Title: The Kensington Hotel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Kensington Hotel Hotel with free parking, near Bournemouth Beach ## Photo gallery for The Kensington Hotel ![Restaurant - The Kensington Hotel (Bournemouth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3930000/3929700/3929679/4f702ae4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Reception - The Kensington Hotel (Bournemouth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3930000/3929700/3929679/9f78ae35.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - The Kensington Hotel (Bournemouth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3930000/3929700/3929679/8554cf0a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - The Kensington Hotel (Bournemouth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3930000/3929700/3929679/d7662a6c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby - The Kensington Hotel (Bournemouth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3930000/3929700/3929679/e26dcd88.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Travelers find a quiet escape at The Kensington Hotel in Bournemouth City Centre, featuring a relaxing garden and inviting bar. Enjoy WiFi, full breakfast options, and convenient laundry facilities. The multilingual staff receives positive reviews from guests. ## Reviews 6.4 ## Popular amenities - Room service - Bar - Breakfast available - Laundry - Housekeeping - Parking included ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec. 12 - Dec. 13](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=3929679&PinnedHotelID=3929679&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=3929679&PinnedHotelID=3929679&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec. 13 - Dec. 14](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-13&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=3929679&PinnedHotelID=3929679&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-13&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=3929679&PinnedHotelID=3929679&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec. 12 - Dec. 14](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=3929679&PinnedHotelID=3929679&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=3929679&PinnedHotelID=3929679&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec. 19 - Dec. 21](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=3929679&PinnedHotelID=3929679&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=3929679&PinnedHotelID=3929679&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 6 of 6 rooms ### View all photos for Single Room ![Single Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3930000/3929700/3929679/65099ede.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Electric kettle Coffee/tea maker Cable channels Daily housekeeping - 86 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ### View all photos for Twin Room ![Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3930000/3929700/3929679/a1f2dd51.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Electric kettle Coffee/tea maker Cable channels Daily housekeeping - 129 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Family Quadruple Room ![Family Quadruple Room | Living room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3930000/3929700/3929679/5db9ec2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Quadruple Room ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Electric kettle Coffee/tea maker Cable channels Wardrobe or closet Daily housekeeping - 258 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Family Room ![Family Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3930000/3929700/3929679/5efe4038.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Electric kettle Coffee/tea maker Cable channels Wardrobe or closet Daily housekeeping - 205 sq ft - Sleeps 5 - 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Standard Double Room ![Standard Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3930000/3929700/3929679/4e4db757.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Electric kettle Coffee/tea maker Cable channels Daily housekeeping - 169 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Triple Room ![Triple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3930000/3929700/3929679/1e88bf80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Triple Room ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Electric kettle Coffee/tea maker Cable channels Daily housekeeping - 258 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBournemouth-Hotels-The-Kensington-Hotel.h3929679.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBournemouth-Hotels-The-Kensington-Hotel.h3929679.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.71812%2C-1.88900&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1v8O-cG3qqfyG95h27do2gjqMbA=) 18 Durley Chine Road, Bournemouth, England, BH2 5LE #### What's nearby - Bournemouth Beach \- 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - Bournemouth Lower Gardens \- 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - Bournemouth International Centre \- 11 min walk \- 0.9 km - Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre \- 14 min walk \- 1.2 km - Bournemouth Pier \- 14 min walk \- 1.2 km #### Getting around - Bournemouth Station - 4 min drive - Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 11 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Pinocchio Ristorante - ‬4 min walk - ‪Brewhouse & Kitchen - ‬5 min walk - ‪Smokin' Aces - ‬6 min walk - ‪Olive Bistro Cafe - ‬5 min walk - ‪Pasa Too, Turkish Kebabs - ‬4 min walk ## About this property ### The Kensington Hotel Hotel near Bournemouth Beach Near Bournemouth International Centre, The Kensington Hotel provides a garden, laundry facilities, and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks include: - Free self parking - Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in - Smoke-free premises and multilingual staff Room features All guestrooms at The Kensington Hotel offer amenities such as free WiFi. 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Dec 15 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=1056518&PinnedHotelID=1056518&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site - Limited onsite parking ### Food and drink - Weekend full breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 5.99 per person - A bar/lounge ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff ### Outdoors - Garden ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only ### More - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Private bathroom - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Limited room service ### More - Heating - Iron/ironing board on request ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM Express check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Breakage deposit: GBP 50 per stay We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 5.99 per person The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Cashless transactions are available ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as Kensington Bournemouth The Kensington Hotel Hotel Kensington Hotel Bournemouth The Kensington Hotel Bournemouth The Kensington Hotel Hotel Bournemouth ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Kensington Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Kensington Hotel? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Kensington Hotel? ### What time is check-out at The Kensington Hotel? ### Where is The Kensington Hotel located? ## Have a question? 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