Durley Dean vs The Chocolate Box Hotel
Both are in Bournemouth, 400 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
- 1 of 4
Hotel★★★★West Cliff
The Chocolate Box Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.0 Very good
- Location score
- 9.2
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 400 m apart.
Choose The Chocolate Box Hotel if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep (146 / 70)
- breakfast included
- free parking
Why is Durley Dean better than The Chocolate Box Hotel?
- 1More guest reviews (164 vs 15), so the rating is more reliable×11
Why is The Chocolate Box Hotel better than Durley Dean?
- 1Includes free breakfast
- 276 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+76
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 89 vs 77)+12
- 4Has free parking
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Durley Dean vs The Chocolate Box Hotel: which hotel is better? | Durley Dean | The Chocolate Box Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Location | 8.9 | 9.2 |
| Facilities | 7.5 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 8.5 | – |
| Beach access | 9.3 | 9.6 |
| Public transport | 6.7 +1.3 | 5.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.0 | 8.1 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Number of reviews | 164 +149 | 15 |
| Google rating | – | 4.4/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 240 |
| Rank in Bournemouth | bottom 35% | bottom 43% +8% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.9 | 9.2 +0.3 |
| Distance to West Cliff centre | 260 m | 240 m |
| To the beach | 300 m | 230 m −70 m |
| To public transport | 760 m −240 m | 1.0 km |
| To the airport | 7.9 km | 7.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 70 | 146 +76 |
| To the nearest food shop | 370 m | 320 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 3 | 5 |
| Sights within 1 km | 8 | 10 +2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 13 |
| Listed amenities | 17 +8 | 9 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | – | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
400 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.
The Chocolate Box Hotel: city centre: 370 m, nearest station Bournemouth West railway station: 1.0 km, Bournemouth Airport (BOH): 7.7 km, beach: 230 m, 146 places to eat within 500 m, 10 sights within 1 km.
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Durley Dean or The Chocolate Box Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Durley Dean or The Chocolate Box Hotel?
Durley Dean leads in 1 of 4 categories, including public transport.
Which is cheaper, Durley Dean or The Chocolate Box Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
The Chocolate Box Hotel is 230 m from the nearest beach; Durley Dean is 300 m.
How far apart are Durley Dean and The Chocolate Box Hotel?
The two hotels are 400 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