Hilton Bournemouth vs Dolphins Hotel
Both are in Bournemouth, 180 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★West Cliff
Hilton Bournemouth
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
Guesthouse★★★West Cliff
Dolphins Hotel
- Guest rating
- 9.5 Exceptional
- Location score
- 8.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Pick Dolphins Hotel
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 180 m apart.
Choose Hilton Bournemouth if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Choose Dolphins Hotel if you want
- free parking
Why is Hilton Bournemouth better than Dolphins Hotel?
- 1Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 2More guest reviews (165 vs 9), so the rating is more reliable×18
- 3Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
Why is Dolphins Hotel better than Hilton Bournemouth?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 8.9)+0.6
- 2Has free parking
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hilton Bournemouth vs Dolphins Hotel: which hotel is better? | Hilton Bournemouth | Dolphins Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 9.5 +0.6 |
| Location | 8.7 | 8.4 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Families | 2.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 6.0 | – |
| Beach access | 8.9 +0.3 | 8.6 |
| Public transport | 5.5 | 6.4 +0.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.8 +0.4 | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 9.5 +0.6 |
| Number of reviews | 165 +156 | 9 |
| Google rating | – | 4.6/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 107 |
| Rank in Bournemouth | top 3% +23% | top 26% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.7 +0.3 | 8.4 |
| Distance to West Cliff centre | 500 m | 460 m |
| To the beach | 430 m −80 m | 510 m |
| To public transport | 980 m | 810 m −170 m |
| To the airport | 7.4 km | 7.5 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 10 | 10 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Listed amenities | 15 +11 | 4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 +1h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
180 m apart
Hilton Bournemouth or Dolphins Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Hilton Bournemouth or Dolphins Hotel?
Dolphins Hotel leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, public transport. Hilton Bournemouth is stronger in beach access.
Which is cheaper, Hilton Bournemouth or Dolphins Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Hilton Bournemouth is 430 m from the nearest beach; Dolphins Hotel is 510 m.
How far apart are Hilton Bournemouth and Dolphins Hotel?
The two hotels are 180 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