We booked based on the excellent reviews from Tripadvisor, and were not disappointed! Clean and well appointed rooms are a cut above the normal small hotel. Very helpful with High chairs, cots and bedding. So if you have Kids and have bulked at the £200 cost of A decent hotel in Bournemouth or Poole - this could be for you... more

We recently stayed at the Avalon Hotel with our elderly parents for one night only, pre cruise from Southampton. The location was excellent, couple of minutes walk from lovely sandy beach (pity about the weather). Paul and Patricia were wonderful hosts and nothing was too much trouble, we booked the evening meal option and the food matched the expectations we... more

We have just returned from a weekend holiday at the Avalon Beach Hotel and it was lovely in every regard--from the warm hospitality of our hosts, Patricia and Paul to the personalized, gourmet meals and highly attentive service. We stayed in the Galahad family room and were awakened each morning to the smells of banana bread baking downstairs. Each evening... more

A group of us spent two nights in this lovely hotel and nothing was too much trouble. From calling taxis, enabling use of the beach hut to directions to the nearest pub, Paul & Patricia were there to help. We had dinner at the hotel one night and the food was excellent. If you're looking for value, accompanied by great... more

Booked for nine guys to stay at The Avalon based on the rating given by "Trip Advisor" for a golfing weekend. Have to state that the #1 rating is correct. Paul and Patricia were fantastic. They were always available for any requests from the group and went out of their way to organise eating at local restaurants, taxis and also... more

What a great place to stay. Hotel is small and impeccably clean and beautifully decorated with delicious food available if required. The rooms are well appointed and the beds are a dream! Near to the beach and cliffside walks and a short bus ride into town. Make sure you sample the homecooking for your evening meal and the breakfasts are... more

Modern, beautifully decorated large bedroom with flat screen tv and fantastic walk in shower, excellent choices for all meals, all freshly prepared and presented. The modern excellent decor was reflected throughout the whole hotel. The owners Paul & Patricia superb hosts who could not do enough for us. I stayed for 4 nights from 25th May with my Mum who... more

The Best Hotel we have found in the Bournemouth area. We and our 4 kids loved it. Nice rooms, lovely warm welcome, excellent food, outstanding hosts. Looking forward to our next visit more

There's no one single thing about the Avalon Beach which makes it notable, just that almost everything is done well which adds to the feeling that you are being looked after. Whether it's the sumptuous linen, the plasma screen above the bed, the imac in the lounge free for guests to use or the quality of the fittings, there's a... more