Premier Inn Christchurch East - This Premier Inn is on a bus route for Christchurch town centre (around 1 mile/1.6 km) and Bournemouth. Expect en suite rooms and an on-site Beefeater restaurant for freshly char-grilled food. The Premier Inn Christchurch East hotel is well placed for the locally famous Priory Church, Highcliffe Castle, New Forest and local beaches. Some rooms can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. The full all-you-can-eat breakfast has the expected cooked items, including vegetarian sausages, as well as a wide continental selection.

Heights Hotel and Leisure Centre - Set on the summit of Portland near Weymouth, amidst the newly awarded World Heritage Jurassic Coast, this hotel has stunning views over Chesil Beach and Weymouth 2012 Olympic Sailing venue. The Heights Hotel is a modern, friendly residence with high standards and well-appointed en suite bedrooms. The new bar and bistro has stunning sea and coastal views. Facilities include a fully-equipped leisure centre with heated outdoor swimming pool, a sauna, a steam room and a squash court (pool open from March to October inclusive). Conference and function facilities can cater for up to 150 people.

The Belvedere Hotel - This city centre hotel is a few minutes' walk from the shops, beaches, theatres and nightlife. There is a large on-site car park, indoor heated pool, hot tub, sauna and fitness room, solely for guest use, and free of charge. The stylish restaurant serves a selection of delicious English and continental dishes, while the informal bar offers entertainment 3 times a week. The hotel has a night porter on duty to serve after hours. All rooms are en suite, featuring the facilities listed in the room descriptions as well as welcome trays and electronic locks. There are lifts to all floors. Function rooms are available for private dinners, parties and meetings at very reasonable prices.

Thistle Poole - Thistle Poole overlooks one of England's largest natural harbours; Poole Quay. Historic Poole town is just minutes from the hotel. Local attractions include charming shops, museums, theatres, a sports centre and new marina. The ferry terminal is also nearby. Half of the hotel's bedrooms offer sea views, as do the restaurant, bars and lounge. Friendly and attentive service makes this hotel ideal for business and leisure guests.

Louisa Lodge and Purbeck House Hotel - Nestled amid extensive gardens in central Swanage, less than 300 metres from the seafront, this hotel combines traditional country house atmosphere with modern amenities. All of the en suite accommodation offers either sea or garden views, and is divided between the main Purbeck House (constructed in 1875) and the recently built Louisa Lodge, which sits mere metres away. Occupying 3.5 acres of land, the grounds and site buildings incorporate many artifacts acquired from London by George Burt, one of the founders of the Mowlem construction company and the house's creator. With a large car park, and both a restaurant and bar in the main house, this is an excellent base from which to explore Swanage and the sights of the Jurassic Coast, with Bournemouth just 24 km (15 miles) away.

Woodcroft Hotel - A relaxed atmosphere awaits you in the comfortable surroundings of this family owned 40 bedroomed hotel. Set peacefully on the East Cliff in an acre of lawned gardens, with a large car park, it makes for an ideal stay. With the cliff top & zigzag path leading to the beach, town centre & BIC only a few minutes walk away. Why not see for yourself why our guests return again and again!! The majority of rooms are accessible by the lift & we have a ground floor room which is suitable for wheelchair users. If you want to treat yourself in style we have the 'Woodcroft Suite', with lounge, bedroom with queen size bed, Jacuzzi bath & mini-bar. The recently refurbished bar has doors leading onto the patio for drinks & bar lunches. There is a separate quiet & relaxing lounge, the ideal place for morning coffee or afternoon tea.

Elstead Hotel - Situated in a quiet, tree-lined avenue, the Elstead Classic Hotel is ideally placed for either exploring the shops and pretty gardens of cosmopolitan Bournemouth or the famous sandy beaches. The Elstead, one of the highest rated 3 star hotels in the area, offers superior accommodation, private car parking and an excellent leisure centre. Fifty comfortable en-suite bedrooms of a high standard are well equipped with facilities such as a direct dial telephone with voice mail. The Elstead is children- friendly with excellent large family accommodation and special children's rates, charging only for meals. The superb Nordic Leisure Club at the Elstead offers you the very best of leisure facilities in wooded pine surroundings including a 46' heated pool, spa bath, fitness room, sauna, steam room. Use of the Nordic Leisure Club is free to all hotel guests.

Tower House Hotel - This family-run, comfortable AA 2-star hotel is probably the town's friendliest. The Tower House Hotel is superbly located on the West Cliff, within easy reach of the town centre, only a 2 minute walk from the 7 miles of sandy beaches and close to the conference centre. Bedrooms are acclaimed for their high level of decor and comfort. Many offer sea views and all have bath/shower en suites. The hotel does not have wheelchair access. Tower House is a family hotel and is not suitable for stag/hen parties or single sex groups. Please note the hotel has a strict no smoking policy.

Crown Hotel - Crown Hotel sits on the edge of Blandford, with views of the Stour River's water meadows and the town. It has a gastro-style restaurant and a stylish, upmarket bar. The current hotel was completely refurbished in 2008 - there has been an inn on this site since the 1300s. The friendly, welcoming team will aim to make your stay enjoyable. All rooms are en suite and host some unique furniture, and Crown Hotel also has meeting rooms and a 200-seater function suite. Blandford Forum is nestled in Hardy's 'Blackmore Vale', 25 miles (40 km) from Bournemouth and 20 miles (32 km) from Salisbury.

Applewood Hotel - Situated in its own grounds close to the centre of Bournemouth, this family-run hotel offers a range of accommodation in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, perfect for both holiday and business guests. Ideally located on Bournemouth's West Cliff, the Applewood Hotel is within easy reach of the award-winning beaches, shops, bars, theatres and nightlife. The BIC is also only a 5 to 10-minute walk away. In the evenings you can enjoy access to the large garden with outdoor seating, which can be directly accessed from the licensed bar and TV lounge.

Lampeter Hotel - Overlooking the pretty Lower Pleasure Gardens from a quiet cul-de-sac, Lampeter Hotel is a leisurely walk from the popular seafront and town centre. Many of central Bournemouth's sights are a few minutes' walk away, and the hotel has a free private car park. The Beau Monde Bistro and Bar prides itself on its cuisine and is open throughout the day. A number of comfortable, en suite rooms have lovely views. You can overlook the garden from the summer terrace and enjoy the occasional piano playing in evening.

The Hermitage Hotel - The Hermitage Hotel offers the best location in Bournemouth! Within walking distance of the shops and town centre, right opposite the sea front, Bournemouth International Conference Centre and The Pavilion Theatre. Easily reachable, only 12 minutes driving from Bournemouth Airport and 5 minutes from the Coach and Train Stations. A short drive to the New Forest, Dorset countryside and other major tourist attractions. All rooms are en-suite and fitted with all modern facilities. We offer free wireless internet and free parking facilities. Please note that full payment will be requested upon arrival. We do not cater for Hen and Stag parties, ensuring that all our customers enjoy a good night's sleep.

Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel - Occupying a privileged cliff-top position, adjacent to the Bournemouth International Centre, this contemporary-style hotel boasts panoramic sea views and easy access to Bournemouth Town Centre. With 7 miles of golden beaches, great entertainment and beautiful parks and gardens, Bournemouth is the ideal choice for a relaxing break away from the stresses of everyday life. The Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel is located within easy reach of Dorset's many attractions, including Lulworth Castle and Compton Acres. The Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel provides a range of facilities to ensure that your stay is both comfortable and memorable. These include spacious air-conditioned rooms, a fully equipped leisure club, an indoor and outdoor pool and superb event facilities.

Best Western Connaught Hotel - Centrally located on the West Cliff, this elegant, award-winning AA 3-star hotel (with AA Rosette) is less than 500 metres from the beach, town centre, BIC and Pavilion. The Connaught Hotel has one of Bournemouth's finest leisure clubs. It boasts 2 gyms; an 18-metre swimming pool and spa pool; a luxurious, fully tiled steam room; a newly designed sauna; and a massage therapy suite. Free membership is available to all guests. After a relaxing day in the spa, enjoy a superb dinner with first-class wine in the award-winning restaurant, Blakes. The Best Western Connaught Hotel has 56 beautifully decorated en suite bedrooms, some with their own private balcony or terrace.

Ullswater Hotel - Situated on West Cliff, the hotel is only 100 metres from the cliff top, with marvellous views over the bay to Studland, over Bournemouth to the east and along the coast. With easy access to the beach, the Ullswater Hotel is in a quiet location away from the main road and traffic noise, yet only a few minutes' walk away from the town centre, theatre, pier and Bournemouth International Centre (BIC). The hotel is family-run, with an emphasis on good, friendly service, and excellent food in the well-recommended, highly popular restaurant. Please note: the hotel only accepts 2 night stays at weekends and do not cater for single sex groups.

Sandbanks Hotel - One of the only hotels in the country with direct access to a Blue Flag beach, this modern hotel provides spectacular views over the famous Sandbanks. During your stay you can choose to dine in the Seaview restaurant or the stylish AA Red Rosette Awarded Sandbanks Brasserie; both have panoramic sea views from most tables. During the warmer months you can unwind with a drink on the terrace, on the water's edge, watching the setting sun. Sandbanks Hotel also provides excellent facilities for families, and during the school holidays and special Family Breaks, the hotel even has a children's restaurant so Mum and Dad can get some time to themselves. Together with seasonal children's entertainment and the hotel's proximity to the beach, family facilities couldn't be better.

Quality Hotel Bournemouth - In a quiet tree-lined avenue on Bournemouth's exclusive East Cliff, the hotel is just a short stroll away from the golden sandy beaches and the cosmopolitan town centre. The Quality Hotel has a great location, within easy reach of all that the lively seaside town of Bournemouth has to offer. All of the shops, bars and restaurants are within easy walking distance, as is the Pavilion Theatre and the BIC (Bournemouth International Centre). The hotel is well connected by public transport and is a 15-minute walk from Bournemouth Travel Interchange - the town's train, bus and coach station. Bournemouth Airport is only a 20-minute drive away. A shuttle leaves from the end of the road once an hour and takes only 20 minutes to reach the airport. Free parking is available for guests. The hotel has a choice of 3 restaurants: the Sherbourne Restaurant, the ? la carte Blue Moon Restaurant and the famous Hancocks Bar. The bar is named in honour of the comedian Tony Hancock, who grew up here when the building was owned by his parents and called the Durlston Court. There are 54 en suite rooms, all with tea/coffee making facilities and TVs with Freeview digital channels. Free wireless internet access is available throughout the hotel.

The Lamb Inn - The Lamb began trading as a public house probably as early as the twelfth century. By 1870 it was already well established as a posting inn that supplied 300 post horses for coaches. To this day, the building retains plenty of its original character and features including inglenook fireplaces, flagstone floors and heavy wooden beams. Inside you will find the dining room, the Whisky and Cigar Bar, the sitting room and the meeting room as well as fourteen individually furnished bedrooms. The Lamb Inn sits in the middle of the charming Wiltshire village of Hindon and is only 20 minutes away from Salisbury. The Lamb Inn boasts fourteen spacious and charming bedrooms (three with four-poster beds) that have been individually decorated with antique furnishings and paintings. The d?cor is warm and welcoming, often with tartan carpets and very much in keeping with the traditional Boisdale style. Each room has an ample bathroom fully equipped for the pleasures of soaking and soaping and a complimentary basket of bath and body products. For entertainment there are LCD screens and SKY TV.

Whitehall Hotel - Overlooking Bournemouth's award winning Lower Gardens, this elegant hotel is ideally situated in a tranquil position, yet within easy reach of the bustling town centre. Recently winning the highly coveted 'Bournemouth Tourism's Best Hotel of the Year' award, the Whitehall Hotel is an ideal base from which to explore all the Bournemouth has to offer. A short walk will bring you to the Bournemouth International Centre, Pavilion, shops and seafront.

The Bournemouth Maemar Hotel - After a major refurbishment, the Maemar Hotel offers free Wi-Fi and attractively decorated rooms at great-value rates in a good central location, close to Bournemouth's beaches. Now fully refurbished, the Bournemouth Maemar Hotel has an excellent location, just minutes away from the very heart of the town centre, the lovely beaches and the BIC (Bournemouth International Centre). All of Bournemouth's shops, bars and pubs and clubs are within easy reach. The hotel's own spacious bar is open all hours and the entertainment lounge offers regular live music and entertainment, with a dance floor and a large flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The light and airy self-service restaurant offers varied and plentiful food, made using fresh, local produce. Evening meals are available by prior arrangement. With newly refurbished rooms, the hotel offers good-value accommodation to suit all budgets.

De Vere Royal Bath Hotel - The Royal Bath in Bournemouth embodies the finest traditions of first class comfort and hospitality. Nestling in secluded grounds with outstanding views across the bay, this classically styled hotel is one of a kind. Conveniently situated in the centre of Bournemouth town the Royal Bath is an ideal place to relax and unwind. To the rear of the hotel lies Bournemouth Bay with its highly rated beaches offering the opportunity to walk along its lovely promenade taking in the sea air. Both of the hotel's restaurants are renowned for their mouthwatering cuisine, and guests can relax and unwind in the well-equipped Leisure Pavilion which includes a swimming pool, spa bath, sauna and small gym. There is something for everyone to enjoy in Bournemouth, the South Coast's most sophisticated resort.

The Cliffeside Hotel - The Cliffeside hotel is a small & intimate hotel situated in a prime cliff top location, allowing easy access to the zig-zag path that leads to the 7-miles of beautiful Blue Flag beaches. It is an ideal choice for anyone looking for somewhere to enjoy special break. We pride ourselves that while we offer exceptionally high standards of service and cuisine we are still able to maintain a cozy atmosphere.

Premier Inn Bournemouth East - A 10-minute walk from Bournemouth town centre, this family-friendly Premier Inn has free parking and is within easy reach of the A338 and the beach. The Premier Inn Bournemouth East is well placed for the Bournemouth International Centre. This modern hotel has en suite rooms and the on-site Table Table restaurant. Some rooms at this Premier Inn can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. The full all-you-can-eat breakfast has the expected cooked items, including vegetarian sausages, as well as a wide continental selection.

The Grand Hotel - Dating from 1898, this wonderful hotel commands a majestic location, nestled in the heart of the Isle of Purbeck, providing a spectacular view across Swanage Bay and Pevril Point. Many of the rooms and public areas, where you can enjoy a drink, lunch and relax, take advantage of these spectacular views. On summer days the delightful garden is an ideal place to soak-up the sun and also provides direct access to the beach. The Isle of Purbeck is the ideal choice for walkers, water-sport enthusiasts and golfers, furthermore you can visit places of historical interest. Along the coastline the variety of scenery is outstanding with unspoiled beaches, steep white cliffs, interesting bays and old smuggler's coves.

Cumberland Hotel - After a multimillion-pound investment, the Cumberland Bournemouth has been transformed into one of the most opulent designer hotel's on the UK's south coast. Situated on Bournemouth's prestigious East Cliff, overlooking miles of golden sandy beaches, this stylish establishment resembles one of the wonderful Art Deco hotels of Miami's famous Ocean Drive. The decadent splendour of the 1930s has been carefully combined with today's chic urban style to create the new Cumberland Hotel, an amazing experience in every regard.

Russell Court Hotel - In the heart of beautiful Bournemouth, close to the town centre and within easy reach of the resort's sandy beaches, this non-smoking hotel offers comfortable accommodation at good value rates. Close to the centre of the lovely seaside resort of Bournemouth, the Russell Court Hotel is conveniently located just a short distance from the area's beaches, major shops, theatres, cinemas and casino. The Bournemouth International Centre is just a short stroll down the road. Like Bournemouth itself, the hotel welcomes visitors all year round. As well as comfortable accommodation, the hotel also offers good facilities including a restaurant and bar. Wi-Fi wireless internet access is available throughout the hotel at an additional cost and there is also a kiosk with internet access at reception. There is a large coach and car park for guests' use at an additional cost. A generous full English breakfast is included in all of the room rates.

Premier Inn Weymouth - Located to the north of Weymouth and close to the sea, Premier Weymouth is a comfortable, good-value base with free parking and an on-site Brewers Fayre restaurant. Some rooms at Premier Inn can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. The full all-you-can-eat breakfast has the expected cooked items, including vegetarian sausages, as well as a wide continental selection.

Les Bouviers Restaurant With Rooms - Set in 5.5 acres of green belt land with 6 stunning rooms overlooking the grounds, here a nationally acclaimed restaurant is supported by art themed accommodation. Each room at Les Bouviers is tastefully decorated with the theme of each room supporting the art within. All rooms have an air bath or steam shower, and some even have both. The only 5-star accommodation available in Poole, Les Bouviers has a national reputation for food and has been awarded 2 AA Rosettes, plus many national awards. A 400 bin wine list is complemented by the largest cognac list in the South. Wedding and function facilities are available for up to 120 people. Children are welcome and there are discounts for single occupancy.

Best Western The Royal Chase Hotel - Situated on the outskirts of Shaftesbury, set within picturesque private grounds, this Georgian ex-monastery has been transformed into a luxury hotel. Byzant, the hotel's award-winning restaurant, offers a variety of English and continental cuisine, serving creative interpretations of traditional and modern dishes. The Country Bar serves snacks and light meals. The hotel's indoor pool, Turkish steam room and spa bath offer the chance to unwind and let your stresses and strains ebb away.

Ocean View Hotel - Ocean View Hotel on East Cliff has views of Poole Bay and the Purbecks, and an outdoor heated pool in its gardens. Some rooms have sea views and balconies. The well-maintained seafront hotel is directly above miles of golden sandy beach, accessed by pathways or the cliff-top lift (in summer only). It is 10 minutes' walk from the town centre and award-winning gardens. Bournemouth Interchange is 1.2 miles (2 km) away. Ocean View Hotel has friendly and able staff, and evening entertainment on most nights. There is a games room at the Ocean View's sister hotel.