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

Both are in Bournemouth, 150 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · West Cliff
## [Bamboo Guest House](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/bamboo-guest-house-bournemouth/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.4 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 8.5

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1183661/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · West Cliff
## [Hilton Bournemouth](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hilton-bournemouth-bournemouth/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 8.7

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1520108/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Bamboo Guest House

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 150 m apart.

### Choose Bamboo Guest House if you want

-   breakfast included
-   free parking

### Why is Bamboo Guest House better than Hilton Bournemouth?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.9) (+0.5)
2.  Includes free breakfast
3.  Has free parking
4.  Has an on-site restaurant
5.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)
6.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is Hilton Bournemouth better than Bamboo Guest House?

1.  More guest reviews (165 vs 38), so the rating is more reliable (×4.3)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Bamboo Guest House | Hilton Bournemouth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.4  (+0.5) | 8.9 |
| Location | 8.5 | 8.7 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 6.0 |
| Beach access | 8.7 | 8.9 |
| Public transport | 6.3  (+0.8) | 5.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.8  (+0.1) | 8.8 |
| Guest rating | 9.4  (+0.5) | 8.9 |
| Number of reviews | 38 | 165  (+127) |
| Google rating | 4.7/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 99 | – |
| Rank in Bournemouth | top 2% | top 4% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.5 | 8.7 |
| Distance to West Cliff centre | 450 m | 500 m |
| To the beach | 490 m | 430 m |
| To public transport | 840 m  (−140 m) | 980 m |
| To the airport | 7.5 km | 7.4 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 160 m | 210 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 6 | 8 |
| Sights within 1 km | 10 | 10 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 6 | – |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 15  (+5) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| 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.

[Hilton Bournemouth prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hilton-bournemouth-bournemouth/prices/)

## Location

150 m apart

Bamboo Guest House: city centre: 180 m, nearest station Bournemouth West railway station: 840 m, Bournemouth Airport (BOH): 7.5 km, beach: 490 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 10 sights within 1 km.

Hilton Bournemouth: city centre: 100 m, nearest station Bournemouth West railway station: 980 m, Bournemouth Airport (BOH): 7.4 km, beach: 430 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 10 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Bournemouth

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

## Bamboo Guest House or Hilton Bournemouth: common questions

### Which is better, Bamboo Guest House or Hilton Bournemouth?

Bamboo Guest House leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Bamboo Guest House or Hilton Bournemouth?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Bamboo Guest House and Hilton Bournemouth?

The two hotels are 150 m apart in a straight line.

## 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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/bamboo-guest-house-bournemouth-vs-hilton-bournemouth-bournemouth/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/