Best Western Plus

Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa

West Hill Road,  Bournemouth,  BH2 5PH

Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa

High on the West Cliff a short walk from the centre of Bournemouth, England, the Connaught Hotel & Spa sits close to the town's shops, cafes, and the long sandy beaches. Built in 1850, the house keeps its original character, with spacious rooms and excellent leisure facilities behind its Victorian front above the cliff.


Garden terrace, spa, and leisure facilities fill the slower hours, and four restaurants run the dining, led by the fine-dining Blakes. The Pavilion Theatre, the BIC, and the Lower Gardens are close at hand, with the pier and the seafront a short walk down the cliff. The Purbeck hills and the Jurassic Coast lie west, the New Forest spreads east toward Southampton, and Poole Quay and Sandbanks sit a short drive round the bay. Ride the cliff railway down to the sand at golden hour, then walk the prom toward the pier as the lights come on. Book your stay at the Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa and let the Dorset coast set the pace.

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Hotel Update The Brasserie is closed on Sundays from 4.00 pm. Food room service is not available.
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Hotel Update From 1st April 2026, this property will become cashless, no cash payments will be accepted.

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Check-in/Check-out
Check-in is at 15:00 / Check-out is at 11:00
Parking
Free parking available. Charged offsite parking cost of £12.00 (per 24 hours). Street parking is not available.
Children
Up to two children (age 12 and under) go free with every two paying adults.
Pets
Pets are not allowed. Guide, hearing and assistance dogs only

Other Services

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Bar
Restaurants
Gym
Pool
Spa
Wedding
Air conditioning
Baggage hold
Concierge
Safe deposit
Wheelchair Access
Lifts to all floors
EV Charging Capabilities

Accessibility

The The Connaught Hotel & Spa features the following accessibility options on select rooms and/or areas of their premises.

  • Wide Bathroom Door
  • Walk In Shower
  • Safety Bar In Shower
  • Disabled Access Public
  • Disabled Access Leisure
  • Rails In Bathroom
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Raised Toilet

Restaurants & bars at
Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa

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Blakes Breakfast Room

Restaurant

We warmly invite you to enjoy breakfast in Blakes, with a full English or continental selection to set you up for the day.

Blakes Breakfast Room

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Blakes Breakfast Room

Restaurant

We warmly invite you to enjoy breakfast in Blakes, with a full English or continental selection to set you up for the day.

Timings

Breakfast Between 07:00 and 10:00
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The Connaught Brasserie

Restaurant

The contemporary and elegant Connaught Brasserie is the perfect place to enjoy lunch, afternoon tea or dinner. With a large menu inspired by British and European classics, the Brasserie has something for everyone and wont disappoint. If you're staying with us in the summer months, the bifold doors will be open onto the courtyard garden and you can enjoy an alfresco meal in the sun. Reservations are recommended. Please note The Brasserie is closed for dining on Sundays after 4.00 pm

The Connaught Brasserie

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The Connaught Brasserie

Restaurant

The contemporary and elegant Connaught Brasserie is the perfect place to enjoy lunch, afternoon tea or dinner. With a large menu inspired by British and European classics, the Brasserie has something for everyone and wont disappoint. If you're staying with us in the summer months, the bifold doors will be open onto the courtyard garden and you can enjoy an alfresco meal in the sun. Reservations are recommended. Please note The Brasserie is closed for dining on Sundays after 4.00 pm

Timings

Lunch Between 11:30 and 14:00
Dinner Between 17:30 and 21:00
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The Gin Bar and Lounge

Bar

The Gin Bar us home to over 200 varieties of gin and is the perfect setting to enjoy that pre dinner drink or a cosy night cap after dinner. On colder nights you can nestle by the roaring fire.

The Gin Bar and Lounge

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The Gin Bar and Lounge

Bar

The Gin Bar us home to over 200 varieties of gin and is the perfect setting to enjoy that pre dinner drink or a cosy night cap after dinner. On colder nights you can nestle by the roaring fire.

Open between 11:00 and 23:00.

Spa & Leisure facilities

Gym and swimming pool leisure facilities

Facilities overview

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Spa

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Treatments

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Swimming Pool

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Gym

Opening times

MON 10:00 to 18:00
TUE 10:00 to 18:00
WED 10:00 to 18:00
THU 10:00 to 18:00
FRI 10:00 to 18:00
SAT 10:00 to 18:00
SUN 10:00 to 18:00

Spa & facilities overview

As if the stylish bedrooms and inviting public areas of The Connaught Hotel weren't enough, we also have a fantastic pool on site.

Our spa will leave you energised and refreshed, with our sauna, aroma steam room and spa pool!

All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. No access to the spa and leisure facilities for children between midday-6pm

Massage treatments

Name Length (mins) Price
Back neck shoulder 25 £45
Work it Out Full Body Massage 55 £80
Drift Away Full Body Massage 55 £80
In Good Spirits Full Body Massage 55 £80
Rocks of The Mediterranean 70 £110

Health & beauty treatments

Name Length (mins) Price
Facial 55 £80
Go Guy - The Male Executive Treatment 55 £80
The Power Breakfast Facial 25 £45
Champagne and Truffles Treatment 85 £110
Aaahhh! 25 £45

Meetings

Our attention to detail is second to none and we are one of only three Bournemouth hotels to be awarded the prestigious Silver Shield by Green Tourism for Business, for our contribution to the environment. FRANKLYN SUITE The Franklyn suite, located in the Connaught Lodge, is the largest conference room at the hotel and is perfect for corporate events, exhibitions and large conferences of 25-150 delegates. The suite has a private lounge, direct access to it's own private patio, access to the Courtyard Garden and is next door to the Boardroom, which is perfect as a syndicate room if required.

Facilities included

Eight Hour Chairs
Laptop Projector
Laptop Screen
TV
T V Size
Unlimited Flipchart
Sound System
Number of meeting rooms: 3
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Maximum 180 guests
176 m2

Connaught Suite

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Meetings

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Connaught Suite Floor/Location: Ground
Maximum 180 guests
Size: 176 m2

Guest Capacity

Expected guest capacities when this room is set up in the following orientation(s):
Orientation Guest Capacity
Banquet 120
Board Room 60
Class Room 60
Reception 70
Theatre 180
U-Shape 40
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Maximum 150 guests
242 m2

Franklyn Suite

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WiFi
Natural daylight
Disabled access

Meetings

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Franklyn Suite Floor/Location: Ground
Maximum 150 guests
Size: 242 m2
WiFi
Natural daylight
Disabled access

Guest Capacity

Expected guest capacities when this room is set up in the following orientation(s):
Orientation Guest Capacity
Banquet 80
Board Room 36
Class Room 45
Reception 30
Theatre 150
U-Shape 35
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Maximum 25 guests
30 m2

The Boardroom

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WiFi
Natural daylight
Disabled access

Meetings

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The Boardroom Floor/Location: Ground
Maximum 25 guests
Size: 30 m2
WiFi
Natural daylight
Disabled access

Guest Capacity

Expected guest capacities when this room is set up in the following orientation(s):
Orientation Guest Capacity
Banquet Not recorded
Board Room 20
Class Room 10
Reception Not recorded
Theatre 25
U-Shape 16
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Weddings

Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel is one of the most intimate wedding venues in the region, if not the country. It's our sole ambition to cater for your every wish and dish. As such, we guarantee we'll do anything and everything to ensure your wedding day lives long in the memory. So, make the happiest day of your life even happier, and say "I do" at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel, Bournemouth's premier wedding venue!

  • Ceremony Capacity 120
  • Reception Capacity 150
  • Corkage charge £20
  • Civil Ceremony License Yes
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Overview

Service and Venue

With beautiful terraced gardens for those stunning snaps, the Connaught suite offers total indulgence and warm, friendly staff for complete peace of mind. We're sure you'll fall for this delightful wedding venue just as much as you've fallen for your significant other. Our entire team is at your disposal, so whatever you need, just ask.

Catering

Your wish really is our command here. Just take your pick from our combination of menus. Although you might find everything you need straight away, we'll happily cater for any other needs you may have, nothing is too much trouble! By paying as much attention to detail as we do to your guests, we'll ensure your day is one of the best that Best Western has to offer.

Honeymoon Suite

The Orchid suite is our Bridal suite and boasts over 250 square feet of stylish accommodation. South facing with its own private balcony, the suite offers the happy couple a garden view, and even a glimpse of the sea. The bathroom has a separate power shower and a Victorian roll top bath for added luxury, while bathrobes, slippers, a flat screen TV, a DVD player and small dining area and lounge mean there's plenty of room for romance. All of this is complimentary when booking our full wedding package.

Organiser & Registrar

Say "I do" at Bournemouth's premier wedding venue Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel.

Organiser: Maria Ruiz

Organiser telephone: 01202 298020

Organiser e-mail: weddings@theconnaught.co.uk

Registrar

Authority: Bournemouth Register Office

Registrar telephone number: 01202 454947

Registrar address: Town Hall, Bournemouth, BH2 6DY