The Best Dorset Seaside Hotels

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

stylish pub, dining room and bedrooms decorated in a classic colonial style situated in leafy Canford Cliffs close to the beach and Sandbanks

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

Edwardian house situated just a stone's throw from the beach and seafront; stylish guest rooms feature contemporary or traditional decor

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

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

Thomas Hardy and Lawrence of Arabia both visited this historic 16th century house, now with cosy B&B rooms above the popular restaurant