What counts as a long stay
Stays of 28 nights or more switch automatically to monthly all-in rates, with bills included and one invoice. Who long stays suit, and how they differ from renting.
A long stay is 28 nights or more. At that length your booking switches automatically to our monthly rate, which includes every bill in one figure. The average Flexiestays stay is over 19 nights, so long stays are a large part of what we do.
Who stays by the month
- Contractors and consultants on assignments of three to twelve months in Bournemouth or Poole
- People moving to Bournemouth who want to live here before committing to a lease or a purchase
- Anyone working remotely from the coast for a few months
- Patients and families near the Royal Bournemouth Hospital and the Bournemouth Eye Unit
- Teams and relocating staff, on a corporate account. See corporate and contractor stays
- Students on Bournemouth University term stays
How it differs from renting
A long stay is a serviced let, not an assured shorthold tenancy. That means:
- No agency fees, no guarantor and no six-week deposit held for months. See payments, deposits and invoices.
- The apartment is furnished and equipped. You bring a suitcase. See what is included in the monthly rate.
- No fixed-term lock-in beyond the first month. Extend or shorten with notice. See extending or ending a long stay early.
- You can book online and move in within days.
Shorter discounts
You do not have to reach 28 nights to save. Weekly discounts are applied automatically at checkout, and booking directly on flexiestays.com is cheaper than booking through a third-party site. See discount codes and direct booking savings.
Which apartments
All our hotels take monthly bookings. Apartments with a proper workspace and a washing machine suit long stays best, and every building guide says what each one offers.