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Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa
The room was very clean, the hotel was lovely and clean. The spa was amazing and all the staff in the hotel were very friendly. Would definitely recommend the hotel and would stay there again 🙂
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Laguna Hotel
Convenient location , incredibly good price , clean and tidy
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Royal Bath Hotel & Spa Bournemouth
Staff were lovely and very helpful Room was to hot and not enough pillows sorry to say this because I took my granddaughter and we really enjoyed everything so not a complaint more an observation thank you and we will come again.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

The Cliff House Hotel
Great room, great views, great team and great breakfast!
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Karelia - Lovely Log Cabin w/Hot-tub and forest access, sleeps 10
Hosts amazingProperty just what was needed, with everything either catered for or quickly remediated.Sauna a novelty and well worth a visit.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Alum Chine Beach House
Great location and nice and quiet but close enough to bars and restaurants in Westbourne.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Popular places to visit

Poole Harbour
Visit a forested part of this harbor’s archipelago after strolling along the charming promenade full of restaurants, pubs and boutiques.

Sandbanks Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Sandbanks Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Sandbanks. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Poole Quay
Explore the waterfront in Poole with a trip to Poole Quay. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.

Brownsea Castle
Ride a ferry to a forested island. Observe colorful peacocks and playful red squirrels beside this grand castle from the 1500s.

RNLI College
Enjoy the student vibe at RNLI College as part of your travels around Poole. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Compton Acres
The fine historic gardens of late Victorian mixed style were set up in the early 20th century. Peruse the range of exotic sections remaining today.
Things to do

From Bournemouth: Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door Trip

From Bournemouth: Jurassic Coast & Isle of Purbeck Day Tour
- New Forest National Park
- Poole Harbour
- Durdle Door
- Bournemouth Beach
- Bournemouth International Centre
- Lulworth Cove
- Corfe Castle
- Wimborne Minster
- Bournemouth Pier
- Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre
- Monkey World Ape Rescue Center
- Sandbanks Beach
- Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal
- Lymington Pier Ferry Port
- Swanage Beach
- Bournemouth University
- O2 Academy Bournemouth
- Mudeford Quay
- Durdle Door Beach
- Lulworth Cove Beach
- Weymouth Bay
- Poole Quay
- Southbourne Beach
- Boscombe Pier
- Oceanarium
- Studland Beach and Nature Reserve
- Alum Chine Beach
- Bournemouth Lower Gardens
- Colwell Bay Beach




