Dolphins Hotel vs The Maemar Hotel
Both are in Bournemouth, 200 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseWest Cliff
Dolphins Hotel
- Guest rating
- 9.5 Exceptional
- Location score
- 8.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
Hotel★★West Cliff
The Maemar Hotel
- Guest rating
- 5.7 Below average
- Location score
- 8.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Pick The Maemar Hotel
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 200 m apart.
Choose Dolphins Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.5 / 5.7)
Why is Dolphins Hotel better than The Maemar Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 5.7)+3.8
Why is The Maemar Hotel better than Dolphins Hotel?
- 1Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 2Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Dolphins Hotel vs The Maemar Hotel: which hotel is better? | Dolphins Hotel | The Maemar Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.5 +3.8 | 5.7 |
| Location | 8.4 | 8.6 |
| Beach access | 8.6 | 8.9 +0.3 |
| Public transport | 6.4 | 6.8 +0.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.4 +1.4 | 7.0 |
| Guest rating | 9.5 +3.8 | 5.7 |
| Number of reviews | 9 | 24 +15 |
| Google rating | 4.6/5 +1.9 | 2.7/5 |
| Google reviews | 107 | 269 +162 |
| Rank in Bournemouth | top 27% +71% | bottom 2% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.4 | 8.6 |
| Distance to West Cliff centre | 460 m | 310 m −140 m |
| To the beach | 510 m | 420 m −90 m |
| To public transport | 810 m | 750 m |
| To the airport | 7.5 km | 7.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 +19 | 131 |
| To the nearest food shop | 130 m | 120 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 6 | 5 |
| Sights within 1 km | 10 | 9 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★ |
| Rooms | – | 40 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2006 |
| Listed amenities | 5 | 9 +4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
200 m apart
Dolphins Hotel: city centre: 200 m, nearest station Bournemouth West railway station: 810 m, Bournemouth Airport (BOH): 7.5 km, beach: 510 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 10 sights within 1 km.
The Maemar Hotel: city centre: 400 m, nearest station Bournemouth West railway station: 750 m, Bournemouth Airport (BOH): 7.7 km, beach: 420 m, 131 places to eat within 500 m, 9 sights within 1 km.
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Dolphins Hotel or The Maemar Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Dolphins Hotel or The Maemar Hotel?
The Maemar Hotel leads in 2 of 4 categories, including beach access, public transport. Dolphins Hotel is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Dolphins Hotel or The Maemar Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Maemar Hotel is closer: 310 m from the centre, against 460 m for Dolphins Hotel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
The Maemar Hotel is 420 m from the nearest beach; Dolphins Hotel is 510 m.
How far apart are Dolphins Hotel and The Maemar Hotel?
The two hotels are 200 m 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