An end of year weekend away at the seaside! We surfed the web for a suitable hotel and stumbled across the Durley Dean - my how I wish we hadnt! 10 people. 5 Twin rooms. Thats all we required. We saw that 90% of the rooms had been refurbed and although we wasnt advised by superbreaks that a refurbed room... more

What a shame, from entering to leaving not more could go wrong, lift out of order "someon has been sick in it" said the sign, had to carry luggage to top floor, room small, dirty bed linen (pubic hair, old blood, inground mould), no water from taps on speaking with reception we were told by her and manager that a... more

We had booked our trip via a third party, (Yourgolftravel), to stay a week. Originally this was not the hotel we were booked into as that one had been overbooked. However we were assured that this was of the same rating(4*), had a swimming pool and gymnasium, so we accepted the change. I checked out Trip advisor before accepting and... more

The Durley Dean was a beautiful hotel, with modern, clean and well equipt bedrooms. The lounge bar is comfortable and atmospheric. In addition to this our party was able to use the Forest Suite a private dining room which held twelve of us comfortably and was decorated perfectly. It was however the staff who made our experience outstanding. The Chef... more

Having been to Bournmouth many many times over the years I am aware that there are huge differences in the level of hotels. Having read the reviews and booking last minute, I decided on the Durley Dean Hotel owing to it's 4.2 million pound refurbishment. This was booked the night before travel with the hotel, I immediately warmed to their... more

Booked over the internet, stayed for three nights. First room that they gave us was very small and on the front of the hotel, it was very warm and we needed the window open. Had very little sleep due to the traffic noise and the bed creaking each time you moved. Following morning we asked if we could move, this... more

My boyfriend and I we wanting a nice gettaway so I spent ages on the internet deciding which hotel we should stay in. I am extremely glad we chose the Durley Dean! The restaurant and bar are refurbished to a high standard with great design and contemporary furniture. The rooms were a little small but perfectly set up with cool... more

My boyfriend and I we wanting a nice gettaway so I spent ages on the internet deciding which hotel we should stay in. I am extremely glad we chose the Durley Dean! The restaurant and bar are refurbished to a high standard with great design and contemporary furniture. The rooms were a little small but perfectly set up with cool... more

To put it simply, it's pot luck when you stay here. They have refurbished SOME of the rooms, and not others. Rooms are of various size and standard, yet all the same price. I went in a group of about 6 couples and a couple of twins. My room was refurbished which was nice, but very small. My friend's rooms... more