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Marlins

2 West Cliff Rd | West Cliff, Bournemouth BH2 5EY, England
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Marlins
Ranked #4 of 144 Bournemouth B&B and Inns
5.0 of 5 stars 350 Reviews
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What travellers say about this B&B/inn
  • Full english(15)
  • Very clean(14)
  • Friendly and helpful(7)
  • Would highly recommend(6)
  • Short walk(5)
  • Car park(5)
  • Small hotel(4)
  • Night stay(4)
  • Ground floor(4)
  • High standard(4)
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London, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

great place to stay, clean and tidy, very hospitable was made to feel very welcome,family room big and spacious,food was good will definately return in the future.

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Vihti, Finland
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

I stayed in Marlins for three nights at the end of April with my husband and baby. We paid 80 pounds a night which I found quite steep considering that it was not high season. Coming from abroad we had deliberately chosen a B and B for that "personal touch" which you cannot find in a hotel, but I was... More

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Marlins08, Owner at Marlins, responded to this review
29 May 2012

Oh dear, we seem to have got this one a bit wrong, I'm sorry this reviewer felt their stay lacked the 'personal touch'. As for the beds, thats a difficult one to get right, it all depends what you are used to, most guests find our beds comfortable, firm enough to give support but not too hard. If only we... More

Tring, England, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Very comfortable rooms, clean & modern. Great Hosts! Would not hesitate to return back to Marlins.

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Basingstoke, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Chose Marlins based on TA reviews and were so pleased we did. The hotel is exceptionally clean and comfortable (although a softer bed would have been more comfortable for my arthritis). We were reassured from their website that there would be no rowdiness from hen or stag parties and although our room was next to the lounge, we were not... More

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Tonbridge, England
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

I chose Marlins on the basis of TA reviews, and am so pleased I did. Free car parking, friendly and helpful hosts, and perfectly cooked breakfast with good quality bacon and sausages. No stag or hen parties here, so a peaceful night's sleep in a comfortable bed! Didn't quite hit the 5 star spot for me - the ensuite shower... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012 via mobile

We have just returned from a long weekend stay at this wonderful hotel,I cant emphasise enough how clean the hotel is and how accommodating the staff and owners are.we booked through late rooms the day before and we pleasantly surprised that upon arrival we were offered a free upgrade to the honeymoon suite which we gratefully took ,it was a... More

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London, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012
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2 nights at Marlins in the garden room was very comfortable and warm because the weather was not so kind. The hotel is immaculate, breakfast delicious and no squeaky floorboards to keep you awake at nights. We really appreciated the extra pillows and all the other extras not always available. Really enjoyed our stay with free parking, comfortable bed and... More

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London, England, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012
2
people found this review helpful

This was our tenth visit; need we say more? Neil and Michael go out of their way to make everything perfect.

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banbury
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

We had an amazing weekend spent in Marlins the rooms are well equiped and very clean After my shopping trip it was great to be able to make a cup of tea in the room with complinentry biscuits ..My son also came with me and said just to taste the breakfasts was better than being home we will stay again... More

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Epsom
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012
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people found this review helpful

We have just stayed at Marlins for 3 nights, and couldn't fault it. Very friendly and helpful owners Michael & Neil who recommended restaurants, asked if we knew the area (we know it very well) and suggested a ferry from Hengistbury Head to Mudeford, which we hadn't done before. The room was very clean, a comfortable bed (bigger than a... More

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Additional Information about Marlins

2 West Cliff Rd | West Cliff, Bournemouth BH2 5EY, England
Price range (per night):* S$64 - 96

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