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.

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.

Britannia Bournemouth Hotel - Offering a heated indoor swimming pool and free Wi-Fi, this hotel sits near East Cliff Beach, less than a mile from the central rail and bus stations. An informal, spacious restaurant offers an array of hot and cold buffet dishes, whilst the lounge and bar provide relaxed surroundings in which to enjoy a snack or a drink whilst taking advantage of the free Wi-Fi access. With a small, private, free-to-use car park, The Britannia Bournemouth is close to Bournemouth town centre, which offers a wide range of shops and bars. You'll also be only a short drive away from the New Forest, Poole and Christchurch.

Arndale Court Hotel - Situated within the major feeder links, a warm and friendly welcome awaits all guests at this well established 3-star hotel, which offers good quality en suite accommodation with the added touch of a natural relaxing atmosphere. The Arndale Court Hotel has great pride in its fully extensive a la carte restaurant, with menus designed and managed by our Head Chef Martin Hayward. Carefully prepared to savor every taste, including a fully extensive vegetarian and bar menu. Room service is available for those guests that wish to retire in privacy and relax in one of the hotel's fully equipped rooms. Each of the 39 en suite bedrooms offer all of the facilities that one would expect from a 3-star hotel. Many of the bedrooms have their own individual character and are ideal for the business traveller and families alike.

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.

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.

Carrington House Hotel - With a convenient location and easy access to the region's major roads, this 3-star hotel offers great facilities and comfortable accommodation in 145 well-appointed, en suite rooms. Just outside Bournemouth's main town centre, the hotel's close proximity to the A338 makes it a convenient base, whatever your reason for visiting the area. All that this lively seaside resort has to offer is within easy reach, including all of the town's shops and the beaches. Corporate guests can use the hotel's business work station and Wi-Fi wireless internet access is available in all of the public areas at an additional cost. The Carrington House Hotel is Bournemouth's largest conference and banqueting hotel, with a choice of air conditioned rooms for up to 600 guests. The other great facilities include a heated indoor swimming pool, children's play areas and Mortimer's restaurant. The Carrington House is part of the Forestdale Group.

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.

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.

Connaught Lodge - Connaught Lodge offers affordable and comfortable accommodation, with the added benefits of all the facilities of the adjacent, highly acclaimed, 3-star Best Western Connaught Hotel including free membership of its magnificent leisure club. Facilities at the Connaught Hotel include a heated 18-metre indoor pool and spa pool; a newly refurbished steam room and fabulous sauna; 2 well-equipped gyms and a massage therapy room. Dine out at the highly acclaimed restaurant, Blakes, which has received an AA Rosette for outstanding cuisine. The hotel is located in an acre of its own grounds on the West Cliff, just 5 minutes' walk from the town centre, the Pavilion theatre, the BIC, the gardens, the pier and Bournemouth's golden beaches.

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.

Purbeck House Hotel and Louisa Lodge - In extensive gardens overlooking Swanage Bay, this unique family-run hotel combines the atmosphere of a traditional country house with all the amenities of a modern hotel. Purbeck House Hotel was once a convent. The 38 bedrooms are divided between the main house, constructed in 1875, and the newly-built Louisa Lodge. All of the bedrooms are en suite and some have sea or garden views. During your stay you can explore the wonderful surroundings, including the seafront on the World Heritage Jurassic Coast (300 yards) and the bustling centre of Bournemouth (15 miles).

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.

Eastbury Hotel - The Eastbury, now an elegant hotel, was in Georgian days a private residence. Relax in our peaceful walled garden. Now a privately owned hotel. The Eastbury, now an elegant hotel, was in Georgian days a private residence. It's imposing facade is a noted landmark in the quiet, lower part of Old Sherborne, five minutes leisurely walk from the Abbey and the town's main shopping parade. Typical of a gentleman's residence of that period, the house is spacious light and comfortable. The Eastbury invites relaxation and enjoyment of the finer pleasures of life. The private rooms have been individually decorated and furnished and all have en suite facilities. With the comfort and enjoyment of our guests in mind, each bedroom has remote controlled colour TV offering terrestrial and satellite channels, direct dial telephone and luxury bathrobes. The reputation of our award winning restaurant goes far, far beyond Dorset but we take a particular pride that it also enjoys a strong local affection and regular patronage. Our style basically English, the finest, freshest local ingredients, well prepared and attentively served. Our seafood dishes are as equally highly regarded as our meat - which is somewhat exceptional in the restaurant world. The garden at the Eastbury is an absolute joy. Walled, south facing, an acre in extent with broad lawns and planted with shrubs, trees and hedges it is indeed a peaceful haven in a rushing world. On a fine Summer evening dinner on the terrace - memories are made of this. All our facilities are available all year round to ensure that your special occasion is really memorable. We offer facilities for business meetings, seminars, conferences and private celebrations of all kinds

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Bourne Hall Hotel - Right in the heart of Bournemouth's West Cliff area, the professionally run Bourne Hall Hotel offers free parking, tasty breakfasts, comfortable en suite rooms and a very warm welcome. Bourne Hall has a convenient, central location, within easy walking distance of the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC), award-winning golden sandy beaches and fantastic shops. Beautifully appointed, each room has modern en suite facilities with either a bath or shower. All rooms have TVs, telephones, hairdryers and tea/coffee. Guests have free access to leisure facilities at the nearby Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel. There are heated pools, a jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and fitness room (access subject to availability - limited number of passes available). Independently owned and run, the charming Bourne Hal Hotel offers a warm welcome and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

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.

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.

Premier Inn Poole Centre (Holes Bay) - Superbly situated, Premier Inn Poole Centre (Holes Bay) is a brief walk to the town centre and Poole Train Station, providing the ideal base from which to explore the area. Some of the comfortable rooms at Premier Inn can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children are also served a free full breakfast, when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. The full all-you-can-eat breakfast includes cooked items, vegetarian options and a wide continental selection. Premier Inn Poole Centre (Holes Bay) is next to the Holes Bay Table Table restaurant, serving a varied menu in a welcoming environment. There is free on-site parking and a 24-hour reception at this Premier Inn.

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.

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.

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.

Russell Hotel - Positioned on the historic Victorian esplanade, with wonderful, uninterrupted views of Weymouth Bay, this hotel offers comfortable accommodation in a prime location. The town centre is just a short walk away and, for an ideal day trip, travel to the Channel Islands with a state-of-the-art hydrofoil which leaves from near the hotel. A generous full traditional English breakfast is included in the price and is served in the hotel's spacious restaurant each morning. In the evening, the comfortable lounge bar is a great place to relax and chat with friends. Live entertainment is provided each evening by a variety of local musicians, while the dance floor allows the more energetic to dance the night away.

Ramada Encore - Brand new contemporary hotel, close to town centre, shops and sea. 114 modern bedrooms with power showers. Ramada Encore boasts a brand new hotel with 114 bedrooms fitted with all modern facilities and a hub room, which will serve coffees and snacks through the day. All rooms are en suite and have power showers and interactive TVs. The hotel is 100% non-smoking. Minimum two night stays over a weekend.

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.

Langtry Manor Hotel - This boutique hotel offers Edwardian elegance, contemporary style and award-winning cuisine just 5 minutes from shops, bars and theatres, and a short stroll from miles of sandy beaches. Langtry Manor Hotel was voted 'Best Hotel in Bournemouth' by The Guardian and winner of 'Best Small Hotel' by Bournemouth Tourism. It is well-located on a quiet tree-lined avenue. The warm, inviting home is steeped in history and romance, and offers high standards of personal service. All the bedrooms are individually designed and many have four-poster beds or Jacuzzi baths.