Name: East Cliff Cottage Hotel
Address: 57 Grove Road, Bournemouth, GB

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 80 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-21

Guests consistently praise the spacious, comfortable rooms, excellent freshly prepared breakfast, friendly family-run staff, and convenient location near the beach and town. The main drawbacks are the tired exterior, aging public areas, and occasional maintenance or cleanliness issues. While the core hospitality experience scores well, visible wear and tear prevent a higher overall rating.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Service9.2

Wi-Fi9.0

Location8.7

Rooms8.4

Cleanliness8.2

Value8.0

Facilities7.8

Surroundings7.8

＋ PraisedExcellent fresh breakfast · Spacious and comfortable rooms · Friendly and helpful staff · Great location near beach

－ ComplaintsDilapidated exterior and tired public areas · Inconsistent shower temperature · Poor TV signal/buffering · Occasional cleanliness issues

KEYIdeal for travelers prioritizing room comfort, breakfast quality, and friendly hosts. Guests expecting modern facilities or pristine common areas should manage expectations regarding the building's age and upkeep.

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Room types · 4

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Superior Double Room

1 × Queen bed / 2 × Twin bed25 ㎡up to 2

The en-suite superior double rooms offer a king-size bed which can be made as two single beds if required. You will also find a seating area, tea and coffee making facilities, fridge and TV. One room features a roll top bath with separate walk-in shower, one room features a bath with separate walk-in shower and the other room has a bath with shower overhead.

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Superior Family Room

2 × Twin bed / 1 × Queen bed18 ㎡up to 4

The en-suite superior family rooms offer a king-size bed and two single beds. You will also find a seating area, tea and coffee making facilities, fridge and TV. One room features a roll top bath with separate walk-in shower, one room features a bath with separate walk-in shower and the other room has a bath with shower overhead.

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Comfort Double Room

1 × Double bed17 ㎡up to 2

Located on the top floor, this double room with seating area offers an en-suite with walk-in shower, tea and coffee making facilities, fridge and TV. Please note, these rooms are located on the top floor and are accessible via 2 flights of stairs.

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Basic Double Room

1 × Double bed15 ㎡up to 2

This double room offers an en-suite with walk-in shower, tea and coffee making facilities, fridge and TV.

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Facilities · 32

All facilities & services listed by the hotel (aggregated across sources).

Offsite parking discounted rates availableFamily roomsPacked lunchesParkingPets allowedBoard games/puzzlesKid mealsStaff adhere to local safety protocolsGuest rooms disinfected between staysCleaning standards that are effective against CoronavirusPhysical distancing rules followedHand sanitizer in guest room and key areasCashless payment availableFire extinguishersFirst aid kit availableSanitized tableware & silverwareContactless check-in/check-outInvoice providedSmoke alarmsShared stationery like menus, pens are removedPhysical distancing in dining areasProcess in place to check health of guestsScreens / Barriers between staff and guests for safetyKey card accessInternet accessOffsite parking discounted rates availableVegetarian menu options availableWine release eventsFree wired internetHousekeeping on requestNon-smoking roomsNon-smoking throughout

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Nearby & map

DiningSights

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Art Sushi

Japanese

££

You can sit at individual oak-topped tables, but it’s at the counter where you can best appreciate the humble and determined approach of chef-owner Kamil. His dream of opening a bright, busy sushi restaurant became a reality here in the suburbs of Bournemouth. The seafood and vegetarian preparations are undertaken with care, understanding and respect; remove the stress of decision making by going for the omakase menu.

2.7km

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Restaurant Roots

Modern Cuisine

££££

Just around the corner from the beach, behind frosted glass, is this jovial, laid-back restaurant. The décor is bright and fresh, with pictures of crashing waves on the walls and a large mobile of tiny fish hanging from the ceiling. Chef Jan imbues his ambitious tasting menu with influences from his German heritage, including family recipes like "mamma's red cabbage". Enthusiastic service from Geza illustrates the team's overall passion.

4.6km

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Thirteen

Modern Cuisine

££££

The impressive open kitchen acts almost like a stage at this passionately run restaurant, with all six tables positioned to face the chefs and a couple of front-row counter seats for those wanting the full experience. It's a family affair, with Chef Alex Naik joined by his parents and sister, who run the service. The tasting menu is filled with terse dish descriptions that underplay the ambitious and detailed creations, whose greatest strength is the high-quality ingredients, which are often local and seasonal, including some foraged elements.

5.0km

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