The Westby – A Favorite for Families in Bournemouth
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodations
The Westby Guest House offers several room types, including Family Deluxe Ensuite with a king-size bed and bunk beds, Superior Ensuite with a super king-size bed convertible to twins, and Queen Superior Ensuite with a small double bed. All rooms include free WiFi, flat-screen TVs with Freeview, tea/coffee facilities, and thermostatically controlled heating. Ensuite bathrooms feature walk-in showers, LUSH toiletries, and sanitizing hand wash. Some rooms have garden or city views, and larger groups can book the entire guest house.
Dining & Breakfast
Breakfast is served daily from 07:30 to 09:30 in the airy dining room, with options like full English, continental, vegan, and gluten-free. The guest house is 800 meters from Boscombe Beach and near local restaurants serving locally sourced and international cuisine.
Leisure & Activities
Guests can use the outdoor tennis court, borrow bikes, or explore nearby attractions like Boscombe Beach (1 km), Bournemouth Pier (2.5 km), and the New Forest National Park. The area offers surfing, kayaking, golf, and hiking. Indoor entertainment includes board games, books, and DVDs.
Location & Transport
The Westby is in Boscombe, 2 km from Bournemouth town center and 9 minutes from Bournemouth Beach. It's a 4-minute walk to the O2 Academy and 10 km from Bournemouth Airport. Public transport links provide access to the Bournemouth International Centre (3 km) and other attractions. Parking is limited to disabled badge holders.
Services & Amenities
Services include free WiFi, baggage storage, bike lock-up, and babysitting. Rooms have USB charging stations, irons, and hairdryers. The guest house enforces cleaning protocols like mattress protectors and optional no-staff entry. Larger groups can book the entire property for private use.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Off-site car park
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Bowling
- Golf course
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Beach access
- Aqua park
- Live entertainment
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Ironing facilities
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor