Park Inn by Radisson Bournemouth

The Location was fantastic. The problem was the room they originally gave me was small and a back room very dark and not up to the cost I had paid. They kindly swopped me to a front double kingsise room, which was excellent. I did pay over the top for out of season offer. Next time I will book directly with the hotel. It is very good for me for the location and the ease of living there for a few days with a lot to do.

We stayed at the Ocean Beach Hotel and Spa in Bournemouth for a girls’ trip with a group of nine, and overall, it was a lovely experience. The hotel was clean and well-maintained, and the reception staff Rajat was friendly, polite, and very welcoming throughout our stay. The location was ideal — just a short walk from the beach — which made it perfect for a short getaway. While the hotel itself was nice, there were a few minor points to note. There was only one lift, which was quite small and couldn’t accommodate more than 2 people at a time if you are with luggage, which was a bit inconvenient for a group. Also, the room sizes varied — some of us had spacious rooms while others found theirs quite compact. Additionally, there was no air conditioning, which might be something to consider during warmer months. Despite these small drawbacks, we had a great time and would still recommend the hotel for a short stay. It was a pleasant experience overall, and we appreciated the hospitality.

The reception was tidy, there was parking outside on the street for free. If you could find a space and staff was very friendly…

I’m a frequent business traveler across Europe and make it a point to review every hotel I stay in. I noticed this hotel had mixed reviews—some extremely positive, others quite negative—so I was curious to experience it for myself. I stayed here for three nights at a rate of 63 kwids per night. Initially, I was surprised that a Radisson property was offering such a low rate. However, after my stay, I understood the reasoning. There are some limitations in the facilities: the shower is quite small, the lift is tiny, there's no air conditioning—only a fan provided. That said, the positives deserve mention. The location is peaceful, and the staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful—always smiling and ready to assist. In my opinion, the value I received for the price is on par with many independent, non-chain hotels, where service is often limited to just handing over a room key. If you're booking this hotel, don’t expect the full Radisson experience, but rather a budget-friendly stay with excellent service. Special thanks to Rajat at the reception—he was especially welcoming and professional.

It was a pleasure to be greeted at reception with excellent manners, plus having our room upgraded to give us a bigger shower cubicle. Being on our mid 60s we felt that we were respected as older people and a bigger shower was offered as being more amenable. Having gone out for the evening in the car, one of the reception staff helped us to park when space was limited on return. The room was spacious and bed very comfortable. Very good value for money (we did not buy th breakfast). The hotel is one year into a refurbished and rebrand as a Raddison franchise.