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A list by Ella Hofer & Tim Costa. Updated February 2024.
This suite consists of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a bath or a shower and free toiletries. The suite features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a wardrobe. The unit offers 2 beds. About the hotel: In 4 acres of beautiful gardens, Summer Lodge features luxurious rooms, a leisure centre and an award-winning restaurant. With free parking and free Wi-Fi, the hotel is 15 minutes from Yeovil. Rooms feature sumptuous fabrics and luxury bathrooms with toiletries, bathrobes and candles. Rooms also have tea and coffee facilities with homemade shortbread, and a plasma-screen satellite TV. Set in a Georgian manor house, Summer Lodge features an indoor swimming pool, hot tub and sauna. There is also a fitness centre, tennis courts, croquet lawn and treatment rooms. The restaurant offers fine dining and a selection of rare wines. The guest lounges offer beverages and snacks, and feature open fires and antiques. Afternoon teas and cooked breakfasts are also available. Set in scenic Dorset countryside, Summer Lodge is just 30 minutes from the coast at Weymouth. Dorchester is a 20-minute drive away and Sherborne Castle can be reached in 25 minutes’ drive. Groups - When booking for more than 4 persons, different policies and additional supplements may apply . Show full description
The air-conditioned suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. This suite features a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV, garden views, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 1 bed. About the hotel: Bear of Burton has unique, individually designed bedrooms and a popular local restaurant. Rooms at Bear of Burton have en suite shower rooms and scenic views of the surrounding countryside. Christchurch is just 5 minutes’ drive away. Free Wi-Fi, a TV, tea and coffee facilities, and a hairdryer also feature in each room. A cooked breakfast of your choice, including our famous ‘just right’ porridge, alongside our breakfast buffet is included in every rate. Christchurch Railway Station is just 5 minutes’ drive away and Bournemouth International Airport can be reached in 15 minutes by car.Show full description
The hot tub is a top feature of this suite. The air-conditioned suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. This suite features a minibar, flat-screen TV with cable channels, garden views, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit has 1 bed. About the hotel: 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
This family room has a DVD player, seating area and electric kettle.
Please note this room is on the second floor
If booking for two guests then the king room only is allocated. About the hotel: Featuring a shared lounge and views of quiet street, St John's Guest House is a recently renovated guest house set in Weymouth, 2 km from Weymouth Beach. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. The guest house features family rooms. At the guest house, the units are fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Each unit is equipped with a kettle, while selected rooms here will provide you with a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave. The units will provide guests with a fridge. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, fresh pastries and fruits are available every morning at the guest house. For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, St John's Guest House offers a selection of packed lunches. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Weymouth, like windsurfing, cycling and hiking. Monkey World is 24 km from St John's Guest House, while Corfe Castle is 37 km away. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 58 km from the guest house.Show full description
The suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. This suite features a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 1 bed. About the hotel: 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
An additional bed can be set up if required. About the hotel: Featuring free WiFi, Dower House Hotel offers pet-friendly accommodation in Lyme Regis. Torquay is 46 km from the property. Free private parking is available on site. The Dower House Hotel has a heated outdoor pool which is open from the start of May to the end of September. There is a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer in each unit. Dower House Hotel also includes a terrace. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar and restaurant. Exeter is 37 km from Dower House Hotel. Lyme Regis is 3 miles away. The nearest airport is Exeter Airport, 29 km from Dower House Hotel. The Dower House Hotel is a low carbon usage hotel having a Biomass boiler for heating and hot water and utilising Solar panels for electricity generation.Show full description
These spacious suite is on the first floor and has an en suite bathroom, and a TV. About the hotel: This Georgian building is in Shaftesbury town centre. Its individually decorated rooms have an en suite bathroom, some with separate showers and roll-top baths. It is now a stylish hotel with free Wi-Fi and large rooms with luxury beds, flat-screen TVs, and coffee machines. The Grosvenor Arms maintains original features combined with modern décor. There is a bar with open fireplace, as well as a courtyard terrace. The Grosvenor Arms' stylish restaurant serves breakfast every day. A modern menu is also available for dinner service from Monday to Saturday. Guests will also enjoy alfresco dining or enjoy pizza cooked by the wood-burning oven. Located just 2 minutes' walk from Shaftesbury Abbey, the hotel is a short stroll from many restaurants and shops.Show full description
Opened September 2020. Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious double room provides a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe, as well as a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit offers 1 bed. About the hotel: Featuring a bar, The King's Arms is set in Dorchester. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also has a restaurant and a terrace. Private parking can be arranged at no extra charge. At the hotel, every room includes a wardrobe. At The King's Arms all rooms include a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. à la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options are available every morning at the accommodation. Bournemouth is 33 km from The King's Arms, while Weymouth is 17 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 36 km from the hotel.Show full description
This second floor room has a double bed and 2 single beds. With beamed sloping ceilings and cottage style window. The en suite bathroom comes with a bath and hand held shower. Other amenities also include a TV, free toiletries and complimentary teas and coffees.
Please note that there is no shower due to beams. About the hotel: Situated in Bridport, just 5 minutes’ drive from the coast, we offers free Wi-Fi and free parking on site. Weymouth can be reached in 30 minutes by car. Rooms at The Bridge House are timeless and classic, furnished and retain original features like old, wooden beams. Other facilities include a flat-screen TV, hairdryer, and free toiletries. Light bites are available throughout the day, and breakfast is served each morning at The Bridge House. There is a cellar bar and Potting Shed garden bar at the property. Lyme Regis Golf Club is a 15-minute drive from the building, and Dorchester can be reached in less than 25 minutes by car. Yeovil is 40 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
This open-plan suite features a king size bed, lounge area, roll top bath, walk-in monsoon shower and Juliette balcony. About the hotel: With rooms offering fine Egyptian linen, handsprung beds, and plasma TVs, Hotel Du Vin Poole is just 10 minutes’ walk from Poole Harbour. Its French-style bistro serves the finest local produce, and guests can enjoy expert wine-tasting sessions. The sumptuous rooms all boast sleek, private bathrooms with powerful drench showers, deep baths, and deluxe toiletries. Guests can relax and enjoy free tea and coffee in their air-conditioned room. Bistro du Vin serves fantastic locally sourced cuisine, including Dorset Pork, Dorset escargot, and local fruit and veg from a nearby farm. The bar boasts an excellent and extensive wine list, and guests can enjoy a wide array of rare cigars in the hotel's humidoir. Poole’s centre and Dolphin Shopping Centre is only 15 minutes’ walk away, while Poole Park and Boating Lake is 20 minutes away on foot. Poole’s sandy beaches can be reached within a 10-minute walk.Show full description
Some rooms have a chaise longue and other have high winged-back chairs. About the hotel: Nestled amidst stunning countryside, this 2AA Rosette award-winning late 18th century British pub is beautifully set in the heart of the ancient village of Corton Denham, on the Somerset/Dorset border. Bedrooms have views of the rolling countryside and are individually designed in calm, neutral colours. All have contemporary bathrooms and Egyptian cotton linen. Just 3 miles from the historic town of Sherborne, guests can visit the town’s castles, Abbey and boutique shops. Also in the area is Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage site, which is just 45 minutes drive across the rolling Dorset Downs.Show full description
Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this quadruple room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious quadruple room provides a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, heating as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed. About the hotel: Located on the Jurassic Coast, our Georgian manor is the perfect base for exploration – go on a fossil hunt, roam along the coastal path, and enjoy family activities at the Verandah. Family Stays - At Moonfleet Manor, we're not just family-friendly, we're family-focused. Our hotel is a place where kids can explore, parents can unwind and families can reconnect, with a complimentary 90 minute session in our ofsted-registered kids club per nights stay (subject to availability) Couple Stays - Spend your days strolling then return to our boltholes for a dip in the pool, spa treatments and seasonal dining. Dog Friendly Stays - You needn't worry about arranging a dog sitter or kennels when planning your visit - we welcome canine companions with open arms at Moonfleet Manor (Additional charge of £15 per pet per night).Show full description
This suite includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath or a shower and free toiletries. The suite has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, as well as heating. The unit has 1 bed. About the hotel: 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. 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. 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. The property is just 5 minutes' walk from the lively town centre. Parking is available for an extra charge. Some rooms feature their own private balcony or terrace. 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
This Suite features a 49-inch HD TV, espresso machine and a king size bed. There is also a dining and seating area. About the hotel: 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
Offering free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned family room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker and a seating area. The unit offers 2 beds. About the hotel: With a dramatic seafront location, Highcliff Marriott Hotel has gymnasium. Bournemouth town centre is a 10-minute walk away. Guests get free WiFi in all public areas. Newly Renovated bright and elegant rooms at Highcliff Marriott feature air conditioning, a 49-inch LCD TV and luxurious Marriott bedding. 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
Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as sea views. The unit has 1 bed. About the hotel: With scenic views across Poole Harbour, this hotel offers boutique rooms, Asian Ocean Palace and The Amalfi View Restaurants and stylish cocktail bar. Poole Ferry Terminal is 15 minutes away by car. The rooms at the Harbour Heights Hotel have an elegant nautical theme, and each has air conditioning/climate control, a private bathroom with a spa bath and fluffy bathrobes (on request). All rooms feature a satellite TV, tea and coffee facilities and Nespresoo machines with Lor coffee. The contemporary The Amalfi View Restaurant serves the finest Italian cuisine, plus classic style specials including steak, chicken, lamb and fish, and features bespoke furnishings and artwork. The lively bar offers classic cocktails and relaxing music. There is also a large, landscaped terrace with panoramic sea views for al fresco dining.The Chinese Restaurant ‘Ocean Palace at Harbour Heights’ offers an Asian dining experience while enjoying harbour views, open for dinner from Wednesdays to Sundays. With views towards Brownsea Island, FJB Collection - Harbour Heights features a tranquil setting just outside Poole center. Bournemouth is a 10-minute drive and Parkstone Golf Club is just 5 minutes’ drive away. Sandbanks Marina is a 20-minute walk from the building.Show full description
This is an en-suite room with a double bed and a little kitchenette. Each bright, airy room has office table, a digital TV with Freeview channels, free WiFi access, a clock radio and a hairdryer.
The room can accommodate a maximum of 2 guests. About the hotel: The Blue Palms is only 0.5 miles from Bournemouth’s beaches and 5 minutes' walk from the Bournemouth International centre. The bright, airy rooms at Blue Palms feature an en suite bathroom, a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, tea/coffee making facilities, and a hairdryer. The town centre, with its variety of restaurants, shops and cafés, is less than 2 minutes' walk. A full English breakfast menu is served daily. All you can eat breakfast is available. There is a small car parking and a garden with a patio where you can relax and unwind. With easy access to the sea, sandy beaches, water sports and golf parks, guests can also enjoy nearby locations such as the New Forest National Park, 30 minutes' drive away, and the Isle of Wight.Show full description
The air-conditioned family room features a TV with streaming services, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box and heating. About the hotel: Around 10 minutes’ walk from Bournemouth seafront, No5 Durley Road - Contemporary serviced rooms and suites - no food available offers stylish accommodation. 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. 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. The Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum is just 1 mile away.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
Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this suite includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The suite's kitchenette, which features a refrigerator and a microwave, is available for cooking and storing food. The air-conditioned suite provides a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a dining area as well as sea views. The unit offers 1 bed. About the hotel: 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
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