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Last update: April 2025

In Bournemouth, Dorset, Bournemouth Carlton Hotel | Signature Collection by Best Western is a stunning seaside venue for weddings and other special occasions. Located atop the infamous East Cliff, this Dorset wedding venue offers dramatic views of the bay and its coastline, creating an unforgettable backdrop for your celebrations.

Facilities and Capacity

Bournemouth Carlton Hotel | Signature Collection by Best Western is perfectly designed for those who have always dreamed of an elegant seaside wedding. Couples will be spoiled for choice, with multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces to choose from. For your convenience, several event rooms are licensed for civil ceremonies, allowing you to host everything from the ceremony to the reception, all in one beautiful location. Couples can exchange their vows in the pristine gardens, where up to 60 guests can watch as you say “I do” with a stunning sea view. Afterwards, enjoy dinner and dancing inside the largest event space, the Meyrick Suite, which can accommodate up to 200 individuals, ensuring all of your nearest and dearest can be included on the day. When the celebrations wind down, you and your guests can retreat into one of the elegant and comfortable rooms for a restful night’s sleep, while the happy couple will receive a special sea-view room for the evening. After the big day, you and your guests can make use of the sauna and jacuzzi for a relaxing stay.

Services Offered

At Bournemouth Carlton Hotel | Signature Collection by Best Western, the dedicated team of wedding coordinators will guide you through the planning process for a seamless experience from start to finish. They’ll work with you to handle all the details and can recommend the suppliers who will combine to create the celebration you’ve always dreamed of. Choose from a range of thoughtfully designed packages, which include professional catering, drinks options, and more to beautifully bring your vision to life.

Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

Small hotel
Coastal weddings
Unusual weddings
Historic
Landmark
In the city
Large hotel
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Hairdresser
Swimming pool
Health suite
Beautician
Fitness centre

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Pet-friendly
Orangery on site
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Reviews for Bournemouth Carlton Hotel | Signature Collection by Best Western

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Jenny Sent on 30/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Sensationally memorable!!!!

We had our wedding weekend at the beautiful carlton hotel on the 27th April 2024.
All the hotel staff went above and beyond our expectations and our special day was flawess.
All our guest comments on how, friendly, attentive and amazing hardworking every staff member was over the entire weekend.
I would highly recommend having your wedding here the ceremony room is absolutely beautiful with sea views even if the weather isn't great the room is still big and bright.
The food was excellent throughout the weekend and all guest had positive feedback.
I would like ro make a special mention to Mark(special events manager) who organised our wedding from start to finish and how passionate he was ensuring our wedding went perfectly.
He is a credit to the hotel.
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 13/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Our Perfect Day

Our wedding at the Carlton Hotel, Bournemouth was without a doubt the best day of our lives. It was absolutely perfect and run smoothly. We had absolutely no hiccups, no near misses and no regrets for booking the Carlton Hotel as our wedding venue. It was organised but nothing was planned as such so we just watched as the day unravelled. It was beyond our expectations with amazingly friendly and helpful staff all around. Thanks to Mark for stepping in and taking over half way through the planning as the unfortunate event of our coordinator leaving left us a little stressed, however, Mark found his feet and rose to the occasion! Amazing communication and professionalism throughout. Joey and Balaram were absolute superstars the night before the wedding and helped sort out us out too. Along with Mark, again, ensuring that everything was in order with the wedding and our guests and discussing events of the day with us and our celebrant. Mark, still to this day, 2 weeks after the wedding is still keeping communication open and settling the last bits and bobs that have cropped up. Thank you for our perfect wedding day!! Mr & Mrs Robinson Xx
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