The Best Dorset Seaside Hotels

a boutique, eco-friendly hotel, offering award-winning, seasonal cuisine and well-appointed rooms furnished with hand-made furniture

Art Deco-styled hotel standing on the East Cliff, stay in contemporary style rooms and enjoy award-wining dining in the stylish brasserie

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

family-run, seaside hotel with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere in an East Cliff location that is ideal for the beach, theatre and town centre

a friendly hotel, in a quiet location, close to Alum Chine and the beach offering extensive leisure facilities ideal for the whole family

a chic and stylish, cliff-top hotel affording stunning views across the bay to the Purbecks and the Isle of Wight; guest rooms are well-appointed

placed opposite the BIC and moments from the beach and pier, the award-winning restaurant offers sea views and modern British cuisine

privately owned hotel - run by a dedicated local family - renowned for its warm, friendly welcome and ideally placed for beach and town centre

with panoramic bay views from many of the stylish guest rooms, this comfortable, well-appointed hotel is just a short walk from the beach

refurbished Edwardian hotel set in a large, cliff-top garden overlooking Poole Bay; guest rooms are spacious and feature contemporary decor

close to the BIC, pier, beach and town centre, this welcoming hotel - with well-appointed rooms - makes a good base for this vibrant resort

traditional seaside hotel set in an enviable cliff-top spot offering comfortable, well-appointed rooms, indoor leisure facilities and a pub

atop the East Cliff and features bright and airy rooms, an attractive garden and pool area and a restaurant serving a modern British menu

a family-run hotel in a prime East Cliff location just a short walk from the sandy beach, guests can indulge in the relaxing leisure facilities and spa

featuring a range of sporting facilities, this well established hotel offers light and airy accommodation in a tranquil and picturesque setting

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

with spectacular sea views, this cliff-top hotel offers sumptuous rooms and leisure facilities and is close to the BIC and Bournemouth Pier

Edwardian hotel, set in well-tended, cliff-top gardens, enjoying views across the bay, with a relaxing ambience and attentive, friendly staff

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

a celebrity theme runs throughout this good value for money hotel, there are images and artwork of famous people and a lively bar called Divaz

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

in a stunning location on the edge of Poole Harbour offering bright, well-appointed rooms, award-winning dining and extensive leisure activities

well placed for accessing the local, tourist, seaside facilities, a welcoming inn offering traditional, comfortable accommodation

with stunning sea views, this cliff-top hotel makes a great base for touring Studland and Dorset

a 17th-century former coaching inn located moments from the beach, offers well-presented bedrooms, hearty pub food and local beers

family-run hotel offering an informal and friendly atmosphere situated 2 minutes walk from the seafront and with good access to the town centre

classically styled hotel set on the East Cliff close to the Pavilion Theatre, BIC, Bournemouth Pier and Lower Gardens with good facilities

offers spacious, traditionally furnished rooms many with sea views

good value accommodation, with an indoor pool and just a few minutes walk from the seafront and only 10 minutes walk from the town centre

just a 2 minute walk to the glorious sandy beach, this comfortable hotel sits in 3 acres of mature grounds and boasts extensive leisure facilities

traditional, seafront guest accommodation offering well-appointed rooms, an award-winning breakfast and a cosy lounge bar with views

in a superb cliff-top location - treat yourself to a sea view room for bay views - with a relaxing Day Spa and restaurant serving Italian cuisine

a stylish and beautifully presented guest house situated a few minutes walk from the beach with comfortable, tastefully decorated rooms

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

a peaceful hotel with extensive leisure facilities and spectacular views across Swanage Bay

a grand old-style hotel in a pleasant position on West Cliff near the beach and sea views, provides comfortable rooms and evening entertainment

next to the International Centre and a short walk from the town centre pier and beach, this simply furnished hotel makes an economic choice

a good value hotel in the popular East Cliff area just a few minutes walk from the clifftop and paths down to the 7 miles of glorious sands

enjoy a traditional stay beside the sea at this Grade II listed, Art-Deco style hotel that enjoys direct beach access and sweeping bay views

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

a modern hotel directly on the golden sands with views across Studland Bay offering leisure facilities and kids entertainment in school holidays

set in tranquil gardens, this traditional seaside hotel offers indoor and outdoor pools, a beauty treatment room and seasonal entertainment

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

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

offers well-appointed, individually decorated rooms, many with sea views, and a hearty breakfast prepared using locally sourced produce

welcoming, family-run guest house situated a few minutes walk from the Esplanade and beach with comfortable, well-presented guest rooms

with a friendly ambiance and set in the quieter end of town, a family run guesthouse providing modern, pleasing accommodation

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

enjoy this classic guesthouse situated just a short walk from the fabulous sandy beach

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

a hostelry since 1739, this iconic inn blends style with character; one of the spacious rooms has a sea view, and breakfast is much-praised

a traditional seaside guest house with functional and compact rooms and a good location a few minutes walk from the beach and town centre

for a traditional seaside holiday, choose this grand hotel on the splendid sea front esplanade - rooms are spacious, some with sea views

a traditional, friendly guest house offering a licensed bar and a handy location for the beach - 3 minutes walk away - and the town centre

traditionally furnished guest accommodation - some rooms have sea views - close to town centre shops, restaurants, bars and the theatre

a Grade II listed Georgian guest house with many period features that blend with a more cool and contemporary lounge and bar area

in a unique position on the famed Portland Bill promontory, a refurbished inn, with amazing sea views from the garden, and bright cosy rooms

a cosy Victorian B&B enjoys a great location near the sandy beach of this Dorset seaside resort at the easterly end of the Jurassic coast

good-value accommodation, ideal for those looking for a flexible stay situated just 5 minutes walk from the town centre and beach