Durley Dean vs Laguna Hotel
Both are in Bournemouth, 760 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★West Cliff
Durley Dean
- Guest rating
- 8.0 Very good
- Location score
- 8.9
- Score by category
- 6 of 7
Hotel★★★Westbourne
Laguna Hotel
- Guest rating
- 7.5 Good
- Location score
- 7.5
- Score by category
- 1 of 7
The short answer
Pick Durley Dean
It leads in 6 of 7 categories. 760 m apart.
Choose Durley Dean if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.0 / 7.5)
- to be closer to the beach (300 m / 1.1 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (70 / 30)
- a spa and wellness
Choose Laguna Hotel if you want
- free parking
Why is Durley Dean better than Laguna Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.0 vs 7.5)+0.5
- 2760 m closer to the beach (300 m vs 1.1 km)−760 m
- 3Has a spa
- 4Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 540 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+40
- 6More walkable surroundings (walk grade 77 vs 62)+15
- 7Allows pets
Why is Laguna Hotel better than Durley Dean?
- 1590 m closer to public transport−590 m
- 2More guest reviews (406 vs 164), so the rating is more reliable×2.5
- 3Has free parking
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Durley Dean vs Laguna Hotel: which hotel is better? | Durley Dean | Laguna Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.0 +0.5 | 7.5 |
| Location | 8.9 +1.4 | 7.5 |
| Facilities | 7.5 +3.3 | 4.2 |
| Families | 2.0 +1.0 | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 8.5 +4.5 | 4.0 |
| Beach access | 9.3 +2.6 | 6.7 |
| Public transport | 6.7 | 9.9 +3.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.0 +0.5 | 7.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.0 +0.5 | 7.5 |
| Number of reviews | 164 | 406 +242 |
| Rank in Bournemouth | top 67% +24% | top 91% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.9 +1.4 | 7.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 660 m −180 m | 830 m |
| To the beach | 300 m −760 m | 1.1 km |
| To public transport | 760 m | 180 m −590 m |
| To the airport | 7.9 km | 7.4 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 70 +40 | 30 |
| Sights within 1 km | 8 +3 | 5 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 50 |
| Listed amenities | 17 +5 | 12 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | – | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 +1h | 10:30 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
Location
760 m apart
Durley Dean: city centre: 660 m, nearest station Bournemouth West railway station: 760 m, Bournemouth Airport (BOH): 7.9 km, beach: 300 m, 70 places to eat within 500 m, 8 sights within 1 km.
Laguna Hotel: city centre: 830 m, nearest station Bournemouth West railway station: 180 m, Bournemouth Airport (BOH): 7.4 km, beach: 1.1 km, 30 places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km.
Durley Dean or Laguna Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Durley Dean or Laguna Hotel?
Durley Dean leads in 6 of 7 categories, including guest rating, location, facilities. Laguna Hotel is stronger in public transport.
Which is cheaper, Durley Dean or Laguna Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Durley Dean is closer: 660 m from the centre, against 830 m for Laguna Hotel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Durley Dean is 300 m from the nearest beach; Laguna Hotel is 1.1 km.
How far apart are Durley Dean and Laguna Hotel?
The two hotels are 760 m apart in a straight line.
More match-ups
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