The Best Dorset Seaside Hotels

indulge yourself in the relaxing spa and leisure facilities and fine dining at this elegant hotel on the water's edge of Christchurch Harbour

Art Deco-styled hotel standing on the East Cliff, stay in contemporary style rooms and enjoy award-wining dining in the stylish brasserie

a chic and stylish, cliff-top hotel affording stunning views across the bay to the Purbecks and the Isle of Wight; guest rooms are well-appointed

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

refurbished Edwardian hotel set in a large, cliff-top garden overlooking Poole Bay; guest rooms are spacious and feature contemporary decor

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

traditional seaside hotel set in an enviable cliff-top spot offering comfortable, well-appointed rooms, indoor leisure facilities and a pub

overlooking Holes Bay, this purpose built hotel provides smart, modern accommodation. Money spent in the on site shop goes towards the RNLI

atop the East Cliff and features bright and airy rooms, an attractive garden and pool area and a restaurant serving a modern British menu

with spectacular sea views, this cliff-top hotel offers sumptuous rooms and leisure facilities and is close to the BIC and Bournemouth Pier

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

in a stunning location on the edge of Poole Harbour offering bright, well-appointed rooms, award-winning dining and extensive leisure activities

with stunning sea views, this cliff-top hotel makes a great base for touring Studland and Dorset

perfectly placed hotel to enjoy all that Weymouth has to offer, the beach is opposite whilst the historic harbour, shopping and theatre are nearby

classically styled hotel set on the East Cliff close to the Pavilion Theatre, BIC, Bournemouth Pier and Lower Gardens with good facilities

in a superb cliff-top location - treat yourself to a sea view room for bay views - with a relaxing Day Spa and restaurant serving Italian cuisine

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

a peaceful hotel with extensive leisure facilities and spectacular views across Swanage Bay

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

enjoy a traditional stay beside the sea at this Grade II listed, Art-Deco style hotel that enjoys direct beach access and sweeping bay views

comfortable hotel - sitting opposite the beach - with a good choice of room types from budget to deluxe and many with scenic sea views

a modern hotel directly on the golden sands with views across Studland Bay offering leisure facilities and kids entertainment in school holidays

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

grand Victorian hotel with character original features combined with more contemporary decor and facilities set in a prime seafront spot

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

with its seaside frontage, this period hotel offers traditional rooms with modernised facilities and is well placed for accessing attractions

for a traditional seaside holiday, choose this grand hotel on the splendid sea front esplanade - rooms are spacious, some with sea views

not far from Portland Castle enjoy refreshments in the on-site cafe throughout the day