We have created a list with the best hotels with pool in Dorset, 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 Anna Holt & Isa Weber. Updated February 2024.
Boutique hotel with indoor and outdoor pools.Hip. 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 spaand 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 might be one of the most WELL DESIGNED boutique hotels in Dorset.
Small hotel with indoor pool. 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 spapool, 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
Indoor and outdoor pools. 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. 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. 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 Spaat the Ocean Beach Hotel. This is an Asian-inspired treatment and beauty spa.Show full description
Amazing hotel with great facilities. The pool and surrounding area are fabulous - comfy sun loungers, a great bar, and fantastic views. The lobby is comfortable and stylish. The rooms are spacious, modern with very beautiful beds.
Indoor and outdoor pools. Situated on the Sandbanks Peninsula of Poole Harbour, this elegant hotel features a restaurant and panoramic views of Poole Bay. There is also free WiFi. Haven Hotel is just a 15-minute drive from Poole Ferry Terminal, offering crossings to the Channel Islands. The bright bedrooms at Haven Hotel each have a satellite TV, tea / coffee facilities and a private modern bathroom. Some rooms have scenic views towards the Purbeck Hills or Brownsea Island. The Point restaurant, helmed by Head Chef Mark Nagle, is recognized for its excellent food using local ingredients wherever possible. There is also a stylish lounge bar. Sandbanks Beach is just a few metres away.Show full description
Indoor pool. 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
Small hotel with outdoor pool.Charming. This Georgian country house is located just off the coastal path between Charmouth and Lyme Regis. This accommodation boasts Dorset Countryside and woodland views. Facilities at Fernhill include a seasonal outdoor heated pool set within acres of woodland, meadows and ponds . Rooms at Fernhill Hotel are all featured with free Wi-Fi, LCD TVs with DVD players and Egyptian cotton linen. En suite bathrooms have White Co. toiletries and white towels. This property operates a Zero Waste kitchen to ensure they only prepare the food required, by taking menu choices a little in advance. Breakfast and a la carte Dinner is available 7 days a week. Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan options always available. Show full description
Boutique hotel with indoor pool.Delightful property. 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. Set in a Georgian manor house, Summer Lodge features an indoor swimming pool, hot tub and sauna. 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. 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
Chic hotel with beautiful well-maintained grounds in a fantastic location in the middle of Hardy country. Perfect facilities for full relaxation - great swimming pool, perfect SPA, and comfortable rooms. Wonderful!
Indoor pool.Elegant. Perfectly positioned at the water's edge, overlooking one of Dorset's most picturesque estuaries, Harbour Hotel & SpaChristchurch features a 2 AA-Rosette restaurant and a luxury modern spa. The Jetty Restaurant offers waterside views and an impressive contemporary design. The newly refurbished Christchurch Harbour Spa features an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, hydrotherapy pool and treatment rooms. The beautiful Christchurch Harbour offers ferries to the Poole Harbour Islands, and Two Riversmeet Golf Club is a 5-minute drive away. With an international menu and Michelin-starred chefs, there is also an extensive wine list. There is also a fully-equipped gym. Set in an impressive Victorian building, Christchurch Hotel is just 20 minutes from Bournemouth centre.Show full description
This hotel has very cosy rooms and outstanding views.
Indoor pool. Village Hotel Bournemouth is a stylish hotel with excellent facilities. It offers a modern health club with a gymand a pool, along with a great pub and restaurant and a Starbucks. Guests can relax in the sauna, steam room, or whirlpool spa. At an extra cost, guests can use the Village Gym, with a swimming pool, sauna and steam room. The hotel also includes onsite parking and free WiFi. The modern and spacious rooms at the Village Hotel Bournemouth have a flat-screen TV with digital channels. The hotel offers Sky TV and the Sky Sports channel in all bedrooms. Guests can choose to dine at the stylish all-day dining Village Pub and Grill or relax with a coffee in the onsite Starbucks Coffee Shop. The hotel is 1.5 miles from Pokesdown Rail Station and 3.5 miles from Bournemouth International Airport.Show full description
Indoor pool.Charming. 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
Beautiful, relaxed and quirky manor house with lots of character. Perfect for families and dog owners. The lounge areas are lovely with open fires. It also has a lovely spa and swimming pool.
Indoor pool. Just 5 minutes’ walk from Bournemouth Pier and Seafront and 350 metres from Bournemouth International Centre (BIC), Hotel Collingwood BW Signature Collection features a traditional restaurant, modern leisure centre and spacious bedrooms. Free WiFi is available throughout and EV charging stations are available in the carpark. Guests staying at Hotel Collingwood BW Signature Collection can enjoy free use of the heated indoor swimming pool, hot tub, games room and billiards. The elegant rooms at Hotel Collingwood BW Signature Collection each have an en-suite bathroom, working desk and a hairdryer. All rooms have tea/coffee facilities, with fresh milk available on request. Hotel Collingwood BW Signature Collection has 32" inch TV's in all rooms Each morning, a freshly cooked full English breakfast is served, as well as a selection of cereals, pastries and fresh fruit. The bar and lounge offer a relaxed atmosphere, with hot drinks, snacks and lunches served all day. The sun terrace can be enjoyed for drinks during summer. The hotel's Gold Room offers a varied menu using fresh local produce wherever possible and fine wines. Guests can pre-book a table and enjoy a discounted 3 course meal. Hotel Collingwood BW Signature Collection is within an 8-minute drive from Bournemouth Train Station and 15 minutes from the airport.Show full description
Small hotel with indoor pool.Great value. In 120 acres of parkland and with its own 18-hole championship golf course, The Lodge offers free wireless internet access, free parking and superb leisure facilities, including an indoor pool. Situated on the entrance to the golf course and sat in parkland the site has excellent facilities, The Lodge at Meyrick Park is great for a relaxing and restorative break or perfect base for work. As well as the impressive golf course, the relaxation facilities include a 19-metre indoor swimming pool, a sauna, a steam room and a well-equipped gymwith state-of-the-art Technogym equipment. Guests can use the Health and Fitness Club free of charge throughout their stay. Children's swimming times are Saturday and Sunday 3pm-6pm. There are 17 en suite rooms that are all different in configuration which adds to the character of the building. All with Hypnos mattresses, TVs, hairdryers and tea/coffee making facilities. The Lodge is supprted by the Health Club where you will find reception, Pulse Cafe Bar serves breakfast, snacks and meals and all guests have access to the extensive health club facilities. The Pulse Cafe Bar offers a range of light and healthy meals and drinks, with a terrace that can be covered and heated if the weather changes. Breakfast is a Continental Buffet with hot food cooked to order from our menu. It also includes tea or coffee in a cafetiere. Very good value for money Additional parking is available beyond the Health Club . Show full description
Outdoor pool. 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
Indoor pool. Situated on Bournemouth's West Cliff, Best Western Plus Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spaand 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. 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. 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. 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
Indoor pool. 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. Guests can use the swimming pool for free, as well as gymand sauna that make up the hotel Leisure Complex for an additional fee. 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. 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
Plunge pool. Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel and spais located 10 minutes from the town centre and Alum Chine beach. The property offers 83 3-star bedrooms with free WiFi. The hotel's comprehensive leisure facilities include a 12-metre heated pool upstairs with an adjacent gym, and downstairs for an additional charge, an adults-only spa facility which offers a plunge pool, spa bath, sauna, aromatherapy room, steam room, relaxation lounge and bubble pool, with bathrobes and slippers provided. Parking on site is possible at a surcharge. Its brasserie restaurant offers a contemporary dining experience that is well-suited for all guests, with a children’s menu also available. Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel also offers extensive conference and banqueting facilities for up to 200 people, in a variety of well appointed function suites.Show full description
Indoor pool. Just a 5-minute walk from Weymouth Beach, Best Western Hotel Rembrandt features a modern leisure club, traditional restaurant and free Wi-Fi. Weymouth centre is just a mile away. The Rembrandt Leisure Club has an indoor swimming pool and fitness centre. The bar offers real ales and speciality coffees, and there is also a pool-side snack bar. The bright and airy bedrooms are individually decorated, and each has a private modern bathroom with a hairdryer. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV with limited Freeview channels, work desk and tea/coffee facilities. Guests can relax in the spabath, sauna and steam room, or sample indulgent treatments in the beauty salon. The Gallery Restaurant serves an international menu, carvery lunches and full English breakfasts. Situated just 500 metres from Weymouth Seafront, Rembrandt Hotel is a 20-minute walk from Weymouth Harbour. There is free on-site parking, and Weymouth Station is half a mile away.Show full description
Indoor and outdoor pools. This 3-star Victorian hotel is set high on Bournemouth's East Cliff offers beautiful sea views, gardens and a leisure club. Frederick's Restaurant is set against the striking backdrop of the sea. The leisure club features a free-form seasonal outdoor swimming pool with a large terrace and bar. The nearest beach is just 600 meters away. The bright and airy rooms at Bournemouth Carlton; Best Western Signature Collection have free WiFi access and a 32-inch flat-screen TV. Many rooms have views across the Bournemouth Bay and a balcony, and all feature tea/coffee facilities and a work desk. Guests can enjoy classic cocktails and fine wines in the spacious bar. Fredrick’s restaurant serves a modern British menu and seasonal specials, and full English breakfasts are available daily. Bournemouth Carlton; Best Western Signature Collection is a 10-minute walk from Bournemouth Pier. Bournemouth centre is a 15-minute walk away.Show full description
Small hotel with indoor pool. Situated on the outskirts of Shaftesbury, set within picturesque private grounds, this Georgian ex-monastery has been transformed into a 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 hotel's indoor pool and sauna offer the chance to unwind and let your stresses and strains ebb away. The Country Bar serves snacks and light meals. Guests can also enjoy full English breakfasts at Best Western The Royal Chase Hotel. Children under 12 eat breakfast free when a parent purchases breakfast. "As a venue for celebrations, we often hold weddings and parties with a disco. Please call the hotel to enquire about the dates of these functions." . Show full description
Indoor pool. 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. Guest facilities also include a glass-roofed heated indoor pool, whirlpool and a secure underground car park (charges apply). 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. The hotel’s restaurant offers breakfast served from 7.30am-9am and a table d’hote menu from 7pm-8.30pm.Show full description
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