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16/06/2014 By Jaime 61 Comments

Review: Butlins Bognor Regis & The Shoreline Hotel

If you’re one of my regular readers you will already know I am a Butlins Ambassador 2013-2014 and having never been to a Butlins before and we have waited patiently for this week for nearly a year with both excitement and trepidation at the unknown. 

On arriving we were in total awe at the size of the resort and were a little bewildered till the guard on the arrival hut explained where we needed to go, times and locations of things. 

Review: Butlins Bognor Regis & The Shoreline Hotel The Oliver\\\'s MadhouseWe had booked out stay in a Nelson Stateroom in the Shoreline hoteland we were blown away again for the second time in 8 minutes at having allocated parking for our room.

It was a really lovely touch and one that I have no doubt would be super beneficial if we had taken our holiday in the School Holiday. 

Check in at our Hotel was 3pm however when we arrived at 12pm our room was ready so we had a really pleasant and unexpected early check in. 

The Nelson State Room – when we arrived we were up on the top floor (435) and from the moment we walked through the door we were made up. It was nice and clean and super spacious with its large hall, bedroom with up and over bunks and the living room/master bedroom really was an experience! 

Review: Butlins Bognor Regis & The Shoreline Hotel The Oliver\\\'s MadhouseOur room was serviced every day and if we had a query it was dealt with efficiently and the reception was staffed at all times which was great to know. We did have a minor issue with a plug not twisting so we couldn’t drain Joshua’s bath water .. it was very speedily rectified, so top marks Butlins! 

With plenty of extras such as slippers, dressing gowns, mini toiletries and quality towels in our room it made it for a really luxury feel to our holiday and we thoroughly enjoyed it.

During the week we had breakfast and evening meal included which was great for us with budgeting our finances. The morning breakfast has a fairly large range of items, pastries, fruit, juices, cereals and of course a cooked breakfast which was all buffet style and you could pick and choose what you wanted and how much. 

Evening meals for the hotels are a slightly different affair, you are automatically put down to eat in your own hotels restaurant (which you can book the time that suits you), however you are free to eat at the other resturants like:

  • Turner’s
  • The Beachcomber Inn
  • Kaleidoscope Restaurant -Ocean Hotel
  • South Coast Restaurant – Shoreline Hotel
  • The Deck Restaurant – The Wave Hotel
  • Rosso Lounge
  • Papa John’s
  • The Diner

For a more detailed reviews of the food at Butlins Bognor Regis you can find a reviews from Darren at One Dad 3 Girls who gives his honest review HERE along with The Boy and Me’s review on food HERE.  

When eating externally of your own hotel you will be given vouchers to take to the venue in part payment (these do not include drinks) 

Review: Butlins Bognor Regis & The Shoreline Hotel The Oliver\\\'s MadhouseThe resort itself was beautifully maintained for such a large place, with well laid out activities situated equally round the resort. The shops and most of the restaurants and eateries were found in the main area of the Sky Line Pavilion making it great to find everything you needed in one place. 

Review: Butlins Bognor Regis & The Shoreline Hotel The Oliver\\\'s MadhouseMy only gripe with the facilities was the smoking shelter that was located smack bang in the middle of the main path down to the skyline pavilion from the Shoreline Hotel, so no matter which side you walked past if there were lots of smokers in there it made it a little wiffy … 

Review: Butlins Bognor Regis & The Shoreline Hotel The Oliver\\\'s MadhouseAlthough before visiting Butlins both Ollie and I had reservations about coming as we are not ones for change, we normally stick with what we know … I can all seriously say this has been the best UK holiday we have had as a family to date. 

With lots of activities for the Children .. (more about that coming soon) we had a really super time at Butlins Bognor Regis in the Shoreline Hotel. But don’t just take my word for it there is a really detailed review from Tami from Mummy to Two HERE

Or why not watch what else we had to say: 

Disclaimer: This hotel stay was a complimentary visit as part of our Butlins Ambassadors role, however all views and opinions where those of member of The Oliver’s Madhouse. 

Review: Butlins Bognor Regis & The Shoreline Hotel The Oliver\\\'s Madhouse

Filed Under: Out & About Reviews, Parenting & Family, Reviews, Travel & Adventure Tagged With: Bognor Regis, Butlins, Family Holiday, Review, Shoreline Hotel

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Comments

  1. TheBoyandMe says

    16/06/2014 at 12:57 am

    Great overview and I’m so pleased that you had a good stay there, we are massive fans of Butlin’s and it’s nothing to do with being ambassadors to be honest. I think there is something there for every type of family, and each different age group.

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    • Jaime says

      16/06/2014 at 12:59 am

      awww thanks lovely its so hard to encapsulate the whole trip on an overview but we were really blown away with Butlins and it was an amazing trip … Ambassador or not we will certainly be back x

      Reply
  2. normaleverydaylife says

    16/06/2014 at 4:19 am

    This sounds like an amazing place! Glad you had such a great time!

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    • Jaime says

      17/06/2014 at 1:44 am

      thanks honey it really was fantastic! x

      Reply
  3. Sara (@mumturnedmom) says

    16/06/2014 at 4:21 am

    We’ve never stayed at a Butlins resort. But, I suspect we’d love Butlins for all the reasons we love Center Parcs; family friendly, good facilities etc. Look forward to your other posts 🙂

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    • Jaime says

      17/06/2014 at 1:45 am

      thanks Sara, we had never been to a butlins before this trip either and its fantastic x

      Reply
  4. Abigail {cuddles&crumbs} says

    16/06/2014 at 5:29 am

    Sounds like an amazing place! Hope they move the smoking area someplace a bit secluded.

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    • Jaime says

      17/06/2014 at 1:46 am

      i am sure they would, it really was amazing x

      Reply
  5. Mummytries says

    16/06/2014 at 5:42 am

    Fab review hon. The hotel looks amazing and great that you got a parking space allocated! You were so lucky with the weather, looks like you’re abroad 🙂 sounds like a lot of fun, especially for Joshua xx

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    • Jaime says

      17/06/2014 at 1:47 am

      the parking for that room was such a bonus! the weather was fab 🙂

      Reply
  6. Mummy Says says

    16/06/2014 at 6:07 am

    Wow, this looks amazing. What a great holiday for the kids too xx

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    • Jaime says

      17/06/2014 at 1:48 am

      it was fantastic we all loved it to pieces x

      Reply
  7. brummymummyof2 says

    16/06/2014 at 6:34 am

    I LOVE BUTLINS SO MUCH!!!! We go twice a year as whole family and it really is one of my fav things to do. I find there is so much for kids and for everybody really. We have had some of our best memories there. Glad you had fun! #magicmoments xxx

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    • Jaime says

      17/06/2014 at 1:50 am

      its certainly going to be one of our regular visits from now on

      Reply
  8. The Reading Residence says

    16/06/2014 at 8:04 am

    It looks brilliant there. We’ve never been to Butlins, but this does tempt me! Love the video, too 🙂 x

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    • Jaime says

      17/06/2014 at 2:05 am

      awww thanks honey, i am so glad we went and burst our butlins cherry it was fantastic x

      Reply
  9. Iona@Redpeffer says

    16/06/2014 at 8:37 am

    What an amazing experience-I saw many of your photo’s and it looked so much fun. That hotel room looks fab!

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    • Jaime says

      17/06/2014 at 2:06 am

      the room was utterly stunning!! x

      Reply
  10. Jenny says

    16/06/2014 at 8:49 am

    This is amazing and sounds like you all had a great time. I have heard so much about Butlins! I am dying to take the whole family this year. Love all the fun filled photos too. Glad you had a great time. Thanks for hosting hunny. See you this weekend at BritMums!!!! #magicmoments

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    • Jaime says

      17/06/2014 at 1:55 am

      I cant tell you how much we loved it Jenny it was so so so immense and it had so much to offer!

      Reply
    • Jaime says

      17/06/2014 at 2:08 am

      it was such an amazing place! see you in a few days at BML x

      Reply
  11. youbabymemummy says

    16/06/2014 at 9:01 am

    Wow that looks great, especially the view from the Balcony. I am glad you had a lovely holiday xx

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    • Jaime says

      17/06/2014 at 1:54 am

      thanks lovely it was amazing!! x

      Reply
  12. Louise Perry Fairweather says

    16/06/2014 at 9:42 am

    Glad you enjoyed it. My view of Butlin’s has totally changed since our trip. I do like the look of your hotel! x

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    • Jaime says

      17/06/2014 at 2:11 am

      i am so with you on that Louise i was a little negative about it before i went and i have done a total U turn now x

      Reply
  13. Emma T says

    16/06/2014 at 9:51 am

    Looks like a really nice suite to stay in. I’ve only ever been to Butlins on a dance weekender, so would be nice to go back as a family.

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    • Jaime says

      17/06/2014 at 2:12 am

      i can highly recommend the Nelson Staterooms .. super fab! x

      Reply
  14. Helen C says

    16/06/2014 at 9:52 am

    It looks like you had a fab time, we were in a stateroom too and loved it. That’s a very good point you made about the smoking shelter, I agree it’s a bit too central with so many kids around! Great review.

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    • Jaime says

      17/06/2014 at 2:14 am

      awww thanks Helen they are fab rooms arent they! .. the shelter was a little odd stuck in the middle x

      Reply
  15. Caroline (Becoming a SAHM) says

    16/06/2014 at 9:55 am

    Wow it does sound great, I have to admit I’ve always been a little unsure of Butlins as a holiday but you have tempted me to look into it more! Xx #magicmoments

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    • Jaime says

      17/06/2014 at 2:15 am

      i was so totally the same about my thoughts about butlins .. i have since done a total u-turn

      Reply
  16. Mel says

    16/06/2014 at 10:04 am

    That looks like a great place to stay with kids! Lucky lady for being a Butlins ambassador. x Mel

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    • Jaime says

      17/06/2014 at 2:15 am

      awww thanks lovely i have been very lucky x

      Reply
  17. Verily Victoria Vocalises says

    16/06/2014 at 10:09 am

    It sounds – and looks – like you had a wonderful time 🙂 How CUTE is Joshua, he is getting so big!! I love that video xx

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    • Jaime says

      17/06/2014 at 2:16 am

      awww thanks honey, you’re right about Joshua he is getting such a big boy these days x

      Reply
  18. fashion-mommy says

    16/06/2014 at 11:08 am

    We just love Butlins, but have never stayed at the hotel – this is definitely on our list of things to do.

    #MagicMoments

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    • Jaime says

      17/06/2014 at 2:18 am

      i can highly recommend honey x

      Reply
  19. OneDad3Girls says

    16/06/2014 at 11:59 am

    Glad you had a brilliant time, we also love it.

    And thank you for the link

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    • Jaime says

      17/06/2014 at 2:21 am

      my pleasure and thanks for your help finding the side access to the beach 🙂

      Reply
  20. Tarana says

    16/06/2014 at 12:53 pm

    Looks like a great place for a family holiday. Love the view from your room!

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    • Jaime says

      17/06/2014 at 2:23 am

      it was Super and that view was amazing at night too with the lights on down the road

      Reply
  21. Merlinda Little (@pixiedusk) says

    16/06/2014 at 1:06 pm

    Its really awesome there! So many things to do and sites to see =) #magicmoments

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    • Jaime says

      17/06/2014 at 2:24 am

      its fantastic and your right there is so much to do that we still missed some bits we wanted to do this time

      Reply
  22. Coombemill says

    16/06/2014 at 7:57 pm

    Great overview and it looks like you had a wonderful time. I love all the activities they have to keep everyone entertained.

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    • Jaime says

      17/06/2014 at 2:26 am

      thanks so much Fiona xx

      Reply
  23. jenny paulin says

    16/06/2014 at 11:09 pm

    we stayed in that room i think and we were impressed with it too – spacious and clean and a great view. and the staff were so helpful. glad you had a wonderful holiday lovely x

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    • Jaime says

      17/06/2014 at 2:30 am

      the staff were so very helpful weren’t they! and even walking past they all had a smile and a hello .. so nice 🙂

      Reply
  24. The Mummy Diary says

    17/06/2014 at 9:11 am

    Looks like a great place and you all had a wonderful time, I’ve never thought of going to Butlins but after seeing this we may do it one year.

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    • Jaime says

      18/06/2014 at 10:53 pm

      we went from quite negative to total positive! x

      Reply
  25. sarah says

    17/06/2014 at 10:56 am

    ah we loved butlins when we stayed there. happy memories!

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    • Jaime says

      18/06/2014 at 10:58 pm

      its certainly one we will remember for a very long time x

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  26. Donna says

    17/06/2014 at 8:56 pm

    It sounds like you had a great time! I’ve done an application for the next round of Ambassadors and have my fingers firmly crossed! 🙂 x

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    • Jaime says

      18/06/2014 at 11:10 pm

      will keep my fingers crossed for you my lovely xxx

      Reply
  27. Nikki Fraser says

    17/06/2014 at 11:38 pm

    Glad you had a lovely holiday and the pictures looks great 🙂

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    • Jaime says

      18/06/2014 at 11:10 pm

      aww thanks Nikki it was amazing!

      Reply
  28. LaidBackMumof4 says

    18/06/2014 at 3:53 pm

    Wow, the balcony and view from your room is to die for! The reviews from all of the ambassadors makes me really want to visit, glad you had a good experience as well x

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    • Jaime says

      18/06/2014 at 11:16 pm

      thanks honey, the view really was spectacular and rivaled anything abroad! x

      Reply
  29. Mummy of Two says

    18/06/2014 at 8:06 pm

    Sounds and looks like you had a great time! The Shoreline is a lovely hotel isn’t it. We were really impressed! Thanks for including my link!

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    • Jaime says

      18/06/2014 at 11:17 pm

      my pleasure honey and yep we fell in love with it almost straight away xx

      Reply
  30. Steph @MisplacedBrit says

    19/06/2014 at 10:32 am

    Tonnes of FUN, COLOUR and ACTIVITIES!
    What a great holiday!
    …Great job as an ambassador 🙂

    Reply
    • Jaime says

      19/06/2014 at 2:22 pm

      thanks lovely, it was amazing!

      Reply

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