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Description
The Royal Bath Hotel opened its doors in 1838, making it the first, and oldest, hotel in Bournemouth. Having served guests for almost 200 years, throughout that time we have also hosted The Empress Eugenie of France, the King and Queen of Sweden, along with the famous author Oscar Wilde. Our venue is fit for royalty, and now we offer it to you as the perfect space to host an opulent wedding and start your marriage with a touch of luxury!
The spaces we have to offer include:
The 'Secret Garden' Gazebo which is perfect for outdoor ceremonies, with space for 60 guests and a stones throw from the beach.
The Beautiful Bayview Suite for indoor ceremonies of up to 60 guests, with sweeping sea views and lots of natural light.
Our 'Oscars' Restaurant, coined after Oscar Wilde, is a beautiful intimate space for smaller receptions of up to 40.
The Kings Hall, originally built as a 1920s Dance hall, can host your ceremony and a reception of an impressive 250 guests!
This coastal hotel offers 3 different bars for your event; our Main Bar with grand pillars and magnificent high ceilings, the cosy and intimate 1838 Lounge, or the Kings Bar, situated off of the Kings Hall and available for your exclusive private use.
A number of beautiful suite options are available for our happy couples, as well as their closest friends & family.
Finally, our venue houses a Health & Leisure centre with a heated indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, gym, and a café which overlooks the pier. This is the perfect place for you and your bridesmaids to relax, and decompress before your big day.
The Royal Bath Hotel boasts breath-taking views of Bournemouth Beaches and Pier, is a Grade II listed building, and is licensed for both Weddings & Civil Ceremonies.
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Reviews (20)
- DDana07/01/2026Dream WeddingDream WeddingMy son had his dream wedding here! My son had his dream wedding here!
- AAuthor Events07/01/2026Fabulous throughoutFabulous throughoutStacey, Ruby and the team at the Royal Bath Hotel did a truly fabulous job throughout. Their professionalism, warmth, and willingness to adapt to every challenge made the entire weekend run so smoothly. The venue looked beautiful, the staff went above and beyond, and the feedback from our attendees has been overwhelmingly positive. I wouldn’t hesitate to collaborate with them again — they were fantastic from start to finish. Stacey, Ruby and the team at the Royal Bath Hotel did a truly fabulous job throughout. Their professionalism, warmth, and willingness to adapt to every challenge made the entire weekend run so smoothly. The venue looked beautiful, the staff went above and beyond, and the feedback from our attendees has been overwhelmingly positive. I wouldn’t hesitate to collaborate with them again — they were fantastic from start to finish.
- TThe Dorset Wine Festival30/09/2025InvaluableInvaluableI would like to extend our warmest thanks for your collaboration and support. Your partnership has been invaluable in helping us deliver a memorable experience for our guests, and we are truly grateful for the hospitality and professionalism shown by your team. A special thanks goes to Stacey and Ruby, whose professionalism, dedication, and positive energy were at the very heart of this success. I would like to extend our warmest thanks for your collaboration and support. Your partnership has been invaluable in helping us deliver a memorable experience for our guests, and we are truly grateful for the hospitality and professionalism shown by your team. A special thanks goes to Stacey and Ruby, whose professionalism, dedication, and positive energy were at the very heart of this success.
- BBournemouth Chamber of Commerce and Trade30/09/2025Attentive and EfficientAttentive and EfficientThe Royal Bath’s “King’s Hall” could not have proved a better venue and again, Stacey and Ruby of the Elite Hotel’s Management couldn’t have been more attentive and efficient. Simply put , there were just smiles everywhere….even before the ‘tasting’ had begun! The Royal Bath’s “King’s Hall” could not have proved a better venue and again, Stacey and Ruby of the Elite Hotel’s Management couldn’t have been more attentive and efficient. Simply put , there were just smiles everywhere….even before the ‘tasting’ had begun!
- AAlison & Mike11/09/2025Could Not Ask for MoreCould Not Ask for MoreThank you and the team for a wonderful day and could not ask for more so a very big thank you to you all.Thank you and the team for a wonderful day and could not ask for more so a very big thank you to you all.
- LLorraine & Lee06/11/2023You personally were fantasticYou personally were fantasticHi Tracey, Lee & I want to thank you & your team for all your hard work. We had an amazing day, our guests couldn't speak highly enough about the food, so massive complements to the chef. You personally were fantastic ❤️ Apart from me running late, the day ran smoothly & on time I believe. My parents also thank you too 😀 We appreciate all the work put into our day Many thanks Lee & Lorraine xxx Hi Tracey, Lee & I want to thank you & your team for all your hard work. We had an amazing day, our guests couldn't speak highly enough about the food, so massive complements to the chef. You personally were fantastic ❤️ Apart from me running late, the day ran smoothly & on time I believe. My parents also thank you too 😀 We appreciate all the work put into our day Many thanks Lee & Lorraine xxx
- MMelisha & Connor06/11/2023Thank you for all your hard work it was perfectThank you for all your hard work it was perfectThank you to all the staff who made our wedding perfect for us. Thank you to all the staff who made our wedding perfect for us.
- TTristan & Sarah06/11/2023The day was amazing and was perfect for everythingThe day was amazing and was perfect for everythingFirstly can we thank you for everything you have done for us over the years 😊, and especially everything you did for us and our guests on the day. The day was amazing and was perfect for everything we wanted. The day couldn’t have gone any better and that’s mainly down to you and how efficient, sensitive and brilliant you are at doing your job. We feel it’s not just a job for you as you like to get to know the bride and groom and really understand them and what they want. Firstly can we thank you for everything you have done for us over the years 😊, and especially everything you did for us and our guests on the day. The day was amazing and was perfect for everything we wanted. The day couldn’t have gone any better and that’s mainly down to you and how efficient, sensitive and brilliant you are at doing your job. We feel it’s not just a job for you as you like to get to know the bride and groom and really understand them and what they want.
- EE & A06/11/2023Amazing!!Amazing!!Thank you so much for all your hard workThank you so much for all your hard work
- AAbigail T17/07/2023Tracey we could not faultTracey we could not faultAbigail T. Royal Bath Hotel We had our wedding in May 22 , we had the most amazing day and our wedding planner Tracey we could not fault she catered to all our needs. The food was of high standard and arrived at the table hot. The venue was perfect and we couldn't of asked for a better day. Thankyou to Tracey and staff for making our special day a day to remember. Ourselves and our guests could not fault the day and no negative feedback was receivedAbigail T. Royal Bath Hotel We had our wedding in May 22 , we had the most amazing day and our wedding planner Tracey we could not fault she catered to all our needs. The food was of high standard and arrived at the table hot. The venue was perfect and we couldn't of asked for a better day. Thankyou to Tracey and staff for making our special day a day to remember. Ourselves and our guests could not fault the day and no negative feedback was received
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
An intimate wedding of 40 people in our vintage Oscar's Suite, it's rare to see every guest on the dancefloor singing together. Smaller weddings can be just as beautiful and memorable!
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Book a venue who has a dedicated Co-ordinator/Consultant that will work with you throughout, including on your special day! (Pro-tip: designate your coordinator/ maid of honour as the go-to for all questions so that you can relax without stress before your ceremony)
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
An old letter written from the bride's mum to her before she passed away was sewn into the seam of her wedding dress. Beautiful!
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Historic
Coastal
Idyllic
Traditional
Unique
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
The Promenade situated at the back of our gardens which overlooks the sea and Bournemouth Pier.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
Yes, but we know how to keep secret...
What’s your favourite canapé?
The feta stuffed olives, with sundried tomato tapenade.
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Champagne
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Our history, The Royal Bath Hotel has been open for 187 years and is Bournemouth's oldest hotel and first wedding venue! Our 1920s Kings Hall can hold up to 300 guests, with a gorgeous grand staircase, it's ceiling measures over 10 metres in height!
What part of your business are you most proud of?
I am most proud of our Wedding and Events team. We are a dedicated pair who have a joint experience of over 30 years delivering bespoke events. It brings us a great joy to plan and tailor events down to the finest detail and to implement those events with precision within our gorgeous venue!
