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title: "Amarillo vs Carrington House Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Amarillo or Carrington House Hotel in Bournemouth? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Amarillo vs Carrington House Hotel

Both are in Bournemouth, 290 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Lansdowne
## [Amarillo](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/amarillo-bournemouth/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 6.4

- **Score by category:** 2 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1118896/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Lansdowne
## [Carrington House Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/carrington-house-hotel-bournemouth/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.5 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 6.8

- **Score by category:** 2 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1247914/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 290 m apart.

### Choose Amarillo if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 7.5)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (33 / 10)
-   breakfast included
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 6 / 145)

### Choose Carrington House Hotel if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (580 m / 750 m)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 145 / 6)

### Why is Amarillo better than Carrington House Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 7.5) (+1.6)
2.  Includes free breakfast
3.  290 m closer to public transport (−290 m)
4.  23 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+23)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 58 vs 48) (+10)
6.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (6 vs 145 rooms) (−139)

### Why is Carrington House Hotel better than Amarillo?

1.  More guest reviews (447 vs 6), so the rating is more reliable (×75)
2.  3 more sights within 1 km (+3)
3.  A larger hotel with more facilities (145 vs 6 rooms) (×24.2)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Amarillo | Carrington House Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.1  (+1.6) | 7.5 |
| Location | 6.4 | 6.8  (+0.4) |
| Facilities | – | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 2.5 |
| Beach access | 7.8 | 8.4  (+0.6) |
| Public transport | 8.1  (+1.6) | 6.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.3  (+0.7) | 7.5 |
| Guest rating | 9.1  (+1.6) | 7.5 |
| Number of reviews | 6 | 447  (+441) |
| Google rating | 4.9/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 95 | – |
| Rank in Bournemouth | top 43%  (+45%) | bottom 12% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.4 | 6.8  (+0.4) |
| Distance to Lansdowne centre | 680 m  (−200 m) | 880 m |
| To the beach | 750 m | 580 m  (−170 m) |
| To public transport | 510 m  (−290 m) | 800 m |
| To the airport | 6.3 km | 6.3 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 33  (+23) | 10 |
| To the nearest food shop | 310 m | 400 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 4  (+3) | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 5  (+3) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 6 | 145 |
| Floors | – | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2011 |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 15  (+5) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Indoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Carrington House Hotel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/carrington-house-hotel-bournemouth/prices/)

## Location

290 m apart

Amarillo: city centre: 1.7 km, nearest station Bournemouth: 510 m, Bournemouth Airport (BOH): 6.3 km, beach: 750 m, 33 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

Carrington House Hotel: city centre: 2.0 km, nearest station Bournemouth: 800 m, Bournemouth Airport (BOH): 6.3 km, beach: 580 m, 10 places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Bournemouth

[Bournemouth weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/united-kingdom/england/bournemouth/weather)

## Amarillo or Carrington House Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, Amarillo or Carrington House Hotel?

They are evenly matched. Amarillo is stronger in guest rating, public transport; Carrington House Hotel is stronger in location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Amarillo or Carrington House 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: 680 m from the centre, against 880 m for Carrington House Hotel.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Carrington House Hotel is 580 m from the nearest beach; Amarillo is 750 m.

### How far apart are Amarillo and Carrington House Hotel?

The two hotels are 290 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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