The Best Dorset Seaside Hotels

recommended hotels by the sea, on or close to the Dorset coast


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set amidst the quiet Purbeck countryside, a former farmhouse and renovated courtyard buildings make for an excellent exploring base

Yenton Hotel

Bournemouth

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comfortable, well-appointed accommodation set in a pretty, award winning garden situated 5 minutes walk from the East Cliff and beach

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a relaxed, welcoming and family run guest house set in a Victorian terrace on a quiet cul de sac just steps away from the glorious beach

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friendly, relaxing guest house offering generous breakfasts and ideally placed just 5 minutes walk from Boscombe's beach and town centre

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Georgian, Grade II listed guest house with a distinctive round design situated on the seafront and affording guests with panoramic views

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in a quieter part of town, but 5-minutes from the beach, a welcoming, family-run B&B that retains its original 19th century character

Waves In

Bournemouth

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welcoming guest house providing cosy rooms decorated in relaxing tones; walk to the nearest beach via Boscombe Chine Gardens

Shoreline B&B

Southbourne

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a charming, homely B&B, whose host has been highly praised by previous guests, situated just 6 minutes walk from the sandy beach

Brooklands Hotel

Bournemouth

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a traditional seaside guest house with functional and compact rooms and a good location a few minutes walk from the beach and town centre

Dolphins Hotel

Bournemouth

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friendly, welcoming B&B on a quiet road, close to the shops, restaurants and bars in the town centre and 6 minutes walk from the beach

Hotel Capital

Bournemouth

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a traditional, friendly guest house offering a licensed bar and a handy location for the beach - 3 minutes walk away - and the town centre

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family-run guest house that provides a friendly and relaxing atmosphere as well as good value, cosy rooms in a convenient West Cliff location