Amarillo vs Boscombe Spa Hotel
Both are in Bournemouth, 1.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★★★★Lansdowne
Amarillo
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Guesthouse★★★Boscombe
Boscombe Spa Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 8.1
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.3 km apart.
Choose Amarillo if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to walk to the sights
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Boscombe Spa Hotel if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Amarillo better than Boscombe Spa Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.1)+1.0
- 21.2 km closer to the city centre−1.2 km
- 3Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 4310 m closer to public transport−310 m
- 5Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00)−1h
Why is Boscombe Spa Hotel better than Amarillo?
- 1370 m closer to the beach (380 m vs 750 m)−370 m
- 2More guest reviews (83 vs 6), so the rating is more reliable×14
- 323 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+23
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 68 vs 58)+10
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Amarillo vs Boscombe Spa Hotel: which hotel is better? | Amarillo | Boscombe Spa Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.1 +1.0 | 8.1 |
| Location | 6.4 | 8.1 +1.7 |
| Beach access | 7.8 | 9.0 +1.2 |
| Public transport | 8.1 +1.7 | 6.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.3 +0.2 | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 9.1 +1.0 | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | 6 | 83 +77 |
| Google rating | 4.9/5 +0.7 | 4.2/5 |
| Google reviews | 95 | 149 +54 |
| Rank in Bournemouth | top 42% +13% | top 55% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.4 | 8.1 +1.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.7 km −1.2 km | 2.9 km |
| To the beach | 750 m | 380 m −370 m |
| To public transport | 510 m −310 m | 820 m |
| To the airport | 6.3 km | 6.3 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 33 | 56 +23 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 6 | 12 |
| Listed amenities | 9 | 8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 −1h | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.3 km apart
Amarillo or Boscombe Spa Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Amarillo or Boscombe Spa Hotel?
They are evenly matched. Amarillo is stronger in guest rating, public transport; Boscombe Spa Hotel is stronger in location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Amarillo or Boscombe Spa Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Amarillo is closer: 1.7 km from the centre, against 2.9 km for Boscombe Spa Hotel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Boscombe Spa Hotel is 380 m from the nearest beach; Amarillo is 750 m.
How far apart are Amarillo and Boscombe Spa Hotel?
The two hotels are 1.3 km apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score