The Orchid Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Bournemouth
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
The Orchid Hotel offers 31 rooms, including king, double, twin, and family rooms, some with interconnecting options. Each room has a flat-screen TV, an en-suite bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer, and a bathtub or shower. The master bedroom features high ceilings and deep bay windows. Rooms include air conditioning, tea and coffee makers, a safe deposit box, and soundproofed windows. Check-in starts at 3 PM, and check-out is until 11 AM.
Dining Options
No 34 restaurant serves a full English breakfast from 07:30 to 09:30 on weekdays. Guests can also eat in the 1-acre garden. The hotel offers afternoon tea from 14:00 to 17:00 daily, with traditional options starting at £19.95. The lounge dining menu is available from 12:00 to 21:00, featuring gastro pub cuisine. The bar serves drinks in a private courtyard.
Leisure & Events
The hotel has a 24-hour front desk and daily complimentary receptions for guests. It hosts weddings, with civil ceremony licenses and two function rooms accommodating up to 160 guests. Business meetings can use the open-plan reception lounge or function suites. The property is a 10-minute walk from Bournemouth Beach and Russell-Cotes Art Gallery.
Location & Transport
The Orchid Hotel is on East Cliff, a 5-minute walk from Bournemouth's sandy beaches. It is 10 km from Bournemouth Airport and a 15-minute walk from Bournemouth Central. Nearby landmarks include St Peter's Church (5-minute walk), Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre (10-minute walk), and the Lower Gardens (13-minute walk).
Services & Extras
The hotel provides laundry facilities, a night porter, and self-parking. High-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout. The 24-hour reception assists with local advice and service bookings. Business amenities include fax and photocopying services. The nearest golf course, The Club at Meyrick Park, is just over a mile away.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Allergy-free rooms
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor