Hotel Riviera - A very friendly family-run hotel, offering excellent cuisine and comfortable surroundings where quality and standards of service are key. The hotel is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac, with direct access to the cliff tops and views of Bournemouth Bay. Located near the town centre, the pavilion, cinemas, the pier and only a short walk from the Bournemouth International Centre. Guests at Hotel Riviera have free use of leisure facilities, including the swimming pool, at the nearby Marriott Hotel.

The Croham Hotel - In the West Cliff area, within easy reach of Bournemouth's town centre, the sandy beaches and the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC), this comfortable hotel offers good-value en suite rooms. The Croham Hotel is just one mile (1.6 km) from Bournemouth Railway Station and has easy access to the A35 and the area's major road network. The great location means that the hotel offers easy access to the pavilion, the piers and the theatres. All of the town centre's shops, bars, cafes and restaurants are within easy reach. All of the rooms have either a shower or a bath with shower. Each room has a TV with Freeview digital channels, tea/coffee and a hairdryer. The hotel has a well-stocked bar and a relaxing lounge area. The restaurant offers traditional English cuisine and international classics. A freshly prepared breakfast is served daily. There is a lift serving all of the hotel's upper floors.

Chewton Glen Hotel - Chewton Glen, probably the best combination of country house grandeur, food and spa facilities anywhere in the uk. A five red star hotel on the edge of the New Forest and just minutes walk from the sea. Chewton Glen is a luxury hotel, spa and country club situated between the ancient New Forest and the sea. Featuring an award-winning restaurant, world-class leisure activities, luxurious accommodation, and modern conference facilities, Chewton Glen is the perfect destination for romantic escapes, relaxing getaways, or corporate events alike.

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.

The Wessex Hotel - Atop the prestigious West Cliff, the 3-star Wessex Hotel offers 109 en suite bedrooms and free car parking. With its town centre location, it is the perfect place to stay for business or pleasure. Please note that from the 1st July 2007 the hotel and bedrooms will be all non-smoking. The recently refurbished bar area is available to tempt you with its dishes or sample afternoon tea and a pre-dinner drink in the comfortable lounges. The hotel leisure club offers indoor/outdoor heated pools, a sauna, steam room, gym and full size snooker table. Corporate guests can make use of the Wi-Fi in the public areas. The Wessex also offers 5 air conditioned conference and banqueting rooms for up to 500 guests. The Wessex is part of Forestdale Hotels. We now have 19 hotels in the UK and one in France.

Arlington Hotel - Overlooking the beautiful award-winning Bournemouth Central Gardens, the hotel is ideally positioned away from noise of the town centre, yet within easy reach of all amenities and attractions. Set mid-way between Bournemouth Pier and the town centre, the Arlington is also just a short walk away from the sea and promenade. Within a 5 minute walk you will also find the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC), The Pavilion Theatre and the Ballroom. Set in its own grounds amongst the pine trees, the Arlington's boasts a beautiful and relaxing setting complemented by a bar with terrace overlooking the Lower Gardens.

Durley Dean - This historic Victorian townhouse hotel re-opened in August 2008 after an extensive refurbishment of all of the public areas, the conference facilities and many of the rooms. The Durley Dean Hotel is benefiting from a GBP 4.2 million refurbishment, the first stage of which has now been completed.70 of the hotel's 117 en suite rooms have been fully refurbished to a very high standard and now feature stylish contemporary design and a warm atmosphere. The remaining rooms have been refreshed with new fabrics, carpets and warm colours. All of the rooms feature all the modern comforts and facilities you need in a relaxing base, including LCD flat-screen TVs with Freeview digital channels. Wi-Fi wireless internet access is available throughout. The hotel also has a great location, close to the town centre, Bournemouth's business district and the award-winning beach, which boasts 7 miles (11 km) of golden sands.

Hallmark Hotel and Spa Bournemouth - Hallmark Hotel & Spa offers free Wi-Fi, free parking and superb leisure facilities close to Bournemouth's West Cliff, a 5-minute walk from the town centre. The impressive leisure facilities include a health spa, beauty treatment rooms and a leisure club, with fully equipped gym and 12-metre indoor pool. The adults-only health spa has 3 spa pools, sauna, steam room, aromatherapy cave and peaceful relaxation lounge. The beauty spa offers treatments such as pedicures and hot-stone massage therapy. The stylish en suite rooms were all fully refurbished in March 2009. Each has 30-inch plasma-screen TV, ceiling fan and tea/coffee. Some have balconies and large bay windows.

The Bournebeat - This elegant town house on West Cliff is located just a minute from the seaside and sandy beach and a few steps away from Bournemouth's bustling town centre. The hotel offers comfortable en suite accommodation. Each rooms is equipped with a DVD player and various modern facilities. In the hotel's music-themed lobby you can enjoy a cocktail and admire the memorabilia.

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.

Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel - Occupying a privileged cliff-top position, adjacent to the Bournemouth International Centre, this contemporary-style hotel boasts panoramic sea views and easy access to Bournemouth Town Centre. With 7 miles of golden beaches, great entertainment and beautiful parks and gardens, Bournemouth is the ideal choice for a relaxing break away from the stresses of everyday life. The Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel is located within easy reach of Dorset's many attractions, including Lulworth Castle and Compton Acres. The Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel provides a range of facilities to ensure that your stay is both comfortable and memorable. These include spacious air-conditioned rooms, a fully equipped leisure club, an indoor and outdoor pool and superb event facilities.

Premier Inn Poole North - Just 2.5 miles (4 km) from the very heart of Poole's town centre and only 7 miles (11.3 km) from Bournemouth, the hotel offers comfortable, great-value, modern rooms and free parking. The Premier Inn Poole North has a convenient location with good access to the area's major roads. Poole Railway Station is just 2.5 miles (4 km), with trains running regularly to Bournemouth, London Waterloo and Weymouth. The New Forest and the region's award-winning beaches are within easy reach. 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 buffet breakfast is available each morning and includes scrambled, fried, poached or boiled eggs, and pork or vegetarian sausages. There is also a wide continental selection. The on-site restaurant offers good food and drink at great-value prices.

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.

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.

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.

Croydon Hotel - Within easy walking distance of Bournemouth's town centre and the beautiful award-winning beaches, this lovely old Victorian house offers free Wi-Fi and comfortable en suite accommodation. With a good location on Bournemouth's popular west cliff, the Croydon Hotel is close to all that the town has to offer, including Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) and the Pavilion and Pier theatres. Bournemouth's shops, pubs, bars and restaurants are also all within easy reach, as are the nightclubs. There are 10 comfortable and clean en suite rooms, all of which have been recently refurbished or redecorated. All of the rooms have central heating, TVs and tea/coffee making facilities. Some of the rooms at the front of the house have sea views. All guests are given their own key and are free to come and go as they please, accessing the building at any time. A full English breakfast is included in the price.

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.

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.

Glendevon Hotel - In existence for over 100 years, the Glendevon Hotel is among Bournemouth's oldest family-run hotels; offering affordable, contemporary accommodation in the West Cliff area. With free on-site parking and comfortable, well-equipped rooms, this is the ideal place to return to after a busy day exploring the picturesque cliff tops, beaches and gardens. Unwind in the comfortable guest lounge; enjoy a meal at the restaurant; or relax with the regular live entertainment in the hotel's own ballroom.

Best Western Connaught Hotel - Centrally located on the West Cliff, this elegant, award-winning AA 3-star hotel (with AA Rosette) is less than 500 metres from the beach, town centre, BIC and Pavilion. The Connaught Hotel has one of Bournemouth's finest leisure clubs. It boasts 2 gyms; an 18-metre swimming pool and spa pool; a luxurious, fully tiled steam room; a newly designed sauna; and a massage therapy suite. Free membership is available to all guests. After a relaxing day in the spa, enjoy a superb dinner with first-class wine in the award-winning restaurant, Blakes. The Best Western Connaught Hotel has 56 beautifully decorated en suite bedrooms, some with their own private balcony or terrace.

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.

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

Ullswater Hotel - Situated on West Cliff, the hotel is only 100 metres from the cliff top, with marvellous views over the bay to Studland, over Bournemouth to the east and along the coast. With easy access to the beach, the Ullswater Hotel is in a quiet location away from the main road and traffic noise, yet only a few minutes' walk away from the town centre, theatre, pier and Bournemouth International Centre (BIC). The hotel is family-run, with an emphasis on good, friendly service, and excellent food in the well-recommended, highly popular restaurant. Please note: the hotel only accepts 2 night stays at weekends and do not cater for single sex groups.

Durley Grange Hotel - Providing all the luxuries of a hotel combined with all the comforts of home, this family-run hotel is located within walking distance of Bournemouth's bustling town centre and award-winning sandy beaches. A bright and airy hotel, ideal for a relaxing holiday, Durley Grange provides a range of facilities for you to use during your stay. Soak away your stresses in the indoor heated pool and jacuzzi, before unwinding in the sauna. In the evenings, take your time over selecting one of the restaurant's mouth-watering dishes. Prepared using the freshest ingredients, the menu features cuisine with a slight French influence, fused with traditional home cooking.

Best Western The Royal Chase Hotel - Situated on the outskirts of Shaftesbury, set within picturesque private grounds, this Georgian ex-monastery has been transformed into a luxury hotel. Byzant, the hotel's award-winning restaurant, offers a variety of English and continental cuisine, serving creative interpretations of traditional and modern dishes. The Country Bar serves snacks and light meals. The hotel's indoor pool, Turkish steam room and spa bath offer the chance to unwind and let your stresses and strains ebb away.

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.

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.

Premier Inn Bournemouth Central - Opposite the Pavilion Theatre, this converted 1930s Art Deco building is decorated to a very high standard. It is a short walk from Bournemouth Pier, the BIC and nightlife. Premier Inn Bournemouth Central has a lavish restaurant, lounge and bar, and some of its rooms have sea views. It is an ideal conference venue and is 7 miles (11.3 km) from Bournemouth Airport. 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.

Captains Club Hotel and Spa - Located 5 minutes from the beach, these stunning, river-facing 2 and 3-bedroom luxury suites with separate kitchen and living areas are ideal for long or short stays. Captains Club Hotel and Spa is located in the historic and constantly evolving market town of Christchurch, which is a 15-minute drive from Bournemouth town centre and airport. Led by design, this hotel is chic, contemporary, welcoming and spacious. There is a very popular restaurant with excellent food and service. Spa facilities include a vitality pool and sauna.

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.