The Best Dorset Seaside Hotels

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


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Lulworth Cove Inn

Lulworth Cove

  • editors' choice!
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  • 4* rated
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  • luxury
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  • small hotel
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  • pets allowed
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  • character property
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  • great breakfasts
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  • award-winning
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  • great reviews
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  • village location
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  • near beach
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  • restaurant
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  • bar
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  • terrace
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  • own garden
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  • free WiFi

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

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  • 3* rated
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  • small hotel
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  • character property
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  • great breakfasts
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  • great reviews
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  • near beach
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  • restaurant
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  • own garden
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  • free WiFi
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Regency style house, set in over an acre of grounds, a short stroll from the beach, offering a comfortable, traditional Jurrasic Coast base

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  • 4* rated
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  • family-friendly
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  • walker friendly
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  • great breakfasts
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  • award-winning
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  • village location
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  • restaurant
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  • own garden
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  • free WiFi
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  • parking

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

Kersbrook

Lyme Regis

  • B&B/guest house
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  • 4* rated
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  • luxury
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  • family-friendly
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  • character property
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  • great breakfasts
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  • great reviews
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  • own garden
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  • free WiFi
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thatched, 18th century, Grade II listed cottage set in mature gardens, featuring individually furnished and traditionally decorated guest rooms

Applewood Hotel

Bournemouth

  • B&B/guest house
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  • 3* rated
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  • family-friendly
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  • great breakfasts
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  • great reviews
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  • free WiFi
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Edwardian period features are complimented by a stylish, boutique finish throughout at this welcoming West Cliff accommodation