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title: "Durley Dean vs Travelodge Bournemouth Seafront: which hotel is better?"
description: "Durley Dean or Travelodge Bournemouth Seafront in Bournemouth? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-08
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# Durley Dean vs Travelodge Bournemouth Seafront

Both are in Bournemouth, 300 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · West Cliff
## [Durley Dean](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/durley-dean-bournemouth/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.0 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.9

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1370728/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · West Cliff
## [Travelodge Bournemouth Seafront](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/travelodge-bournemouth-seafront-bournemouth/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.7 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 9.3

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2242708/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 300 m apart.

### Choose Durley Dean if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.0 / 7.7)

### Choose Travelodge Bournemouth Seafront if you want

-   more restaurants on the doorstep (124 / 70)
-   free parking

### Why is Durley Dean better than Travelodge Bournemouth Seafront?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.0 vs 7.7) (+0.3)
2.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)

### Why is Travelodge Bournemouth Seafront better than Durley Dean?

1.  54 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+54)
2.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 87 vs 77) (+10)
3.  Has free parking
4.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Durley Dean | Travelodge Bournemouth Seafront |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 7.7 |
| Location | 8.9 | 9.3  (+0.4) |
| Facilities | 7.5 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 8.5 | – |
| Beach access | 9.3 | 9.6 |
| Public transport | 6.7  (+1.0) | 5.7 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.0  (+0.3) | 7.8 |
| Guest rating | 8.0  (+0.3) | 7.7 |
| Number of reviews | 164 | 188  (+24) |
| Rank in Bournemouth | bottom 35%  (+13%) | bottom 22% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.9 | 9.3  (+0.4) |
| Distance to West Cliff centre | 260 m | 150 m |
| To the beach | 300 m | 220 m  (−80 m) |
| To public transport | 760 m  (−190 m) | 950 m |
| To the airport | 7.9 km | 7.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 70 | 124  (+54) |
| To the nearest food shop | 370 m | 320 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 3 | 3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 8 | 10  (+2) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 110 |
| Floors | – | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2016 |
| Listed amenities | 17  (+9) | 8 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | – | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| 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 | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| 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.

## Location

300 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.

Travelodge Bournemouth Seafront: city centre: 450 m, nearest station Bournemouth West railway station: 950 m, Bournemouth Airport (BOH): 7.8 km, beach: 220 m, 124 places to eat within 500 m, 10 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Bournemouth

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

## Durley Dean or Travelodge Bournemouth Seafront: common questions

### Which is better, Durley Dean or Travelodge Bournemouth Seafront?

They are evenly matched. Durley Dean is stronger in public transport; Travelodge Bournemouth Seafront is stronger in location.

### Which is cheaper, Durley Dean or Travelodge Bournemouth Seafront?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Travelodge Bournemouth Seafront is 220 m from the nearest beach; Durley Dean is 300 m.

### How far apart are Durley Dean and Travelodge Bournemouth Seafront?

The two hotels are 300 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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