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

Both are in Bournemouth, 380 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

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:** 1 of 6

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

Hotel · ★★★ · Lansdowne
## [Elstead Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/elstead-hotel-bournemouth/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.4 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.9

- **Score by category:** 4 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1384895/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Elstead Hotel

It leads in 4 of 6 categories. 380 m apart.

### Choose Elstead Hotel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.4 / 7.5)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (52 / 10)
-   a spa and wellness

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

1.  Has an indoor pool
2.  More guest reviews (447 vs 104), so the rating is more reliable (×4.3)
3.  Allows pets
4.  3 more sights within 1 km (+3)
5.  Has an on-site restaurant

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

1.  Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 7.5) (+0.9)
2.  Has a spa
3.  340 m closer to the area centre (−340 m)
4.  340 m closer to public transport (−340 m)
5.  42 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+42)
6.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 64 vs 48) (+16)
7.  Has a gym

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Carrington House Hotel | Elstead Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.5 | 8.4  (+0.9) |
| Location | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 8.3  (+4.1) |
| Spa & wellness | 2.5 | 9.5  (+7.0) |
| Beach access | 8.4  (+0.4) | 8.0 |
| Public transport | 6.5 | 8.3  (+1.8) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.5 | 8.3  (+0.8) |
| Guest rating | 7.5 | 8.4  (+0.9) |
| Number of reviews | 447  (+343) | 104 |
| Rank in Bournemouth | bottom 12% | top 37%  (+51%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| Distance to Lansdowne centre | 880 m | 540 m  (−340 m) |
| To the beach | 580 m  (−110 m) | 690 m |
| To public transport | 800 m | 460 m  (−340 m) |
| To the airport | 6.3 km | 6.4 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 10 | 52  (+42) |
| To the nearest food shop | 400 m | 200 m  (−200 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 5  (+4) |
| Sights within 1 km | 5  (+3) | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 145 | – |
| Floors | 4 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2011 | – |
| Listed amenities | 15 | 18  (+3) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:30  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Indoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| 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

380 m apart

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.

Elstead Hotel: city centre: 1.6 km, nearest station Bournemouth Railway Station (BMH): 460 m, Bournemouth Airport (BOH): 6.4 km, beach: 690 m, 52 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Bournemouth

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

## Carrington House Hotel or Elstead Hotel: common questions

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

Elstead Hotel leads in 4 of 6 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. Carrington House Hotel is stronger in beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Carrington House Hotel or Elstead Hotel?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Elstead Hotel is closer: 540 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; Elstead Hotel is 690 m.

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

The two hotels are 380 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/carrington-house-hotel-bournemouth-vs-elstead-hotel-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/