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Marlins

2 West Cliff Rd | West Cliff, Bournemouth BH2 5EY, England
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Ranked #3 of 142 Bournemouth B&B and Inns
5.0 of 5 stars 323 Reviews
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What travellers say about this B&B/inn
  • Very clean(15)
  • Full english(15)
  • Friendly and helpful(7)
  • Would highly recommend(6)
  • Car park(5)
  • Short walk(5)
  • Ground floor(5)
  • High standard(5)
  • Warm welcome(4)
  • Small hotel(4)
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ReadingApollo
Aylesbury, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

My wife and I stayed one night at Marlins on 4th January 2012. It is very centrally located near to the sea front, BIC and the shopping area. We were met by Neil who was very friendly and helpful. The double room was en-suite, reasonably sized, very clean and had a very comfortable double bed. The full English breakfast was... More

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robgetdiverted
London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2011

Myself and my girlfriend had a really enjoyable stay at Marlins. The location is really convenient, on the West Cliff so close to the beach and a few mins walk from town. The room was really good, bed comfy, modern and very clean. The owner was really helpful and friendly and breakfast was good quality. I would definitely recommend Marlins,... More

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Ann C
London
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

My (now) husband was sent to work in Poole, originally for a few weeks, necessitating hotel accommodation during the week and after staying in several of the big chain hotels in Bournemouth and Sandbanks, found his way to the Marlins, via laterooms.com after several shocking experiences at supposedly 5 star hotels and much higher nightly room rates. He was so... More

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Tom S
Bristol, United Kingdom
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

This was my third stay at Marlins, my previous visits having been with my girlfriend. This time I was travelling alone so booked the small single room (viewed on my last visit) as a cheaper option whilst working locally. The room is advertised very honestly as being small but is also as clean and comfortable as the other rooms. The... More

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Aljo_T160
Horndean
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Our second visit to Marlins. Just as spotlessly clean, quiet and friendly. Why go anywhere else when in Bournemouth ? More

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barb87
devon uk
Contributor
14 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Stayed here on two occasions with friends on business trips. Both visits have been great. Great location, spotlessly clean, wonderful breakfast & a lovely warm welcome. Would highly recommend. More

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Datagrid
Norfolk
Reviewer
4 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Stayed here for nephew's graduation. The welcome was very friendly and easy-going - Neil took everything in his stride (arrived early, had loads of questions, but he gave us all the time we needed). The hotel is ideally located for everything in Bournemouth - BIC, seafront, gardens, shops. It's a very FRIENDLY hotel, warm, comfortable. The rooms are well furnished,... More

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kevsej
London, United Kingdom
Reviewer
5 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Booked a very last minute room at Marlins due to an unexpected change of work location. Neil was very helpful and kindly offered to extend check-in hours as he knew I was travelling from London. The room itself was a good size and came with all the usual amenities including kettle, hairdryer, fresh towels and shower gels etc. for use... More

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JPF15072011
Fleet, United Kingdom
Reviewer
4 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Great location, just 2 Min from BIC. Our room was no.1 with a view of the small courtyard garden. Small but well furnished. Bathroom bright and modern. Breakfast was well cooked and presented. Vegetarian option good. This is a small, friendly and well run hotel in a great position. Can't fault it and why would we want to. Would definitely... More

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De L
Solihull, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2011

We stayed two nights. The hotel location was ideal, close to the beach, restaurants and town. The room was very nicely decorated and everywhere was very clean and tidy. Breakfast was great. We were made to feel very welcome and would want to stay again next time we visit Bournemouth More

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