Carrington House Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Bournemouth
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
The Carrington House Hotel has 182 en-suite bedrooms, including 42 family rooms. Each room includes a private bathroom, tea and coffee facilities, a TV, and a hairdryer. Family rooms offer configurations with double beds, single beds, or bunk beds. Some rooms are wheelchair-accessible, with handrails and lowered baths. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
Dining Options
Mortimer's Restaurant serves English and French cuisine, with a breakfast buffet offering full English breakfast, cereal, toast, and fresh fruit. The King's Bar provides light meals, snacks, and beverages. Java Lounge Café Bar serves hot and cold drinks, craft beers, and wine. The Ambassador Bar and President Bar offer house wine, champagne, spirits, and bar snacks until 11 PM daily.
Leisure & Activities
The hotel has a heated indoor swimming pool and table tennis. A 5-minute walk leads to Boscombe Chine Gardens, featuring miniature golf, a water play area, and a nature trail to Boscombe Pier. The Jurassic Coast, a 95-mile World Heritage Site with Durdle Door, is nearby. Guests can also visit a local water park for wakeboarding, kayaking, and paddleboarding.
Location & Transport
The hotel is on a quiet tree-lined avenue, a short walk from Bournemouth's town center and beaches. It is 1 km from Bournemouth Central train station and 10 km from Bournemouth Airport. Nearby landmarks include Boscombe Pier (1 km), Russell-Cotes Art Gallery (2 km), and Oceanarium (2 km). Free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Services & Events
The hotel offers two conference rooms for up to 700 delegates, with free Wi-Fi. Wedding packages include bridal suites, catering, and room hire for up to 400 guests. Pet-friendly rooms allow dogs for £10 per night. Disabled facilities include ground-floor accessible rooms and wheelchair ramps. Festive packages include Christmas and New Year stays with meals and entertainment.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Garden area
Room features
- Heating
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Room decor
- Carpeted floor