The Best Dorset Seaside Hotels

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


When would you like to go?
  • editors' choice!
  • -
  • hotel
  • -
  • luxury
  • -
  • small hotel
  • -
  • adults only
  • -
  • character property
  • -
  • country house
  • -
  • romantic retreat
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • central location
  • -
  • waterfront location
  • -
  • restaurant
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • bar
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • terrace
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

a perfect place to get away to simply relax and unwind, boutique hotel set in attractive, riverside gardens with elegant rooms and fine dining

Limestone Hotel

West Lulworth

  • hotel
  • -
  • small hotel
  • -
  • adults only
  • -
  • romantic retreat
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • village location
  • -
  • great views
  • -
  • restaurant
  • -
  • bar
  • -
  • terrace
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

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

The Grove Hotel

Bournemouth

  • hotel
  • -
  • adults only
  • -
  • near beach
  • -
  • restaurant
  • -
  • bar
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • lift
  • -
  • terrace
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

in the East Cliff area of Bournemouth, minutes from the beach, a traditional hotel with classically-decorated rooms and spacious communal areas

  • hotel
  • -
  • 2* rated
  • -
  • small hotel
  • -
  • adults only
  • -
  • character property
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • seafront location
  • -
  • near beach
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • lift
  • -
  • free WiFi

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

Yenton Hotel

Bournemouth

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • adults only
  • -
  • pets allowed
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • bar
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • terrace
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

comfortable, well-appointed accommodation set in a pretty, award winning garden situated 5 minutes walk from the East Cliff and beach

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • 3* rated
  • -
  • adults only
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • central location
  • -
  • close to station
  • -
  • seafront location
  • -
  • near beach
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • free WiFi

adults only guest house - set in a seafront, Georgian terrace - with fine bay views, homely, individually styled rooms and a cosy guest lounge

Derby Manor

Bournemouth

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • 4* rated
  • -
  • adults only
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • terrace
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

beautifully decorated and sumptuously furnished rooms are on offer at this elegant B&B situated a short walk from sandy Boscombe Beach

Balincourt

Bournemouth

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • 5* rated
  • -
  • adults only
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • bar
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

bright, individually decorated rooms, and a hearty breakfast and a cosy lounge bar are afforded to guests at this traditional guest house

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • adults only
  • -
  • cyclist friendly
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

an immaculately presented guest house affording guests a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere and a convenient location for shops and the beach

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • luxury
  • -
  • adults only
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • terrace
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

a stylish guest house where guests can take in coastal views whilst enjoying breakfast in the conservatory or on the terrace when warmer

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • 3* rated
  • -
  • adults only
  • -
  • award-winning
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • central location
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • free WiFi

ideally situated to enjoy the bars, cafes and restaurants by the historic harbour as well as town centre shopping and the beach also nearby

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • 4* rated
  • -
  • adults only
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • bar
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • terrace
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

elegant, individually styled rooms feature at this chic guest house situated within a 10 minute walk of Branksome Chine and the beach

  • inn/pub
  • -
  • 3* rated
  • -
  • small hotel
  • -
  • adults only
  • -
  • central location
  • -
  • restaurant
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • bar
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

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

  • inn/pub
  • -
  • 3* rated
  • -
  • adults only
  • -
  • character property
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • village location
  • -
  • restaurant
  • -
  • bar
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

this charming, cosy village pub offers a great mix of the traditional with the contemporary