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An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, clear poolside railing, and a no diving sign.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a black headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A bar area with a tap system, shelves of liquor bottles, and a display of beer taps.

A bar area with a wooden counter, two chairs, a wine glass, a bottle, and a vase with flowers.

1. Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

Melcombe Regis

Family getaway moments come alive at this beachside retreat with a sparkling pool, spacious rooms, and garden oasis.

£99

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A room with a purple sofa, a grey sofa, and a white table with a vase of flowers.

A bathroom with a sink, toilet, and glass-enclosed shower.

A two-story building with a flag, windows, and a street in front.

A cozy living room with a plaid sofa, a wooden side table, and a lamp.

2. Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

Dorchester

Family-oriented hotel perfectly situated for seaside adventures, with spacious rooms and blackout drapes for restful nights.

£63

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A room with a large window overlooking a beach, a table with a vase of flowers, and a chair with a floral pattern.

A guest house entrance with a sign reading "The Beach View Guest House."

A dining area with a white table set for four, wooden chairs, and a wall decorated with vintage wine boxes.

A living room with a beige sofa, a red armchair, a fireplace, a bookshelf, and a window with curtains.

3. Beach View Guesthouse

Weymouth Town Center

£85

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A table with a view of a beach and the Olympic rings sculpture.

A reception area with a receptionist desk, two chairs, a round table, and a sign that reads "RECEPTION".

A restaurant with a view of the water, wooden tables and chairs, and a modern interior design.

A coastal landscape with a natural rock arch formation, a sandy beach, and grassy cliffs.

4. Heights Hotel

Portland

£114

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign "VOCO BY IHG" and a covered entrance area.

A modern outdoor seating area with a sofa and chairs, a fire pit, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern dining area with multiple tables, chairs, and pendant lighting.

A reception area with a marble counter, wooden reception desk, and a modern chandelier.

5. voco Southampton by IHG

Southampton City Centre

£78

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

The entrance to Cumberland with a grand archway, steps, and a black iron fence with gold accents.

A dining area with multiple tables set for breakfast, featuring a variety of food items and beverages.

A reception desk with a 'Welcome' sign, a clock, and a fireplace in the background.

6. The Cumberland

Weymouth Town Center

£116

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, and a coffee table. There is a chandelier hanging from the ceiling and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A row of white buildings with balconies, a central garden area, and a Winston Hall sign.

A restaurant interior with large windows, a central chandelier, and plush seating.

A room with large windows overlooking a street and water. There are two chairs and a small table.

7. Dover Marina Hotel & Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Dover

Coastal Victorian retreat enchants families with beachfront lodging, child-friendly spa policies, and easy access to Dover Castle.

£62

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A wooden play structure with climbing holds and a slide, surrounded by a fence and trees.

A large house with a balcony, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

A room with a wicker chair, a potted plant, a wooden cabinet, and a view of a balcony with a railing.

A bedroom with a wooden wall, a bed with yellow pillows, a hanging light fixture, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

8. The Knoll House

Swanage

£139

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, clear poolside railing, and a no diving sign.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a black headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A bar area with a tap system, shelves of liquor bottles, and a display of beer taps.

A bar area with a wooden counter, two chairs, a wine glass, a bottle, and a vase with flowers.

Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

Melcombe Regis

£99

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A room with a large window overlooking a beach, a table with a vase of flowers, and a chair with a floral pattern.

A guest house entrance with a sign reading "The Beach View Guest House."

A dining area with a white table set for four, wooden chairs, and a wall decorated with vintage wine boxes.

A living room with a beige sofa, a red armchair, a fireplace, a bookshelf, and a window with curtains.

Beach View Guesthouse

Weymouth Town Center

£85

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A table with a view of a beach and the Olympic rings sculpture.

A reception area with a receptionist desk, two chairs, a round table, and a sign that reads "RECEPTION".

A restaurant with a view of the water, wooden tables and chairs, and a modern interior design.

A coastal landscape with a natural rock arch formation, a sandy beach, and grassy cliffs.

Heights Hotel

Portland

£114

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

The entrance to Cumberland with a grand archway, steps, and a black iron fence with gold accents.

A dining area with multiple tables set for breakfast, featuring a variety of food items and beverages.

A reception desk with a 'Welcome' sign, a clock, and a fireplace in the background.

The Cumberland

Weymouth Town Center

£116

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A table with food and drinks, a bottle of wine, and a view of the beach through a window.

A window with a view of the sea and a mountain range.

A beach with a clear sky and distant rocky coastline.

A room with a bed, two yellow armchairs, a small table with a vase, and a window with a view of the beach and sea.

Acqua Beach

Weymouth Town Center

£115

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A traditional pub with a red door, outdoor seating, and a sign reading "AVON CAUSEWAY".

A beach with a pier extending into the sea, a sandy shore, and a grassy hill.

A bar area with a wooden counter, shelves with bottles, a potted plant, and a decorative light fixture.

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, black umbrellas, hanging plants, and a train in the background.

The Avon Causeway Hotel

Christchurch

£77

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A long dining area with tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the sea.

A balcony with two wooden chairs and a potted plant, overlooking a calm sea with a boat and a bridge in the distance.

A coastal hotel with a large building, a pier, and a beach.

A hotel with a pool, beach access, and a sign reading "HAVEN HOTEL & SPA".

Haven Hotel

Sandbanks

£115

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A coastal landscape with a grassy path leading to a beach, a rocky outcrop, and the ocean.

A bedroom with a wooden wall, a bed with yellow pillows, a hanging light fixture, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

A large house with a balcony, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

A room with a pool table, a ping pong table, a piano, and a billiards table.

The Knoll House

Swanage

£139

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor dining area with a table set for a meal, including bread, pastries, and drinks.

A red brick building with white-framed windows, a central entrance with a white door, and a black wrought iron fence.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area with bottles, and a seating area with a high ceiling and warm lighting.

A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, leather sofas, and a bookshelf.

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Poole

Poole Old Town

£105

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern restaurant interior with wooden paneling, pendant lighting, and a bar area with a copper faucet.

A modern living room with a TV, comfortable seating, and a variety of decorative items on shelves.

A modern interior with two seating areas, a flat-screen TV, and decorative shelves with books and vases.

A bar with various drinks and a bartender.

Holiday Inn Dover by IHG

Dover

£63

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Family-friendly hotels with pools in South Coast

An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, clear poolside railing, and a no diving sign.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a black headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A bar area with a tap system, shelves of liquor bottles, and a display of beer taps.

A bar area with a wooden counter, two chairs, a wine glass, a bottle, and a vase with flowers.

Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

Melcombe Regis

£99

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A balcony with a wicker sofa, a woven coffee table, and a large vase.

A sunlit room with large windows overlooking a beach, furnished with yellow armchairs and a wooden table.

A spacious indoor dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and wicker furniture.

Moonfleet Manor

Weymouth

£160

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A long dining area with tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the sea.

A balcony with two wooden chairs and a potted plant, overlooking a calm sea with a boat and a bridge in the distance.

A coastal hotel with a large building, a pier, and a beach.

A hotel with a pool, beach access, and a sign reading "HAVEN HOTEL & SPA".

Haven Hotel

Sandbanks

£115

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear lane dividers, lounge chairs, and a 'SWIM' sign on the wall.

A traditional Tudor-style building with a steeply pitched roof, multiple windows, and a porch with white railings.

An outdoor patio with metal tables and benches, surrounded by a brick wall and trees.

A modern indoor swimming pool with a circular design, surrounded by a purple-tiled wall and wooden accents.

The Lodge at Meyrick Park

Bournemouth

£72

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A dining table set with white and patterned tableware, surrounded by wicker chairs, with a view of the sea and greenery through large windows.

A large, multi-story hotel with a spacious courtyard, a beach view, and a landscaped garden.

A conservatory with a wooden table and wicker chairs, large windows with a view of the sea.

A coastal hotel with multiple floors, a beachside location, and a view of the sea.

Grand Hotel Swanage

Swanage

£136

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A coastal landscape with a grassy path leading to a beach, a rocky outcrop, and the ocean.

A bedroom with a wooden wall, a bed with yellow pillows, a hanging light fixture, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

A large house with a balcony, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

A room with a pool table, a ping pong table, a piano, and a billiards table.

The Knoll House

Swanage

£139

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A restaurant with round tables, cushioned seating, hanging plants, and a mural on the wall.

A rooftop terrace with white furniture, glass railings, and a view of the sea.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There are two windows with a view of the sea.

Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel

Bournemouth City Centre

£84

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A large building with a symmetrical facade, a lawn in the foreground, and a clear sky.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, wooden coffee table, and yellow armchairs.

A restaurant with a large wooden table, leather chairs, and a bar area in the background.

A multi-story building with a prominent 'Barber Lane' sign, featuring a mix of brick and modern architectural styles, surrounded by greenery and street lamps.

Balmer Lawn Hotel

Brockenhurst

£142

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, a tiled deck surrounding the pool, and a covered seating area with chairs and tables.

A multi-story building with a Village Inn sign, a Starbucks Coffee, and outdoor seating areas.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a wooden headboard.

A modern bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

Village Hotel Bournemouth

Bournemouth

£64

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A large stone building with multiple windows and a central entrance.

A large indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a hot tub area.

A large building with a symmetrical facade and a central entrance, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and mature trees.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, exposed beams, and hanging light fixtures.

The Goodwood Hotel

Chichester

£115

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Family friendly things to do in South Coast

The South Coast of the United Kingdom is a paradise of family-friendly activities that promise to delight both children and adults alike. Start your adventure at the iconic Peppa Pig World in Hampshire, where little ones can meet their favourite characters and enjoy themed rides, making it a memorable day out for the whole family. Next, head to the stunning Seven Sisters Cliffs in East Sussex, where you can embark on scenic hikes with breathtaking views and spot wildlife, perfect for energetic families eager to explore nature. For a more relaxed outing, visit the charming seaside town of Bournemouth, known for its golden beaches and adventure parks, including the thrilling Adventure Wonderland. If history piques your interest, the historic Portsmouth Historic Dockyard offers an engaging experience with its interactive museums and the famous HMS Victory, which will fascinate both kids and adults. Lastly, make time for a visit to the New Forest National Park, where you can enjoy cycling, pony trekking, and spotting the free-roaming ponies that inhabit the area. When it comes to accommodation, consider staying in the family-friendly hotels around Bournemouth, where you’ll find spacious rooms, pools, and convenient access to the beach and attractions, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable base for your family holiday.

Top South Coast Hotel Reviews

Village Hotel Bournemouth

Village Hotel Bournemouth

8/10 Good

"Clean, nicely maintained with decent facilities. Food is limited but acceptable, somewhat overpriced but for the location, understandable. Nice Starbucks. I was surprised to have to pay for car parking as there was a lathe car park, nowhere near full. Breakfast was limited choice but good quality, quite acceptable. Nice Sauna and steam, pool is also good but wasn't accessible one night out of two. Note that the pool and its facilities close at 8pm during weekends, not 10pm as during the week."

Laguna Hotel

Laguna Hotel

8/10 Good

"The hotel to me had a great feeling and the staff were professional and friendly. Parking was excellent. And location toward Westbourne was much better in my opinion as easy access to shops and lovely walk down The Avenue to front etc. lovely period side of the area. The hotel is a little dated and reflects a similar interior to other more traditional seaside hotels. Yes it needs some fresh sealant on baths and perhaps the squeaky floor boards need some work but the overall feel outweighed those bits. Some guests need to learn how to close a door quietly at 6am. I do think a walk round with a screwdriver would solve some really basic issues (and happy to elaborate off record). The pool was fine. I forgot to look at gardens which are i think one of largest a hotel has in Bournemouth area. And you could walk into bournemouth almost down through ‘bournemouth gardens’ which are actually lovely. Despite negatives the positives were great and thank you. May not be walkable to front for some but there were bus stops. Despite being near overpass it was actually really quiet. Food looked excellent but i didn’t eat as breakfast started too late at 8am for work and trips."

Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront

Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront

8/10 Good

"The location of the hotel was perfect. To the front was the sea and out of the back door were the Lanes with many shops and restaurants."

Leonardo Hotel Southampton

Leonardo Hotel Southampton

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was great."

Meon Valley Hotel, Spa & Golf

Meon Valley Hotel, Spa & Golf

10/10 Excellent

"Really surprised how nice this hotel is. It was fantastic for the night before our cruise. We will definitely be back."

Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour

Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent place to stay near shopping center, restaurants and cruise port."

Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG

Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Fabulous stay Thank you"

New Place

New Place

8/10 Good

"Enjoyed my stay. Lovely location."

Grand Burstin Hotel Folkestone

Grand Burstin Hotel Folkestone

10/10 Excellent

"I love this place ❤️ sausages"

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