Bournemouth Hotels

The ultimate British seaside resort, Bournemouth has been popular since it sprang up as a spa town in the Victorian era. People travelled to our unparalleled coast for the medicinal benefits of the sea air and pine-scented walkways. It was this influx of visitors that brought about a need for large hotels in Bournemouth offering picturesque views of the panoramic vistas. Ever since then, the most iconic images of Bournemouth feature majestic clifftop hotels, synonymous with the British seaside holiday.

Many of these period properties still operate as hotels today, and many of our large hotels have a rich history and stories to tell. Most of the hotels in the coastal East Cliff and West Cliff areas offer 3- or 4-star accommodation, with plenty of rooms to cater for the large number of families and groups that visit Bournemouth. In recent years, there’s also been a wave of renovation projects at these hotels to bring them back to their former glory.

A full list featuring a selection of different hotels can be found below as you scroll down.

Seaside Hotels

With miles of golden beaches and coastline, there are a plethora of hotels in Bournemouth offering incredible rooms with sea views and short walks to the beach. The historic Hotel Miramar, nestled on the clifftops of Bournemouth, has been offering seaside luxury for many years now and is a firm favourite for visitors. Other iconic seaside hotels found in the destination include Marsham Court, Hermitage Hotel, The Cumberland, and Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel, just to name a few.

Hotels with a Pool

Bournemouth is famous for its microclimate and typically warmer temperatures throughout the year compared to other parts of the UK, so it makes sense to find a hotel that offers a pool to sunbathe next to and cool off in during your stay here. You will find a number of hotels with outdoor and indoor pool offerings at accommodation providers such as Hotel Collingwood, Carlton Bournemouth, East Cliff, the Cumberland, Queens Hotels & Spa, and many more.

Spa Hotels

If relaxation is on your mind, then look no further than the selection of hotels offering spa facilities on site. There is nothing better than starting or ending your day with a spot of relaxing self-care whilst on holiday. With offerings such as treatments, massages, spa baths, saunas, and leisure facilities, you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to treating yourselves in Bournemouth.

Central Hotels  

If you fancy a more central location when visiting our destination and want to immerse yourselves in the hustle and bustle of Bournemouth, then there are a number of hotels dotted in the heart of town. Hotels such as the Hilton tower above the skyline, offering panoramic views of the area, or the characterful Norfolk Royale Hotel, located a stone’s throw away from the centre. Check out the list of other hotels in the list below.  

Hotels with Restaurants  

Convivence is always a must when choosing somewhere to stay, so what could be more convenient than a hotel offering delicious food and drink options in the same building! There are a number of venues within the destination that have restaurants on site, such as the newly renovated Nici Hotel with Miami feels throughout and terrace dining next to the sea, or the previously mentioned Hotel Miramar, which promises an elegant and pleasurable dining experience featuring locally sourced and seasonal ingredients in their dishes.

Hotels in the surrounding areas

Bournemouth has some lovely neighbouring destinations to visit and stay in, which offer something different for every type of traveller visiting the area. You have hotel options to the west in Christchurch, which is a town filled with rich heritage and history and lush green spaces. And Poole to the east, offering its iconic quay and one of world's largest natural harbours.