The Ravensbourne Hotel
Location: 17 Westby Road, Bournemouth, England, BH5 1HA, Bournemouth, GB
Star Rating: 2 Stars
Property Type: Guest houses
About this Property
Experience the charm of The Ravensbourne Hotel, your serene retreat just moments away from Bournemouth's beautiful beaches.
Relax in Comfort
Unwind in one of our 10 well-appointed guestrooms, designed with your comfort in mind. Each room offers complimentary wireless internet access, ensuring you stay connected while you relax.
Delicious Continental Breakfast
Start your day off right with our delightful continental breakfast, available daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM. Enjoy a variety of fresh and tasty options to energize your adventures.
Convenient Location
Nestled close to stunning attractions like Bournemouth Beach, the O2 Academy Bournemouth, and vibrant coastal activities, you're perfectly positioned to explore the best of the area.
Don't miss your chance to enjoy all that The Ravensbourne Hotel has to offer—book your stay today!
Important Information
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Garden
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Multilingual staff
- Smoke-free property
- Parking (limited spaces)
- Free self parking
Rooms Available
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Standard Triple Room, Shared Bathroom
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Entertainment - 20-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Hair dryer, towels, and shampoo
Practical - Wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Fan
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Fan
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom, Garden View
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Overlooking the garden
Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Entertainment - 20-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Hair dryer, towels, and shampoo
Practical - Wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Fan
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Fan
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Economy Triple Room, Shared Bathroom, Garden View
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Overlooking the garden
Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Entertainment - 20-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Hair dryer, towels, and shampoo
Practical - Wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Fan
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Fan
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom, Garden View
2 Twin Beds
Overlooking the garden
Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Entertainment - 20-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Hair dryer, towels, and shampoo
Comfort - Heating and fan
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Fan
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom
1 Double Bed
Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Entertainment - 20-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Hair dryer, towels, and shampoo
Practical - Wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Fan
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Fan
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Basic Triple Room, Shared Bathroom
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Entertainment - 20-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Hair dryer, towels, and shampoo
Practical - Wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Fan
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Fan
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom
1 Double Bed
Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Entertainment - 20-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Hair dryer, towels, and shampoo
Practical - Wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Fan
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Fan
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
-
Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom
1 Twin Bed
Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Entertainment - 20-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Hair dryer, towels, and shampoo
Practical - Desk and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Fan
Accessibility - Visual fire alarm
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Fan
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Visual fire alarm
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Guest Reviews
- Verified traveler (8/5): 2 minutes walk to the Bournemouth O2 Arena Venue - Needed somewhere close by the O2 venue. It is 2 minutes away!!! Reasonable price. Clean & tidy. Helpful manager. The decor is older but in good order. Perfect for my need. No brainer if you are there for a gig...!
- Drew (8/5): - We just needed somewhere to sleep for our visit to Bournemouth and this for the bill. Karl welcomed us on arrival and
- Natasha (8/5): - Very cosy, good value for money. Would definitely stay again.
- mr andrew s (10/5): - N.a
- Tracy (10/5): - Lovely Host, great location so close to the beach. Comfy bed - perfect for my needs for the night
- Jonathan (6/5): shared bathrooms - bed was comfortable and the location was fine with a vehicle, but there were shared bathrooms on the floors...something we wouldn't have chosen. The room was small. There was parking right in front of the hotel. We did enjoy Bournemouth in general
- BELISARIO (8/5): good overall - I'd go back for sure. Very close to the beach and superclean shared facilities. Room smelled a bit like the room of a smoker but no complains anyway as we had to spend the whole day out.
- Verified traveler (2/5): - Was greeted by a lovely man, beds were clean very dated room, shared bathroom smelt of urine and floor was wet constantly,was on the top floor in an attic, and wasnt told we would be on top floor before we got there,
- Lee (10/5): - Superb!
- Mike (6/5): - Shared bathroom consisted of a shower, which only provided cold water at intermittent flow rate and a small curtain.
- Wendy (8/5): A lively little find - This hotel was a great little find and reminded me of traditional seaside hotels from yesteryear! Although the room didn’t have en-suite a bathroom was next door offering more space than standard en suite. Also a little kitchenette was a useful addition. WiFi speed could be improved and decor needs a facelift. Shame no longer offering breakfasts. However, the garden was lovely, host very helpful and all in all a very enjoyable experience.
- Ross (8/5): - Dated but good
- Claire (10/5): - Really lovely facilities. Cleanliness was to a very high standard. Nice owner and convenient location.
- Rosalyn (8/5): Good sized B&B - Big room, nice and clean with big breakfast in the morning. Host was friendly. Floor was a little creaky but beds were good
- Emma (10/5): - Ace thankyou
- Alan (8/5): Alan Travels - A good overnight before the Ferry. Small single room, but not basic. Tea/Coffee, TV, small sink, wardrobe - all you could want at a competitive price.
- Nicole (8/5): - Very old-fashioned but has good bedding and delightful service, for the money I would recommend
- Malcolm (8/5): - Very friendly greeting when checking in. Room was compact but comfortable with a good sized shared bathroom facility. Was unable to try breakfast as I left early for work but would happily stay again.
- Christopher (8/5): - Very welcoming, property and room clean and tidy, can recommend and would stay again.
- T (10/5): Quaint - Lovely. Very quaint. Friendly. Helpful. Lovely gardens. Friendly local cat.
- Sayedul (10/5): - Excellent
- Anthony (8/5): Nice guesthouse - Friendly helpful staff on arrival, room clean and plesent. Shared bathrooms were clean and modern.
- Michael (10/5): - Extremely helpful and friendly manager. Altogether a fine one-night stay
- Mark (8/5): - Great Choice for what we paid!!let’s be honest £70 bed and breakfast for a Friday night in June you know pretty much what your going to get!!The room was small and tired with a shared bathroom lots of paintwork needed touching up could do with updating in lots of areas and general maintenance .That said good nights sleep in a comfy bed a good breakfast in the morning (not a fry up)cereals,toast,yogurt fruit with juices tea coffee etc.The entrance was very nice as was the breakfast room! The host was very nice and for the money I would go back
- Mark (10/5): - Close to shopping and transportation and quite
- Mr Andrew D (10/5): Very comfortable small hotel - I visit Bournemouth 2 or 3 times a year, the Ravensbourne & it's twin next door, the Strand, are my go-to hotels. Very comfortable, good service, and good value for money.
- Lucia (10/5): - Loved this hotel & great location. Great service. Little garden so lovey!
- Daniel (10/5): - The place was relatively quiet at night so I slept soundly
- Joanne (8/5): Would stay again - Easy parking immediately outside the hotel, spacious and clean room. Decor a little outdated but that didnt matter for the little amount of time we spent in the room. Nice garden area for smokers. Perfect location for 02 Academy which was just a 4 minute walk away. We would have had breakfast if a cooked option was available. Would definitely stay there again.
- Richard (10/5): - Made to feel at home, very pleasant atmosphere with quiet stairs. The price of just over £40 was very nice indeed also well positioned in Bournemouth for whatever you need, excellent. Nothing to not like. Would definitely stay here again.
- Sandra (10/5): - Good hotel but there is no cooked breakfast now which was a disappointment. Also Ty’s are around in boscombe is very poor felt unsafe
- Holly (10/5): Great place to stay - Building had tons of character. The room and bed were very comfy, the wi-fi worked great. The bath was shared but we were there off season so had the floor to ourselves. Bathroom was very clean and all amenities included. Was close to a lovely beach
- lynda (10/5): Excellent hotel - The hotel was nice and clean and tidy. The staff were friendly and helpful the room we had was really comfortable and we even had a sofa which was good. The only thing that was not good was we had a hair in the bath that was definitely not ours.
- James (10/5): - Staff were brilliant very polite (Rowan). For room only hotel had facilities that pass expectation, nice bathroom, kitchen and fridge/freezer for guest use, fantastic garden. The hotel was clean and recently painted. But from the outside it shone like a gem in the grubby area of run down B&B’s! The area was the only down side.
- Amanda (10/5): - Rowan met us at check in and was really polite and helpful, there was free sweets and nice cold drinks, and an offer to help with our luggage, everything was spotless and well organized, would definitely stay again.
- Stephen (4/5): - the place is in dire need of renovation and modernization the furniture is dated and looks like 1950`s big bulky stuff that went out with the Ark. the bathroom was again desperate for modernization, the place reminds me of the little backstreet Blackpool lodgins B&B`s and not my cup of tea,do yourself a favour and for the same price stay in a bang upto date Premier inn clean modern and you dont keep wondering whose stayed there before you
- Neil (10/5): - Nice and clean hotel. Check in was easy with the guy at check in being extremely courteous and friendly. Room was spacious and clean with everything in it you’d need for a short stay. 30 minute walk into Bournemouth and £12 taxi back. Shared toilet and shower appeared to be for 3 rooms but place was full and I never bumped into anyone else when using it. All nice and clean and shower warm and powerful. Great little find for a reasonably priced short stay. Will use again.
- Dawn (10/5): Lovely hotel 😊 - Was a lovely place to say, checked in early and was given a upgraded room from single twin to double twin. Staff was very polite and helpful. Perfect for distance for The Legends Festival @ kings park we went to. Would recommend if staying in Boscombe.
- Mark (8/5): Great for short stay - Warm welcome from host, room 11 with en suite ideal for me. 5 mins walk from O2 Academy in Boscombe which is why I was there :)
- Rhian (10/5): Amazing definitely coming back - It was amazing the staff was lovely and friendly the room was so nice and tidy the breakfast was lovely it was all just amazing
- D S (10/5): Easy and relaxing one night stay. - The hotel is located close (5 min walk) to the beach and Bournemouth is also reachable via foot (~45min) without problem. Parking is directly in front of the hotel, however, there are only six space. We were lucky as we got the last parking space when arriving. The room was good and there were enough spare bathrooms available so we never had to wait for our shower or a visit to the toilet. There breakfast is a cold buffet mostly sweet items and a bit of cheese. My partner was a bit sad as there was only soluble coffee available but ended up having a hot chocolate which he enjoyed. The personnel is friendly enough and helpful for any questions. Overall for a one-night stay, not a bad choice.
- John (10/5): - Really nice place to stay , friendly owner , great value for money . Clean ,quiet a very short walk to the beach , miles from city centre . I would definitely visit again
- Verified traveler (10/5): Traditional bnb - We shared a double room which was really large, clean and comfy. Ideally located for our trip and we were able to park at the property. All the staff we met were really nice. The garden area was lovely. Breakfast was very good. Liked the classic furniture in the room but it needs some attention as unfortunately has some mildew which let the room down a little. Nice stay and good value, thank you.
- Andrew (10/5): Excellent small hotel - A smart, comfortable, well furnished hotel with very friendly helpful staff and excellent food. Great value for money.
- Tracy (10/5): Lovely overnight stay - Lovely hotel, easy to find and lovely and clean, I was staying overnight on my own and wanted to set off quite early the next day, ( before breakfast started) the host said I could help myself to hot drinks/ toast /Cereal etc before I set off this was great; I wouldn’t hesitate to stay at this hotel again
- Verified traveler (10/5): Lovely hotel - Lovely hotel with friendly staff. It was very clean. A pleasant stay. It’s at a good distance from boscombe beach.
- Natasha (10/5): Nice place - It was a really nice homely place to stay
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Fabulous . We had a hellish journey we were greeted by the host who was so lovely . Great place to stay so close to the 02 Academy will Defo come again 10/10
- Richard (10/5): A+ - Spotless clean room, my second visit here. I just wanted somewhere to spend Christmas out of London, was made to feel welcome, breakfast was wonderful.
- Jose (8/5): short break - Nice hotel, clean and comfy. The location is perfect. We will stay again it is fantastic value for money.
- Paul (10/5): Great budget hotel by town centre - A good hotel and for the money I paid I have no complaints at all. One small thing. Cheap sausges put me off. I was served cheap sausages on my full English. I can always tell whether sausages are quality or cheap!!! BUT for the cost of this hotel, Im happy.
- Joye (10/5): A little beauty in Boscombe. - A delightful place to stay. Close to amenities and Boscombe beach. The staff were so friendly and helpful, the room was well appointed, sparkly clean and the bed was comfy. The shared bathrooms were also clean and stocked with loo rolls, hand towels and bath-mats. Clean towels and slippers waiting in our room were an unexpected delight. We would definitely stay again. Huge thanks for the printing you did for us too. 10/10.
- Laura (10/5): - Lovely little place. Warm welcome from Rowan upon arrival. Very clean room and comfy bed! Would go back
- Anne-Marie (10/5): Fantastic - For the small price that I paid, the hotel was super friendly, very clean, the interior design was lovely, and I would highly recommend this place if you're looking for a place to stay in Bournemouth//Boscome :) the food was also lovely :)
- Verified traveler (8/5): - communal bathrooms were no problem - never busy staff very helpful perfect location for o2
- Rachel (8/5): Cheap and cheerful, great breakfast. - We had a family stay in Boscombe for my daughters birthday. Our room was a good size but not ensuite. Bathroom and second toilet on the same floor though, do remember to take a bath robe. Everything was clean. Beds not particularly comfortable, my 5’9” son said the sofa was more comfortable than his single bed. Towels were a bit rough but the was plenary of them. Breakfast was great, full English, well cooked, and as much cereal, toast, tea, coffee and jucie as you wanted. Staff friendly. Shops at the end of the road and the beach was a ten min walk away. Great bar on the beach which sold amazing pizzas. Overall it was good for what we paid.
- akbar (10/5): Excellent - Nice hotel
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Nice hotel, clean and comfy. Great breakfast and location is perfect for O2 Academy. We will stay again it is fantastic value for money.
- Ej (10/5): - Excellent room, lovely decor with great on suite facilities.
- Maria (8/5): - Beautifully kept traditional hotel. Clean and very comfortable. We stayed as a family of three in a triple room 7 on the top floor. There is not a lot of extra space in the room but enough. A spotlessly clean shared bathroom waa right next door. Tea and coffee making in the bedroom and a cute kitchenette downstairs with a full fridge and microwave and sink etc. Loved our stay here. The only shorfall was the room felt a little damp in the morning. Recommend and would stay again.
- Lysa (8/5): Lovely hotel with fantastic staff - We stayed for one night in room 2. Rowan greeted us warmly on arrival and was very helpful. The room was clean and bright. Good facilities in the room. Mattress could benefit from a topper but still managed to sleep ok. Bathroom was beautifully clean. Breakfast was varied and the girl serving was very pleasant. The owner saw us out of the hotel and was extremely friendly. Perfect location for the O2 academy which was a 4 mins walk away.
- Ian (8/5): Good value boarding house - Small room for a small price :). Wifi excellent, breakfast good. In an unexciting but safe suburban road.
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