Derby Manor, an upscale boutique hotel near Bournemouth Beach, offers a warm welcome with a free daily manager's reception and in-room WiFi. Relax on the sun-drenched terrace or stroll through the beautiful garden; previous guests have praised the helpful staff and immaculate property condition.
When you stay at Derby Manor, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Knyveton Gardens and Bournemouth Natural Science Society. Free self parking is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby scuba diving and surfing/body boarding. A bar/lounge and a garden are other highlights.
At a glance
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Hotel size
15 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Caters to adults only
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Bar/lounge
What to do
Cycling nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Room amenities
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 25.00
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 25.00
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Derby Manor?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Derby Manor?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Derby Manor?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. There's a charge of GBP 25.00 for early check-in. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 25.00. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Derby Manor?
No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (3-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Derby Manor and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, rock climbing, and sailing. Derby Manor also has a garden.
What's the area around Derby Manor like?
Derby Manor is a short 12-minute walk from Bournemouth Beach and 12 minutes' walk from Boscombe Beach.
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Reviews
Derby Manor Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Location
9.4
Staff & service
9.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently good with a variety of options and friendly service. (18 reviews)
The hotel is ideally located with a short walk to the beach. (4 reviews)
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 1, 2026
Clean room and very nicely decorated. Friendly staff at reception who were very helpful
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 28, 2026
Clean, modern and comfortable. This place is a gem
Dale
Dale, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 9, 2025
Friendly staff, room was great.
Joe
Joe, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2026
I really liked how the hotel was presented, it was a pleasure to see lovely gardens and such a stylish interior. Every room was really like a room from an interior designers catalogue so thoughtfully decorated we had the extra bonus of seeing it decorated for Christmas. The lounge was really nice with complimentary hot drinks and cookies. Wonderful hotel not far from the town and beach.
Janice
Janice, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 14, 2025
Lovely hotel and friendly staff. Would recommend
Ruth
Ruth, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 16, 2025
Beautiful place. Peaceful. Near Biscombe and Bournemouth. Delicious breakfast.
Lesley
Lesley, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 14, 2025
Highly Recommended
Lovely, characterful clean room. Good public areas and excellent breakfast.
Really nice staff.
David
David, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Mar 8, 2026
Nice clean room, bathroom sink was a bit yellow ish though. Our room was also located in the annex entrance side so I was up until 4am because of the in and out banging of the door, so when the door closes it feeds back to our room door. The floor boards upstairs were creaking like the whole floor was about to fall on you, and the walls are so thin that I can hear them talking upstairs. It was easily the most horrible experience I had in a hotel for a while considering the entire property’s interior was immaculate.
Reina
Reina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2025
Fabulous hotel & beautiful room, great location not far from sea front. .staff were friendly & helpful. Throughly enjoyed our stay & recommend hotel to anyone coming to Bournemouth.
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2025
A lovely peaceful hotel, beautifully decorated. Pleasant staff. Relaxing bar and lounge. Good choice at breakfast. Free parking and ideally located with a shortish walk to the beach (via Toft zigzag). Not too far from town centre which is 5 mins by car.
Jenny
Jenny, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 12, 2025
Hotel was really nice, friendly staff, breakfast was really good and the lady serving was really nice and welcoming. Room was clean and spacious, some areas look a little tired in the room which could be resolved without too much effort to make the stay that extra bit special. Would definitely go back and try and different room.
Andrea
Andrea, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 7, 2025
amazing hotel
One amazing hotel from arrived to check out time. Very nice breakfast amazing rooms and a very friendly atmosphere. My thank you everyone at the hotel.
Dinesh
Dinesh, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 8, 2025
Had a lovely stay
We stayed here for four nights, it was very comfortable and clean. As an adult only hotel it was also very quiet. We would definitely come back.
Kat
Kat, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 29, 2025
2nd time at this hotel never ceases toimpress great staff like home from home the welcome is like meeting old friends
Gary
Gary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 8, 2025
Beautiful motel with lovely rooms and amenities. Very quiet, we had a lovely stay! The room and property immaculate and breakfast was sensational. Highly recommend.
Paula
Paula, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 18, 2025
Wonderful little get away. The Hotel was gorgeous, beautifully decorated old victorian building with high ceilings and large windows. Only a short walk to town or to the beach.
Helen
Helen, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 25, 2024
Great little hotel easy walking distance to the beach.
The staff were all extremely helpful and exceptionally friendly.
Glenn
Glenn, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2025
Just wonderful! Couldn't fault a thing. Lovely comfortable room delicious breakfast and the staff were all brilliant.
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 12, 2025
Fantastic Short Stay
We had a great stay at the Derby Manor - the hotel staff were very welcoming and helpful. Our room was lovely, clean and comfortable. With a 15/20 minute walk to the pier/beach/town the hotel was great for our short stay in Bournemouth. The free parking was a real bonus too. We'll definitely be back next time we want to stay in Bournemouth!
Emma
Emma, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 23, 2025
Lovely gold cup room
Gold cup room is amazing bath in the room the staff are very good and feels so private and comfortable
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 27, 2025
Very friendly and polite staff from checking in until we left. Easy parking, the room was lovely, comfy bed and a tasty breakfast. If anything it was too warm for me but we turned off the radiator and opened the windows which very easily solved that. Overall we loved this hotel and would definitely stay here again.
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 19, 2024
Lovely place to stay. We had a premium room with beautiful furnishings. The bathroom was large with a relaxing garden tub
Brannen
Brannen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2024
Weekend Break
We stayed in the Grand National room which was amazing.
Breakfast was included in the price of the room and you had a choice of cooked or continental or both so plenty of choice.
Jill
Jill, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Mar 17, 2025
The breakfast food was of poor quality,terrible scrambled egg. The water in the urn did not boil, so we had to ask the waitress to boil a kettle in the kitchen, the bread was cheap
we would think, you need to supply better quality food.
The good news is the receptionist was most helpful and the bedroom was spacious.
Vivienne
Vivienne, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 14, 2024
The staff was very nice. Loved the breakfast. We asked for an executive double room with a king size bed. We did not get this. The bed was extremely hard and had a difficult time getting comfortable.