Dorset Seaside Inns & Pub Accommodation Guide

Grade II listed Georgian townhouse featuring cosy rooms, modern and traditional styles, a cellar bar and a tranquil, walled garden

boutique accommodation set in the former grounds of Highcliffe Castle offering stylish rooms, award-winning dining and good hospitality

character, 400-year-old inn set moments from the scenic cove, it features cosy rooms with a maritime theme and serves a fresh, seasonal menu

features three guest rooms furnished to a high standard that are set in a converted stable block separate from the main bar and restaurant

this 17th century, former coaching inn retains many original, character features and offers comfortable rooms and scenic views from the garden

well placed for accessing the local, tourist, seaside facilities, a welcoming inn offering traditional, comfortable accommodation

this elegant hotel, set overlooking the castle ruins, blends original character with modern luxury and a relaxed and welcoming ambience

a 13th century smuggler's haunt situated on the South West Coastal Path, it offers traditionally furnished rooms and fresh, seasonal food

you'll find fabulous food and the luxury of individually designed boutique rooms in this picturesque thatched inn near Lulworth Cove

popular with visitors and locals alike and set on a leafy street 15 minutes walk from the town centre, rooms are comfortable and well-appointed

traditional pub popular with villagers and visitors, locally sourced food and drink is championed and live music is featured at the weekends

enjoy a drink at the roof top bar at this contemporary styled inn, close to all the town's facilities, which provides chic, well appointed rooms

featuring live music on Fridays and Saturdays, this friendly inn with modern rooms is close to many of the town's attractions and amenities

recently renovated to a high standard, this smart inn provides stylish, spacious rooms. The coastal bus service stops outside the property

traditional, community pub offering comfortable, well presented rooms - some with scenic views - situated 6 minutes walk from the town centre

enjoy the comfortable atmosphere at this thatched inn right in the beach at West Bay

offers simple style - but comfortable - rooms that are well-equipped next door to the convivial bar and directly opposite the railway station

idyllically located on the water's edge of this popular seaside town on the Jurassic Coast, stylish rooms with sea views and contemporary dining

with traditionally styled public rooms and smart, modern accommodation, this welcoming inn is set close to all the local faciities

a hostelry since 1739, this iconic inn blends style with character; one of the spacious rooms has a sea view, and breakfast is much-praised

friendly pub situated just 4 minutes drive from Bournemouth Airport with a railway theme that reflects its former life as Hurn's railway station

stylish pub, dining room and bedrooms decorated in a classic colonial style situated in leafy Canford Cliffs close to the beach and Sandbanks

a charming 16th century hotel with many rustic features set in a quiet spot overlooking Chesil Beach which is reached in 3 minutes on foot

close to excellent walking and Eype Beach, this small family-run hotel enjoys a unique position, tucked down a lane near to the coast

comfortable, well-appointed pub ideally situated as a base from which to explore Bournemouth, Christchurch and the nearby New Forest

in beautiful Dorset countryside on the edge of a small village near the Jurassic Coast and Durdle Door, a hospitable inn with cosy rooms

well placed for exploring the area, a period inn with a traditional "pub" atmosphere providing modern, comfortable accommodation

a 17th-century former coaching inn located moments from the beach, offers well-presented bedrooms, hearty pub food and local beers

a period town hotel that has been thoughtfully updated and now provides spacious, modern accommodation in a relaxing atmosphere

a traditional and lively town centre pub offering simple style rooms, two bars, live televised sporting events and live music at the weekends

a chic, boutique style hotel with smart, comfortable rooms boasting period details and providing an ideal start to explore the local area

a traditional inn offering simple, modern accommodation and conveniently placed for exploring the town and surrounding area

the guest rooms at this traditional pub are light, spacious and well maintained and are situated in the main building or in a coach house

in the heart of this historic seaside resort, a friendly 400-year-old inn offers one dainty white room, with wine and flowers to welcome guests

spectacular cliff-top views over Poole Bay can be seen from this popular pub offering bright, airy rooms and good value food and drink

with real ales and home-cooked food, this cosy pub is in an ideal spot for the ferries

just a mile from Chesil Beach, this friendly village inn serves English cuisine in a conservatory, and offers comfy, neutrally decorated rooms

enjoy the fresh seafood at this comfortable accommodation just a 10 minute walk from the sea

just 80 yards from the seafront and beach, this good value-for-money inn offers a variety of rooms above its lively and convivial bar

with buses stopping nearby, this charming tavern offers a warm welcome and cosy rooms

located just off the A35 on the outskirts of Christchurch, this welcoming accommodation provides a comfortable base from which to explore

in a unique position on the famed Portland Bill promontory, a refurbished inn, with amazing sea views from the garden, and bright cosy rooms

self-contained B&B rooms, comfortable and well-equipped, in the flowery garden of a pretty inn near a river; tasty, locally sourced food is served

Thomas Hardy and Lawrence of Arabia both visited this historic 16th century house, now with cosy B&B rooms above the popular restaurant

a contemporarily-styled, boutique tavern, ideally placed for visiting Poole and Bournemouth

with a 500 year history, this nautically-themed pub is just meters from the lively quayside

a lively pub with boutique-style rooms in the heart of West Cliff with just a short stroll to the beach

former coaching inn, circa 1840, with a lively public bar and a large restaurant, decked out like a sailing ship, and cosy, comfy rooms

a lively, welcoming pub - with frequent live music and televised live sports events - in an ideal cliff-top location offering simple style rooms

traditional pub set on the quayside of the historic 17th century harbour, it offers a decidedly maritime theme and live music some evenings

situated between Weymouth and Portland and close to the Rodwell Trail for cycling and walking offering simple, but comfy, guest rooms

a traditionally furnished pub offering a good choice of real ales and home-cooked food

a family run inn with a rustic interior and open fires for cold evenings

this charming, cosy village pub offers a great mix of the traditional with the contemporary