Located about 300 metres from the award-winning Oceanarium, the 4-star Park Central Hotel Bournemouth provides guests with 24-hour front desk assistance and wake-up calls. Boasting an à la carte restaurant, this Bournemouth hotel is also 10 minutes by car from entertainment venues like the performing arts theater "Shelley Theatre".
Westbourne is nearly a 25-minute walk away, and culture-oriented attractions such as Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum lie just a minute's drive from the property. The Park Central Bournemouth offers proximity to such natural sights as The Coastal Activity Park (2.6 km) and the sand Canford Cliffs Beach (3.5 km). Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Alum Chine Beach, which is only 1.3 km away. Park Central Hotel is situated 10 minutes' drive away Boscombe Chine Gardens. This Bournemouth property is only a short distance from Beacon Road bus station.
Facing the sea, some of the 54 rooms come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and such essentials as individual climate control and central heating. Guests can also use a roll-in shower, along with such amenities as bathrobes.
Breakfast is served every morning in the restaurant. The menu at Crab at Bournemouth restaurant features seafood dishes. You can try international cuisine in a restaurant which is located very close by.
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250 m
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Odeon Bournemouth BH2
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Bournemouth Observation Wheel
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Facing the sea, some of the 54 rooms come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and such essentials as individual climate control and central heating. Guests can also use a roll-in shower, along with such amenities as bathrobes.
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Kevin
2024-03-11
8/10
It has very good sized and well-equipped rooms with so many space, climate control, and a nice coffee.
Leo
2024-02-14
5/10
Overall had very good stay for a wedding in Poole. We got classic queen room with the sofa bed and appreciated it.
We needed to have fresh fruit.
Austin
2024-02-11
8/10
Everything was really good, and the breakfast was good hot with great vegetarian options. The rooms were top-class and beautifully decorated with TV Channels and a bath plus comfy bed, just what was needed.
Samuel
2024-02-07
8/10
I have stayed in the classic double room with a dressing room, a hair dryer, and a kettle. All in all they offer excellent service. Just keep in mind, there's parking off site.
Philip
2024-02-05
7/10
Brand-new room and extremely pleasant, with climate control, a dressing room, and a hair dryer. Lots of outstanding food for continental breakfast.
Not very good views.
Nigel
2024-02-01
9/10
Compact rooms with great beds, magnificent location. Hot continental breakfast with very nice pastries, catered for everyone.
Jeff
2024-01-27
9/10
Wonderful and fairly clean place, outstanding view of the beach. Super friendly staff despite best efforts, new-fashioned classic twin room. Brilliant food choice at the continental breakfast. Location - great near the shopping centre, and the restaurant for a pre-show evening meal.
Frederick
2024-01-16
7/10
The breakfasts were nice hot with hot options, scrambled eggs very undercooked plus chilled music. Amazing location in general, particularly helpful staff in all the receptionists where very friendly and helpful.
The hotel needed updating.
William
2024-01-13
9/10
Fantastic, good basic property. Stylish & nicely equipped room, with good heating, a kettle, and a safe box. Supper friendly staff especially on the reception desk, outstanding food. The great and lovely location for the price, close enough to concerts, other shopping malls, restaurants and beautiful parks, and centre of Bournemouth. Plus, 15 minutes drive from Genting Casino Blackpool.
Katherine
2024-01-07
8/10
Enjoyable stay, we were there for 5 days. Everything was very good, including top-class staff and magnificent location near by the sea plus staff helpful. Hot breakfast with hot options to order, croissants for continental section and toast, it had so much choice.
Bert
2023-12-22
7/10
Responsive employees despite best efforts, fully-equipped room. A standard interior.
Beds were a little small.
Alfred
2023-12-22
9/10
The hotel is definitely recommended to others. The suite overlooks the sea and includes an electric kettle and a fridge. The atmosphere of the property is quiet. The restaurant is lovely for the evening meals.
Stuart
2023-11-26
9/10
Clean and perfect place, tasty and delicious breakfast with lots of options. En suite room, exceptionally comfortable bed, and clean bathroom. Lovely view to sea view from the window.
Jack
2023-11-22
9/10
Magnificent and fantastic location in Bournemouth, not far from the Bournemouth conference centre, beach, pier and BIC and shopping centres. Compact, brand-new room with the bathroom as well as comfy beds. Hot breakfast with toast and honey, for example in the restaurant.
Sue
2023-11-20
7/10
The room was en suite and modern, offered a kettle and an iron. The bed was exceptionally comfortable and the balcony had lovely views of the sea. The hotel had indeed a marvellous and good location by local transport. It was also near to the beach, pier & park and the tourist hub of Bournemouth Pier and the Sightseeing bus station.
Alex
2023-11-07
8/10
Big and impressive hotel with a lovely restaurant and outstandingly accommodating staff. Marvellous location - near to restaurants and eateries. Easy to get to and in short walking distance from the beach.
Bob
2023-10-29
8/10
Clean and perfect hotel with lovely view to sea view. Stunning, amazing location in Bournemouth, really close to beach and BIC centre across the road and Bournemouth for two nights. Lovely food in the restaurants such as Chiquito, located 5 min away.
Winifred
2023-10-26
9/10
Had a real good stay for a wedding in Poole, glad I've chosen it. The location was absolutely perfect and I could use public parking off site.
George
2023-10-25
7/10
Lovely place with amenable employees especially on the reception desk. Quiet and luxurious, reasonably priced rooms with a really comfortable bed and bedroom plus fantastic seaview.
Sam
2023-10-23
8/10
The people were extremely polite, will exceed the expectations. There were good heating, a kettle, and a safe in my classic twin room. The bathroom was big, I enjoyed that.
Ian
2023-10-18
9/10
It's fantastic hotel with amazing sea views and superfriendly staff. Incredible great location, near to restaurants. Also - so close to beach, restaurants, town centre and Bournemouth for two nights. Excellent services, fast Wi-Fi.
Paul
2023-10-18
8/10
Quick check-in, functional and well-designed room with shower, great view and bathrobes. Delicious breakfast with warm juices, brown toast and great vegetarian options for every taste. Incredible location in the shopping area, not far from the park, shops, beach, the shopping centre and restaurants, beach, park and Christmas Wonderland. Plus, walking distance to a live music venue.
C.
2023-10-18
7/10
Clean place & hard-working staff on the Reception Desk. Central location, near the beach and also town centre, the hotel's Crab restaurant and pier visiting cash point opposite and near a cinema and a theatre. Plus, walking distance to an award-winning oceanarium.
Robert
2023-10-09
8/10
Fairly clean place, excellent service, so efficient staff. Incredible location in a particularly good area just off the very nice restaurant. Again, walking distance to Bournemouth Beach.
Andrew
2023-09-26
7/10
Clean place with superfriendly staff members and sea views. Brilliant facilities in general, great and lovely location in the restaurant-fantastic. Savoury and nice hot continental breakfast.
Connor
2023-09-20
7/10
It was a pleasant place, had great and kind staff at staff members. I had signature double room which was immaculate, exceptionally comfortable bed. Very very good breakfasts with mushrooms and honey, for instance, everyone could try something new.
Godfrey
2023-09-18
7/10
The location was great and lovely, a 10-15 minute walking distance from a public square. It had incredible attached restaurant.
Rob
2023-09-12
7/10
Everything was great, so were excellent views to a partial sea view. Really enjoyed our room, it was fairly quiet. The location was brilliant very close to the town centre after a short stroll through a flowery park and the staff here was great. There was Pret a Manger nearby, offering quick meals.
Theodore
2023-09-11
9/10
Appreciated the place, had a fantastic stay during our visit. Our room was fairly quiet and luxurious and had climate control, a kettle and an iron. The staff was amenable, provided a quick check-in and a late check-out. This hotel was located in a very central area close enough to Central to beach, the Bournemouth International Centre and sea front shops and gardens. It also was unable to eat in restaurant.
John
2023-09-09
8/10
Reasonably priced place, had an enjoyable stay for guest experience. The room was nicely decorated and well-kept, liked the a decent size bathroom it had. There was comfortable bed, a kettle and an iron. The location was lovely in a fantastic area, very close to the shops and Bournemouth Pavillion, and the main shopping area. I ate at the in-house restaurant near the hotel.
David
2023-08-30
7/10
The rooms are beautifully decorated and fully-equipped, with comfortable beds. The location it has not far from easy transport, the beach, town and restaurants, and all bars, restaurants and clubs is excellent. Also, I could reach an art museum, set not too far away from the venue.
Tony
2023-08-26
8/10
When I am in Bournemouth, I like staying here. The rooms are functional and fashionable and the continental breakfast offered has plenty of dishes. Great to have a heating system, a kettle and a safe box. It has great location to see Bournemouth Beach. Plus it's set in the shopping area.
Alan
2023-08-21
7/10
I liked staying in this nicely appointed and good quality place.
Facilities were really good, even so Wi-Fi was very poor.
Hugh
2023-08-10
8/10
Fantastic area, amazing location, close to all the bars/restaurants as well as the pier and big wheel plus a short walk across the road to the Bournemouth International Centre and the fabulous gardens. Extremely pleasant and brand-new room with great views.
Andy
2023-08-05
7/10
Nicely decorated and well-kept unit with bedroom, shower, as example.
Samuel
2023-08-04
7/10
We booked suite and it was new-fashioned. The atmosphere created was quiet.
Jon
2023-07-13
9/10
Amazing location really close to the sea front close to the pier, and at reception. Reasonably priced rooms, high standard and brand-new with very comfortable beds.
Robert
2023-07-09
7/10
Everything is outstanding, the room is functional with bath, wonderful views, for instance.
Peter
2023-07-04
7/10
Truly enjoyed the place, had a very enjoyable stay for perfect holidays. The hotel was in an unbeatable location very close to restaurants in Bournemouth centre as well as the lovely golden sandy beach and Pier for what we wanted it for.
Rosemary
2023-06-05
8/10
I was there for 2 nights and ate at in-house restaurant with chef who would adapt a dish for fussy eater. The location was central, magnificent 5 to 10 minutes to the town centre.
Richard
2023-05-31
9/10
The hotel is big and fairly clean with a modern interior and hot breakfasts included. The staff are very friendly efficient people at staff members. Make sure you stay in the classic double room with a view to the pier. The location of the property is excellent, just next door to the extensive shopping Centre, all bars, restaurants and clubs, and the beach and the shops.
Matt
2023-05-20
8/10
The stuff where caring and friendly efficient and the location was amazing to the restaurant which was haven of peace with well priced drinks excellant gin selection.
Laura
2023-05-16
7/10
We ate in the very pleasant restaurant for dinner which was reasonably priced. The location was central and near a cinema and a theatre.
Rose
2023-05-11
8/10
Hotel’s breakfast was nice hot and savoury with poached egg, unsweetened soya milk and fresh tasty options and could satisfy any taste. The location was incredible, near a cinema and a theatre.
Donald
2023-04-23
9/10
Its location within a close distance from Bournemouth Beach was unbeatable and exceptionally nice. The classic queen room that we stayed in was tastefully decorated and fully-equipped. The staff was hard-working and helped us find restaurants and bars which were located near.
David
2023-03-31
8/10
The units are high-class, spotless with a fantastic view and the dressing table. The location is stunning, the breakfast is plentiful. There is The Croft nearby for a cup of coffee.
Claude
2023-03-22
9/10
The venue is immaculately clean, with marvellous location short walk to the shops, BIC centre and beach and Bournemouth. Well managed staff, top-class classic double room. Fabulous food for the continental breakfast.
Anne
2023-03-22
9/10
The breakfast was hot and we liked the restaurant where it was served. The location was amazing, you can visit a night club by walking.
Stephen
2023-03-21
9/10
Hotel turned out to be fairly clean and the breakfast option was amazing. Appreciated staying at the signature queen room with a gorgeous Seaview and Soya milk plus a lovely view. Besides, the location was stunning for our stay, within 10 minutes' walk of a night club. The area was good short walk to Bournemouth International Centre as well as beach, bars and restaurants.
William
2023-03-17
7/10
The breakfast at the place was savoury and plentiful with yoghurt or cereal. The location was perfect and incredible, a 10-15 minute walk from Bournemouth Beach.
Well, the views were not so good here.
Anthony
2023-02-18
8/10
Design of the rooms looked functional, rooms themselves were en suite and fashionable.
Frank
2023-02-16
8/10
Modest property, has so efficient staff especially on the reception desk. Incredible location with parking off site. Walking distance to shopping centres and the Christmas market across the street.
Kenneth
2023-01-21
8/10
The location is unbeatable for exploring Bournemouth. It offers savoury breakfasts and has a very nice restaurant.
Malcolm
2023-01-17
8/10
Brilliant food, very good service and superb view of the sea. Best staff, wake up service and ironing free of charge. Magnificent location not far from the beach and the attached restaurant. Again, not far from an art museum. The in-house restaurant on the premises.
Simon
2022-12-27
8/10
Had central location close to the town centre. Lucky that it was at a walking distance from Streetfood Corner, offering food to go. The breakfast was warm with the hot options also and reasonably priced.
John
2022-12-25
8/10
This quirky, spotless property has savoury continental breakfasts and efficient staff. The classic queen room is en suite and has well enough space and heating.
Eric
2022-12-19
5/10
The breakfast is savoury and varied with lots of dishes. Incredible location, it is near a castle and a theatre.
Cold breakfast, it should be better.
Peter
2022-12-17
9/10
The breakfast was plentiful and the parking was off site.
Kenneth
2022-12-15
9/10
The continental breakfast with fab food, really nice restaurant. Comfortable beds and stunningly beautiful views. Stunning location, a 10-15 minute walk from Bournemouth Beach.
Ron
2022-11-04
9/10
Pleasant and luxurious hotel with affable staff at staff members. All food at the continental breakfast was fab. This accommodation was in the very central location to theatres. Moreover, it's just next door to the beach, the seafront, in the middle of the town, and Bournemouth.
Arthur
2022-10-25
9/10
The location was incredible for walking around Bournemouth Beach. There was hot and varied breakfasts with a nice drink, unsweetened soya milk plus well done toast.
Ed
2022-10-24
8/10
The location was unbeatable, within walking distance of Britannia. The staff was incredible, pleasant all the time.
Bernard
2022-10-21
9/10
The location was unbeatable, close to an award-winning oceanarium. The restaurant was very nice for dinner here, I had tasty dishes.
Ben
2022-10-17
9/10
Whatever you need is this compact and en suite room with super views, very comfortable beds, for example. The location is very central.
Anthony
2022-10-11
8/10
Its staff was useful and attentive.
Howard
2022-10-02
7/10
This place is in a perfect location on seafront. The breakfast is delicious and savoury.
Louis
2022-09-19
8/10
At the restaurant, the breakfast was rich with very nice pastries. Besides, my parking was off site.
Benjamin
2022-09-11
9/10
It had incredible location with access to a victorian pier nearby.
Edward
2022-08-18
9/10
The staff was unfailingly polite and the location was stunning - altogether a very nice experience. The property was near Bournemouth downtown. The room was spotless and relaxing when upgraded with a bath, very comfy bed, fantastic seaview.
Jimmy
2022-08-17
8/10
We do liked it because of location and rooms. Very comfy beds, pay television, ironing facilities and a study table in the room.
Harry
2022-08-14
9/10
We liked spending 5 nights here. Clean hotel, there were perfect staff and location. You could leave a car nearby.
Graham
2022-08-09
8/10
Spotlessly clean and fabulous place, caring staff. Savoury breakfast with very nice pastries, cool drinks. Central location, relatively close to a chain casino. And adjacent to the Bournemouth International Centre.
Oliver
2022-08-08
9/10
Modest hotel with thoughtful staff and delicious breakfasts included. Unbeatable location and easy access to a cinema and a theatre near the venue. Compact and neat rooms, modern interior. Experienced staff; quick check in. Such a very good service. Late check-out.
Marjorie
2022-08-01
9/10
Fab spot adjacent to the beach and amenities and everything, bars restaurants and BIC.
Les
2022-07-07
8/10
Loved Bournemouth, the hotel was quaint near the Pier. The room was spotless with a comfortable bed and with a fantastic view of the seafront.
Matthew
2022-05-14
9/10
The whole place was overall clean, I enjoyed it, and had great staff and rooms. I was here for 2 nights and ate at in-house restaurant for dinner. Comfortable bed, a work desk, a flat-screen TV and ironing facilities in the room.
Helen
2022-05-14
9/10
Spotlessly clean place with good staff and location. Pleasant personnel on the Reception Desk.
James
2022-02-26
8/10
My favourite property in Bournemouth. I enjoyed staying in this 4 star hotel. The rooms with sofa bed, the dressing table, fantastic seaview. Location: the property was just off the pier as well as the beach.
Mark
2022-02-23
8/10
Everything was perfect, had a really lovely stay in a better room. Its location was central, an easy walk to a live music venue. We really enjoyed our time here.
Frederick
2022-02-18
9/10
I really enjoyed it, staff and location were very good. Everything was simply great.
Jack
2022-02-12
8/10
Brilliant location and clean place, I enjoyed welcoming staff. The room was with an excellent view. The excellent service combined with the excellent food.
Andy
2022-02-03
8/10
We really enjoyed our stay in this place. Its location was central, 200 metres from Britannia. The breakfast was exceptional, had plenty of options and the food was outstanding.
Thomas
2022-01-22
8/10
I enjoyed my stay. Location not far from restaurants, the pier.
Jon
2022-01-06
9/10
Accommodation was great-sized and grand old, beds were comfy.
Richard
2022-01-06
8/10
Everything was excellent, pleasant staff, ideal location very close to shops as well as the town centre and the beach. Brand-new & bright unit with an excellent view.
Shirley
2022-01-01
9/10
The check-in was friendly, the service was courteous, plus historic location. Its pool was amazing, we chilled out there when it was beautiful outside.
Dave
2021-12-30
9/10
Ideal staff and rooms, the hotel itself was impeccably clean. The in-house restaurant for dinner and the downstairs bar.
John
2021-12-05
9/10
Fine experience and good value. I enjoyed normal double room, the bed was amazing. The service was superb and the food was incredible. Small garden outside.
Elizabeth
2021-11-07
9/10
The continental breakfast, the particularly pleasant employees.
Stewart
2021-10-28
9/10
Had brilliant stay overall, terrific place and the weather was warm sunny. Stayed in well priced signature double room with an excellent view, the dressing table, for instance. Bournemouth Pier bus station located near the hotel was a plus.
John
2021-09-03
9/10
We loved this lovely hotel and its outstanding staff and food. The place was right by Bournemouth city centre.
Heather
2021-08-07
9/10
Continental breakfast was lovely, location adjacent to beach. We received exceptional service from the very obliging staff. Bistro bar was fantastic.
Robert
2021-07-11
8/10
Pretty clean place, peaceful location, useful staff. I loved perfect decor of the classic double room. Gorgeous breakfast, efficient service. Modern interior, ASTONISHING restaurant. Very central hotel set in the very nice area. It was also walking distance to an art museum.
Pamela
2021-05-31
9/10
superb staff and location, i loved its essentials. modern bathroom, exceptionally comfortable bed, cosy bedroom.
Harry
2021-05-24
8/10
High standard place with just amazing staff, everything was quite new. The bed was extremely comfortable, the room was very very good and quirky. They made my stay warm. Very handy location to coy pond.
Joseph
2021-05-16
9/10
Delicious breakfast, fab location and spectacular views. The staff was vip, specifically waiter.
John
2021-05-05
8/10
This is an exceptional and pretty clean property with fab location and food. Found in a beach part of the town. So close to parks bournemouth and bournemouth pavilion.
Ricky
2020-12-15
8/10
Great value for money against other hotels in Bournemouth. The room was modern and having a private safe, a work desk and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels in it was handy. In addition, public parking was available...
Nick
2020-09-29
9/10
Our favourite hotel in Bournemouth, staff was lovely! Really enjoyed the executive double room and the way it was setup. There is restaurant The Crab at Bournemouth at the premises.
David
2020-09-18
9/10
We loved staying at Park Central. We liked that there was a bathtub. It was centrally located. We found Neo Restaurant to dine in 400 metres from the hotel.
John
2020-01-23
9/10
Lovely breakfast and unbeatable location. Really close to many tourist places and 5 mins on foot from bournemouth beaches;)))
Arnold
2020-01-13
8/10
Enjoyed the sea view from the rooms. We loved food and staff here. There was Westbeach only 200 metres from the hotel, it was a great option.
