The Cliffeside Hotel

We had dinner the first night. Food was OK but bar staff didn't listen properly when I said I could not eat bread (because I'm a coeliac) and served my salad with bread on the plate contaminating the food.
I did not each much at breakfast. bacon was not very nice. I brought my own bread.
Staff were pleasant and helpful but hotle was rather basic and I don't think I would stay again.

Typically most guest had a tariff of £50 per room lees than me, The decor of the rooms is tired and shabby, the TV facility very poor or does not operate. The restaurant was fine and above he general standard of the guest rooms.

Our room was very small and as we booked only the day before travelling I was forced to pay £138 per night. English breakfast was quite good but with a poor choice for vegetarians. I am sure there must be better hotels than this in Bournemouth. Staff were quite friendly at reception but usually busy. Staff at breakfast were less friendly.

Restaurant service, particularly at breakfast, was less than remarkable. In fact, I thought inefficient. We had to wait for service for minutes on end, and that is frustrating when you have hungry children. The hotel should work on this - it is the one area I was least impressed with.

Expected a room at the back of the hotel considering what we paid,£49 for double per night B&B.Nice room at front overlooking sea.Very impressed with quality of furnishings in public areas.Good location for beach and town.Enjoyed entertainment in sister hotel (The Suncliff). Will definately return.