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About this property
The Hermitage Hotel is a 4-star, 79-bedroom hotel with chargeable car parking, ideally situated in the heart of Bournemouth, adjacent to the beautiful Bournemouth Gardens and stunning 7-mile sandy beach, it offers an unbeatable location. Bournemouth International Centre, is directly opposite the hotel, perfect whether you're attending a show, conference or exhibition. The property is just 150m from the Oceanarium, 2 minutes’ walk to the Pavilion and just 5 minutes’ walk from Bournemouth’s centre and BH2 with its cinema, bars and restaurants. Newly renovated bedrooms all have air conditioning and have been designed with bright ensuite bath or shower rooms, a flat screen Freeview TV, tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary WIFI. Many of the bedrooms have fabulous views of the sea and Bournemouth Pier. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, not forgetting traditional Sunday lunch and Dorset afternoon tea. For a relaxed experience, unwind with a drink in the cozy hotel bar. With its central location, exceptional dining options, and proximity to key attractions and venues, The Hermitage Hotel is the ideal choice for both leisure and business guests seeking a seafront retreat in Bournemouth. Car Parking is available for an extra charge.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Beachfront
- 3 restaurants
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Availability
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Corrina
United Kingdom
“The Location is perfect and the hotel and rooms are great with comfortable beds.” - Helen
United Kingdom
“Superb breakfast choice. Waiter/ waitress all very polite.” - Tamarin
United Kingdom
“Huge and really lovely room with very good aircon. Food was good. Reception were very helpful and friendly.” - Anne
United Kingdom
“Staff very helpful and welcoming. Great location near beach and sea view. Recommend for those without cars who would prefer to avoid walking up some of the steep hills in Bournemouth to get to and from their hotel. Breakfast was good and...” - Girish
United Kingdom
“The location was perfect, just few steps away from the gorgeous sandy beach and the park. I am glad that our needs were accommodated. Breakfast was good, option of vegan sausages on demand, the room was very well spaced (room 606), suitable for...” - Maria
United Kingdom
“We had a lovely stay! When we arrived, there was a “Happy Anniversary” note and some yummy cake waiting in our room , such a thoughtful touch. The room was well laid out with everything we needed, plus plenty of TV options. The hotel itself is in...” - Matthew
United Kingdom
“Very well situated and the room we were in was spacious and nice” - Catherine
United Kingdom
“Great location and lovely breakfast. Parking was also a bonus.” - Sadrick
United Kingdom
“Property is at the right location close to the beach and restaurants around the area” - Malgorzata
United Kingdom
“Easy access to the beach (2 mins walking distance), modern clean rooms and friendly staff in reception”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Hardy's Restaurant
- CuisineBritish • European
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbianceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- NEO
- CuisineEuropean
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceModern
- The Lounge
- CuisineEuropean
- AmbianceTraditional
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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
Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.






The fine print
Please note The Hermitage Hotel does not have any leisure facilities on site. Our guests are welcome to use the facilities at our sister property, the Suncliff Hotel, which include a heated indoor pool, sauna, and mini gym. These are located a short walk from the property.
Please note that this property cannot accommodate hen and stag parties. Internet is not always available at the hotel. Please enquire upon arrival.
If dinner is not requested upon booking, then there will be an extra charge in addition to the stated amount.
Please note that onsite parking is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis and chargeable at GBP 14 per car per night. It is not possible to reserve parking prior to arrival. There are also several public car parks nearby as well.
Any type of extra bed or child's cot or crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by Central Reservations. Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
For all payments made and booking types, the card holder must be present on check-in, and the same card must be presented for a security swipe via chip and pin on arrival. Failure to provide the same card will result in the payment being refunded to the original card, and an alternative payment method requested before check-in will be permitted. The property reserves the right to charge bookings in full up to 48 hours prior to arrival during weekends and peak times, regardless of reservation policies.
Please note that the property can only accommodate dogs with a maximum weight of 10 kg or less.
Please note that a maximum of 1 dog is allowed per room.
Please note that dogs will incur an additional charge of GBP 20 per day per dog.
As a matter of courtesy to other guests, dogs are only allowed in certain outdoor public areas at the hotel, mainly because food is served throughout our bars, lounges, restaurants, and terrace areas.
Please ask a member of the team for designated dog-friendly areas.
Please note that pets are only allowed in the following rooms:
- Classic King or Twin Room
- Classic Family 3 Room
- Classic Twin Room
- Sea View Double Room
- Sea View King or Twin Rooms
A pet bond must be signed at check-in, along with a GBP 50 refundable deposit. Any damage, soiling, or excessive dog hair on soft furnishings will incur specialist cleaning charges.
Please note that this property can accommodate dogs but will not accommodate other types of pets. Guide and assistance dogs are exempt from this policy, and charges for providing the correct certificate or paperwork are provided on check-in.
The hotel lift services the hotel from the ground, first and second floors. The lift does not go to the third floor, which is serviced by a staircase on the second floor.
Guests who are unable to manage stairs should inform the hotel in advance. Our Superior Rooms and Suites have stair access only. The hotel might not have the flexibility to change rooms to meet this request upon arrival. At least one guest per room must be over 18 years of age; minors are not permitted in their own accommodation without prior consent of the hotel.
Please ensure the correct occupancies are selected on booking; failure to do so may result in your check-in being refused. Identification will be required for age verification purposes.
All bookings of 6 or more rooms booked together will be treated as group bookings as per Oceana Hotels’ policy. Group bookings will be contacted within 7 days of making the reservation and will be treated as advance purchase bookings. The full non-refundable payment will be required within 7 days of the reservation being made; no cancellations, modifications, or refunds will be permitted for any group bookings. These group terms and conditions override any rate policy that has been booked. In case of payments not received within 7 days of the booking being made, the hotel reserves the right to cancel the booking without any liability or further communication.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform The Hermitage Hotel - OCEANA COLLECTION 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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.