The Wessex Hotel

The Wessex Hotel

Hotel
3 stars 

West Cliff Road, Bournemouth, United Kingdom

GoodBased on 481 reviews
7.8

£91

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About The Wessex Hotel

Discover essential information, amenities, and features of The Wessex Hotel, providing insights into what to expect during your stay. Information on this property was last updated on 24 April 2025.
Located in Bournemouth, Wessex provides beachfront 3-star accommodation, as well as a sauna. It also offers room service, meeting rooms and a 24-hour reception.

Wessex has 109 well-appointed ro...

Good to know

Check-in time14:00
Check-out time11:00
Payment & CancellationPolicies vary by room type and provider.
Front desk number+44 120 255 1911

Perks and amenities at The Wessex Hotel

A comprehensive list of on-site, in-building, and in-room amenities you’ll find at The Wessex Hotel
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Hairdryer
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe
  • Sauna
  • Lift

General

  • Safe
  • Sauna
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Lift
  • Bar/Lounge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hairdryer
  • Storage available

Activities

  • Pool table

Services

  • Laundry service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Reviews for The Wessex Hotel

Read firsthand reviews and testimonials from guests who have stayed at The Wessex Hotel, providing insights into their experiences. Travellers have left 481 reviews of The Wessex Hotel to date. Review data was last updated on 24 April 2025.
7.8
GoodBased on 481 verified guest reviews
7.7Solo
8.0Families
7.7Friends
7.7Couples

Pros +
  • "Clean, quiet, comfortable room." (in 82 reviews)
  • Very good value for money. (in 14 reviews)
  • "Friendly staff, loved the sauna, steam room & pool." (in 4 reviews)
Cons -
  • The bathroom was dreadful.Very old fashioned.The whole place needs a major refurb (in 3 reviews)
  • Outdoor pool was empty and dirty (in 25 reviews)
  • Bed was uncomfortable (in 4 reviews)

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Explore Bournemouth

The Wessex Hotel is located at West Cliff Road in the neighbourhood of Bournemouth. Popular landmark data was lasted updated on 24 April 2025.

Most Popular Landmarks

Oceanarium

9 mins walk

0.5 mi

Bournemouth Lower Gardens

11 mins walk

0.6 mi

Bournemouth Beach

9 mins walk

0.5 mi

St. Peter Church

13 mins walk

0.6 mi

Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum

14 mins walk

0.7 mi

Oceanarium

9 mins walk

0.5 mi

Bournemouth Lower Gardens

11 mins walk

0.6 mi

Bournemouth Beach

9 mins walk

0.5 mi

St. Peter Church

13 mins walk

0.6 mi

Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum

14 mins walk

0.7 mi

Car Hires

£78 daily average

Closest Airports

Bournemouth Airport

16 mins drive

7.3 mi

Bournemouth Airport

16 mins drive

7.3 mi

  • How far is The Wessex Hotel from Oceanarium?

    You can walk to Oceanarium while staying at The Wessex Hotel - you’ll be about 0.5 mi away.

  • Is The Wessex Hotel close to Pavilion Theatre?

    The Wessex Hotel is a good choice to stay at if you want to visit Pavilion Theatre, which is 0.5 mi away.

FAQs when booking at The Wessex Hotel

Find answers to commonly asked questions regarding bookings, amenities, policies, and more when booking a stay at The Wessex Hotel. FAQs were last updated on 24 April 2025.
  • Is pricing at The Wessex Hotel comparable to 3 star hotels in Bournemouth?

    Nightly rates at The Wessex Hotel will generally be 9% cheaper than the average 3-stars hotel in Bournemouth. When staying at The Wessex Hotel, you should be prepared to pay about £78/night, which is considered to be a good deal in Bournemouth for a 3-stars hotel.

  • How close is The Wessex Hotel to the nearest airport, Bournemouth Airport?

    With a distance of 4.7 mi between The Wessex Hotel and the nearest airport, Bournemouth Airport, the drive typically takes about 0h 09m depending on traffic. Be sure to check traffic trends near the hotel and airport as some areas experience higher traffic than others and can increase your expected travel time.

  • What is the best way for guests to get from Bournemouth Airport to The Wessex Hotel?

    Taking a taxi or rideshare service from the nearest airport, Bournemouth Airport, to your hotel is often the most cost-effective transportation solution.

  • How close is The Wessex Hotel from the Bournemouth city centre?

    The centre of Downtown, Bournemouth, is just 0.4 mi away from the front doors of The Wessex Hotel. You can find many fellow tourists at places such as Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum, which you can get to from The Wessex Hotel using any means of transportation.

  • What is the The Wessex Hotel phone number?

    You can reach the front desk of The Wessex Hotel at +44 120 255 1911.

  • What is the check-out time at The Wessex Hotel?

    11:00. If you require a later check-out we advise discussing it with the front desk as soon as you’re able to. Check-in time is 14:00.

  • How much does it cost to stay at The Wessex Hotel, Bournemouth?

    Prices at The Wessex Hotel will vary depending on when you plan to stay and what room type you require. The average nightly room price recently has been £78, though some users have found rates as low as £47. To see prices for your dates, enter them in the form above.

  • Is there a restaurant at The Wessex Hotel?

    There is an on-site restaurant - contact The Wessex Hotel for opening and last order times. For drinks at the accommodation, there is a bar available.

  • Does The Wessex Hotel have a laundry service?

    This accommodation does offer laundry services.

  • What is the cheapest month to stay at The Wessex Hotel?

    For the best chance to save money on your The Wessex Hotel reservation, consider staying in January, when prices are typically at their lowest (£45).

  • What is the cheapest day to check into The Wessex Hotel?

    Consider checking into The Wessex Hotel on Friday, when the nightly price is typically at its lowest (average nightly rate of £91).

  • How far is The Wessex Hotel from Oceanarium?

    You can walk to Oceanarium while staying at The Wessex Hotel - you’ll be about 0.5 mi away.

  • Is The Wessex Hotel close to Pavilion Theatre?

    The Wessex Hotel is a good choice to stay at if you want to visit Pavilion Theatre, which is 0.5 mi away.

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