The Best Dorset Seaside Hotels

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

a stylish hotel, within walking distance of famous Lulworth Cove offering spacious, airy rooms, attentive and professional service and good food

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

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

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

"convenient location" and "exceptional service" are just two of the favourable comments on this boutique hotel boasting a Thai restaurant

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

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

a hotel in a Grade I listed Georgian building showcases its fine period charm throughout, and offers classic rooms, some with fine sea views

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

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

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

a homely seaside hotel situated a five-minute walk from the celebrated Boscombe Beach offers bright modern rooms and friendly service

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

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

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

set in 120 acres of parkland - that includes an 18-hole championship golf course - with a superb range of leisure facilities and stylish rooms

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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