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The Chine Hotel

3.0 of 5
25 Boscombe Spa Road, Bournemouth BH5 1AX, England (Formerly FJB Collection - The Chine)
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The Chine Hotel
Ranked #17 of 73 hotels in Bournemouth
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Chelmsford, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

we have stayed several times and always have a great experience. Our most recent stay was in a charming room with a balcony overlooking the sea - fantastic view. The food is excellent and the staff always ready to ensure our stay is great. Love the indoor pool. Love the dining room overlooking the beautiful gardens. We will be back... More

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FJBHotels, Public Relations Manager at The Chine Hotel, responded to this review
20 May 2013

Many thanks Alice for this outstanding review. We hope to see you again very soon, if you come in the summer, be sure to venture into our outdoor pool! More

Peterborough, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Stayed for just one night on a last-minute rate, and hotel had everything I needed. Standard room was still spacious and well furnished, bed was so comfortable I slept really well despite the very strong winds. Room was at the front of the hotel but very peaceful area and no road noise. Didn't have time to make use of the... More

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FJBHotels, Public Relations Manager at The Chine Hotel, responded to this review
20 May 2013

Thank you for this positive review Hannah F. We are very pleased that you found the room to your liking and had a peaceful sleep despite some stormy weather. We would love to welcome you back again soon. More

London, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

We were travelling down from London early on the Saturday morning for a friend's wedding (the reception was also at the Chine Hotel) and we arrived at about 9.15. Normal check in time was 11 so we didn't expect the room would be ready yet, but the staff at reception were very helpful and let us check in early as... More

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Wimborne, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Stayed just for 1 night but would live to have stayed longer. We had a large room with a bay window over looking the sea, everything was spotless and staff couldn't do enough to help. Excellent breakfast too! Good to see such a family friendly hotel. The outside of the hotel doesn't do it justice.

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Oxford, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

We had booked a sea view room, but when we arrived we found that the lift was out of order and our room (407) was on the top floor. Add to that that my wife was recovering from foot surgery, and this wasn't looking good. To be fair, the receptionist found us another room (119) on the ground floor and... More

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FJBHotels, Public Relations Manager at The Chine Hotel, responded to this review
20 May 2013

Thank you for your review oxacuk, we are sorry to hear that your stay was not up to our usual exceptionally high standards. It is great to hear that your breakfast was good. Unfortunately our lift, although very beautiful, is old and unique and as a result it takes slightly longer to obtain parts for it. As a result, all... More

London
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12 reviews 12 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

One of the best 3 star hotels I've stayed in, even better than some 4 star hotels I've been too. My 2.5 year old was pleasantly surprised with the soft play area in one of the rooms in the hotel. It does get locked some hours if there is a wedding reception though but we went to the indoor pool... More

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FJBHotels, Public Relations Manager at The Chine Hotel, responded to this review
20 May 2013

Thank you Gavson for this very positive comment, we are glad that your toddler enjoyed the soft play area, be sure to visit again soon as we are currently in the process of refurbishing the play area and our children’s entertainment. More

Surrey
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

This hotel is absolutely ideal for a relaxing few days and is clean and staffed with wonderful staff who care and are knowledgeable and willing to help on every occassion. The hotel is of the older style perfectly suited for those who prefer a bit of character. The decor is beautiful and clean, the gardens are so peaceful and beautifully... More

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Kent
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16 reviews 16 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013 via mobile

Stayed over the Bank Holiday weekend with Secret Escapes for £124 for two nights B&B. We were shown into the West Wing room No.11 right next to the entrance door which banged so hard it shook the building so I asked reception for another room and was offered a free upgrade to the 3rd floor with a spectacular sea view... More

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Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This hotel was much better than we expected ,the staff were brill and very helpful. LARGE ROOMS, VERY clean and well furnished, flat screen tv.etc. We stayed on a bed and breakfast break which was superb. The breakfast was great, plenty of choice, and you didn't need to eat again until very late. Will go again. BRILL.

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YARNFIELD
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We booked to stay on bank holiday sunday as a family. We were me, my sister, children aged 14,9 & 2. There was a king size bed & 2 single beds in 1 huge room & bunk beds in the next room which you couldn't access from the corridor. Fantastic!! There was still space for 2 confy chairs, desk etc.... More

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Hotel Summarization (Beta)

What travellers say

  • Sea view(31)
  • Very helpful(9)
  • Very good(5)
  • Buffet breakfast(4)
  • Reception staff(3)
  • Helpful and friendly(3)
  • Queen size bed(3)
  • West wing(3)

Additional Information about The Chine Hotel

Address: 25 Boscombe Spa Road, Bournemouth BH5 1AX, England (Formerly FJB Collection - The Chine)
Region: United Kingdom > England > Dorset > Bournemouth
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #17 of 73 hotels in Bournemouth
Price Range: ££
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Perfectly positioned overlooking Bournemouth’s Surf Reef at the edge of West Overcliff. The Chine Hotel is set in three acres of secluded, mature gardens, with magnificent unspoilt sea views and within easy access to the beach and reef. ... more   less 
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