About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Southernhay Guest House in Bournemouth offers 3-star comfort with free WiFi and a terrace. Each room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, tea and coffee maker, and free toiletries. Convenient Facilities: Guests enjoy free on-site private parking, housekeeping service, and an outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include a TV, electric kettle, and wardrobe. Prime Location: Located 13 km from Bournemouth Airport, the guest house is a 13-minute walk from Alum Chine Beach and 2 km from Bournemouth International Centre. Nearby attractions include Sandbanks (6 km) and Poole Harbour (9 km). Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for room cleanliness, convenient location, and friendly host.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Louise
    France France
    The breakfast was great. Home cooked. Quality ingredients and hot. I slept well in a comfortable bed. There is a nice walk down to the beach down what they call down south, a Chine. Wooded but suitable for a pushchair - very pretty. From to...
  • Terry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had a lovely welcome from Nelia & Darren, they were amazing hosts. Very attentive and pleasant. cannot fault them. The room was very comfortable and had everything we needed for a lovely stay. The breakfast was amazing too. Would highly...
  • Diana
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Exceptional stay! Spotless accommodation, warm and attentive host, delicious breakfast, and excellent service. Just a 12-minute walk to a stunning beach. Highly recommended!
  • Jules
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property was decorated to a high standard and was extremely clean. The location is close to the shops and the beach via Alum Chine. The owners were helpful and polite. Its quite and I would use it again.
  • Clive
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was excellent for accessing the beach and some very good eating places
  • Chloe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly and reasonably priced B&B close to the seafront and well connected to station and town centre via main bus routes. Everything was clean and tidy and breakfast was great. The owners are very welcoming and accommodating.
  • Markby69
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly and welcoming hosts; Darren was superb during breakfast each morning, great service skills and sense of humour. Southernhay is perfectly located for a 5 min walk to the lovely Westbourne shops, and a 15 min walk to the beach through the...
  • Tassadit
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The place is absolutely spotless and the location is very good. In a lovely quiet area.
  • Malcolm
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    First class, really clean and lovely hot breakfast, very nice hosts
  • Maria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was clean, everything was provided during our stay. Staff were really accommodating, and the location is close to the beach and pubs.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.6Based on 232 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

The best feature of our property is its location. Most of our returning guests tell us that they enjoy the quiet, residential area, near to the beach, within walking distance of many bars and restaurants and a short drive or bus/taxi ride into either Bournemouth or Poole. We try to maintain individual character in each room.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Southernhay Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 6 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

6 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
50% per child, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this property cannot accommodate stag or hen parties.

Children can be accommodated in the family room for an additional charge.

Please inform Southernhay Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.