THE CHOCOLATE BOX GUEST HOUSE, Bournemouth – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodation
The Chocolate Box Guest House offers contemporary rooms with brown, aubergine, and purple decor. All rooms include flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee facilities, and en-suite bathrooms with complimentary toiletries. King and super king beds feature memory foam toppers. Some rooms can be configured as twins upon request. Guests can pre-order in-room chocolate fountains with various dips.
Dining & Chocolate Experiences
Breakfast includes chocolate pancakes, yoghurts, fruit, and cooked menu options. The hotel serves an exclusive Spanish Cava, awarded twelve times in Spain. Chocolate tasting sessions feature real hot chocolate, truffles, pancakes, and waffles. Sunday chocolate buffets at Klikaway Hotel offer chocolate trifles, mousses, and fountains. Afternoon tea includes finger sandwiches, scones with jam and clotted cream, and cakes.
Location & Transportation
The hotel is on Bournemouth's West Cliff Road, 5 minutes' walk from the beach and town center. It is 2 km from Bournemouth Central Station and 15 km from Bournemouth Airport. Nearby landmarks include Bournemouth Pier (0.5 km), Bournemouth Beach (0.5 km), and Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre (0.5 km). Ample off-street parking is available.
Services & Activities
Services include free Wi-Fi, breakfast table service with pre-booked time slots, and private chocolate tasting events. Activities include chocolate portrait painting, Belgian truffle making workshops, and unlimited Prosecco packages. The hotel offers exclusive hire for events like birthdays and anniversaries. Staff provide local dining recommendations, including tapas restaurants 3 minutes away.
Property Features
Housed in a classic Victorian building, once the family home of Sir Dan Godfrey, founder of Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. The property retains original features and includes a chocolate-themed tasting room. Renovated ground floor areas feature a breakfast and chocolate tasting space. The hotel is adult-focused, with chocolate-oriented experiences and proximity to Bournemouth's beaches and entertainment venues.
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Getting around
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
Sports & Fitness
- Wind surfing
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Mini golf
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Dining
- Outdoor dining area
Spa & Leisure
- Karaoke
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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