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Reviews of Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel 4 stars

St. Michaels Road, West Cliff, Bournemouth, BH2 5DU, United Kingdom

#15 of 71 hotels in Bournemouth

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 853 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    8.0
    Fabulous seaview and location in Bournemouth
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - the Brasserie Blanc restaurant's dinner experience was poor. The kitchen had forgotten our order and then after a really long wait after starters (close to an hour), my specific dish, the grilled hake fish, was terrible - tasteless fish, super watery white wine sauce, irrelevant vegetables just dumped in ... not at all worth the wait and the price they charged for the dish. It completely spoilt our fine dining mood and experience we were looking forward to. - the cot provides no linen or mattress with the cot, you are supposed to bring along with yourself for your baby. Also, this policy is not visible anywhere while booking. - for breakfast, nothing to wow you, only basic English breakfast items like grilled tomatoes, bacon strips, scrambled eggs, sausages, etc. If you'd like any other egg dishes like Benedict, you have to order from the a la carte menu at extra charge. - not a negative but some spa facilities or an indoor pool too would have been amazing.

    + Fantastic location, super close to the beach and main pier, just 2 mins walk from the furnicular ride + Spacious room and very clean. Sea view was fabulous. + Provided cot and on request, an extra duvet as cot had no mattress + Nice breakfast restaurant ambience + Gorgeous outdoor pool overlooking the beach and the water temperature was a perfect 31°C (the outside weather was quite chilly (~16°C) + Onsite parking available

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    8.0
    Staycation
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The service in the restaurant (Brasserie Blanc) was not of the expected standard. We were not offered drinks during Sunday lunch just had a jug of water on the table. Kept being told the waiter would be over in a minute. Showers in the outdoor pool changing rooms were only running cold water, both male and female. Other than that, a lovely place to stay.

    Friendly reception staff. Lovely bathroom with toiletries and nice towels. Hotel is in a great location overlooking the sea with panoramic views. Beautifully warm outdoor pool.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    8.0
    Loved the stay it was so welcoming and friendly, the only the thing that needs work was fast service at the breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Family Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property was clean and well organised and good condition

    We loved the location the room was outstanding loved the gym and the outdoor pool

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    8.0
    Perfect Location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Family Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    The location of this property makes it worth the price you pay, we only had breakfast and evening drinks at the hotel which was really nice.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    9.0
    Would definitely recommend and will return
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Paying for parking.

    We loved it. Amazing location, gorgeous views and rooms

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    9.0
    thoroughly enjoyed our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    a sort walk in the rain to get to the room.

    very comfortable hotel newly refurbished, spotless, very helpful staff. Enjoyed the special offer, a bit too expensive at full price though, location excellent, we had a see view room.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    8.0
    Absolutely lovely hotel with beautiful views
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Signature King Room with Bay Window and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fact I paid £650 for 2 nights and breakfast wasn’t included was a bit of a disappointment but other than that the hotel was beautiful.

    It was very clean and the room was massive.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    7.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool was far too hot; there were people jumping in with their clothes on and kids were throwing food in the pool. The original room we got was nothing like the rooms advertised on Booking.com but eventually they founded us something better.

    Cliff top and away from other hotels.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    9.0
    Relaxed place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Nice and quiet hotel close to seaside. Delicious food in the restaurant in Mariott hotel. Very clean place I highly recommended this hotel.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    8.0
    Good option for a comfy short staycation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Wi-Fi issues, Capuccino not included in the breakfast (first time in Mariott)

    Location, staff, Thai restaurant nearby, price

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was not very comfortable although massive!

    The room was spacious, and the mini fridge was a bonus. The bathroom was massive, plus great views over the sea. Clean. Lift right outside room. Breakfast was good with reasonable gluten-free options. The hotel was a short walk from the breach front.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    8.0
    Although originally allocated a cottage which was dirty and scruffy our replacement room in the main hotel was excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Cottage King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cottages very scruffy and in need of refurbishment.

    Main hotel very tidy after refurbishment.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room with King Bed and Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Waiting team in Braserrie Blanc forgot about my wife’s birthday candle/message two evenings in a row!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful location and we plan to visit again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Signature King Room with Bay Window and Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Water and milk not always replaced daily. Car park very tight.

    Excellent room with sea views. We were particularly pleased with the modern decor.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The description of the rooms, booked a deluxe king room with an extra large double. When we arrive we were told they call their double rooms king rooms but the only have a double bed. They did move us for no charge but I have never been to a hotel where a king room is a double room.

    LOCATION

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    7.0
    Would stay again for a cheap night away
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Family Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel couldn’t check us in until approx 18:30, we got 20% back on the room, but this really messed up our plans meaning due to our booked reservations we didn’t get into our room until gone midnight due to having non-changeable things booked. However we were pre warned by a few days, but we would have never booked if we knew check in was o late as the 20% was no good to us around our plans.

    Stayed here for a birthday night out in Bournemouth. Good location, cheap taxis to the main night life area. Free parking in the hotel, just make sure you register your car. Rooms were good for what we needed it for. Cheap and cheerful.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Cottage King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool was an hour late opening. We ate in the resturant and although the food was OK it was not up to the standard it should have been . I had the hake and the sauce was like water

    Nice location great facilities and staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    8.0
    Very comfortable
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Cottage King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Overall great, but some areas such as the cottage rooms rather tired and needing upgrade.

    Location fabulous, staff very friendly and helpful. Cottage rooms characterful and homely and lounge and bar charming.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    9.0
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Cottage King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No espresso for free in the breakfast, bath while I prefer shower trays

    Location sea view is priceless. Breakfast, the chalet style

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    9.0
    Enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No draw space no coat hooks

    Fantastic views and very good restaurant

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    7.0
    Well located
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Cottage King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Charging guests for parking & internet, and including a service tip for meals was off-side.

    Excellent position and views over the sea were superb.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful location and a lovely hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Cottage King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had an issue between Booking.com and the hotel where Booking (proven by a screenshot I took) had said breakfast was included in the price but the hotel said it did not. It was solved relatively quickly by the hotel granting complimentary breakfast which we are hugely grateful they did. It was embarrassing for us to have to argue our case for ten minutes in public view but the manager on that day did sort it out. Thank you.

    Wonderful location with fantastic views out to see and along the coast.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    7.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Walking outside to get to your room and creaks on floor board almost every where your walking. Room was good and no noise while walking.

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    9.0
    Very nice hotel with amazing views over the beach. Super Comfy Beds.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Creaky floorboards in the room but very hard to avoid this given the age of the hotel. The walk to the rooms, we were given two options we choose the route across the car park which was a little odd.

    The hotel is located right on the front and a close walk to the the Pier. Staff were great, very welcoming. The room had recently been refurbished to a high standard and what is most important to me, the bed was super comfy.

    Stayed in May 2024

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