The Best Dorset Seaside Hotels

a chic, modern hotel with excellent facilities, fine dining and stylish rooms and apartments, all set in a beautiful spot by the River Stour

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

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

located in Poole's old town close to the historic quayside and offers sumptuous rooms, a French-style bistro and expert wine-tasting sessions

elegant Georgian mansion set in quiet countryside overlooking Chesil Beach and the Fleet Lagoon offering facilities for the whole family

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

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

listed Edwardian manor house - built by King Edward VII for his mistress, Lilly Langtry - beautifully updated to offer sumptuous accommodation

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

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

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

enjoy the extensive leisure facilities and well-appointed rooms available at this luxurious, contemporary hotel, located in the heart of the town

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

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

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

situated in the West Cliff area within walking distance of the beach and town centre, rooms are well-appointed for a comfortable stay

just a 5-minute walk from sandy West Cliff beach, this welcoming hotel features bright, modern rooms and relaxing spa and leisure facilities

restored to its Edwardian grandeur, this privately-owned hotel offers elegant, well-appointed rooms, a secret garden and leisure facilities

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

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

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

indulge yourself in the impressive leisure facilities that include an adults only spa at this friendly and relaxing hotel in the West Cliff area

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

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 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

comfortable hotel - sitting opposite the beach - with a good choice of room types from budget to deluxe and many with scenic sea views

set amidst the quiet Purbeck countryside, a former farmhouse and renovated courtyard buildings make for an excellent exploring base

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

situated on a quiet, tree-lined street between the town centre and Boscombe, rooms are spacious and well-equipped for a comfortable stay

a good value hotel ideally placed for the shops, restaurants and bars in the town centre and the East Cliff which can be reached in 5 minutes

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

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

a family-owned hotel - owned for over 60 years by the same family - conveniently situated within an easy walk of the shops, beach and pier

a relaxed, welcoming and family run guest house set in a Victorian terrace on a quiet cul de sac just steps away from the glorious beach

friendly, relaxing guest house offering generous breakfasts and ideally placed just 5 minutes walk from Boscombe's beach and town centre

Georgian, Grade II listed guest house with a distinctive round design situated on the seafront and affording guests with panoramic views

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

traditional pub set on the quayside of the historic 17th century harbour, it offers a decidedly maritime theme and live music some evenings

in a quieter part of town, but 5-minutes from the beach, a welcoming, family-run B&B that retains its original 19th century character

welcoming guest house providing cosy rooms decorated in relaxing tones; walk to the nearest beach via Boscombe Chine Gardens

a charming, homely B&B, whose host has been highly praised by previous guests, situated just 6 minutes walk from the sandy beach

in beautiful Dorset countryside on the edge of a small village near the Jurassic Coast and Durdle Door, a hospitable inn with cosy rooms

this popular hostel is located within easy reach of the town centre and beach, offering an economic choice of stay in contemporary rooms

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

friendly, welcoming B&B on a quiet road, close to the shops, restaurants and bars in the town centre and 6 minutes walk from the beach

a traditional inn offering simple, modern accommodation and conveniently placed for exploring the town and surrounding area

the guest rooms at this traditional pub are light, spacious and well maintained and are situated in the main building or in a coach house

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

just 80 yards from the seafront and beach, this good value-for-money inn offers a variety of rooms above its lively and convivial bar

family-run guest house that provides a friendly and relaxing atmosphere as well as good value, cosy rooms in a convenient West Cliff location

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