Bournemouth International Centre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Bournemouth Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Oceanarium - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Bournemouth Pier - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Getting around
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 16 min drive
Southampton (SOU) - 45 min drive
Branksome Station - 9 min drive
Parkstone Station - 13 min drive
Bournemouth Station - 30 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 waterskiing are nearby.
Languages
English, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
13 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
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
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 on-site self-parking
On-site parking is limited
Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag or hen parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Breakfast available (surcharge)
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 and hen parties.
This property does not have lifts.
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 spaces 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.
What is there to do at The Chocolate Box Hotel and nearby?
Practise 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 5 minutes' walk from Bournemouth International Centre.
The Chocolate Box Hotel Reviews
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
13 September 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
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 August 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
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
6 August 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
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
1 July 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
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
26 June 2024
Darren
Darren, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 May 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
5 April 2024
Aarti
Aarti, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 December 2023
Philip
Philip, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
7 December 2023
Lynn
Lynn, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 November 2023
Gillian
Gillian, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
27 October 2023
Duncan
Duncan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 October 2023
Nelson
Nelson, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
9 October 2023
Caroline
Caroline, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
11 September 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
6 September 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
2 September 2023
Nice hotel
George
George, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 August 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
21 August 2023
everything was as expected!
Ella
Ella, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
12 August 2023
Krystyna
Krystyna, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 July 2023
Carolyn
Carolyn, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
4 July 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
30 June 2023
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
18 June 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
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
17 June 2023
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3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
27 May 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.