Royal Bath Hotel Bournemouth
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4-Star Historic Seafront Hotel in Bournemouth - Opened in 1838 on Queen Victoria's Coronation Day
Accommodation & History
Opened on Queen Victoria's coronation day in June 1838, the Royal Bath Hotel Bournemouth was the first hotel in Bournemouth. The hotel has classically styled rooms, with some offering views of the secluded grounds and across the Bournemouth coastline. Rooms include small double rooms that can be surprisingly spacious, with some featuring balconies or sea views.
Dining & Entertainment
Oscar's Brasserie serves buffet-style breakfast and dinner daily. The Bar & Lounge offers afternoon tea, alcoholic drinks, and a lunch/dinner menu. Café Promenade overlooks the pier and serves tea, coffee, smoothies, and ice cream in summer. Evening entertainment includes live music, tribute breaks, bingo, quizzes, and shows from the hotel's in-house entertainment team.
Wellness & Leisure
Guests can access the Health & Leisure club for a small surcharge. Facilities include a heated indoor pool, equipped gym, jacuzzi, sauna, and steam room. The hotel also has beautiful manicured gardens with outdoor furniture and sea views, open to all guests.
Weddings & Events
The Royal Bath Hotel Bournemouth has a unique Secret Garden venue for outdoor weddings overlooking the sea. The Kings Hall can accommodate wedding ceremonies and receptions. Conference facilities are flexible and can host corporate events and special occasions for groups up to 400 guests.
Pet-Friendly & Location
The hotel welcomes up to two well-behaved dogs per room for an additional £20 per night. However, dogs are not allowed in the bar, restaurant, or entertainment areas. The hotel is a short walking distance to Bournemouth Pier, Lower Gardens, and the town centre, with the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site nearby.
- History: Opened in 1838 on Queen Victoria's coronation day, first hotel in Bournemouth
- Location: 3-minute walk to Bournemouth Pier and beach, 5 minutes to town centre
- Dining: Oscar's Brasserie (buffet breakfast & dinner), Bar & Lounge (afternoon tea, lunch, dinner), Café Promenade (seasonal drinks with pier views)
- Wellness: Heated indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, gym at Health & Leisure club (surcharge)
- Pet Policy: Up to two dogs per room (£20/night), dogs not allowed in bar, restaurant or entertainment areas
- Entertainment: Live music, tribute breaks, bingo, quizzes, and evening shows by in-house entertainment team
- Events: Secret Garden outdoor wedding venue, Kings Hall for ceremonies, conference space for up to 400 guests
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Max:1 person
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Bed options:1 Single bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
Facilities
Main facilities
On-site car park
24-hour reception
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Coffee shop
Fitness centre
Indoor swimming pool
Jacuzzi
Sauna
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Golf course
Services
- Valet parking
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Karaoke
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Sauna
- Jacuzzi
Room view
- Sea view
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Royal Bath Hotel Bournemouth
| 💵 Lowest room price | 31 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 700 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 10.3 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Bournemouth, BOH |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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