J.R.R. Tolkien
J.R.R. Tolkien, 19 Grove Road, Bournemouth, BH1 3AL, United Kingdom- Memorial
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Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views
Award-Winning Dining Experience
Indulge in a culinary journey at Hotel Miramar's seaview restaurant, where the award-winning chef prepares exquisite dishes like Tempura Prawns and Roasted Cannon of Lamb. Don't miss the traditional Sunday lunch or the delightful afternoon tea at the Ocean Bar and Terrace.
Convenient Location and Easy Access to Attractions
Situated less than a mile from Bournemouth town centre, our Edwardian hotel offers free Wi-Fi and easy access to the seafront. Explore the nearby Sandbanks peninsula or take a leisurely stroll to Bournemouth Rail Station, located just a stone's throw away.
Ready to experience luxury and relaxation by the sea? Book your stay at Hotel Miramar now for an unforgettable getaway.
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Parking
PAID
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
12 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
16 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
12 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
11 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
16 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
16 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
1 King Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, 24-hour room service, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, desk, and phone; cribs (surcharge) and rollaway beds (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide)
In-room amenities
1 King Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, 24-hour room service, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, desk, and phone; cribs (surcharge) and rollaway beds (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide)
In-room amenities
1 King Bed
Overlooking the sea
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, 24-hour room service, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, desk, and phone; cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
Sea View
In-room amenities
1 King Bed
Overlooking the sea
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, 24-hour room service, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, desk, and phone; cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
Sea View
In-room amenities
1 King Bed
Overlooking the sea
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, 24-hour room service, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, desk, and phone; cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
16 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
16 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
16 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
16 sqm
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Perfect location with superb sea views Staff excellent
No late evening choice of snacks
Fantastic location, especially if your room has a sea view. The gardens were very picturesque and well maintained. The staff were very helpful, especially Graham the night porter, who went to great lengths to ensure that an issue we had with our room was fully resolved to our satisfaction. Wonderful customer service!
The bar area was rather small, we ended up sitting at a dining table in the adjacent room. A larger area with more relaxed seating would have made our experience more comfortable.
Room good size, Perfect location, Continental and cooked breakfast good value ,The staff were great
Lovely rooms, and nice building, good location.
Very overpriced considering no pool, staff not overly friendly or helpful .
Excellent location, staff
The staff were all so polite and well mannered. The hotel was clean and the food was excellent. A five minute walk to the beach made the hotel a great location.
Just a few minor things in the room. No refrigerator, would of expected that in a 4 star hotel. The TV reception wasn't very good and would cut out time to time. And no hooks in the bathroom to hang clothes or towels.
Location, Hotel beauty, Staff friendly. Absolutely brilliant 👏
Nothing to say bad about this place. Wonderful times spent 💖 ✨️
Gardens, view, general location. Room had air conditioning (needed as under the roof and window smallish). Hotel well-maintained.
Staff at reception were uninspiring. Our room was not ready at 15h.00 (on a day we know hotel was not full). Barely an apology. Just told to come back later. Tea on the terrace meant going to the bar to order. No gym or pool.
Sehr gute Lage mit Meerblick und kurzer Sparziergang am Meer bis Bournemouth. Gutes Frühstücksbuffet und Restaurant abends empfehlenswert. Großzügiger, überwachter, aber kostenpflichtiger Parkplatz
Tressor nicht funktionsfähig, Fernseher defekt. Wurde aber beides innerhalb von 2 Stunden repariert.
Great location! Good for walking into town, lovely lady on reception
Lots of noise from outside the room. We were on First Floor near the lift and there was an awful lot of noise, plus a very uncomfortable squeaky bed.
Good location. Staff absolute gems, particularly Graham. No fridge in the room, no microwave or any heating options. Half a litre water for five people and we bought the rest. The reception guys - two lady’s and a chap - literally had ‘no’ as an answer for any questions or requests, even the ones they’ve said they’ve sorted online. Hotel as such was clean, bathrooms were spacious and neat, beds comfy and carpets in good condition. City food places and the beach from the east cliff were easily walkable or five minute car ride. With so many great things, this should have been a 10/10. Every guest we spoke to felt the reception team grated with them. Lasting impressions…
This hotel required guests to pay £17.50 per guest for breakfast per day!
We had a lovely 2 days stay at Hotel Miramar after a long travel from The Netherlands. The location is perfect, direct access to the pier and beaches, yet very calm and relaxed. The staff was very friendly and we can recommend the restaurant
No complaints, or issues except for an inside door handle that was loose (easy fix). The Hotel has one EV charger but this was sufficient at this time of year
Die Lage ist fantastisch und die öffentlichen Bereiche haben eine charmante Atmosphäre.
- Unser Zimmer hatte einen Ausblick auf eine nahe Wand! - Das Frühstück endet wochentags um 9:30 und für ein Resorthotel etwas zu früh.
Superb location on the East Cliff a short walk from the town centre. Well kept gardens and good car parking
Service in the restaurant at dinner on night was slow but the food good and staff apologised for delays
Lovely property,ideal location with a sea view from the garden. Staff were polite and hospitable. Food in the restaurant delicious. Equally lovely staff throughout the entire hotel
The lift . Really small and feels a bit unsteady.
Lovely building and excellent staff and service. Close to beach and places to eat. Good breakfast
Nothing
Location was amazing. Loved sitting out front of the hotel in the evening havjng a drink (...or two!!) The No. 43 resturant was really lively and the food was really good. Bhumika and Jessica made us so comfortable and were very accomodating during breakfast and evening meal. Thank you so much.
Our view over the roof tops from our room was a little disappointing, next time we'll definitely book a sea view.
Did not have breakfast. Location (of hotel) excellent as were housekeeping staff.
Attitude of some serving staff. Off-hand and not what is expected in 4 star hotel. Food menus in room out of date -
It was clean and staff were nice. Was in a good location
It was an older clientele and had absolutely no atmosphere. Food was expensive and I have never stayed in a hotel where you have to pay to park in there carpark!!
Garden, lots of areas to relax. Friendly bar staff. Rooms high ceilinged and comfortable
Breakfast not explained well. Staff slow to come and take orders. Food average. Lift v scary! Pretty much nothing PAT tested past 2024.
The hotel is close to the beach which is good and a reasonable distance to town.
It needs a proper revocation.The prices you charge are not worth the hotel.The furniture is very old,everything is old i must say.To me it looked like a 1970’s hotel costing a leg,for what??For Being a walking distance from the beach??No.You guys need a serious revocation and a sound proof because we could hear footsteps the entire night.
Ein fantastisches Hotel mit herausragendem Flair und großartiger Atmosphäre!
Amazing staff, beautiful hotel and very clean. The view out to the sea is stunning
That we had to leave so soon!
All the people who work there was very professional and polite/friendly.
A tad pricey
Posizione
Colazione Nn mi hanno fatta sedere nonostante fossi da solo e nn hanno fatto nulla per trovare una soluzione
جميل ومرتب وهادئ واستقبال جميل وخصوصا الموظفة سوسو شكرا لكم
Position
Tired
Room was excellent, we were given a sea view which was a wonderful surprise on arrival. Large room, very clean, staff very friendly and polite at all times. Breakfast was exceptional.
Nothing.
Staff very friendly, comfortable room.
No mini fridge in room.
all went well.
not being able to get food/snack after 7pm unless pre booked evening meal the day before.
Tolle Lage, toller Ausblick vom Frühstücksraum auf das Meer, Frühstück war sehr gut
Unsere Email mit der Bitte um ein Zimmer mit Meerblick wurde nicht beantwortet. Ein Zimmer mit Meerblick gab es auch nicht mehr. Einige Zimmer sind nicht renoviert. Unser erstes, nicht renovertes Zimmer roch leider sehr nach altem sich auflösenden Teppichkleber. Das war nicht auszuhalten. Wir mussten das Zimmer wechseln.
Horrible dirty bed and pillows
Everything
Die Lage war toll. Die Betten ziemlich gut
Aus der Dusche kam sehr wenig Wasser. Teilweise sind die Zimmer sehr klein. Ein Zimmer war direkt über der Küche, es hat gestunken und war sehr laut die ganze Nacht. Es ist ziemlich veraltet.
Location, car parking, general facilities, friendly and efficient staff.
Room on the small size particularly bathroom very tight.
Location fantastic for the beach and the pier plus the gardens. Friendly staff. Great sea view. Very clean and quiet. Loved the easy parking too.
I really liked the hotel. Perfect for our stay. My only niggle was that the shower sometime slowed to a dribble.
Schade, dass im Hotel kein Britisches Bier ab Zapfhahn verfügbar war.
Quiet , very pretty good location
Very slightly dated
Lovely view over the sea Staff very good Salad was really fresh Beds were comfy Plenty of storage
View from our room 215 Cleanliness of window Stain on ceiling Only one pack of biscuits Pillow could be softer
I loved the quiet location, on top of the cliff yet so close to the footpath down to beach and the promenade. Running down for a quick dip in the morning before breakfast was fantastic. The hotel is pretty, well looked after, clean and in good condition. I think they had a refit fairly recently. My room had a bathroom which looked quite new. The gardens are lovely and manicured. Plenty of room to sit and enjoy the sun. The staff were friendly, the breakfast nice and plentiful. I had a good sleep without any noise at all. Thank you, that was a great experience.
Breakfast good.Lovely views from hotel.Staff very friendly.
Comunication,we were told first morning no breakfast was booked for our room.Had to sort it with manager.Restaurant was closing at 9-30,was not informed of this.When I booked it was 8-00-10-00 .We did get some breakfast in the end.We booked an evening meal in the hotel no record for that.Wasn't happy ,shouldn't happen.
Attractive building with very nice patio facing the sea
I think in the hot weather a small fridge is not much to ask for in the room. If there is no air-conditioning at least provide a decent fan, not the cheap noisy one that was there.
Die Lage war top.
Frühstück und Abendessen wäre sehr schön auf der Terasse draussen einzunehmen. Im Garten mehr Nutzfläche zum verweilen.
It was the venue for a Birthday Party therefore an obviously choice to stay overnight.
Reception staff had to be prompted to allow us to store our bags before we could check in. We arrived by train.
Excellent location! All the staff were very friendly and extremely helpful which makes such a difference.
My only complaint. We stayed during the recent heatwave and my room had no air conditioning just a noisy fan, so sleeping wasn’t easy.
The view
Wedding on Friday and Saturday so busy, couldn't sit outside, long queues to get a drink. Incorrectly charged for things we didnt have, so bill had to be recalculated. They advertise parking at the hotel but don't tell you it's £15 a night until you get there.
Wonderful all round.
Room a little drab but not a problem
Seaview. Spacious room and bathroom. Excellent bar menu. Good location. Good views. Friendly staff.
Shower power rather weak. Wifi poor throughout. Towels not soft.
The location was great & the views were amazing.
Bedrooms were tired & mattress was very lumpy & uncomfortable. Breakfast wasn’t great & definitely not very good value for money. No air conditioning in the bedrooms just an old dusty dirty fan, understaffed, staff weren’t very accommodating, no room service, food wasn’t available after 7pm if there was an event on.
The hotel staff were all very friendly and helpful The room was well furnished and supplied. The room staff did their job well
The hotel appeared to be short off staff, at times the bar was left unattended and the clients had to wait for the barman to return before being served. We were advised that there was on site parking, on arrival we were told we would be charged £15 per night to park our car - this should have been advised at the time of booking.
A lovely hotel with attentive staff and a great outside seating area. The gardens are beautiful. Parking was also good for a hotel relatively close to the town center. Would definitely return.
Nothing
Very comfortable large bed, clean room with plenty of space and comfy chairs to sit in.
TV a bit small for room and old fashioned furniture.
Unser Balkon war super!
Zusätzliche Kosten für Parkplatz und Frühstück! Restaurant können wir nicht empfehlen. Für mich kein vier Sterne Hotel
Location of hotel and friendly staff
Decor could be a little more modern and the TV was fairly rubbish!
Rubbish Hotel
Location ecelent food and beverage and service
Nothing
Diana in the restaurant was lovely and so helpful
Nothing really!
Not.muxh
Old and outdated
Grounds are particularly attractive. Sitting on front terrace is very enjoyable. Atmosphere of the hotel is peaceful and pleasant. Sea view from room no. 209 excellent. Bathroom small but clean and everything worked ok!
Breakfast menu is adequate but rather 'ordinary' Cereal bar is fine and good selection, (peach slices delicious!)
Vista e espaço
Unser Zimmer hätte nicht mehr vermietet werden dürfen . Standardzimmer. Ganz furchtbarer Geruch und sehr sehr klein. Wahrscheinlich sind die renovierten Zimmer sehr gut.
Breakfast was lovely, well presented and varied.
Nothing
View and staff
Outdated decor and car charging points did not work / were not available given there were x 3 people in line waiting
Hotel was lovely and location was great, staff were friendly and room very spacious
Having to pay for parking on the large car park provided by the hotel left a bit of a sour taste. It wasn't very busy, so I felt parking could have been complimentary for guests. It wouldn't deter me from staying again, as I otherwise enjoyed my stay, but I thought it was a little disappointing to be charged extra for parking on top of the room rate.
Proximity to the centre and the beach
Old, tired, not worth the money we paid. Wifi was poor. Our suite was very old. The bathroom cracked and dirty tiles, tv reception poor - couldn’t get BBC1. The outside ratten furniture on our balcony was rusty and coming apart. For 2 nights we paid £580 - not including breakfast or parking.
Breakfast excellent as was evening meal
Had to pay for parking coz of booking.com Also had to pay for breakfast also pay for Evening meal coz of booking.com, this is not Evident at time of booking
Wonderful location, gorgeous coastal views, and the private parking was a huge plus. The hotel itself is a beautiful, historic building. Room was clean and staff were friendly .
The property is beautiful no doubt, but the rooms would benefit greatly from a refresh, as some of the furniture and cushions showed noticeable wear and tear. Because we visited during a hot summer spell, the room felt quite warm and stuffy. A small desk fan was available, but it wasn’t cool enough.
Good location, very comfortable bed
Grant location
Lovely food and very clean
Top lage wunderschönes hotel gutes frühstück
Nichts
The location of the hotel was excellent
Generally everything was great but there was no aircon in the room and also no fans and it was an exceptionally hot few days so it was hard to sleep but one thing to comment on was the female staff in the bars and restaurant were not particularly friendly however the male staff appeared a lot more amenable. Food was very good too
Views from hotel were beautiful. Front desk and restaurant staff are friendly and helpful. Great Breakfast.
Very clean, comfortable and welcoming with an excellent location
Nothing
Location and outside of hotel was very nice and close to the town but not too close.
Room was tired and dusty, really needs a refurbishment all round to modernise the rooms. The kettle had a strange yellowing mark across the top which wiped off, and the hair dryer was yellow through age.
Good location, friendly & helpful staff and clean rooms.
Not much. The parking was good for cars and no extra charge.
NO air conditioning in room or hotel restaurant or public areas!! It was horribly hot and the staff didn't have enough fans for everyone in rooms. I had to wait a full day for a fan. Windows didn't open more than 4 inches. No one seemed to take a sense of urgency given the high heat and never put fans into the restaurant areas. NOT a four star...maybe a 3 as the view from front patio is of the water.
The location is fantastic, the garden and view are amazing with sea view. The staff were lovely as well. The room was very comfortable, the bathroom towels were excellent quality, a rare thing when you stay away. The breakfast was really good. The starters on evening menu were lovely, the cheese soufflé was really good.
The veg with the evening meal, in our opinion, did not go too well. Collection of plates from garden tables was very slow.
It’s a beautiful building in a perfect location. The was parking and the grounds were beautifully maintained. The room was very large with a fantastic seaview and a very comfortable large bed
The grounds and the building and the location so all of it
Komfortables Zimmer mit Meerblick!
Excellent location, lovely friendly staff
Really great location if looking for something slightly out the busyness of the city centre. Very picturesque property with lovely outdoor space. Sea views from the room were lovely
We stayed in a room directly above the restaurant which meant from approx 6-9pm it was extremely loud from the restaurant music. Asked for it to be turned down slightly but still very loud so not ideal if looking for a quiet stay during these hours. Not very many comfortable places to relax outside of your room. Would be nice to have more cosier sofas/chairs to relax if the weather isn’t nice to sit outside. Room was clean but other areas felt like they could do with a clean, carpets especially.
Breakfast was good. Table service which l liked.All staff were very friendly.Nothing was to much trouble.Will definitely visit again. Close to the pier a local park and the shops were within walking distance.
Nothing .Very pleased with all aspects of the hotel
Location near the beach and walking distance to town
We stayed in a basic room as it was just two nights but the bed was comfortable and it had everything we needed .
Relaxed atmosphere Excellent food Excellent location Excellent attentive staff Peace and quiet
Paying extra for breakfast
The room, breakfast and location were all good.Have stayed quite a few times before and are always pleased with the service the hotel provides
nothing
Location great. Staff excellent. Breakfast very good. Large comfortable room.
In a good position. Not far to walk to Bournemouth Centre and Pier and it had a carpark. We had lovely, quiet rooms at the back.
The hotel was beautiful Spotlessly clean Very friendly staff Lovely restaurant Sensibly priced
Time to relax with my son
Everything was very professional
Location, presence, car park, generous shared spaces, piano man in the afternoons
Bed in single room was too small, I am average heights and my feet were sticking out. Also not too comfortable
Hotel Miramar was very smart - obviously a big investment in carpets and soft furnishings. The tropical, well-maintained garden with its sea view from the terrace was exceptional, made a great holiday atmosphere. Our room was larger than expected, very comfortable. It is situated in a prime location on Eastcliff Overdrive, with wonderful views to Bournemouth Pier and beyond Poole. A real bonus was the superbe Russell-Cotes museum, garden and art gallery, a three minute walk away. The continental breakfast was good. Staff at the hotel were very helpful, attentive and polite. Hard to beat overall.
David - great bloke💥
old folk. ;)
Very friendly staff, especially at the reception.
Everything
Nothing
Excellent location public rooms well appointed breakfast well cooked
£15 parking charge £5 room service - didn’t see this when booking
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Cleanliness
8.65/10Lovely pleasant staff. Clean, tidy room.
Service
8.81/10The staff were most helpful in all areas. All the waiting staff were brilliant.
Location
8.66/10The hotel was well placed within easy walking distance of the theatre.
Room Quality
7.61/10Room was fab size, but some mentioned issues like the shower pressure and comfort.
Amenities
8.43/10The hotel had good amenities, but some items like instructions for the phone were missing.
Value for Money
7.6/10Some reviews mentioned the hotel being expensive for the quality received.
Food and Beverage
8.25/10Food was good, but breakfast coffee could be better and extra charges were noted.
Overall Experience
8.41/10Guests enjoyed the stay overall but had some negative feedback on specific aspects.