Bay View Court Hotel - On the East Cliff, a short walk from Bournemouth town centre and with panoramic views of the bay, this hotel has a large heated indoor pool, spa bath and steam room. At the Bay View Court Hotel you can enjoy a full-size snooker table, dart board and pool table. Try the superb international cuisine in the attractive restaurant, and then relax in style in the lounge or on the sun terrace. During the evening there is a full entertainment programme, with dancing.

Summer Lodge Hotel - Only two and a half hours away from London nestles Summer Lodge, a beautiful Georgian manor house built in 1789. This beautifully restored manor house lies in the heart of Thomas Hardy's Dorset, within 4 acres of private grounds. A host of gardens and historic houses await exploration and glorious coastal walks are only a few miles away. New, unique rooms and suites offer the utmost in luxury and unrivalled views of the surrounding countryside. The acclaimed cuisine, vintage cellar selection and outdoor swimming pool enhance the wonderful hospitality from friendly, thoughtful staff. Afternoon tea is a tradition as is croquet on the lawn... the perfect escape in any season.

Eype's Mouth Country Hotel - Set in the small Dorset village of Eype, Eype's Mouth Country Hotel is a family run 18 bedroom hotel with superb sea views. The hotel occupies a unique position on the Heritage Coastline. Highly recommended by the River Cottage Film Crew. This stunning location provides the opportunity to walk along the Coastal Path whilst there is much to explore and observe for the keen rambler, ornithologist, anthropologist or geologist. The hotel is dedicated to providing a warm welcome, good food and the comfort and hospitality of the best possible standard. Creating a relaxed, friendly atmosphere is paramount, so you can be assured of a pleasant and enjoyable stay.

Lynden Court Hotel - This recently refurbished, non-smoking hotel offers budget accommodation 365 days a year for students, backpackers, contractors, business travellers and stag and hen parties. With very competitive prices, Lynden Court Hotel is ideally located in the heart of Bournemouth's West Cliff within a few minutes' walk of the town centre, B. I. C, restaurants, nightclubs, and the beautiful sandy beach and pier.

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.

Waterford Lodge - This quiet hotel is a few minutes' walk from Avon Beach and has an award-winning restaurant overlooking a colourful garden. Quiet, spacious bedrooms have refurbished bathrooms and free mineral water. Some rooms have garden views. The lounge and reception areas have free Wi-Fi internet access The popular fine-dining restaurant offers modern cuisine and will cater for all diets. Bar meals and room service are available. Waterford Lodge is 1 mile (1.6 km) from Highcliffe Castle and 2 miles (3.2 km) from Christchurch Priory. Bournemouth Airport is 6 miles (9.7 km) away. There is ample parking on site.

Suncliff Hotel - Situated on Bournemouth's prestigious East Cliff, this premier 3-star hotel is within easy walking distance of stunning blue flag beaches, award winning gardens and the vibrant town centre. The perfect choice for family holidays, short breaks or business trips, the Suncliff features a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable and pleasant stay. An indoor leisure complex provides a heated pool, sauna, mini-gym with personal trainer on request (additional cost) and tournament size squash courts with viewing gallery. For moments of relaxation you can head to the Dorset Lounge and adjoining Conservatory which provide a light and spacious area for relaxing and enjoying light refreshments throughout the day. In the evenings the Dorset Lounge offers musical entertainment from top local bands.

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.

Kings Langley Hotel - The Kings Langley hotel is a warm, friendly, family run hotel which boasts a range of facilities to suit everyone in Bournemouth centre. Families, couples, groups, conferences, contractors or business travellers are welcome all times of the year. We are situated in the heart of Bournemouth, the West Cliff, so you only have a couple of minutes walk to your destination whether it is the town centre, beach or Bournemouth International Centre. All of our bedrooms have en-suite facilities, central heating, colour satellite television, tea and coffee making facilities and hairdryers. If you require ironing facilities they are available on each floor. Car parking is no problem as there is one space per room. We have a friendly licensed bar and reception room for you to relax and unwind. We pride ourselves on our traditional home cooked food and ensure that all of our guests have a happy, comfortable and memorable stay all year round.

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 Roundhouse - A short walk from East Cliff beach, this circular shaped hotel is easily accessible by road and less than 1 km from the central rail and bus stations. Aptly named for its inventive design, The Roundhouse Hotel is enhanced by its extended and refurbished public areas. On the open plan ground floor you'll find the specially created Wave Caf? Bar and terrace, providing an informal and relaxing venue with its floor to ceiling glass doors, opening onto the terrace. Adjacent you'll find the Wave Restaurant & Carvery, again with floor to ceiling doors that opening out onto a private deck, for an informal al fresco dining experience. A popular conference and banqueting venue, The Roundhouse is a 10-minute drive from Bournemouth Airport and benefits both from free Wi-Fi access and free private covered parking, with ample space for all guests.

The Queens Hotel and Spa - Just 2 minutes from Bournemouth's 7 miles (11.3 km) of stunning sandy beaches, this spacious hotel boasts exceptional leisure facilities, free parking and an award-winning restaurant. The Queens Hotel is within minutes walk of the town centre, which offers fantastic shopping, family-friendly pubs and restaurants, the Pavillion Theatre and the Bournemouth International Centre. All of the en suite rooms have TVs, radios, hairdryers, trouser presses, telephones and tea/coffee. The award-winning Queens restaurant offers an imaginative menu, with freshly prepared dishes made using fresh local produce. The wine list features a selection of wines from around the world, handpicked to complement your meal The garden room, lounge and bar are charming, relaxing spaces to unwind with a drink. Forever Gorgeous is the hotel's new day spa and beauty clinic, offering a wide range of treatments from St Tropez tanning to non-surgical facelifts.

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.

Laguna Hotel - Set in its own spacious grounds on the west side of Bournemouth, this family-run hotel is within easy walking distance of the town centre and the pier. You can swim in the fabulous indoor heated swimming pool and enjoy the beautiful, relaxing spa bath and sauna. Alternatively, you could improve your tan in the solarium, or play pool or table tennis in the games room. Children are also catered for, with a designated play area. The hotel has live entertainment on most evenings, as well as beautiful gardens in which guests can relax. Ample private parking is available for guests' use, free of charge. During your stay, you can also take advantage of the lively town centre of Bournemouth, which boasts a host of shops, bars, restaurants and clubs.

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.

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.

Kiwi Hotel - This friendly hotel has an excellent location 100 metres from the seafront and a 5-minute stroll from the town centre and Bournemouth International Centre. The family-run Kiwi Hotel serves good food and has comfy, good-value rooms. Entertainment is available in the summer season, and there is a function suite for events. No single-sex groups and no stags or hen parties.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Christchurch Harbour Hotel and Spa - Perfectly positioned at the water's edge, overlooking one of Dorsets most picturesque estuaries, Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa is a newly refurbished hotel with 2 AA Rosette restaurant. The hotel is close to the magnificent Dorset World Heritage Coast and has a superb new spa, of which guests have free use. Spa facilities include a 14-metre indoor pool, a sauna and steam room, hydrotherapy pool, gym and 4 treatment rooms staffed by highly qualified therapists. Additional charges apply for treatments booked. Rhodes South is the hotel's breathtaking waterside restaurant, presented by one of Britain's top chefs, Gary Rhodes. In a spectacular setting, Rhodes South is an environmentally-friendly waterside restaurant offering unsurpassed views and service, and the highest standard of cuisine. Reservations are strongly recommended.

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.

Premier Inn Bournemouth Westcliff - In Bournemouth's Westcliff area, this Premier Inn hotel offers comfortable and modern rooms, an on-site restaurant/bar and limited free parking, all just minutes on foot from the beach and the BIC. The Premier Inn Bournemouth Westcliff is 0.6 miles (1 km) from the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC). The beach is just a 5-minute walk away and the pier is only 10 minutes' walk away. 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.

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.

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.

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.

Express By Holiday Inn Poole - Located in the centre of Poole, these rooms come with Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Free parking and continental breakfast are included. Express By Holiday Inn Poole is within walking distance of the Dolphin Shopping Centre, Dolphin Swimming, Poole Stadium, Lighthouse Arts Centre, and train and bus stations. Poole Quay is a 15-minute walk away. Within easy reach is 5 miles of sandy beach, including the famous Sandbanks. Sky Sports is shown on plasma screens in the Great Room, where you can relax with dinner or drinks from the bar.

King's Head Hotel - The Kings Head is a 200-year-old hotel on the town square in Wimborne Minster. It has free Wi-Fi internet access, a bar, a good-value restaurant and free guest parking. Poole is 20 minutes' drive away, and Bournemouth and Southampton are a 30-minute drive away. The restaurant serves good-value food all day, and Laing's Bar serves coffee and pastries. The en suite bedrooms have a traditional decor and are furnished to a high standard. The original building dates back to the 1800s, and is decorated with old photographs that detail its history. Large windows, sofas and comfy armchairs create an elegant, traditional ambiance.