The Urban Beach HotelvsRiviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments
Both properties are rated highly by professional travelers. Overall, The Urban Beach Hotel ranks significantly higher than Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments. The Urban Beach Hotel ranks #1 in Bournemouth with positive reviews from 5 publications such as The Telegraph, Fodor's and Rough Guide.
The Urban Beach Hotel
23, Argyll Road, Bournemouth BH5 1EB
From $88/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
Fodor's
"The hotel resembles a B&B from the outside but has tastefully minimalist interiors with muted tones and a slightly retro feel." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Bournemouth's finest hipster hotel combines a kooky counter-culture vibe with luxury lodgings and top-notch service." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This Victorian seaside hotel has had a makeover to create a youthful, funky boutique hotel in the up-and-coming Boscombe area of Bournemouth."
Rough Guide
"A short (but steep) walk from Boscombe’s surf beach, and close to Boscombe’s shops, this old Victorian townhouse has been given a boutique makeover."
The Telegraph
7.0
"Cool spot less than half a mile from Boscombe’s shoreline, offering a relaxed coastal ambience during the day and a bustling bistro as the sun goes down." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Still slumber spot of choice for Bournemouth's hip visitors, Urban Beach revels in a 'no-worries' air that sees free loans of wellingtons, umbrellas and DVDs" Full review
Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments
12 - 16 Burnaby Road, Alum Chine, Bournemouth BH4 8JF
From $80/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Mid-Range
"For travelers seeking to stay within walking distance to the beach, the mid-range Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments is a solid option." Full review