Hotel berhampiran Lulworth Student Company, Bournemouth

I really enjoyed my stay here and I loved my room more I really do appreciate the management for the efforts put together in decorating the room with a particular celebrity, it brings sweet memories of my childhood watching those celebrities. The room was also very warm since we are almost in winter and the shower was very hot, I enjoyed every bath I had. This will be my regular hotel in Bournemouth henceforth. I already booked again while I was still here and to crown it all, there was a Bible kept by my bedside, first time I ever saw this in a Hotel in England.. Thank you for having me.. I didn't mention that it's very affordable too...

We've stayed here 8 to 10 times before and it's usually been a great trip. My husband is disabled and Marsham Court have always had the facilities to cater for him. However, in staying there in April and Sept 2024, things have drastically changed for the worse. We found plastic in my husbands breakfast in April, which was dealt with with an extra nights stay paid for by the hotel. Fair enough. However, my husband is double incontinent but they only changed his dirty pads every 3 days! However the real problems started in Sept. Pads were changed every day this time, but the bedroom floor was filthy and wasn't cleaned for 48 hours after our arrival, despite management saying it would be sorted by 1pm the following day. The hoist that is used by our carer to transfer him from bed to chair then failed, suspending my husband in the air for 25 mins or so, before the engineers could attend, making marks on his body (marks of which were evident even the next morning). When I complained, the attitude of the director James Dixon was awful, with him saying I always complain and that we shouldn't come back to the hotel again. I only complain when there is a justifiable reason. I wrote a compliant letter afterwards and they wrote back dismissing my claims out of sight, telling me there are 2 other hotels up the north of England than can cater for us!! Avoid this place at all costs.

A little bit faulty towers but overall was great ‘budget luxury’ for me in a really convenient location. Lovely old hotel beautiful bar area overlooking outdoor gardens. Comfortable chesterfield lounges and sometimes live music and dancing. Rambling hall ways and stair cases. So your room could be a bit of a walk away through funny little hallways around corners and up stairs so check this before leaving the check in desk! Heaps of people had trouble finding their rooms. Then key cards aren’t programmed properly on several occasions I had to walk back to desk and back to room. But apart from having to wipe some mould off a wall …. overall I was happy with stay and location as I got a good deal on Trip.com £35 nite. And they upgraded my room from no window (is this even legal? To sell a room with no window) to a small double with opening window and bath. So I was happy. There is no servicing of rooms so if staying a few days you need to ask housekeeping or front desk for more supplies. Finishing off my coast path walk this hotel is located a 25min bus ride or 15min train ride from Poole. Located right next to Bournemath Beach, promenade and pier in Bournemouth on bus routes 5, M1 and M2. Catch the number 5 bus from the train station to drop you a few meters from the door on Bath Rd. For walking coast path bus 50 leaves from top of Bath rd to Swanage for £2 including the ferry crossing at Sandbanks then you can catch another bus to Durdle door should you wish. Check bus times. Walk on ferry crossing from Shell bay to Sandbanks is free or £1 in other direct (Sandbanks to Shell Bay). I walked to Sandbanks from the Bath Spa Hotel along the beach promenade. Really nice long walk. The hotel features a good buffet breakfast for £12 and average quality buffet dinner (on the night I went) for £15. There was enough tasty items to make it worth while for me. Get in early as they stop replenishing the food if not busy and things run out. It’s a lovely dining ambient overlooking beautiful lawns and outside lounging area. Staff in the dining area were really lovely and helpful and happy. I didn’t use the pool and hot tub but it looked great in a separate conservatory outside area. Some staff were 5 star in their service one bar girl was almost rude and very unhelpful when I asked about wine she just said ‘I don’t know’ and didn’t refer me to the drinks list until I asked a few more questions and she finally said ‘yes there on the bar’ as if I should have known that detail. The rest of staff most helpful and friendly after I stayed a few days. The hotel is vast and a bit like a rabbit warren. One room they gave me was up 21 stairs and I said no way am I lugging my big suit case up there so she changed it to a lift floor no problem. So check these details and don’t accept what you’re unhappy with otherwise they try get away with things if they can. Stand your ground.

In short it was terrible the bed was springy and the bathroom was small rude bar staff as had to pay for a replacement drink as I accidentally knocked my pint over but they didn’t believe me overall it was a crap stay as I was too hot in bed

Great location for daytime but not so much for night. Very noisy outside until at least 3am. We had a family room and it was excellent. Loads of space in the main bedroom and then a separate bedroom with two single beds. Beds were really comfortable. We only ate breakfast in the hotel which was buffet style. Large selection available and it was very good. The car parking at the hotel wasn’t great. We had to drop our cases then find alternative parking. This was not easy as all nearby car parks were full - cheerleading competition on at BIC. We really enjoyed our stay and would return.

Had a good welcoming. Front desk employees work fast and professionally. My room was on the 7th floor and I had a nice city view. Rooms are clean and all the necessary amenities are provided. Unfortunately there was no available time in the spa in the morning.

Love this quirky hotel! Very reasonably priced, every room we’ve seen is spacious and welcoming. Overall standard of cleanliness is not perfect but acceptable, bedding and bathrooms always clean and fresh. Good location but at the top of quite a steep hill so a free workout if choosing to walk from town! Staff friendly and accommodating.

The room was extremely comfortable and the bar not too expensive in all fairness. The continental breakfast was very good we both went back to the room extremely stuffed the only downfall was we only had one night here , if it wasn’t for work tomorrow we would have booked another night. We will definitely be coming back again that’s for sure.

We visited for a family diamond wedding anniversary. The rooms were clean and spacious. The reception area smelt lovely! The reception staff were extremely helpful and polite and leaving a little gift for my in-laws for their anniversary in the room was also a lovely touch!. Breakfast was a little difficult due to extremely limited gluten free options but I managed. I was advised to scan a QR code but it didn’t give you a breakdown for each item just an overview . Would have expected maybe allergens on the signs for the food in the buffet. We stopped in the back of the hotel which had a long corridor with three small stair cases which was awkward for my elderly mother in law. Advice for future travellers contact the hotel in advance if travelling with people who are uneasy on their feet so you can request a room without these staircases. I think an addition of a handrail for each staircase would be a great benefit. The bar staff are excellent and very chatty and friendly, Wonderful views and overall great facilities!

Joined the Nici Spa 3 weeks ago and couldn’t be more impressed! The pools, the gym, sauna, steam room, and other facilities are all excellent. Amy’s staff team are all very welcoming and helpful. In addition the various classes and instructors that she has timetabled are all excellent! After less than a month my wife and I are already feeling the benefits! I couldn’t recommend more highly. Keep it up!