entrance was very nice as was the breakfast room! The host was very nice and for the money I would go back

8

Anthony

Aug 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly helpful staff on arrival, room clean and plesent. Shared bathrooms were clean and modern.

8

Christopher

Aug 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very welcoming, property and room clean and tidy, can recommend and would stay again.

8

Drew

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We just needed somewhere to sleep for our visit to Bournemouth and this for the bill. Karl welcomed us on arrival and

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Location

Convenient for the beach, O2 Academy, shops, and public transport; several guests also found it quiet at night. A few mention easy access by car and parking outside, while one disliked the surrounding area.

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Jamille

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Adoramos o hotel, muito bem localizado, perto da praia. Quarto confortável, cheio de amenidades e apesar do banheiro ser compartilhado, há pia com espelho no quarto, facilitando bastante.

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Lucia

May 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Loved this hotel & great location. Great service. Little garden so lovey!

10

Tracy

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely Host, great location so close to the beach. Comfy bed - perfect for my needs for the night

8

BELISARIO

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I'd go back for sure. Very close to the beach and superclean shared facilities. Room smelled a bit like the room of a smoker but no complains anyway as we had to spend the whole day out.

10

James

Aug 22, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were brilliant very polite (Rowan). For room only hotel had facilities that pass expectation, nice bathroom, kitchen and fridge/freezer for guest use, fantastic garden. The hotel was clean and recently painted. But from the outside it shone like a gem in the grubby area of run down B&B’s! The area was the only down side.

10

Richard

Sep 25, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Made to feel at home, very pleasant atmosphere with quiet stairs. The price of just over £40 was very nice indeed also well positioned in Bournemouth for whatever you need, excellent. Nothing to not like. Would definitely stay here again.

10

Mark

Jun 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Close to shopping and transportation and quite

10

Daniel

Oct 27, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The place was relatively quiet at night so I slept soundly

6

Jonathan

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

bed was comfortable and the location was fine with a vehicle, but there were shared bathrooms on the floors...something we wouldn't have chosen. The room was small. There was parking right in front of the hotel. We did enjoy Bournemouth in general

8

Joanne

Oct 6, 2022

·

Stayed 1 night

Easy parking immediately outside the hotel, spacious and clean room. Decor a little outdated but that didnt matter for the little amount of time we spent in the room. Nice garden area for smokers. Perfect location for 02 Academy which was just a 4 minute walk away. We would have had breakfast if a cooked option was available. Would definitely stay there again.

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Dining

Breakfast feedback is mixed: some guests mention a continental selection, while others say no cooked option or that breakfast was not offered.

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8

Malcolm

Aug 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly greeting when checking in. Room was compact but comfortable with a good sized shared bathroom facility. Was unable to try breakfast as I left early for work but would happily stay again.

8

Wendy

Jul 11, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

This hotel was a great little find and reminded me of traditional seaside hotels from yesteryear! Although the room didn’t have en-suite a bathroom was next door offering more space than standard en suite. Also a little kitchenette was a useful addition. WiFi speed could be improved and decor needs a facelift. Shame no longer offering breakfasts. However, the garden was lovely, host very helpful and all in all a very enjoyable experience.

8

Rosalyn

Jul 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Big room, nice and clean with big breakfast in the morning. Host was friendly. Floor was a little creaky but beds were good

8

Mark

Jun 17, 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

Great Choice for what we paid!!let’s be honest £70 bed and breakfast for a Friday night in June you know pretty much what your going to get!!The room was small and tired with a shared bathroom lots of paintwork needed touching up could do with updating in lots of areas and general maintenance .That said good nights sleep in a comfy bed a good breakfast in the morning (not a fry up)cereals,toast,yogurt fruit with juices tea coffee etc.The entrance was very nice as was the breakfast room! The host was very nice and for the money I would go back

8

Joanne

Oct 6, 2022

·

Stayed 1 night

Easy parking immediately outside the hotel, spacious and clean room. Decor a little outdated but that didnt matter for the little amount of time we spent in the room. Nice garden area for smokers. Perfect location for 02 Academy which was just a 4 minute walk away. We would have had breakfast if a cooked option was available. Would definitely stay there again.

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