The Best Dorset Seaside Hotels

set in extensive grounds, this beautifully appointed, privately owned hotel offers a homely and relaxing atmosphere and stylish guest rooms

Regency style house, set in over an acre of grounds, a short stroll from the beach, offering a comfortable, traditional Jurrasic Coast base

a chic, modern hotel with excellent facilities, fine dining and stylish rooms and apartments, all set in a beautiful spot by the River Stour

Grade II listed building close to the beach, has elegant rooms with high ceilings and sash windows, and top quality beds and bathrooms

discover a wealth of history and character dating back to 1590 at this charming and comfortable, Grade II listed Elizabethan Manor House

a perfect place to get away to simply relax and unwind, boutique hotel set in attractive, riverside gardens with elegant rooms and fine dining

Edwardian house located between Charmouth and Lyme Regis with views over the Dorset countryside offering comfy, well-appointed rooms

Edwardian hotel, set in well-tended, cliff-top gardens, enjoying views across the bay, with a relaxing ambience and attentive, friendly staff

originally built for the Duke of Clarence, this traditional hotel still has many of its original features and sits in an enviable spot by the beach

elegant Georgian mansion set in quiet countryside overlooking Chesil Beach and the Fleet Lagoon offering facilities for the whole family

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

bright, contemporary decor features throughout at this central hotel, there are air-conditioned rooms and a complimentary buffet breakfast

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

a boutique, eco-friendly hotel, offering award-winning, seasonal cuisine and well-appointed rooms furnished with hand-made furniture

set beside the River Stour between Bournemouth and Fendown, many of the well-presented rooms enjoy views across the river and meadow

in the East Cliff area of Bournemouth, minutes from the beach, a traditional hotel with classically-decorated rooms and spacious communal areas

listed Edwardian manor house - built by King Edward VII for his mistress, Lilly Langtry - beautifully updated to offer sumptuous accommodation

enjoy the all-you-can-eat breakfast available at this contemporarily furnished hotel boasting luxurious rooms, just half a mile from the sea

enjoy award-winning seafood, friendly, attentive staff and individually styled rooms at this hotel opposite the BIC and close to the seafront

a bright modern hotel a short stroll from the beach in the East Cliff area, with fine views; rooms are well equipped and the relaxing bar is a bonus