We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Bournemouth, UK. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated February 2024.
Hip. Lovely property. Great views. Popular among women. Facing the beachfront, The Nici offers 4-star accommodation in Bournemouth and features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden. Among the facilities at this property are a kids' club and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can use the spa and wellness centre with an indoor pool, sauna, and hot tub, as well as a shared lounge. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Each room is equipped with a kettle, while selected rooms include a terrace and others also provide guests with sea views. At The Nici every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is available daily at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving British and international cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. You can play table tennis at The Nici, and the area is popular for hiking and fishing. The hotel can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Popular points of interest near The Nici include Westcliff Beach, Alum Chine beach and Eastcliff Beach. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 13 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Based on my research this is the coolest luxury hotel in Bournemouth. It also has outstanding views!
Delightful property. Charming. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Derby Manor is set in Boscombe, 1 km from Bournemouth Beach. Free secure private parking is available on site. Every room comes with a 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some units include a seating area for your convenience. You will find a kettle in the room, along with complimentary biscuits, chocolates, tea, coffee and hot chocolate. The rooms come with a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower. Derby Manor provides a full English and continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM until 10:00 AM. Bournemouth International Centre is 1.8 km from Derby Manor. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 6 km from the property.Show full description
This is likely one of the most beautiful, well designed and historic boutique hotels in Bournemouth! It also has very cosy rooms. AMAZING.
Highly elegant. Relaxing atmosphere. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Just a few minutes' walk from Bournemouth beach, this hotel features rooms with hand-made furniture. The restaurant serves food made using local and organic produce. Bathrooms also feature a natural stone basin and free luxury toiletries. Boutique rooms each offer organic bed linen, a flat-screen TV and a sleek bathroom with a walk-in shower. Guests can also enjoy a complimentary bottle of water. The Arbor Restaurant serves a creative menu, and the wine list is fully organic. A cooked breakfast menu is available, as are afternoon teas and seasonal specials. The Green House uses natural materials where possible. Guests staying at the property receive discounted entry to a local gym 5 minutes' walk from The Green House. Bournemouth Rail Station is less than a mile away, and the town centre is just 5 minutes' walk. The Pavilion Theatre and Bournemouth Pier are both about 10 minutes' journey on foot. Complimentary parking, electric car charging, and bike storage is available for all guests . Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most ELEGANT luxury hotel in Bournemouth.
With a dramatic seafront location, Highcliff Marriott Hotel has gymnasium. Bournemouth town centre is a 10-minute walk away. Newly Renovated bright and elegant rooms at Highcliff Marriott feature air conditioning, a 49-inch LCD TV and luxurious Marriott bedding. Guests get free WiFi in all public areas. Each also has facilities for making tea and coffee. The Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott features a striking terrace overlooking Bournemouth Bay. Guests can enjoy fine cuisine at the award-winning hotel restaurant or a traditional Dorset afternoon tea in the hotel bar. The restaurant is open for breakfast, dinner and Sunday lunch, and has scenic views across the sea. On the cliff top, the hotel has spectacular views and is adjacent to the Bournemouth International Centre. The town has 7 miles of sandy beaches. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, and is located 7.3 miles from the property.Show full description
The Norfolk Royale is ideally positioned within a short stroll of the Bournemouth's major attractions - including its award winning gardens and golden sand Blue Flag beaches. Originally converted from two imposing Edwardian villas, The Norfolk Royale today boasts 95 spacious and thoughtfully-equipped en-suite guestrooms. The lounge and bar provide the ideal setting to enjoy morning coffee or a relaxing drink. The hotel's secluded gardens provide a relaxing environment in which guests can enjoy a drink. Guest facilities also include a glass-roofed heated indoor pool, whirlpool and a secure underground car park (charges apply). The hotel’s restaurant offers breakfast served from 7.30am-9am and a table d’hote menu from 7pm-8.30pm.Show full description
Charming. Cool. Superb breakfast. Popular among women. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, The Chocolate Box Hotel offers accommodation in Bournemouth, 200 metres from Bournemouth Beach. Free private parking is available on site and is limited. Rooms come with a flat-screen TV. You will find a kettle in the room. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Bournemouth International Centre is 300 metres from The Chocolate Box Hotel, while Bournemouth University is 3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 8 km from The Chocolate Box Hotel. There are different terms and conditions for group bookings of 3 or more. We do not accept hen or stag groups.Show full description
This boutique hotel has a highly rated breakfast and great affordability.
Hotel Miramar is an Edwardian building featuring Roman inspired pillars and curved balconies that overlook the sea and the landscaped gardens. Located less than a mile from Bournemouth town centre and offering free Wi-Fi. The award-winning chef serves such delights as Tempura Prawns and Roasted Cannon of Lamb from the seaview restaurant, as well as a traditional Sunday lunch. Afternoon tea including sandwiches and scones are offered from the Ocean Bar and Terrace, as well as a lighter lunch menu. All rooms at the Miramar offer either sea or garden views and some room types feature large private balconies. All rooms include a flat-screen TV with Freeview, tea/coffee making facilities, as well as a seating area and a tiled en suite bathroom. Bournemouth Rail Station is located within a mile of the hotel and the sea front can be reached within 5 minutes on foot. Sandbanks, a popular and prestigious peninsula in England, is just a 15-minute drive away.Show full description
A tip: Explore by neighbourhood. You can find luxury hotels within or near different neighbourhoods of Bournemouth here: Bournemouth City CentreBoscombe
The Holiday Inn Bournemouth is a modern hotel that is centrally situated 10-minutes walk from Bournemouth Beach and town centre. The property provides on-site parking and free high speed WiFi. An on-site restaurant with bar, gym and an outdoor seating terrace is also featured. Electric car charging points available All rooms come with air-conditioning, Hypnos beds, pillow menu, hairdryer and walk-in shower. Other amenities include a 43-inch Smart TV, USB charging points, work desk, safe, iron and tea,coffee making facilities. The property also serve Starbucks coffee and offer meeting rooms to book for business travellers. Guests can also purchase accessories and snack-to-go at the hotel. Pavillion Theatre is 800 metres away, while Bournemouth railway is 1 km and Bournemouth International Centre is 1.2 km from the property. Bournemouth International Airport is 9 km from the property.Show full description
Located in Bournemouth, 700 metres from Eastcliff Beach, Park Inn by Radisson Bournemouth provides accommodation with a garden, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.1 km from Boscombe Beach. At the hotel, each room comes with a wardrobe. A continental breakfast is available daily at Park Inn by Radisson Bournemouth. Westcliff Beach is 1.9 km from the accommodation, while Bournemouth International Centre is 2.2 km away. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 11 km from Park Inn by Radisson Bournemouth.Show full description
Situated just 5 minutes' walk from the beach and vibrant promenade, Hilton Bournemouth features a heated indoor pool, complimentary 24-hour fitness centre and the eforea spa & health club with sauna and steam facilities. Each room comes with a 49-inch HD TV, work desk and an en-suite bathroom. Founded in 2015, Schpoons & Forx is led by Head Chef Matt Budden, with a lively open kitchen. The tandoor and stone oven is the heart of the hotel. Cocktails, fine wines and premium spirits can be enjoyed on the terrace at LEVEL8IGHT The Sky Bar, with panoramic sea views. Bournemouth University is 2.8 km from Hilton Bournemouth, while Queen's Park is 3.4 km away. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 7 km from the property.Show full description
Located on the seafront, overlooking Bournemouth Bay, this iconic and uniquely styled hotel has a 1930s Art Deco style, a seasonal outdoor heated pool, a day spa, and a lido deck. The Cumberland Hotel was awarded ''Best Large Hotel' 2018 from the Bournemouth Tourism Awards. The Cumberland Hotel is a 4-star deluxe hotel on Eastcliff, a short walk from Bournemouth town centre, the BIC, Pavilion Gardens and Surf Reef. The stylish bar and brasserie opens until 22:00 in summer, and has been awarded 2 AA rosettes. A 3-course dinner can be booked with guests' reservation at a discounted advance rate. Guests can use the leisure facilities at 2 neighbouring hotels, including the Oceana Resort's Oceana Day Spa at the Ocean Beach Hotel. This is an Asian-inspired treatment and beauty spa. Suncliff offers a heated indoor pool, sauna, mini gym, and squash courts. Outdoor swimming pools are also located within resorts, along with 4 restaurants, 4 bars, and an illy coffee shop.Show full description
With a stunning location on East Cliff, overlooking Bournemouth’s Pier, bay and beaches, the family-run award-winning Marsham Court Hotel offers free Wi-Fi. Boasting a south-facing swimming pool, heated May to September, there is also a restaurant. Stylish bedrooms are individually decorated and have modern bathrooms, many featuring a large walk-in shower. A flat-screen TV, laptop safe, ironing facilities and tea and coffee are available in every room. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar, which serves a selection of drinks, as well as afternoon tea and homemade dishes. The property features award-winning gardens, with sun terraces overlooking the bay and offering sea views. Overlooking Bournemouth’s sandy beaches, Marsham Court Hotel is just metres from the seafront. Bournemouth centre and shopping streets, can be reached in 5 minutes’ walk. Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre is a 5-minute walk from the property, while Bournemouth International Centre is a 9-minute walk away. Parking on-site is available at £15 per night. (reservation is not possible unless you are a blue badge holder).Show full description
Situated on Bournemouth's West Cliff, Best Western Plus Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa and Spa is only 550 metres from sandy beaches, the BIC, and the Pavilion. The property is just 5 minutes' walk from the lively town centre. Parking is available for an extra charge. Each stylish bedroom in the hotel is elegantly designed with a bright en-suite bath or shower room, a flat-screen TV, and free WiFi. Some rooms feature their own private balcony or terrace. The hotel's Bluewater Spa features an 20-yard swimming pool with an adjoining hot tub, gym, a steam room, a sauna and 4 deluxe beauty and massage therapy suites, plus a Relaxation Lounge. Guests can enjoy a superb dinner with first-class wine in the contemporary, 2 rosette award winning, Connaught Brasserie. The food is freshly prepared and made from high-quality, locally sourced ingredients. The Connaught also boasts a Gin Bar with over 100 different gins.Show full description
With paid parking and free Wi-Fi throughout, The Hermitage Hotel is just metres from Bournemouth’s sandy beach. It has an award-winning restaurant, modern bedrooms and wonderful sea views. The cosy bedrooms at Hermitage each have a private bathroom and an LCD TV with Freeview. Rooms also feature a hairdryer, tea/coffee facilities and a trouser press. Some have views across the English Channel. The AA-Rosette-awarded restaurant serves modern British cuisine in elegant surroundings. The Lounge Bar offers light meals, snacks and beverages, and room service is also available. Delicious full English breakfasts are served daily. Just 5 minutes’ walk from Bournemouth’s lively centre, Hermitage Hotel is 150 metres from the Oceanarium. Sandbanks, with its popular marina, can be reached in 10 minutes’ drive, and Poole centre is a 15-minute drive away.Show full description
This Victorian townhouse offers bright, modern air conditioning rooms, located just 5 minutes’ walk from Bournemouth’s award-winning beach. With a restaurant and lounge bar, there is also free high-speed WiFi. The Durley Dean’s rooms boast contemporary design and each features a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee facilities, and a work area. All rooms also have a private bathroom with a hairdryer. The hotel is well-placed, 0.3 miles from the bars and shops of the town centre. 10 minutes’ walk brings guests to the Bournemouth International Centre and Bournemouth Pier. Guests can use the swimming pool for free, as well as gym and sauna that make up the hotel Leisure Complex for an additional fee. There is also a golf club within 5 minutes’ drive. The menu of British cuisine is made using local produce, and served in the stylish No. 28 restaurant. The Durley’s bar offers Dorset Cream teas, beverages and snacks during the day.Show full description
Centrally located on Bournemouth's West Cliff, the 4-star Connaught Lodge is just 350 yards from the cliff top and 5 minutes' walk from the BIC, Pavilion, and the thriving town centre. Just a short stroll across the garden terrace, guests can enjoy full access to facilities at the lodge's sister hotel, Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa. Guests staying at Connaught Lodge can enjoy free membership for Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel’s Bluewater Spa, which features a 20 yard swimming pool and adjoining spa pool, gym, sauna, steam room, 4 deluxe beauty and massage therapy suites and a relaxation lounge. Also situated in the sister hotel are the Gin Bar, serving over 100 different gins and the award-winning AA Rosette Connaught Brasserie which uses fresh, local produce wherever possible. Bournemouth is also home to varied shops, restaurants, bars and night clubs. This is our guests' favourite part of Bournemouth, according to independent reviews. Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip. We speak your language! . Show full description
Elegant. Great location. Great views. Popular among women. With its seafront setting, the Park Central Hotel offers the perfect location for both business and leisure travellers. The Bournemouth International Centre is adjacent to the hotel, while the Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre is just a 2-minute walk away. The unique rooms, each with their own individual and modern feel, offer stylish and luxurious accommodation. Each has a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi and toiletries, while some boast views of the coastline. Alongside the Park Central is the hotel’s Crab at Bournemouth fine dining, seafood restaurant. Here you can enjoy fine cuisine prepared by Michelin star trained chefs. Bournemouth's sandy beaches and coastal restaurants are a few minutes’ walk from Park Central and the town centre is less than 5 minutes away by foot.Show full description
Trendy. Romantic. Comfortable beds. Around 10 minutes’ walk from Bournemouth seafront, No5 Durley Road - Contemporary serviced rooms and suites - no food available offers stylish accommodation. It provides free WiFi and free parking that is subject to availability. Each room has a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee facilities, with décor in-keeping with the hotel theme. All have an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer and toiletries. No5 Durley Road - Contemporary serviced rooms and suites - no food available is a 12-15 minute walk from the Bournemouth International Centre and the Oceanarium. The Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum is just 1 mile away.Show full description
Perched on East Cliff, Ibis Styles Bournemouth is just a 5-minute walk from Bournemouth’s 7-mile sandy beach. The hotel has a stylish swimming pool, sun terrace and a restaurant. It has been awarded a Gold Award in the Green Tourism Business Scheme for its commitment to the environment. The bright, modern bedrooms have free Wi-Fi access and a TV with satellite channels. All rooms have a work desk and a cosy seating area, and tea/coffee facilities are provided. Cooked breakfasts and a creative evening menu are served daily in the spacious restaurant. Light snacks and beverages are served in the lounge bar, and 24-hour room service is also available. Just a 10-minute walk from Bournemouth’s shops and restaurants, Ibis Styles Bournemouth is a 15-minute walk from the Bournemouth International Centre. Private parking is available at the hotel.Show full description
Beautiful. Relaxing atmosphere. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Located just 5 minutes' walk from East Cliff sandy beaches, on the Bournemouth coastline, Orchid Hotel is just a short distance from the city centre. This hotel features 2 function rooms, a fully licensed bar and a 24-hour reception. All rooms come with a flat-screen TV and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries, hairdryer and bathtub or shower. Every morning, a full English breakfast is served in the No 34 restaurant. Evening meals are also available. Guests can also enjoy breakfast in the 1-acre garden on sunny days. Bournemouth beach is less than 1 mile away and guests will find a range of shops, department stores and beauty salons in the city centre. Bournemouth Gardens are just 13 minutes' walk. The Club at Meyrick Park Golf Course is just over a mile away and Bournemouth Railway Station is located 14 minutes' walk away.Show full description
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