The Green House is one of Bournemouth's best-known eco hotels, a beautifully restored Grade II listed Victorian villa on the East Cliff where sustainability runs through everything, from the locally sourced kitchen to the low-impact fit-out, without ever sacrificing comfort. It's a warm, quietly stylish place to stay, and an easy walk from both the clifftop and the town centre. The result is a hotel that feels considered rather than worthy, one where the green thinking is woven into the fabric of the place rather than bolted on as an afterthought.
The rooms
Rooms are individually styled and designed to feel calm and uncluttered, with natural materials and thoughtful green touches in place of anything showy. There's a spread of options to suit couples and families, and several make the most of the villa's generous period proportions and natural light. Doubles start from around £140 a night, it's worth asking about sea-view and pet-friendly rooms when you book, as both tend to be limited. Expect the kind of restful, comfortable stay that lets you slow down, whether you're here for a weekend by the coast or a longer break.
The restaurant & bar
Dining is a real part of the appeal here. The kitchen leans firmly on Dorset producers and seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, and the bar carries the same low-impact, home-grown ethos through to its drinks list. It's an unhurried spot for dinner or a nightcap after a day by the sea, and a genuine convenience if you'd rather not head out again once you've settled in. With so many independent restaurants and cafés within walking distance in town, you can just as easily wander out, but the on-site kitchen makes an easy, characterful choice.
The location
The hotel sits on Grove Road on the East Cliff, a short, mostly level walk from the clifftop gardens and the zig-zag paths and lift down to the sand, roughly ten minutes to the beach on foot. The town centre, with its shops, restaurants and the Lower Gardens, is close by too, so it's easy to leave the car and explore on foot. For an art-deco alternative nearby, see The Cumberland Hotel, or for a self-catering stay try Tower House Apartments. You'll find more places to stay in our accommodation guide.
Good to know
Book direct for the best rates, and ask about sea-view and pet-friendly rooms when you reserve, as both are in short supply. On-site parking is available, a real bonus on the cliff, along with electric-vehicle charging and fast Wi-Fi. Dogs are welcome in selected rooms and families are well catered for, making this a flexible, low-impact base for a longer break by the coast.
