Dorset Seaside Inns & Pub Accommodation Guide

this 17th century, former coaching inn retains many original, character features and offers comfortable rooms and scenic views from the garden

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

traditional pub popular with villagers and visitors, locally sourced food and drink is championed and live music is featured at the weekends

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

with a 500 year history, this nautically-themed pub is just meters from the lively quayside

recently renovated to a high standard, this smart inn provides stylish, spacious rooms. The coastal bus service stops outside the property

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

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

a traditional and lively town centre pub offering simple style rooms, two bars, live televised sporting events and live music at the weekends

with buses stopping nearby, this charming tavern offers a warm welcome and cosy rooms

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

friendly pub situated just 4 minutes drive from Bournemouth Airport with a railway theme that reflects its former life as Hurn's 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

you'll find fabulous food and the luxury of individually designed boutique rooms in this picturesque thatched inn near Lulworth Cove

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

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

close to excellent walking and Eype Beach, this small family-run hotel enjoys a unique position, tucked down a lane near to the coast

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 family run inn with a rustic interior and open fires for cold evenings

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

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

a traditionally furnished pub offering a good choice of real ales and home-cooked food

well placed for exploring the area, a period inn with a traditional "pub" atmosphere providing modern, comfortable accommodation

a lively pub with boutique-style rooms in the heart of West Cliff with just a short stroll to the beach

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

featuring live music on Fridays and Saturdays, this friendly inn with modern rooms is close to many of the town's attractions and amenities

in the heart of this historic seaside resort, a friendly 400-year-old inn offers one dainty white room, with wine and flowers to welcome guests

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

situated between Weymouth and Portland and close to the Rodwell Trail for cycling and walking offering simple, but comfy, guest rooms

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

traditional, community pub offering comfortable, well presented rooms - some with scenic views - situated 6 minutes walk from the town centre

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

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

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

a contemporarily-styled, boutique tavern, ideally placed for visiting Poole and Bournemouth

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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