Boscombe Spa Hotel vs Amarillo
Both are in Bournemouth, 1.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★★★Boscombe
Boscombe Spa Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 8.1
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Guesthouse★★★★Lansdowne
Amarillo
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.4
- 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 Boscombe Spa Hotel if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Amarillo if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to walk to the sights
- a smaller, quieter hotel
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
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
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Boscombe Spa Hotel vs Amarillo: which hotel is better? | Boscombe Spa Hotel | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 9.1 +1.0 |
| Location | 8.1 +1.7 | 6.4 |
| Beach access | 9.0 +1.2 | 7.8 |
| Public transport | 6.4 | 8.1 +1.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 8.3 +0.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 9.1 +1.0 |
| Number of reviews | 83 +77 | 6 |
| Google rating | 4.2/5 | 4.9/5 +0.7 |
| Google reviews | 149 +54 | 95 |
| Rank in Bournemouth | top 55% | top 42% +13% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.1 +1.7 | 6.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.9 km | 1.7 km −1.2 km |
| To the beach | 380 m −370 m | 750 m |
| To public transport | 820 m | 510 m −310 m |
| To the airport | 6.3 km | 6.3 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 56 +23 | 33 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 12 | 6 |
| Listed amenities | 8 | 9 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 15:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| 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
Boscombe Spa Hotel or Amarillo: common questions
Which is better, Boscombe Spa Hotel or Amarillo?
They are evenly matched. Boscombe Spa Hotel is stronger in location, beach access; Amarillo is stronger in guest rating, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Boscombe Spa Hotel or Amarillo?
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 Boscombe Spa Hotel and Amarillo?
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