Branksome Travel Guide
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Laguna Hotel
Awesome facilities. Staff is very kind.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa
Staff excellent very clean pool very good disappointed there was no disabled access to the spa
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

The Durley Dean Hotel
Convenient for the city. Bathroom toilet seat dirty on our arrival . Breakfast cold, waitress kindly agreed to heat it up in the microwave and it it was returned with along black hair on it
Reviewed on 9 May 2026

The Ivy Apartments

The Lookout - panoramic views; log fire; ONE-dog-friendly, local beaches.
Everything about the property was perfect, very clean and well provisioned. lovely enclosed garden for my dog. Everything needed was there.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026

Quayside Quarters
An excellent location and the directions provided by the host were spot on. In a beautiful peaceful location and a stones throw from the harbour front. Once inside the property we were not disappointed. Spotlessly clean and the welcome book included all the details we needed, not only about the accommodation ...
Reviewed on 18 Aug 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.

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.

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

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

Poole Fish & Chips Lunchtime or Evening Cruise

Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Bournemouth

Jaggers Comedy Club Saturday Night Stand up Comedy in Bournemouth
- New Forest National Park
- Poole Harbour
- Durdle Door
- Bournemouth Beach
- Bournemouth International Centre
- Corfe Castle
- Sandbanks Beach
- Lulworth Cove
- Durdle Door Beach
- Wimborne Minster
- Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal
- Monkey World Ape Rescue Center
- Bournemouth Pier
- Lymington Pier Ferry Port
- Lulworth Cove Beach
- Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre
- Mudeford Quay
- Weymouth Bay
- Swanage Beach
- Poole Quay
- Southbourne Beach
- Bournemouth University
- RNLI College
- O2 Academy Bournemouth
- Studland Beach and Nature Reserve
- Boscombe Pier
- Bournemouth Lower Gardens
- Oceanarium
- Branksome Chine Beach





