The Orchid Hotel - The Orchid Hotel is located on East Cliff in Bournemouth, just a short distance from the city centre. We are only minutes away from the 7 miles of sandy beaches. Our hotel has been approved by the BQS (Bournemouth Quality Standards) and we are members of the BAHA, the Bournemouth Area Hospitality Association. The hotel is equipped with 3 to 4 star modern facilities and each room has an en-suite bathroom, colour TV, telephone, a trouser press and tea and coffee making facilities. Hotel facilities include a bar, breakfast room, a fax and photocopying service, laundry facilities, a night porter and parking.

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.

The Windsor Hotel - With spectacular sea views and free Wi-Fi throughout, the Windsor Hotel is situated right on the seafront promenade and is the closest hotel to the beach. The Windsor Hotel's superb location means you will hardly need to cross a road during your stay in Weymouth! The Windsor is close to all that this charming traditional seaside resort has to offer, including the shops of the town centre and the local attractions. Weymouth Rail Station is less than 350 metres away and the town's bus and coach stations are also within easy walking distance. The Windsor offers quality bed and breakfast accommodation in light and attractive rooms, some of which have stunning sea views. A full English breakfast is served in the sea-facing dining room between 08:00 and 09:00. The Windsor is family run and your hosts, Tony and Seonaid, pride themselves on offering a warm welcome and a friendly, relaxing atmosphere.

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.

Best Western Hotel Royale - This privately owned hotel is on Bournemouth's exclusive, pretty East Cliff; the tranquil location and superb facilities make the hotel a relaxing haven. Only 5 minutes' walk from the town's famous sandy beaches, the hotel is a peaceful oasis, surrounded by tall pine trees and gardens. The pride of the hotel is its own first-rate Aqua health and leisure club for the exclusive use of guests. The facilities include a large and airy indoor heated swimming pool. The sheltered gardens are next to the leisure club and are great for a relaxing stroll or soaking up the sun. Bournemouth's high-class fashion boutiques, restaurants, nightclubs and theatres are a short stroll away. The hotel also offers its own stylish brasserie restaurant, as well a large lounge and bar area.

The Croham Hotel - In the West Cliff area, within easy reach of Bournemouth's town centre, the sandy beaches and the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC), this comfortable hotel offers good-value en suite rooms. The Croham Hotel is just one mile (1.6 km) from Bournemouth Railway Station and has easy access to the A35 and the area's major road network. The great location means that the hotel offers easy access to the pavilion, the piers and the theatres. All of the town centre's shops, bars, cafes and restaurants are within easy reach. All of the rooms have either a shower or a bath with shower. Each room has a TV with Freeview digital channels, tea/coffee and a hairdryer. The hotel has a well-stocked bar and a relaxing lounge area. The restaurant offers traditional English cuisine and international classics. A freshly prepared breakfast is served daily. There is a lift serving all of the hotel's upper floors.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bonnington Hotel - Occupying a privilege position in Westcliff, Bournemouth, this contemporary-style hotel is just a short stroll away from the beautiful coastline, pier, town centre and Bournemouth International Centre (BIC). Bonnington Beach offers a range of facilities to ensure that you have a relaxing and memorable stay in Bournemouth. In addition to the clean and comfortable en suite rooms, the hotel offers on-site car parking, Wi-Fi internet access and use of the spa and leisure facilities at the luxury Highcliff Marriott Hotel, all free of charge. After exploring Bournemouth's wonderful town centre, complete with bars, restaurants, clubs, shops and theatres, you can unwind with a drink in the hotel's late night bar and modern lounge areas.

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.

Premier Inn Ferndown - On the A31 Ringwood Road, just 5 miles (8 km) from Bournemouth Airport, the hotel offers great value, with free parking and spacious, comfortable and modern en suite rooms. The Premier Inn Bournemouth/Ferndown has a convenient location, with Bournemouth beach less than 20 minutes away. The hotel has a 24-hour reception desk and 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. An all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet is available each morning and includes the expected cooked items such as scrambled, fried, poached or boiled eggs, and pork or vegetarian sausages. There is also a wide continental selection. The on-site Beefeater restaurant serves freshly cooked char-grilled food.

Best Western Montague Hotel - On the popular West Cliff, this 3-star hotel is just a few minutes' walk from all that Bournemouth has to offer, including the town centre, beaches, Pavilion and the conference centre (BIC). Whether you are exploring Bournemouth as a tourist, visiting on business or attending a conference, the Best Western Montague Hotel aims to provide all that you need. All of the 31 en suite rooms are well-appointed, with everything you need in a relaxing base. Free wireless internet access is available throughout the hotel. The heated outdoor swimming pool is open from May until October, and you can also sunbathe, take a drink or enjoy al fresco dining around the pool. Free parking is available for guests. The Montague was highly commended in the Daily Echo Bournemouth Tourism Awards for its outstanding customer service. Henleys Restaurant was also highly commended as Restaurant of the Year. The hotel is also one of the AA's top rated 3-star hotels, with a 75% merit score.

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.

Bournemouth International Hotel - The Bournemouth International Hotel is located behind the Bournemouth International Centre. On West Cliff we have excellent sea views and easy access to the beach. We do not take Stag or Hen groups. The hotel has a spacious licensed bar, comfortable lounges and a spacious ballroom. The Hotel is based on two traditional Victorian Hotels offering a mix of room styles. A range of board games, puzzles, card and games are available for you to enjoy, or why not have a game of pool with your friends or just relax with a long, cool, drink on our lawn and enjoy relaxing in our sea view garden. We are only three minutes walk from the centre of the town. Are you a dancer? We have a 1250 square feet of dance floor and host many organised dance groups.

Best Western Kings Arms Hotel - A well-known local landmark in the centre of Dorchester, The Best Western Kings Arms has excellent rooms with en suite bathrooms. The Best Western Kings Arms Hotel was built in 1720 and has many interesting and classical Georgian features. Many monarchs have stayed at the hotel, including Queen Victoria and King George IV. More recently, the Beatles and Rolling Stones were guests! The Best Western Kings Arms has totally non-smoking standard and superior bedrooms, 2 conference rooms and a bar.

The Kings Hotel and Gary Rhodes Brasserie and Bar - In the heart of Christchurch town centre, this boutique-style hotel offers stylish, luxury rooms, tasty full English breakfasts and the King Rhodes Brasserie, linked to Michelin-starred chef Gary Rhodes All room at the Kings Hotel and Gary Rhodes Brasserie & Bar boast luxury Hypnos mattresses, flat-screen TVs, DVD/CD players, iPod docking stations and free internet access. All of the en suite bath or shower rooms have been finished to the highest standards, with power showers and luxury toiletries and bathroom products. On the ground floor, a separate restaurant and bar operates in partnership with Michelin-starred chef, Gary Rhodes and provides superb cuisine in a casual brasserie. Advance reservations are recommended. A full English breakfast is served in the restaurant. Christchurch is only 15 minutes drive from Bournemouth and less from Bournemouth Airport. The New Forest National Park and the beautiful beaches of the Jurassic Coast are within easy reach.

New Westcliff Hotel - This Bournemouth hotel is within easy walking distance of local attractions. It has live entertainment, a pool, a sauna, a Jacuzzi, and serves tasty cuisine. The Victorian building is quietly located in over an acre of grounds and gardens. The train and bus stations are about 2 miles (3.2 km) from the hotel. New Westcliff Hotel has a private bowling green, a small cinema and a bar and lounge. There is live entertainment 4 to 5 nights a week in the air-conditioned ballroom. The lift serves all floors.

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.

Norfolk Royale Hotel - Set in the heart of Bournemouth, this hotel's restored Edwardian grandeur is welcoming and inviting, and its gardens are an oasis for relaxation. This haven of warmth, charm and sophistication is bordered by fragrant and attractive gardens. The friendly service will ensure your stay will be recalled with fondness. Within the hotel, you can make good use of the glass-domed leisure pool and jacuzzi, steam room and sauna. Breakfast and lunch are served amid the light and airy conservatory style of Echoes Restaurant; transformed by candlelight at night to create a warm and intimate atmosphere.

Hallmark Hotel and Spa Bournemouth - Hallmark Hotel & Spa offers free Wi-Fi, free parking and superb leisure facilities close to Bournemouth's West Cliff, a 5-minute walk from the town centre. The impressive leisure facilities include a health spa, beauty treatment rooms and a leisure club, with fully equipped gym and 12-metre indoor pool. The adults-only health spa has 3 spa pools, sauna, steam room, aromatherapy cave and peaceful relaxation lounge. The beauty spa offers treatments such as pedicures and hot-stone massage therapy. The stylish en suite rooms were all fully refurbished in March 2009. Each has 30-inch plasma-screen TV, ceiling fan and tea/coffee. Some have balconies and large bay windows.

Salterns Harbourside Hotel - A stylish AA 3-star Hotel with panoramic views over Poole Harbour, Sandbanks and Brownsea Island. Set in an area famous for its history and outstanding natural beauty. The award winning beaches of Sandbanks are only a short distance away, while keen walkers can revel in the nature trails and clifftop views on the Isle of Purbeck. The area offers the opportunity to enjoy water sports such as water-skiing, and wind surfing, and also ferry trips to places of interest.

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.

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.

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.

Burley Court Hotel - Conveniently situated on the Bath Road, with a large car park and entrance with all amenities on the level. Within easy walking distance of restaurants and night life, the shopping centre, the pier and beaches. This independently owned 3 star hotel has been run by the same family for nearly 50 years and continues to provide the same excellent standards of service. Our team of staff are courteous, friendly and always willing to help when needed, with a night porter also available. The lounge and bar adapt well to formal or informal occasions. Furnished for your comfort with a light and airy atmosphere, it's an ideal venue for refreshments and light lunches. We have an attractive, seasonally heated, outdoor swimming pool where an alfresco lunch can be enjoyed by the poolside or, for indoor entertainment, a games room is provided. Now a completely smoke free establishment

Menzies Carlton - Overlooking the sea and the award-winning gardens, this luxurious 4-star hotel is positioned on Bournemouth's East Cliff and offers elegant accommodation, an indoor leisure complex and superb sea views. The Menzies Carlton is renowned as one of Bournemouth's most luxurious hotels. Set high on the town's East Cliff, the hotel commands impressive views across the bay. Sensitively restored to its former glory, the hotel's grandeur and elegant charm extends from the richly decorated reception areas and lounges to the spacious and attractively furnished bedrooms. The superb facilities include the sophisticated cocktail bar and the award-winning Fredricks restaurant. The restaurant serves the very best in English and international cuisine, with the sparking sea views as a glorious backdrop. The Waves Health & Leisure Club offers a fully equipped gymnasium, a spa bath, a sauna and a solarium. There is an indoor swimming pool and an outdoor heated pool, during the summer.

Trouville Hotel - This prominent hotel is situated in the heart of Bournemouth, just 5 minutes' walk from the bustling town centre, beaches and gardens. With its recently refurbished Art Deco Le Caf? Bar and Deauville Restaurant, it's the perfect place for relaxing break. With the Bournemouth International Centre close by, the hotel is ideal for those wishing to watch a show or attend a conference.

West Cliff Inn - In Bournemouth's West Cliff area, close to the town's shops and beautiful, award-winning beaches, this brand new 3-star hotel offers free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking. Newly refurbished to a 3-star standard, the West Cliff Inn has a great location in the quieter West Cliff area, just a short walk from Bournemouth's beaches and the shops of the town centre. The Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) is also within easy reach. All of the en suite rooms have telephones, hairdryers, irons, ironing boards and 32-inch Sony LCD flat-screen TVs with Freeview digital channels. Each room includes soaps, shower gels and shampoos, as well as tea/coffee making facilities. The bar and brasserie serves coffees and teas during the day, as well as contemporary English cuisine. The bar serves a range of beers and wines and has an outdoor patio area on a south-facing terrace, which receives the sun from early morning to early evening.