Hotels in Bournemouth

Where to Stay in Bournemouth

• The town centre and Bournemouth Pier: the beach, Lower Gardens, restaurants and shops within walking distance.
• The East and West Cliff: clifftop hotels with sea views, with zigzag paths and lifts down to the beach.
• Boscombe: east of the centre, with its own pier and a more bohemian feel.
• Westbourne: a quiet area with independent cafés and boutiques.

Types of Accommodation

Hotels dominate in Bournemouth, with guest houses and B&Bs common too. Sea-view rooms at clifftop hotels are a separate room type and fill quickly in summer.

When to Go

June to September is the best time for a beach holiday; the town is very busy during school holidays and summer events. Spring and autumn are ideal for coastal walks.

Getting There

Bournemouth has its own airport, with Southampton Airport another option. For a private transfer to your hotel, see Bournemouth Airport to Bournemouth transfer. Direct trains run from London.

Things to Do in Bournemouth

Bournemouth and Boscombe piers, the Lower Gardens, the Russell-Cotes Museum, Poole Harbour and Sandbanks beach, Old Harry Rocks and the cliffs of the Jurassic Coast are favourite stops. Along the south coast, Weymouth and Brighton are worth exploring too.

Who Is It For?

Bournemouth is ideal for families after a classic British seaside holiday with a sandy beach, coastal walkers and couples wanting an easy weekend escape from London.

Practical Tips

• Paths down from the clifftop hotels are steep; use the lifts and cliff railways.
• Beach car parks fill early on summer weekends.
• Pack sturdy shoes and a waterproof for Jurassic Coast walks.

Booking a Hotel in Bournemouth

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