Hilton Bournemouth vs Royal Exeter Hotel
Both are in Bournemouth, 200 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
Hotel★★★West Cliff
Royal Exeter Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 9.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Pick Royal Exeter Hotel
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 200 m apart.
Choose Hilton Bournemouth if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Choose Royal Exeter Hotel if you want
- to be closer to the beach
Why is Hilton Bournemouth better than Royal Exeter Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.7)+0.2
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
Why is Royal Exeter Hotel better than Hilton Bournemouth?
- 1180 m closer to the beach (250 m vs 430 m)−180 m
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hilton Bournemouth vs Royal Exeter Hotel: which hotel is better? | Hilton Bournemouth | Royal Exeter Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 8.7 |
| Location | 8.7 | 9.2 +0.5 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Families | 2.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 6.0 | – |
| Beach access | 8.9 | 9.5 +0.6 |
| Public transport | 5.5 +0.7 | 4.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.8 +0.2 | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 +0.2 | 8.7 |
| Number of reviews | 165 +29 | 136 |
| Rank in Bournemouth | top 3% +8% | top 11% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.7 | 9.2 +0.5 |
| Distance to West Cliff centre | 500 m | 500 m |
| To the beach | 430 m | 250 m −180 m |
| To public transport | 980 m −130 m | 1.1 km |
| 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★ | ★★★ |
| Floors | – | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2008 |
| Listed amenities | 15 +4 | 11 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
200 m apart
Hilton Bournemouth or Royal Exeter Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Hilton Bournemouth or Royal Exeter Hotel?
Royal Exeter Hotel leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, beach access. Hilton Bournemouth is stronger in public transport.
Which is cheaper, Hilton Bournemouth or Royal Exeter Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Royal Exeter Hotel is 250 m from the nearest beach; Hilton Bournemouth is 430 m.
How far apart are Hilton Bournemouth and Royal Exeter 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