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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

located just off the A35 on the outskirts of Christchurch, this welcoming accommodation provides a comfortable base from which to explore

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

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