West Cliff Travel Guide

Bournemouth

A sandy beach with people sunbathing and swimming.
A coastal promenade with colorful beach huts, a sandy beach, and a hill with vegetation.
A beach with people walking and playing near the water.
A beach with people sunbathing and a pier with a lighthouse in the background.
A row of beach huts along a seaside promenade with a cyclist in the distance.

Stay near popular West Cliff attractions

Durley Chine Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Durley Chine Beach during your trip to Bournemouth?
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Things to do

Poole Harbour Lights Cruise

Poole Harbour Lights Cruise

£16
per adult
Poole Harbour Lights Cruise
Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise

Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise

£15
per adult
Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise
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Poole: Harbour Lights Cruise

£16
per adult
Poole: Harbour Lights Cruise
From Bournemouth: Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door Trip

Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door Mini-Coach Tour from Bournemouth

£39
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door Mini-Coach Tour from Bournemouth
Poole Fish & Chips Evening Cruise

Poole Fish & Chips Lunchtime or Evening Cruise

£29
per adult
Poole Fish & Chips Lunchtime or Evening Cruise
Bournemouth Oceanarium Ticket

Bournemouth Oceanarium Ticket

£15
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Bournemouth Oceanarium Ticket
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Top hotels in West Cliff

Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa

Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa

3 out of 5
7 Durley Chine Road Bournemouth England
The price is £125 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£125
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"The staff was very helpful and happy to assist. Was pleasantly impressed by the relaxing spa for a small charge that we could use for both days of our stay. The hot breakfast could have more choices for vegan though. But overall we had a wonderful break. We would come back!"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa
THE NICI Bournemouth

THE NICI Bournemouth

4 out of 5
W Hill Rd Bournemouth England
The price is £258 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
£258
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (314 reviews)
"I booked normal double room but upon arrival I was pleasantly surprised that my room was upgraded to Deluxe suite with balcony and pool view. They also let me check in right away we had reached. 14:30 instead of 15:00. Very helpful and friendly staffs, my husband enjoyed his birthday trip. Cannot ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

THE NICI Bournemouth
The Durley Dean Hotel

The Durley Dean Hotel

4 out of 5
28 West Cliff Road Bournemouth England
The price is £88 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£88
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
The Durley Dean Hotel
Laguna Hotel

Laguna Hotel

3 out of 5
6 Suffolk Road South Bournemouth England
Stay at this hotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,050 reviews)
"Our room was not clean at all since we stayed. We stayed for 4 nights. On the fourth day they put us new towels and thats it. Room was not cleaned, i was so disappointed."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

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Laguna Hotel
Royal Bath Hotel

Royal Bath Hotel

4 out of 5
Bath Road Bournemouth England
The price is £72 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
£72
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value in their ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Very strange clientele. Lots of dogs and children both of which were annoying"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Royal Bath Hotel
Village Hotel Bournemouth

Village Hotel Bournemouth

4 out of 5
Wessex Fields, Deansleigh Road Bournemouth England
The price is £102 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
£102
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Village Hotel Bournemouth
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Where to stay in West Cliff

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A building labeled 'Pavilion' surrounded by a garden with a stream and various plants.

Bournemouth City Centre

The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Bournemouth City Centre. Make a stop by Bournemouth Beach or Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre while you're exploring the area.

Southbourne

If you're spending some time in Southbourne, Southbourne Beach and Boscombe Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A wooden boardwalk with a canopy structure and evenly spaced street lamps.
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Boscombe

Boscombe is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like O2 Academy Bournemouth and Boscombe Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Bournemouth.

A row of colorful beach huts with numbers on doors, set against a backdrop of trees and a clear sky.

Westbourne

Notable for its beaches, restaurants and spas, Westbourne is a sought-after destination for many travellers visiting Bournemouth. If you want to see some sights in the area, check out Bournemouth Beach or Durley Chine Beach.

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