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Beach Hotels in Bournemouth

Known for its stunning beaches and amazing swimming spots, Bournemouth has a lot to offer the traveller dreaming of a beach holiday. This family-friendly destination has 120 beach hotels and other accommodation options to choose from, so it's easy to find one that works for you.

As you browse for a place to stay by the water in Bournemouth, check out these top-rated beach hotels with positive customer reviews.

Hermitage Hotel - 4-star hotel, 3-minute walk from Bournemouth Beach. It features 2 restaurants, free WiFi and a bar. Guests love the beach location and overall value.

Hallmark Hotel Bournemouth Carlton - 3-star spa hotel, 7-minute walk from Bournemouth Beach. Our travellers recommend its beach location and proximity to shopping. This hotel boasts 2 indoor pools, a restaurant and a sauna.

Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments Alum Chine - 3-star spa hotel, 8-minute walk from Alum Chine Beach. It offers an indoor pool, a spa tub and a restaurant. Guest reviews highlight the beach location and pool.

The Green House - 4-star luxury hotel, 8-minute walk from Bournemouth Beach. It features free breakfast, a restaurant and free WiFi. Guests love the beach location and breakfast.

Queens Hotel and Spa - 3-star spa hotel, 8-minute walk from Bournemouth Beach. Our travellers recommend its beach location and quiet rooms. This hotel boasts an indoor pool, a spa tub and a restaurant.

Planning Your Trip to Bournemouth

Good weather can be important during a beach holiday, so you can use these local temperature and rainfall averages to decide when to visit.

• Hottest months: August, July, September and June, with an average temperature of 19°F
• Coldest months: February, January, March and December, with an average temperature of 4°F
• Driest months: April, December, May and November, with an average rainfall of 1.75 inches
• Rainiest months: August, September, July and December, with an average rainfall of 3 inches

Sightseeing in and Around Bournemouth

After arriving and checking into your hotel, you'll probably want to explore your surroundings. If you're excited to scope out the beaches, spend a relaxing day by the water at Alum Chine Beach or Sandbanks Beach. Experience the area's swimming and entertainment choices, and make time for local attractions like Bournemouth International Centre and Bournemouth Beach. Other things to see and do in the area are The Square and Bournemouth Lower Gardens. Visitors also enjoy Bournemouth for its:

• Surfing
• Gardens
• Coral reefs
• Bars

Getting around Bournemouth

To get to Bournemouth, book a flight to Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.), the closest major airport, which is located 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from the city centre. To venture out into the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Bournemouth Station or Pokesdown for Boscombe Station.