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Cumberland Hotel - Oceana Collection

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

7.6Very good2753 Guest reviews

Overview

4-star Art Deco seafront hotel with outdoor heated pool and multi-hotel spa access

Accommodation & Architecture

The Cumberland Hotel offers 160 rooms within a 1930s Art Deco building overlooking Bournemouth Bay. Guest rooms include Standard King or Twin Rooms, Double Rooms with Balcony and Sea View, and Family Rooms with Sea View. Select rooms feature panoramic bay views, private balconies, and newly refurbished bathrooms.

Dining

The Ventana Grand Café, awarded 2 AA Rosettes, serves exceptional cuisine in an Art Deco setting. A stylish bar and brasserie offers evening dining until 22:00 during summer, with discounted advance booking for 3-course dinners. Kids' meals are available, and the hotel provides breakfast in the room option alongside the buffet breakfast.

Wellness & Leisure

The hotel has a seasonal outdoor heated pool with sea views, sun loungers, and a pool bar. Guests can access the Oceana Day Spa at the neighbouring Ocean Beach Hotel for Asian-inspired treatments, facials, and body treatments. Additional leisure facilities at Suncliff include a heated indoor pool, sauna, mini gym, and squash courts.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The hotel sits on Eastcliff, a short walk from Bournemouth town centre, the BIC, and Pavilion Gardens. Bournemouth Beach and Bournemouth Pier are within walking distance, with Boscombe Chine Gardens also nearby. A bus stop directly in front of the hotel provides easy access to local towns and attractions.

Guest Facilities & Services

Private parking is available on-site, including accessible parking and an electric vehicle charging station. The hotel offers private hospitality boxes with unobstructed bay views for events and gatherings. Express check-in/check-out, luggage storage, and 24-hour front desk service are provided.

Highlights

  • Architecture: Original 1930s Art Deco design
  • Dining: 2 AA Rosette Ventana Grand Café
  • Pools: Seasonal outdoor heated pool plus indoor pool at sister hotel
  • Spa: Oceana Day Spa with Asian-inspired treatments
  • Location: Beachfront on Eastcliff, short walk to Bournemouth Pier
  • Parking: On-site parking with EV charging station

Must-do experiences

  • Stroll through the Lower Gardens and admire the seasonal flower displays.
  • Savor fresh seafood at The Crab directly on Bournemouth Pier.
  • Visit the fascinating Russell-Cotes Art Gallery for stunning exhibits.
  • Catch a performance at the Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre for culture.
  • Explore the vibrant Bournemouth Market for local crafts and delicacies.
"The decor, the location and the pool were great."
GBDinah from United Kingdomread full review

Rooms

Compact Single

Compact Single

  • 1 Single bed
  • 9 m²
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This room has a single bed with a white duvet.

Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

  • 1 Single bed
  • 12 m²
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Room has modern décor and crisp white duvets. It also features a TV, hairdryer, and facilities for making tea and coffee.

Ocean Front Family Room of 4 Balcony2 photos

Ocean Front Family Room of 4 Balcony

  • 1 King-size bed
  • 34 m²
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The family room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a balcony with sea views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath.

Superior Double Room Balcony Sea View7 photos

Superior Double Room Balcony Sea View

  • 1 King-size bed
  • 23 m²
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These rooms offer a balcony with seating and stunning sea views looking out to the ocean. Many have a sofa or seating area, flat- screen TV, hairdryer and desk.

Standard Double Room6 photos

Standard Double Room

  • 1 Double bed
  • 18 m²
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These rooms have double beds with white duvets. All rooms include private bathrooms with a bath and shower. They offer large windows with views outside the hotel and black curtains.

Ocean Front Family Room of 5 Balcony

Ocean Front Family Room of 5 Balcony

  • 1 King-size bed
  • 37 m²
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The family room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a balcony with sea views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 4 beds.

Standard King or Twin Room8 photos

Standard King or Twin Room

  • 1 King-size bed
  • 18 m²
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Providing free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned twin room provides a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe and a carpeted floor.

Suite Balcony & Sea View9 photos

Suite Balcony & Sea View

  • 1 King-size bed
  • 53 m²
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This spacious suite features 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. The air-conditioned suite features a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a sofa as well as sea views. The unit has 1 bed.

Double Room Balcony Sea View

Double Room Balcony Sea View

  • 1 Double bed
  • 22 m²
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Rooms are tastefully decorated to a high standard. These rooms offer King Size beds with crisp, white duvets, many with a sofa or seating area. All Ocean Front rooms have balconies, chairs and stunning sea views looking out as far as Brownsea Island and Old Harry Rocks.

Standard Family Room of 42 photos

Standard Family Room of 4

  • 1 Double bed
  • 29 m²
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Featuring free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned family room features a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor as well as an inner courtyard view. The unit has 2 beds.

Family Room Sea View2 photos

Family Room Sea View

  • 1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
  • 33 m²
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These rooms have an ocean view, crisp white duvets, and a plasma-screen TV. There is also a hairdryer, tea and coffee facilities, and a work desk. All Superior rooms have balconies with table and chairs Views looking out across Bournemouth bay. This room can fit an extra bed on request.

Compact Double Room

  • 1 Double bed
  • 15 m²
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These rooms have double beds with white duvets. These rooms offer free WiFi, a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities.

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Facilities

General14
No smoking on siteParking24-hour receptionVIP check-in/ -outExpress check-in/ -outNo pets allowed24-hour securityLuggage storageLiftCoffee shopSmoke detectorsElectric vehicle charging stationFire extinguishersKey card access
Sports & Fitness9
Fitness centreHikingHorseback ridingCyclingGolf courseBilliard tablesTable tennisSquashFishing
Guest Parking1
Electric kettle
Services5
Room serviceHousekeepingLaundryDry cleaningWelcome drink
Dining5
In-room breakfastRestaurantPoolside snack barSnack barPacked lunches
Business3
Business centreMeeting/ Banquet facilitiesFax/Photocopying
Children2
CotsChildren's menu
Spa & Leisure15
Seasonal outdoor poolIndoor swimming poolBeach accessBeach umbrellasSun loungersSun terraceSpa & wellness centreSaunaPedicureManicureWaxingFacialTreatment roomBeauty treatmentShallow end
Room features7
Free Wi-Fi in roomsHeatingSitting areaTerraceGarden furnitureTea and coffee facilitiesIroning facilities
Bathroom1
Free toiletries
Media2
Flat-screen TVAM/FM alarm clock
Room decor1
Carpeted floor

Dining Onsite

Cumberland Hotel - Oceana Collection offers exceptional dining experiences that blend modern flair with local authenticity. Guests can indulge in elegantly prepared dishes at two distinct venues, each presenting a unique atmosphere to delight the senses and enhance culinary enjoyment.

Ventana Grand Café

British, Seafood, International, European, Grill/BBQ
Ambiance
Lounge-style restaurant with a 1920s speakeasy vibe
Key Offerings
Immerse in the award-winning a la carte menu featuring delights like the simple beef and ale pie, alongside a sophisticated selection of wines during cocktail hour. Contemporary Afternoon Tea is also available, showcasing a delightful light combination of tea, sandwiches, and cakes.
Reservation
Recommended
Lunch, Dinner, Cocktail hour

The Mirabelle Restaurant

Seafood, International, European, Grill/BBQ
Ambiance
Family-friendly, traditional and modern setting with romantic undertones
Key Offerings
Savor a delightful breakfast and a carefully curated dinner menu that emphasizes local seafood and international flavors, perfect for family gatherings or an intimate dining experience.
Reservation
Recommended
Breakfast, Dinner

Cumberland Hotel - Oceana Collection's Location

East Overcliffe Drive, Bournemouth, United Kingdom, BH1 3AF
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Transport & Access

City Centre
City Centre 16 min1.3 km
Airports
Bournemouth (BOH) 16 min10.3 km
Southampton (SOU) 81 min53.8 km
Train
Bournemouth Central Station 12 min1 km
Bus stop
Bus stop 12 min1 km
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Property information and rules

Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Parking
Parking
Internet
Free Wi-Fi
Breakfast
Breakfast
Pets
No pets allowed
Languages spoken
English, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Hungarian, Polish, Russian, Afrikaans
Number of floors
5
Number of rooms
160
Formerly known as
true
Year renovated
2012

Guest Ratings and Reviews

Read what past guests have said about staying at Cumberland Hotel - Oceana Collection.

Review score
Based on 1416 verified reviews
7.4/10Very good
71%Recommend
Cleanliness
8.1/10
Comfort
8.1/10
Facilities
7.8/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.0/10
Location
8.8/10
Staff
8.6/10
Value for money
7.6/10

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