With paid parking and free Wi-Fi throughout, The Hermitage Hotel is just metres from Bournemouth’s sandy beach. It has an award-winning restaurant, modern bedrooms and wonderful sea views. The cosy bedrooms at Hermitage each have a private bathroom and an LCD TV with Freeview. Rooms also feature a hairdryer, tea/coffee facilities and a trouser press. Some have views across the English Channel. The AA-Rosette-awarded restaurant serves modern British cuisine in elegant surroundings. The Lounge Bar offers light meals, snacks and beverages, and room service is also available. Delicious full English breakfasts are served daily. Just 5 minutes’ walk from Bournemouth’s lively centre, Hermitage Hotel is 150 metres from the Oceanarium. Sandbanks, with its popular marina, can be reached in 10 minutes’ drive, and Poole centre is a 15-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Bournemouth, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Private parking at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
or
1 double bed
and
1 bunk bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.2
Facilities
7.0
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.5
Value for money
6.7
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
7.8
Low score for Bournemouth
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
3 restaurants on site

  • Hardy's Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • NEO
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern
  • The Lounge
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Ambiance
      Traditional

Facilities of The Hermitage Hotel - OCEANA COLLECTION

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
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Beach
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs £14 per day.
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

House rules

The Hermitage Hotel - OCEANA COLLECTION takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 23:30

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 07:30 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

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

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
£6 per child, per night
3 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per child, per night

Prices for cots and 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 and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Groups

When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Solo American Express Cash is not accepted The Hermitage Hotel - OCEANA COLLECTION accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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 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 £14.00 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/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 only one small dog (under 10 Kg) is allowed per room, at an extra fee of GBP 20 per night. Please note dogs are not allowed in the common areas, with the exception of guide dogs. Please note that cats or any other type of pets cannot be accommodated at this property. 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 stair case on the second floor.

Guests who are unable to manage stairs should inform the hotel in advance our Superior Room 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.

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.

FAQs about The Hermitage Hotel - OCEANA COLLECTION

  • The prices at The Hermitage Hotel - OCEANA COLLECTION may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from The Hermitage Hotel - OCEANA COLLECTION. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at The Hermitage Hotel - OCEANA COLLECTION can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • Breakfast to go

  • Room options at The Hermitage Hotel - OCEANA COLLECTION include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Twin
    • Suite
    • Family

  • The Hermitage Hotel - OCEANA COLLECTION offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Beachfront
    • Beach

  • The Hermitage Hotel - OCEANA COLLECTION has 3 restaurants:

    • NEO
    • The Lounge
    • Hardy's Restaurant

  • The Hermitage Hotel - OCEANA COLLECTION is 600 yards from the centre of Bournemouth. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at The Hermitage Hotel - OCEANA COLLECTION is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.