The Best Great Britain Beach & Seafront Hotels

recommended hotels by the sea, on or close to the beach


When would you like to go?

Roslin Beach Hotel

Southend-on-Sea

  • editors' choice!
  • -
  • hotel
  • -
  • 4* rated
  • -
  • luxury
  • -
  • great dining
  • -
  • award-winning
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • seafront location
  • -
  • near beach
  • -
  • great views
  • -
  • restaurant
  • -
  • bar
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • air-conditioning
  • -
  • gym/fitness
  • -
  • terrace
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

on the quieter end of the Esplanade, a seaside retreat overlooking the beach and sea offering stylish rooms and award-winning cuisine

  • hotel
  • -
  • 4* rated
  • -
  • luxury
  • -
  • great dining
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • central location
  • -
  • seafront location
  • -
  • near beach
  • -
  • great views
  • -
  • restaurant
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • bar
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • air-conditioning
  • -
  • lift
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

this grand Victorian hotel occupies a prominent, seafront spot, there are stylish rooms and an elegant restaurant serving award-winning cuisine

  • hotel
  • -
  • 4* rated
  • -
  • luxury
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • village location
  • -
  • seafront location
  • -
  • near beach
  • -
  • great views
  • -
  • restaurant
  • -
  • bar
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • air-conditioning
  • -
  • lift
  • -
  • terrace
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi

a stylish and contemporary beach side hotel with scenic views, rooms have a fresh, New England/Cape Cod design and they are well-equipped

  • hotel
  • -
  • 3* rated
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • pets allowed
  • -
  • central location
  • -
  • near beach
  • -
  • restaurant
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • bar
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • air-conditioning
  • -
  • lift
  • -
  • indoor pool
  • -
  • gym/fitness
  • -
  • terrace
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

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

  • hotel
  • -
  • 3* rated
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • pets allowed
  • -
  • country house
  • -
  • seafront location
  • -
  • great views
  • -
  • restaurant
  • -
  • bar
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • air-conditioning
  • -
  • lift
  • -
  • indoor pool
  • -
  • terrace
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

boasts stunning views over the English Riviera and is set in 6 acres of secluded grounds yet is only a short walk from the bustling harbour

  • hotel
  • -
  • 4* rated
  • -
  • luxury
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • character property
  • -
  • seafront location
  • -
  • near beach
  • -
  • restaurant
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • bar
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • air-conditioning
  • -
  • lift
  • -
  • spa
  • -
  • gym/fitness
  • -
  • terrace
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi

occupies a seafront, Regency terrace just a 5-minute drive from the ferry terminal - offers pampering spa facilities and a choice of dining options

  • restaurant with rooms
  • -
  • 4* rated
  • -
  • luxury
  • -
  • small hotel
  • -
  • award-winning
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • central location
  • -
  • seafront location
  • -
  • near beach
  • -
  • restaurant
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • bar
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • air-conditioning
  • -
  • terrace
  • -
  • free WiFi

the rooms are smart and contemporary and some enjoy sea views, in the restaurant a varied menu is served prepared with Welsh produce

The Nici

Bournemouth

  • hotel
  • -
  • 4* rated
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • seafront location
  • -
  • near beach
  • -
  • great views
  • -
  • restaurant
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • bar
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • air-conditioning
  • -
  • lift
  • -
  • spa
  • -
  • indoor pool
  • -
  • outdoor pool
  • -
  • gym/fitness
  • -
  • terrace
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

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

  • editors' choice!
  • -
  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • 5* rated
  • -
  • luxury
  • -
  • character property
  • -
  • award-winning
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • seafront location
  • -
  • near beach
  • -
  • great views
  • -
  • bar
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • air-conditioning
  • -
  • outdoor pool
  • -
  • terrace
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

in a spectacular cliff-top location, affording stunning views of the bay and sea, this well-appointed guesthouse offers a relaxing holiday stay

  • hotel
  • -
  • 3* rated
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • pets allowed
  • -
  • seafront location
  • -
  • great views
  • -
  • restaurant
  • -
  • bar
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • air-conditioning
  • -
  • lift
  • -
  • indoor pool
  • -
  • outdoor pool
  • -
  • gym/fitness
  • -
  • terrace
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

set in acres of woodland and gardens right on the coast, guest rooms are well-appointed and there are a great range of facilities for all the family

  • hotel
  • -
  • 3* rated
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • pets allowed
  • -
  • central location
  • -
  • seafront location
  • -
  • near beach
  • -
  • great views
  • -
  • restaurant
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • bar
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • air-conditioning
  • -
  • lift
  • -
  • gym/fitness
  • -
  • free WiFi

perfectly placed hotel, Adventure Island and the pier are opposite, the town centre and beach nearby too; has colourful rooms and a casino

  • hotel
  • -
  • 4* rated
  • -
  • luxury
  • -
  • great dining
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • seafront location
  • -
  • near beach
  • -
  • great views
  • -
  • restaurant
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • bar
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • air-conditioning
  • -
  • spa
  • -
  • indoor pool
  • -
  • outdoor pool
  • -
  • gym/fitness
  • -
  • terrace
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

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

  • hotel
  • -
  • 4* rated
  • -
  • luxury
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • pets allowed
  • -
  • seafront location
  • -
  • near beach
  • -
  • great views
  • -
  • restaurant
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • bar
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • air-conditioning
  • -
  • lift
  • -
  • terrace
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

a modern, seafront hotel situated a few steps from the i360 viewing pod and features smart rooms and a gourmet burger restaurant

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • 4* rated
  • -
  • luxury
  • -
  • adults only
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • seafront location
  • -
  • near beach
  • -
  • great views
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • air-conditioning
  • -
  • free WiFi

enjoys a prominent spot on Whitby's North Promenade with sweeping views out to sea; stay in well-appointed, individually designed rooms

  • hotel
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • seafront location
  • -
  • near beach
  • -
  • restaurant
  • -
  • bar
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • regular entertainment
  • -
  • air-conditioning
  • -
  • lift
  • -
  • terrace
  • -
  • free WiFi

bright, bold colours announce this large, fun hotel on North Shore's Prom, it is renowned for its quality and variety of entertainment

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • central location
  • -
  • close to station
  • -
  • seafront location
  • -
  • near beach
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • bar
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • air-conditioning
  • -
  • free WiFi

stylish, light and airy rooms that come well-equipped for a comfortable stay feature at this seafront guest house with a relaxed, beach ambience

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • 3* rated
  • -
  • pets allowed
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • rural location
  • -
  • seafront location
  • -
  • near beach
  • -
  • great views
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • air-conditioning
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

set in a stunning, isolated location, a modern guesthouse featuring chic, well appointed rooms in a warm and friendly atmosphere