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

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.

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

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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.

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

4 Oct - 5 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 bedroom with a bed, a chair, a wardrobe, a radiator, and a window with a view of a harbor.

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

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

£90

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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.

A hotel sign with "The Heights Hotel" and a "Welcome" sign below it.

4. Heights Hotel

Portland

£121

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

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

A modern living room with a large abstract mural, comfortable seating, a small table, and a decorative light fixture.

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

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

6. The Cumberland

Weymouth Town Center

£109

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

A balcony with a view of a coastal cityscape, a building with a curved roof, and a street leading to a harbor.

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

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

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

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

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in South Coast

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

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.

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

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 bedroom with a bed, a chair, a wardrobe, a radiator, and a window with a view of a harbor.

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

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

£90

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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.

A hotel sign with "The Heights Hotel" and a "Welcome" sign below it.

Heights Hotel

Portland

£121

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

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

The Cumberland

Weymouth Town Center

£109

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 beach with a clear sky and distant rocky coastline.

A hotel room with a large bed, two windows with patterned curtains, a painting on the wall, and a view of the sea.

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

A dining car with tables set for breakfast, featuring a variety of dishes and beverages.

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

The Avon Causeway Hotel

Christchurch

£74

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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".

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a beach and the sea.

Haven Hotel

Sandbanks

£117

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

The Knoll House

Swanage

£139

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 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 cozy living room with a brick fireplace, leather sofas, and a bookshelf.

A bar area with stools, a counter, and a wine rack.

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 bar with various drinks and a bartender.

A modern lounge area with a large flat-screen TV, wooden paneling, and colorful seating.

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

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 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.

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

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 cozy living room with a fireplace, a chandelier, and a large portrait.

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

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 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".

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a beach and the sea.

Haven Hotel

Sandbanks

£117

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A gym with cardio machines, weightlifting equipment, and a TV screen on the wall.

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

£71

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 conservatory with a wooden table and wicker chairs, large windows with a view of the sea.

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

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

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

The Knoll House

Swanage

£139

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

A spacious lobby with a patterned floor, a fireplace, and seating arrangements.

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

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

Balmer Lawn Hotel

Brockenhurst

£142

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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 golf course with a large tree on the left, rolling hills, and a clear sky.

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

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

The Goodwood Hotel

Chichester

£129

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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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

Laguna Hotel

Laguna Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The service was so amazing,"

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"

Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour

Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour

8/10 Good

"Very kind to let us checkin early. Excellent location and room clean. Did not care for the airfreshener smell used in common areas though. Breakfast was really good and lots of variety."

Village Hotel Bournemouth

Village Hotel Bournemouth

8/10 Good

"What you’d expect from a Village hotel. Clean, convenient and busy. Food offerings were basic and fairly pricey, bar was busy and with plenty of sports shown on the array of TVs. Hotel is conveniently located between Bournemouth and Christchurch and has good capacity. Regrettably they have no secure bike storage and don’t permit them to be taken to rooms."

The Grand Brighton

The Grand Brighton

10/10 Excellent

"Booked this stay for my stepdads 70th birthday - he had a great stay!"

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