Choose from 59 hotels and guest houses in Dorset. Shown below a just a selection of the hotels available. To search within an area please use the menu on the right.
| Menzies Carlton - East Overcliff, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3DN |
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Overlooking the sea and the award-winning gardens, this luxurious 4-star hotel is positioned on Bournemouth's East Cliff and offers elegant accommodation, an indoor leisure complex and superb sea views. The Menzies Carlton is renowned as one of Bournemouth's most luxurious hotels. Set high on the town's East Cliff, the hotel commands impressive views across the bay. Sensitively restored to its former glory, the hotel's grandeur and elegant charm extends from the richly decorated reception areas and lounges to the spacious and attractively furnished bedrooms. The superb facilities include the sophisticated cocktail bar and the award-winning Fredricks restaurant. The restaurant serves the very best in English and international cuisine, with the sparking sea views as a glorious backdrop. The Waves Health & Leisure Club offers a fully equipped gymnasium, a spa bath, a sauna and a solarium. There is an indoor swimming pool and an outdoor heated pool, during the summer. |
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| Ocean View Hotel - East Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3AR |
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Ocean View Hotel on East Cliff has views of Poole Bay and the Purbecks, and an outdoor heated pool in its gardens. Some rooms have sea views and balconies. The well-maintained seafront hotel is directly above miles of golden sandy beach, accessed by pathways or the cliff-top lift (in summer only). It is 10 minutes' walk from the town centre and award-winning gardens. Bournemouth Interchange is 1.2 miles (2 km) away. Ocean View Hotel has friendly and able staff, and evening entertainment on most nights. There is a games room at the Ocean View's sister hotel. |
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| The Bournebeat - 12 Priory Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5DG |
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This elegant town house on West Cliff is located just a minute from the seaside and sandy beach and a few steps away from Bournemouth's bustling town centre. The hotel offers comfortable en suite accommodation. Each rooms is equipped with a DVD player and various modern facilities. In the hotel's music-themed lobby you can enjoy a cocktail and admire the memorabilia. |
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| Ullswater Hotel - West Cliff Gardens, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5HW |
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Situated on West Cliff, the hotel is only 100 metres from the cliff top, with marvellous views over the bay to Studland, over Bournemouth to the east and along the coast. With easy access to the beach, the Ullswater Hotel is in a quiet location away from the main road and traffic noise, yet only a few minutes' walk away from the town centre, theatre, pier and Bournemouth International Centre (BIC). The hotel is family-run, with an emphasis on good, friendly service, and excellent food in the well-recommended, highly popular restaurant. Please note: the hotel only accepts 2 night stays at weekends and do not cater for single sex groups. |
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| The Antelope - 8 High Street, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1BP |
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The Antelope Hotel is an old coaching house on the High Street, convenient for Poole Quay. It has a welcoming atmosphere, delicious food, comfortable rooms and relaxed hospitality. The Antelope retains part of its original 15th-century building, yet has modern features like Wi-Fi internet access (at an additional cost). Step into traditional, cosy bar of Poole's oldest hostelry and walk through to Smuggler's restaurant with its cosy nautical theme. There is a large seasonal menu, as well as Real Ales, fine wines and speciality coffees. |
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| Lloyds Hotel - 123 West Hill Rd, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5PH |
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The Lloyds Hotel is newly refurbished, superbly located near the town center, the Award wininig golden beach and the bic. Our Hotel is enjoyed by both the business and leisure guests. We offer full office sevice, bar area, baby listening service, pick up and drop off and more. All 27 rooms are refurbished and furnished to a high standard. Most rooms are en- suite. We endevour to make everyones stay as comfortable as possible. |
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| The Fox Inn - Ansty, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT2 7PN |
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Deep in the beautiful Dorset countryside, this inn offers excellent accommodation, food, and service in peaceful surroundings. The Fox Inn is perfect for walking tours and ideally placed to explore the county of Dorset including Dorchester, Poole, Weymouth, Sherbourne and Blandford. The 11 en suite rooms, including 5 newly refurbished superior rooms offer comfort and peace. A full English breakfast is served in the Garden Room. The main restaurant has a traditional and relaxing atmosphere, with soft lighting, oak paneled walls and low ceilings. You can also try the light and airy garden restaurant - ideal for lunch. In the summer there is a large outside patio area in the beautifully landscaped garden. |
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| Lyn Glary Hotel - 48 Frances Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3SA |
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This is a small, splendid hotel, situated opposite the popular Knyveton Gardens, with its tennis courts and bowling greens. The Lyn Glary Hotel is situated near the beach, town centre, shops, rail and coach interchanges, whilst also being a short distance from Bournemouth Airport. All rooms are en suite and are equipped with remote controlled colour televisions and tea/coffee making facilities. Family rooms are available and can also easily accommodate large group bookings. It is open all year and ample off-road parking is available. The hotel has been approved by the BQS (Bournemouth Quality Standards). |
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| The Charlesworth - 35 Tregonwell Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5NT |
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Originally built in the late 19th century, the Charlesworth is situated in the very centre of Bournemouth, only 5 minutes from the award-winning beaches and the town's shops, bars and restaurants. In the town's Westcliff area, the Charlesworth still retains many of its attractive original period features. Today, the building has been sensitively updated and offers 14 en suite rooms. All room are well equipped, with TVs, tea/coffee making facilities, showers and hairdryers. Free Wi-Fi wireless internet access is available throughout and the hotel also offers free on-site private parking. All of the prices include a superb ? la carte breakfast, which is freshly cooked to order. A wide variety of choices are available, including full traditional cooked English breakfasts, smoked salmon, haddock, kippers, omelettes and vegetarian burgers. The Charlesworth is family run and your hosts, Brian and Wendy, take great pride in offering a warm, friendly welcome and tasty home-cooked breakfasts. |
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| Burley Court Hotel - Bath Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 2NP |
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Conveniently situated on the Bath Road, with a large car park and entrance with all amenities on the level. Within easy walking distance of restaurants and night life, the shopping centre, the pier and beaches. This independently owned 3 star hotel has been run by the same family for nearly 50 years and continues to provide the same excellent standards of service. Our team of staff are courteous, friendly and always willing to help when needed, with a night porter also available. The lounge and bar adapt well to formal or informal occasions. Furnished for your comfort with a light and airy atmosphere, it's an ideal venue for refreshments and light lunches. We have an attractive, seasonally heated, outdoor swimming pool where an alfresco lunch can be enjoyed by the poolside or, for indoor entertainment, a games room is provided. Now a completely smoke free establishment |
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| Captains Club Hotel and Spa - Wick Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1HU |
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Located 5 minutes from the beach, these stunning, river-facing 2 and 3-bedroom luxury suites with separate kitchen and living areas are ideal for long or short stays. Captains Club Hotel and Spa is located in the historic and constantly evolving market town of Christchurch, which is a 15-minute drive from Bournemouth town centre and airport. Led by design, this hotel is chic, contemporary, welcoming and spacious. There is a very popular restaurant with excellent food and service. Spa facilities include a vitality pool and sauna. |
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| The Grand Hotel - Burlington Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1LU |
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Dating from 1898, this wonderful hotel commands a majestic location, nestled in the heart of the Isle of Purbeck, providing a spectacular view across Swanage Bay and Pevril Point. Many of the rooms and public areas, where you can enjoy a drink, lunch and relax, take advantage of these spectacular views. On summer days the delightful garden is an ideal place to soak-up the sun and also provides direct access to the beach. The Isle of Purbeck is the ideal choice for walkers, water-sport enthusiasts and golfers, furthermore you can visit places of historical interest. Along the coastline the variety of scenery is outstanding with unspoiled beaches, steep white cliffs, interesting bays and old smuggler's coves. |
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| Bay View Court Hotel - 35 East Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3AH |
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On the East Cliff, a short walk from Bournemouth town centre and with panoramic views of the bay, this hotel has a large heated indoor pool, spa bath and steam room. At the Bay View Court Hotel you can enjoy a full-size snooker table, dart board and pool table. Try the superb international cuisine in the attractive restaurant, and then relax in style in the lounge or on the sun terrace. During the evening there is a full entertainment programme, with dancing. |
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| King's Head Hotel - The Square, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1JG |
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The Kings Head is a 200-year-old hotel on the town square in Wimborne Minster. It has free Wi-Fi internet access, a bar, a good-value restaurant and free guest parking. Poole is 20 minutes' drive away, and Bournemouth and Southampton are a 30-minute drive away. The restaurant serves good-value food all day, and Laing's Bar serves coffee and pastries. The en suite bedrooms have a traditional decor and are furnished to a high standard. The original building dates back to the 1800s, and is decorated with old photographs that detail its history. Large windows, sofas and comfy armchairs create an elegant, traditional ambiance. |
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| Toomer Farm - Henstridge, Sherborne, Dorset, BA8 0PH |
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Part of a 500 acre working farm, this charming guesthouse is set within an Elizabethan manor house on the Somerset/Dorset border, just 5 miles from Sherborne. Nestled amid a walled garden with ancient carp ponds and a dove cote, Toomer Farm is surrounded by limestone hills known as the Caundells on the edge of Thomas Hardy Country. It features 5 double rooms, 2 of which can be made into family rooms. Toomer Farm's idyllic country setting enables them to offer accommodation for both you and your horse. There is a large stable block on site with turn out paddocks, a walker, acres of riding country and some cross country jumps. |
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| Inn on the Cliff - East Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3AP |
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With magnificent panoramic views across the bay, this family-run hotel has a superb location on the cliff top and offers free parking and comfortable en suite accommodation at great-value rates. Within easy reach of all that Bournemouth has to offer, the Inn on the Cliff has a quiet, peaceful location on Bournemouth's East Cliff. The landscaped gardens lead out on to the cliff top, from where it is a short stroll down to the town's golden beaches. Bournemouth railway station is just a 10-minute walk away. Free on-site parking is available for guests' use. The hotel offers single, twin, double and family rooms, all of which are en suite. Every clean, comfortable and spacious room has a telephone, tea/coffee making facilities, a TV, a radio alarm and a hairdryer. Many rooms overlook the bay. The hotel's large terrace bar serves a wide selection of meals and beverages, including real ales. The sun-drenched terrace overlooks the picturesque gardens with panoramic views across the sea. A full bar lunch menu is served from 12:00 to 14:00. Family-run, the Inn on the Cliff prides itself on offering a warm welcome, friendly service and tasty home-cooked food. |
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| The Croham Hotel - 9 Durley Road South, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5JH |
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In the West Cliff area, within easy reach of Bournemouth's town centre, the sandy beaches and the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC), this comfortable hotel offers good-value en suite rooms. The Croham Hotel is just one mile (1.6 km) from Bournemouth Railway Station and has easy access to the A35 and the area's major road network. The great location means that the hotel offers easy access to the pavilion, the piers and the theatres. All of the town centre's shops, bars, cafes and restaurants are within easy reach. All of the rooms have either a shower or a bath with shower. Each room has a TV with Freeview digital channels, tea/coffee and a hairdryer. The hotel has a well-stocked bar and a relaxing lounge area. The restaurant offers traditional English cuisine and international classics. A freshly prepared breakfast is served daily. There is a lift serving all of the hotel's upper floors. |
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| Summer Lodge Hotel - Evershot, Evershot, Dorset, DT2 0JR |
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Only two and a half hours away from London nestles Summer Lodge, a beautiful Georgian manor house built in 1789. This beautifully restored manor house lies in the heart of Thomas Hardy's Dorset, within 4 acres of private grounds. A host of gardens and historic houses await exploration and glorious coastal walks are only a few miles away. New, unique rooms and suites offer the utmost in luxury and unrivalled views of the surrounding countryside. The acclaimed cuisine, vintage cellar selection and outdoor swimming pool enhance the wonderful hospitality from friendly, thoughtful staff. Afternoon tea is a tradition as is croquet on the lawn... the perfect escape in any season. |
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| The Richmoor Hotel - 146 The Esplanade, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7NP |
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This is a lovely family-run hotel on Weymouth seafront. It has a friendly, homely atmosphere, excellent home-cooked food and cheap bar prices. The Richmoor Hotel is at the quieter end of the seafront but within walking distance of the town centre and Greenhill Gardens. All the en suite rooms were refurbished in the last 2 years and come with plenty of facilities. Some rooms have sea views over Weymouth Bay. The staff are helpful and sociable, and you can enjoy live entertainment in the bar. |
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| Best Western The Royal Chase Hotel - Royal Chase Roundabout, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8DB |
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Situated on the outskirts of Shaftesbury, set within picturesque private grounds, this Georgian ex-monastery has been transformed into a luxury hotel. Byzant, the hotel's award-winning restaurant, offers a variety of English and continental cuisine, serving creative interpretations of traditional and modern dishes. The Country Bar serves snacks and light meals. The hotel's indoor pool, Turkish steam room and spa bath offer the chance to unwind and let your stresses and strains ebb away. |
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| Les Bouviers Restaurant With Rooms - Arrowsmith Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3BD |
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Set in 5.5 acres of green belt land with 6 stunning rooms overlooking the grounds, here a nationally acclaimed restaurant is supported by art themed accommodation. Each room at Les Bouviers is tastefully decorated with the theme of each room supporting the art within. All rooms have an air bath or steam shower, and some even have both. The only 5-star accommodation available in Poole, Les Bouviers has a national reputation for food and has been awarded 2 AA Rosettes, plus many national awards. A 400 bin wine list is complemented by the largest cognac list in the South. Wedding and function facilities are available for up to 120 people. Children are welcome and there are discounts for single occupancy. |
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| Thistle Poole - The Quay, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1HD |
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Thistle Poole overlooks one of England's largest natural harbours; Poole Quay. Historic Poole town is just minutes from the hotel. Local attractions include charming shops, museums, theatres, a sports centre and new marina. The ferry terminal is also nearby. Half of the hotel's bedrooms offer sea views, as do the restaurant, bars and lounge. Friendly and attentive service makes this hotel ideal for business and leisure guests. |
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| The Wessex Hotel - 11-13 West Cliff Rd, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5EU |
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Atop the prestigious West Cliff, the 3-star Wessex Hotel offers 109 en suite bedrooms and free car parking. With its town centre location, it is the perfect place to stay for business or pleasure. Please note that from the 1st July 2007 the hotel and bedrooms will be all non-smoking. The recently refurbished bar area is available to tempt you with its dishes or sample afternoon tea and a pre-dinner drink in the comfortable lounges. The hotel leisure club offers indoor/outdoor heated pools, a sauna, steam room, gym and full size snooker table. Corporate guests can make use of the Wi-Fi in the public areas. The Wessex also offers 5 air conditioned conference and banqueting rooms for up to 500 guests. The Wessex is part of Forestdale Hotels. We now have 19 hotels in the UK and one in France. |
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| Bourne Hall Hotel - 14 Priory Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5DN |
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Right in the heart of Bournemouth's West Cliff area, the professionally run Bourne Hall Hotel offers free parking, tasty breakfasts, comfortable en suite rooms and a very warm welcome. Bourne Hall has a convenient, central location, within easy walking distance of the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC), award-winning golden sandy beaches and fantastic shops. Beautifully appointed, each room has modern en suite facilities with either a bath or shower. All rooms have TVs, telephones, hairdryers and tea/coffee. Guests have free access to leisure facilities at the nearby Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel. There are heated pools, a jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and fitness room (access subject to availability - limited number of passes available). Independently owned and run, the charming Bourne Hal Hotel offers a warm welcome and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. |
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| Yenton Hotel - 5 Gervis Rd, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3ED |
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The Yenton is situated on the East Cliff of Bournemouth, close to the cliff top and town centre. The hotel is set in an acre of grounds and is comprised of 2 buildings. Breakfast, lunch and bar snacks are available in the restaurant. All rooms have an en suite bathroom and some rooms have views of the garden. The comfortable bar lounge with open fire reflects the Tudor style of the building. The delightful conservatory overlooks the gardens. |
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| The Cliffeside Hotel - East Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3AQ |
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The Cliffeside hotel is a small & intimate hotel situated in a prime cliff top location, allowing easy access to the zig-zag path that leads to the 7-miles of beautiful Blue Flag beaches. It is an ideal choice for anyone looking for somewhere to enjoy special break. We pride ourselves that while we offer exceptionally high standards of service and cuisine we are still able to maintain a cozy atmosphere. |
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| East Cliff Cottage Hotel - 57 Grove Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3AT |
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East Cliff Cottage is the former home of the Hollywood actor Stuart Granger and is situated on Bournemouth's popular East Cliff. The hotel is just minutes from 11 km (7 miles) of golden beaches and the spectacular views of the Purbecks beyond. Whilst the property has been tastefully restored and modernised by the present owners, it retains many of its original features and character. A warm welcome and personal service ensures that you are made to feel special throughout your stay. |
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| Glendevon Hotel - 85-89 West Hill Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5PQ |
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In existence for over 100 years, the Glendevon Hotel is among Bournemouth's oldest family-run hotels; offering affordable, contemporary accommodation in the West Cliff area. With free on-site parking and comfortable, well-equipped rooms, this is the ideal place to return to after a busy day exploring the picturesque cliff tops, beaches and gardens. Unwind in the comfortable guest lounge; enjoy a meal at the restaurant; or relax with the regular live entertainment in the hotel's own ballroom. |
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| Carrington House Hotel - Knyveton Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3QQ |
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With a convenient location and easy access to the region's major roads, this 3-star hotel offers great facilities and comfortable accommodation in 145 well-appointed, en suite rooms. Just outside Bournemouth's main town centre, the hotel's close proximity to the A338 makes it a convenient base, whatever your reason for visiting the area. All that this lively seaside resort has to offer is within easy reach, including all of the town's shops and the beaches. Corporate guests can use the hotel's business work station and Wi-Fi wireless internet access is available in all of the public areas at an additional cost. The Carrington House Hotel is Bournemouth's largest conference and banqueting hotel, with a choice of air conditioned rooms for up to 600 guests. The other great facilities include a heated indoor swimming pool, children's play areas and Mortimer's restaurant. The Carrington House is part of the Forestdale Group. |
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| Trouville Hotel - Priory Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5DH |
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This prominent hotel is situated in the heart of Bournemouth, just 5 minutes' walk from the bustling town centre, beaches and gardens. With its recently refurbished Art Deco Le Caf? Bar and Deauville Restaurant, it's the perfect place for relaxing break. With the Bournemouth International Centre close by, the hotel is ideal for those wishing to watch a show or attend a conference. |
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