A friendly family run hotel which combines comfort and good service at a very affordable price. Anna and Andy, the proprietors, make every effort to make ones stay a happy one. As well as the standard provisions, they will try to meet any need. I forgot my toothbrush, and they provided a new one. As well as tea/coffee/kettle/hairdryer each room... more

Being a popular tourist attraction, Bournemouth offers a wide array of nice hotels to choose from. The first time I visited Bournemouth, it was the peak of the tourist season. Most of the hotels were booked to capacity. That's how we ended up at Thanet House, a bed and breakfast situated in Alum Chine. Well, it proved to be a... more

It's the kind of place where you get treated not as a customer who has paid for a stated level of accommodation, but as an unfortunate obligation. It's not "monty python" (because it's not amusing) but it sure isn't "mi casa su casa" either. I booked and prepaid for a double en-suite, but I was stuck in a minute room... more

We have just returned from a 5 night stay at this small hotel/guesthouse, and felt I had to say how highly recommendable we found it to be. Thanet Hse is situated in the nice area of Westbourne which is a bit out of central Bournemouth, but only few minutes walk away from the sandy beach at Alum Chine. It is... more