Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 16 min drive
Southampton (SOU) - 48 min drive
Branksome Station - 4 min drive
Christchurch Station - 11 min drive
Bournemouth Station - 29 min walk
Restaurants
Bar So - 4 min walk
Brasserie Blanc - Bournemouth - 2 min walk
Caffè Nero - 6 min walk
The Hop Inn - 1 min walk
Sixty Million Postcards - 5 min walk
About this property
The Chocolate Box Hotel
When you stay at The Chocolate Box Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Bournemouth Beach and Poole Harbour. Guests can enjoy the outdoor tennis courts, and parasailing, surfing/body boarding, and water skiing are nearby.
Languages
English, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
15 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 22
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 22
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking limited
Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free breakfast
What to do
Karaoke
Cycling nearby
Horse riding nearby
Parasailing nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Services
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Outdoor tennis court
Fees & policies
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Chocolate Box Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Chocolate Box Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Chocolate Box Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at The Chocolate Box Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (10-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Chocolate Box Hotel and nearby?
Practice your swing on the tennis courts.
What's the area around The Chocolate Box Hotel like?
The Chocolate Box Hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Bournemouth Beach and 4 minutes' walk from Bournemouth International Centre.
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2024
A very warm welcome and a lovely room. Bed was comfy and the hotel was quiet for a good night's sleep. A short walk to the beach and pier, and also not too far to the town centre. My only negative was the bathroom is tiny. I would definitely consider staying here again.
Caroline
Caroline, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2024
It was within easy walking distance to the seafront and town. Plenty to eat and do. Staff were friendly and room was clean.
mary
mary, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Aug 6, 2024
Good for a short stay
The room was bright and clean. Furniture and furnishings were in very good condition. The bathroom was clean and more functional - showers was very narrow to stand in. Overalla very pleasant place to stay for a few days.
Mitchell
Mitchell, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jul 1, 2024
Surround area needs attention - clear up and cleaning. Internally the theme and colour schemes are great but the rooms are tired and need some TLC. The breakfast and breakfast room are excellent, however there has been a reduction in the amount of chocolates provided in the room and at reception compared to our previous visit.
Kym
Kym, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good
Jun 26, 2024
Darren
Darren, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2024
Comfortable boutique hotel. Lovely staff
Friendly kind helpful staff. Compact boutique room. Nice comfortable bed. Very quiet. Extremely clean. Lovely food and good variety for breakfast. Nothing to fault. Definitely would return.
Kim
Kim, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 5, 2024
Aarti
Aarti, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 15, 2023
Philip
Philip, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 7, 2023
Lynn
Lynn, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 4, 2023
Gillian
Gillian, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 27, 2023
Duncan
Duncan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2023
Nelson
Nelson, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Oct 9, 2023
Caroline
Caroline, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Sep 11, 2023
Lovely clean and well presented venue. Nicely positioned. Staff are welcoming, efficient and attentive.
David
David, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 6, 2023
Fabulous place to stay, central and the staff are so very friendly. Fantastic breakfast. Excellent rate and definitely will come back to stay again. Stayed two nights and just FYI the Hop Inn do great food too.
Brian
Brian, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2023
Nice hotel
George
George, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2023
Lovely room with en-suite
Breakfast food and service excellent
Well located
Lisa
Lisa, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2023
everything was as expected!
Ella
Ella, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 12, 2023
Krystyna
Krystyna, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 27, 2023
Carolyn
Carolyn, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Jul 4, 2023
Lovely place to stay, breakfast great, good choice, staff friendly, great location
Wendy
Wendy, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Jun 30, 2023
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Jun 18, 2023
Nice and quiet. Close too beach and local shops 7 minutes walk. Hotel was pleasantly peaceful. Didnt see too much staff presence. Breakfast held in two slots. Great stay for short break.
Barbara
Barbara, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good
Jun 17, 2023
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3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2023
Lovely stay
Perfect location for what I wanted to be able to do. Room was ‘cosy’ smallish but I was travelling alone so not an issue. Price was reasonable and took that into account so not a complaint just an observation. Parking not as difficult as I expected (midweek). Very warm welcome and I felt everything had been thought of in advance.