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Beachfront hotels in Bournemouth

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Tomas Mazowski A list by Tomas Mazowski. This guide was last updated in November 2022.

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Bournemouth. I hope you will like it!

  • 1 Ocean Beach Hotel & Spa - OCEANA COLLECTION Bournemouth, United Kingdom

    Beach: Ocean Beach Hotel & Spa - OCEANA COLLECTION

    *** Hotel. Stay in the heart of Bournemouth. Situated on the seafront, overlooking Bournemouth Bay, Ocean Beach Hotel & Spa has an outdoor pool. With a superb cliff-top location, it is just a short walk from Bournemouth's town centre and beaches. Show full description Guest review score 6.0, rooms from around 32 GBP.

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  • 2 The Nici Bournemouth, United Kingdom

    Beach: The Nici

    **** Hotel. Stay in the heart of Bournemouth. With its own outdoor swimming pool and seafront location, The Nici is a stylish Edwardian hotel situated in the coastal town of Bournemouth. It also includes a games room, a bar, a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a sun terrace. There is also free Wi-Fi access in public areas. With a contemporary design, the spacious rooms at The Nici each feature a TV and an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer. Some also benefit from a sea view. Guests can relax in the recently refurbished bar and lounge area. The restaurant serves a breakfast buffet in the morning which can be enjoyed whilst taking in the vibrant garden views. A seasonal dinner menu is also available in the evenings, catering for a range of dietary needs. The Pavilion Theatre & Ballroom is a short 4-minute journey in the car from The Nici. Bournemouth Pier is less than 2 miles away and the historic Corfe Castle is also 19 miles from the hotel. Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 185 GBP.

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  • 3 Hotel Balmoral Bournemouth, United Kingdom

    Beach: Hotel Balmoral

    Hotel. Stay in the heart of Bournemouth. Set in Bournemouth, Hotel Balmoral offers beachfront accommodation 400 metres from Westcliff Beach and offers various facilities, such as a bar and a shared lounge. The property is around 2. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 80 GBP.

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  • 4 Fairmount Hotel Bournemouth, United Kingdom

    Beach: Fairmount Hotel

    *** Hotel. Stay in the heart of Bournemouth. Centrally situated in Bournemouth, Fairmount Hotel is just a 500-metre walk from Bournemouth Beach and town centre. It offers affordable rooms. Show full description Guest review score 7.1, rooms from around 49 GBP.

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  • 5 Bournemouth Carlton Hotel, BW Signature Collection Bournemouth, United Kingdom

    Beach: Bournemouth Carlton Hotel, BW Signature Collection

    *** Hotel. Stay in the heart of Bournemouth. This 3-star Victorian hotel is set high on Bournemouth's East Cliff offers beautiful sea views, gardens and a leisure club. Frederick's Restaurant is set against the striking backdrop of the sea. Show full description Guest review score 6.9, rooms from around 44 GBP.

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  • 6 Cumberland Hotel - OCEANA COLLECTION Bournemouth, United Kingdom

    Beach: Cumberland Hotel - OCEANA COLLECTION

    **** Hotel. Stay in the heart of Bournemouth. Located on the seafront, overlooking Bournemouth Bay, this iconic and uniquely styled hotel has a 1930s Art Deco style, a seasonal outdoor heated pool, a day spa, and a lido deck. The Cumberland Hotel was awarded ''Best Large Hotel' 2018 from the Bournemouth Tourism Awards. The Cumberland Hotel is a 4-star deluxe hotel on Eastcliff, a short walk from Bournemouth town centre, the BIC, Pavilion Gardens and Surf Reef. The stylish bar and brasserie opens until 22:00 in summer, and has been awarded 2 AA rosettes. A 3-course dinner can be booked with guests' reservation at a discounted advance rate. Guests can use the leisure facilities at 2 neighbouring hotels, including the Oceana Resort's Oceana Day Spa at the Ocean Beach Hotel. This is an Asian-inspired treatment and beauty spa. Suncliff offers a heated indoor pool, sauna, mini gym, and squash courts. Outdoor swimming pools are also located within resorts, along with 4 restaurants, 4 bars, and an illy coffee shop. Guest review score 6.9, rooms from around 36 GBP.

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  • 7 Suncliff Hotel - OCEANA COLLECTION Bournemouth, United Kingdom

    Beach: Suncliff Hotel - OCEANA COLLECTION

    *** Hotel. Stay in the heart of Bournemouth. This property has views across Bournemouth Bay from its cliff top location and is a short walk down to the beach using the zig zag. Situated on the seafront, overlooking Bournemouth Bay, this 3-star hotel on East Cliff is an easy walk from beaches, award-winning gardens, and the town centre. Show full description Guest review score 6.7, rooms from around 40 GBP.

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  • 8 The Hermitage Hotel - OCEANA COLLECTION Bournemouth, United Kingdom

    Beach: The Hermitage Hotel - OCEANA COLLECTION

    **** Hotel. Stay in the heart of Bournemouth. With paid parking and free Wi-Fi throughout, The Hermitage Hotel is just metres from Bournemouth’s sandy beach. It has an award-winning restaurant, modern bedrooms and wonderful sea views. Show full description Guest review score 6.7, rooms from around 42 GBP.

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  • 9 Brooklands Lodge Bournemouth, United Kingdom

    Beach: Brooklands Lodge

    Hotel. Stay in the heart of Bournemouth. Set within 2.7 km of Boscombe Beach and 300 metres of Bournemouth International Centre in the centre of Bournemouth, Brooklands Lodge offers accommodation with free WiFi and flat-screen TV. Show full description Guest review score 6.3, rooms from around 39 GBP.

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  • 10 Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel Bournemouth, United Kingdom

    Beach: Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel

    **** Hotel. Stay in the heart of Bournemouth. With a dramatic seafront location, Highcliff Marriott Hotel has gymnasium. Bournemouth town centre is a 10-minute walk away. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 7.5, rooms from around 74 GBP.

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  • 11 Hotel Collingwood BW Signature Collection Bournemouth, United Kingdom

    Beach: Hotel Collingwood BW Signature Collection

    *** Hotel. Stay in the heart of Bournemouth. Just 5 minutes’ walk from Bournemouth Pier and Seafront and 350 metres from Bournemouth International Centre (BIC), Hotel Collingwood BW Signature Collection features a traditional restaurant, modern leisure centre and spacious bedrooms. Free WiFi is available throughout and EV charging stations are available in the carpark. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 7.4, rooms from around 55 GBP.

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  • 12 Mount Stuart Hotel Bournemouth, United Kingdom

    Beach: Mount Stuart Hotel

    ** Hotel. Stay in the heart of Bournemouth. Situated 10 minutes’ walk from Bournemouth’s golden beaches and town centre, Mount Stuart Hotel is a Victorian property with free WiFi and an outside terrace. An en suite bathroom, flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities are featured in each room at Mount Stuart, and ironing facilities and hairdryers can be provided. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 7.3, rooms from around 40 GBP.

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  • 13 Bournemouth East Cliff Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by BW Bournemouth, United Kingdom

    Beach: Bournemouth East Cliff Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by BW

    *** Hotel. Stay in the heart of Bournemouth. Located on Bournemouth's East Cliff, 5 minutes' walk from the town centre, the Bournemouth East Cliff Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western offers 3-star accommodation with free WiFi. The stylish bedrooms at Bournemouth East Cliff each have a work desk, a seating area and a flat-screen TV with over 100 channels. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 6.5, rooms from around 39 GBP.

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  • 14 Park Central Hotel Bournemouth, United Kingdom

    Park Central Hotel

    **** Hotel. Stay in the heart of Bournemouth. With its seafront setting, the Park Central Hotel offers the perfect location for both business and leisure travellers. The Bournemouth International Centre is adjacent to the hotel, while the Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre is just a 2-minute walk away. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around 54 GBP.

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  • 15 Cottonwood Boutique Bournemouth, United Kingdom

    Beach: Cottonwood Boutique

    *** Bed and Breakfast. Stay in the heart of Bournemouth. With magnificent panoramic views across the bay, the chic Cottonwood Boutique has a superb cliff-top location. Free Wi-Fi is provided in some rooms and public areas. Show full description Guest review score 7.4

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  • 16 Southern Breeze Lodge - Adults Only Bournemouth, United Kingdom

    Beach: Southern Breeze Lodge - Adults Only

    Bed and Breakfast. Southern Breeze Lodge is located in Southbourne, Bournemouth, just 200 metres from the cliffs, overlooking 7 miles of sandy beaches. The Lodge offers rooms with free WiFi and free parking. Each bedroom at Southern Breeze features an LCD TV, radio and tea/coffee-making facilities. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.3

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  • 17 Double four Bournemouth, United Kingdom

    Double four

    Guest house. Stay in the heart of Bournemouth. Double four is set on the beachfront in Bournemouth, less than 1 km from Eastcliff Beach and a 12-minute walk from Alum Chine beach. Located around 600 metres from Bournemouth International Centre, the guest house with free WiFi is also 8. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 42 GBP.

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  • 18 The La Di Da Hotel Bournemouth, United Kingdom

    The La Di Da Hotel

    Guest house. Stay in the heart of Bournemouth. Boasting a garden and a terrace, The La Di Da Hotel is set in the centre of Bournemouth, less than 1 km from Westcliff Beach. The property is around less than 1 km from Alum Chine beach, a 7-minute walk from Bournemouth International Centre and 8. Show full description Guest review score 7.3

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  • 19 The Beach Hytte - Stunning Sea View Penthouse Bournemouth, United Kingdom

    Beach: The Beach Hytte - Stunning Sea View Penthouse

    Apartment. Boasting a terrace, The Beach Hytte - Stunning Sea View Penthouse features accommodation in Bournemouth with free WiFi and sea views. This apartment is 2 km from Bournemouth International Centre and 6.1 km from Sandbanks. Show full description Guest review score 9.7, rooms from around 229 GBP.

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  • 20 Private Two Bedroom Residence in Southbourne - Private Parking - Off the High Street - Minutes Away from the Beach Bournemouth, United Kingdom

    Beach: Private Two Bedroom Residence in Southbourne - Private Parking - Off the High Street - Minutes Away from the Beach

    Apartment. Situated in Bournemouth, just 1.3 km from Southbourne Beach, Private Two Bedroom Residence in Southbourne - Private Parking - Off the High Street - Minutes Away from the Beach features beachfront accommodation with a garden, a bar, a casino and free WiFi. Boasting free private parking, the apartment is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as hiking, windsurfing and cycling. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around 90 GBP.

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  • 21 Bournemouth cottage 6mins from beach, free parking Bournemouth, United Kingdom

    Beach: Bournemouth cottage 6mins from beach, free parking

    Holiday home. Set in Bournemouth, just 1.1 km from Boscombe Beach, Bournemouth cottage 6mins from beach, free parking offers beachfront accommodation with free WiFi. Located less than 1 km from Eastcliff Beach, the property provides a garden and free private parking. Show full description Guest review score 9.0

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  • 22 Lovely Apartment, One Minute from Bournemouth Beach and Town. Bournemouth, United Kingdom

    Beach: Lovely Apartment, One Minute from Bournemouth Beach and Town.

    Apartment. Stay in the heart of Bournemouth. Located in the centre of Bournemouth, just 400 metres from Westcliff Beach and 500 metres from Eastcliff Beach, Lovely Apartment, One Minute from Bournemouth Beach and Town. Provides accommodation with sea views and free WiFi. Show full description Guest review score 9.0

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  • 23 A Cozy Oasis - A Stroll from Gardens to Beach Bournemouth, United Kingdom

    Beach: A Cozy Oasis - A Stroll from Gardens to Beach

    Apartment. Set in Bournemouth, just less than 1 km from Boscombe Beach, A Cozy Oasis - A Stroll from Gardens to Beach - With Parking offers beachfront accommodation with free WiFi. This apartment is 2.9 km from Bournemouth International Centre and 11 km from Sandbanks. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 104 GBP.

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  • 24 Stunning Sea View - Beach Location - Garden - Parking - Netflix - Fast WiFi - Smart TV - Beautiful 3 Bedroom Apartment sleeps up to 8! Bournemouth, United Kingdom

    Beach: Stunning Sea View - Beach Location - Garden - Parking - Netflix - Fast WiFi - Smart TV - Beautiful 3 Bedroom Apartment sleeps up to 8!

    Apartment. Located in Bournemouth, just 300 metres from Southbourne Beach, Stunning Sea View - Beach Location - Garden - Parking - Netflix - Fast WiFi - Smart TV - Beautiful 3 Bedroom Apartment sleeps up to 8! provides beachfront accommodation with free WiFi. Situated 100 metres from Boscombe Beach, the property features a garden and free private parking. Show full description Guest review score 8.2

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  • 25 Lovely 2 bedroom Flat ,5 minutes away from beach Bournemouth, United Kingdom

    Beach: Lovely 2 bedroom Flat ,5 minutes away from beach

    Apartment. Located in Bournemouth, just 1.4 km from Eastcliff Beach, Lovely 2 bedroom Flat,5 minutes away from beach provides beachfront accommodation with free WiFi. This apartment is 11 km from Sandbanks and 12 km from Poole Harbour. Show full description Guest review score 7.0, rooms from around 108 GBP.

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  • 26 Westcliff Penthouse Bournemouth, United Kingdom

    Beach: Westcliff Penthouse

    Apartment. Stay in the heart of Bournemouth. Offering a terrace and sea view, Westcliff Penthouse is located in Bournemouth, 2.8 km from Boscombe Beach and 500 metres from Bournemouth International Centre. Show full description Guest review score 9.7

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  • 27 Penthouse at the Chocolate Box Bournemouth, United Kingdom

    Beach: Penthouse at the Chocolate Box

    Apartment. Stay in the heart of Bournemouth. Ideally situated right in the centre of Bournemouth, Penthouse at the Chocolate Box offers city views and a terrace. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. Show full description Guest review score 9.5

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  • 28 Stay@Coast Bournemouth, United Kingdom

    Beach: Stay@Coast

    Apartment. Stay in the heart of Bournemouth. In a prime location in the centre of Bournemouth, Stay@Coast offers a patio. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. A terrace is available on site and hiking can be enjoyed within close proximity of the apartment. Popular points of interest near Stay@Coast include Westcliff Beach, Eastcliff Beach and Alum Chine beach. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 12 km from the accommodation. Guest review score 9.5

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  • 29 Wide Horizons Bournemouth, United Kingdom

    Beach: Wide Horizons

    Apartment. Situated in Bournemouth, just 500 metres from Boscombe Beach, Wide Horizons features beachfront accommodation with free WiFi. The apartment is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as hiking and cycling. The apartment features 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with sea views. Show full description Guest review score 8.9

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  • 30 Superb 2 beds 2 baths New Apartment w/ Garden+Patio Bournemouth, United Kingdom

    Beach: Superb 2 beds 2 baths New Apartment w/ Garden+Patio

    Apartment. Stay in the heart of Bournemouth. Superb 2 beds 2 baths New Apartment w/ Garden+Patio is in a prime location in the centre of Bournemouth and has a garden. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. Show full description Guest review score 8.7

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  • 31 Rainbow 4BR Apartment & Spa sleeps up to 12 Bournemouth, United Kingdom

    Beach: Rainbow 4BR Apartment & Spa sleeps up to 12

    Apartment. Set just 3.7 km from Bournemouth International Centre, Rainbow 4BR Apartment & Spa sleeps up to 12 offers accommodation in Bournemouth with access to a bar, a casino, as well as a shared kitchen. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, darts, free private parking and free WiFi. Show full description Guest review score 8.2

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  • 32 Sea Quest Bournemouth, United Kingdom

    Beach: Sea Quest

    Holiday home. Set in Bournemouth, just 400 metres from Alum Chine beach, Sea Quest offers beachfront accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. Guests staying at this holiday home have access to a balcony. The holiday home is equipped with a TV. Show full description Guest review score 6.5

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  • 33 Exquisite apartment, stone throw from the beach Bournemouth, United Kingdom

    Exquisite apartment, stone throw from the beach

    Apartment. Stay in the heart of Bournemouth. Situated 700 metres from Eastcliff Beach and 700 metres from Alum Chine beach, Exquisite apartment, stone throw from the beach offers accommodation right in the centre of Bournemouth. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. Show full description Guest review score 9.3

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  • 34 Perfect flat for the beach and City centre Bournemouth, United Kingdom

    Perfect flat for the beach and City centre

    Apartment. Stay in the heart of Bournemouth. Set in the centre of Bournemouth, 400 metres from Westcliff Beach and 500 metres from Eastcliff Beach, Perfect flat for the beach and City centre offers free WiFi. This apartment is 8. Show full description Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around 90 GBP.

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  • 35 Burlington Mansions Bournemouth, United Kingdom

    Burlington Mansions

    Apartment. Featuring garden views, Burlington Mansions features accommodation with a terrace and a kettle, around 500 metres from Eastcliff Beach. Boasting free private parking, the apartment is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as hiking and windsurfing. The apartment features 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a fridge, an oven, a washing machine, a dishwasher and a microwave. Show full description Guest review score 9.5

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  • 36 East Coast Bournemouth, United Kingdom

    East Coast

    Holiday home. Stay in the heart of Bournemouth. Set 300 metres from Westcliff Beach and 500 metres from Eastcliff Beach, East Coast offers accommodation in the heart of Bournemouth. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. Show full description Guest review score 9.2

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  • 37 Spacious 3 bedroom flat near the sea Bournemouth, United Kingdom

    Spacious 3 bedroom flat near the sea

    Apartment. Spacious 3 bedroom flat near the sea is located in the Boscombe district of Bournemouth, 1.2 km from Eastcliff Beach, 1.3 km from Boscombe Beach and 3 km from Southbourne Beach. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 90 GBP.

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