Travelodge Bournemouth

A straightforward budget hotel with affordable rates and decent quality. The staff were the best part, especially assistant manager Dora, who was extremely nice. Just don’t expect a hilton.

The family room was clean, tidy and large enough for the four of us, but it got unbearably hot, like a sauna. There was no air conditioning or even a fan. Staff apologised, but couldn’t offer anything else. They were pleasant and helpful, though they didn’t have much to work with. Parking is available but costs extra. The hotel car park charges for four or 24 hours, while road parking charges by the hour. For our stay, the road worked out cheaper since we didn’t have to pay from 5pm to 9am. The hotel is close to town and on a good bus route, or about a 20-minute walk if you’re up for it. It was pleasant enough for the money, though spending a bit more elsewhere might be better. I’m not sure.

My partner and I stay here whenever we visit my family, and we’ve been pleased each time. On our last visit we tried the cafe food, which was amazing and deserves more attention. The sausage and mash was delicious, and I recommend ordering it. Five stars from us.

The staff were pleasant and helpful during my overnight stay. I was tired after the journey, so I stayed in and got pizza at the bar. It was just okay, and £14 felt steep for a frozen pizza. The room smelled a little stale, and the windows wouldn’t open. There was a strong weed smell in the parking area, and the once nice Bournemouth suburb felt a bit scruffy, with dumped car seats on the street.