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
Picture 5 for Activity Poole: Harbour Lights Cruise

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

The Durley Dean Hotel

The Durley Dean Hotel

4 out of 5
28 West Cliff Road Bournemouth England
The price is £54 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
£54
per night
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"The whole experience was perfect the food ,staff and hotel was excellent 👌"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

The Durley Dean Hotel
Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa

Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa

3 out of 5
7 Durley Chine Road Bournemouth England
The price is £68 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
£68
per night
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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 ...
Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa
THE NICI Bournemouth

THE NICI Bournemouth

5 out of 5
W Hill Rd Bournemouth England
The price is £190 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£190
per night
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Stay at this luxury hotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
THE NICI Bournemouth
Laguna Hotel

Laguna Hotel

3 out of 5
6 Suffolk Road South Bournemouth England
The price is £44 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£44
per night
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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! (1,116 reviews)
"The friendliness of the staff was very welcoming."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Laguna Hotel
Royal Bath Hotel

Royal Bath Hotel

4 out of 5
Bath Road Bournemouth England
The price is £52 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£52
per night
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
Royal Bath Hotel
Sandbanks Hotel

Sandbanks Hotel

4 out of 5
15 Banks Road Poole England
The price is £101 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
£101
per night
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Stay at this beach hotel in Poole. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very good! (928 reviews)
"Beach and harbour access on each side. Easy parking."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Sandbanks Hotel
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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 Pavillion Theatre or The Square while you're exploring the area.

An aerial view of a coastal town with a long stretch of beach, a marina with boats, and a distant cityscape.

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 Alum Chine Beach or The Square.

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