Sandbanks HotelvsThe Urban Beach Hotel
The Urban Beach Hotel and Sandbanks Hotel are both rated highly by travel writers. On balance, The Urban Beach Hotel ranks significantly higher than Sandbanks Hotel. The Urban Beach Hotel is ranked #1 in Bournemouth with recommendations from 5 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and Fodor's.
Sandbanks Hotel
15 Banks Road, Poole BH13 7PS
From $74/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet
"A place to play spot the millionaire, and be one - set in some of the most expensive land in the world, it ain't cheap." Full review
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