Regus - Oxford Point

Disappointing experience My experience with this company has been very disappointing. They require the rent to be paid 15 days in advance, which I find unreasonable. I was offered a two-year contract (James), and I was specifically told that the rent would remain fixed for the duration of those two years. However, before the first year had even passed, the rent was increased without prior notice to me. This was particularly disappointing because the two-year commitment was an important factor in my decision to sign the contract. I would recommend anyone considering signing an agreement to carefully check the terms regarding rent increases and indexation, and to make sure that any promises made verbally are clearly included in the written contract.

I spent around 4 years at Regus Bournemouth, so it clearly wasn't all bad. For a start-up or solo business owner looking for a cheap and cheerful serviced office, it does the job. I'd describe it as the serviced office equivalent of a 3-star hotel: functional, affordable and no-frills. However, as your business grows and you start employing people, I think there are better options available. My biggest frustration was the lighting. The offices have motion-sensor lights that automatically switch off if you don't move for a few minutes. On numerous occasions, this meant the lights went out during client video calls, particularly on winter afternoons when it was already dark outside. Nothing says professionalism quite like suddenly having to wave your arms around in the middle of a sales call to get the lights back on. It was also one of the reasons I delayed restarting my podcast while based there, as it made recording later in the day impossible. What made this even more frustrating was seeing lights left on 24/7 in unoccupied offices elsewhere in the building. I requested a manual switch and was initially told I would need to pay for it myself. A solution was eventually installed, but only after around 12–18 months of asking. Temperature control was another issue. Some offices appear to share air conditioning systems, meaning rooms could be uncomfortably cold during both summer and winter. The centre itself feels quite corporate, white and bland. Tea and coffee are charged as an additional service at around £35 per month, which always felt excessive for something so basic. The final straw for me was a leak in my office during my last year there. While the source was apparently a student building above, it still took around four months to resolve. During that time I had a black bucket next to my desk collecting water, which I regularly had to empty. No discount, compensation or reduction in restoration charges was offered despite the disruption. There were also periods where building maintenance and security felt lacking. For example, when the car park barrier was broken, unauthorised individuals were able to access the building after hours, and one occupier reportedly found a syringe in a bathroom. To be fair, there are positives. The private phone booths in the business lounge are genuinely useful and provide a good space for confidential calls away from your office. Chris on reception is always friendly and helpful, although many issues seem difficult for the local team to resolve because decisions are heavily centralised within the wider Regus organisation. Overall, if you're a freelancer, consultant or small business just starting out and want a flexible office at a reasonable cost, Regus Bournemouth can work well. It certainly served a purpose for me during the early stages of growing my business. But after several years, I found the operational frustrations, slow response to issues and corporate approach outweighed the benefits.

Excellent office and the two gentlemen at reception welcomed me and made sure I knew where all and everything was

We popped in here on Monday after a long weekend in Bournemouth. It’s a great spot for getting some work done before heading out. Location: Super convenient, located right near the station. Staff: The reception team is very friendly and made us feel welcome immediately. Workspace: The lounge is exceptionally bright and airy with a great atmosphere. It had everything we needed for a full day of work. Highly recommended if you need a professional, well-lit space in the area.

Incredibly friendly and attentive staff, clean offices and plenty of caffeine to see me through the day!