There’s nothing better than waking up to a great view, pulling the curtains to let the light come in, and seeing something you don’t see every day from your own home. After all, hotels are supposed to give you something special, something you’re not used to having all the time; like sea views, for example (unless you’re very lucky and live by the sea already)! Bournemouth is a beautiful coastal resort town in the South of England, full of hotels overlooking the sea and if you’re visiting it, you have to make sure you stay in one of the hotels on our list. You won’t regret it! Check out our top 10 best hotels with sea views in Bournemouth!
1. Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel (from USD 134)
With the beach at its doorstep, Bournemouth Highcliff is perfect for the travellers who want to be as close to the beach as possible. Featuring a leisure club with a fitness area, an indoor pool, and a seasonal outdoor pool, this hotel is our top pick for a summer stay in Bournemouth. Each of its rooms is elegantly decorated and bright and includes modern facilities such as a coffee maker and an LCD TV.
Stop by the terrace to get an impressive panoramic view of Bournemouth Bay and then head to the hotel’s restaurant to enjoy a special dinner with your loved ones. This hotel is one of the best choices for a summer holiday by the sea.
Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel
Address: St. Michaels Road, West Cliff
Accommodates: 4
Parking Restaurant Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-hour front desk Garden Terrace
2. Cumberland Hotel (from USD 71)
Cumberland Hotel is a stone’s throw away from the beach and overlooks Bournemouth Bay. With its Art Deco style, this unique hotel offers comfortable accommodation with direct views of the sea. The hotel features a seasonal outdoor heated pool, a day spa, and a lido deck, as well as a stylish bar and a brasserie. You can also use the leisure facilities at 2 neighbouring hotels, including the spa at Ocean Beach Hotel and the heated indoor pool, sauna, mini gym, and squash courts at Suncliff. Pretty cool, right?
Cumberland Hotel - OCEANA COLLECTION
Address: East Overcliffe Drive
Accommodates: 3
Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-hour front desk Sauna
3. Hallmark Hotel Bournemouth Carlton (from USD 78)
Just a few minutes walk from the beach, Hallmark Hotel is a 4-star Victorian style hotel set in Bournemouth’s East Cliff, offering beautiful views of the sea to its guests. The hotel features a seafront restaurant, a cocktail bar, a leisure club, and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool with a terrace. You can also enjoy the hotel’s indoor pool, sauna, hot tub, and beauty rooms. Yes, this hotel exists to pamper your body and soul! Get a room with a balcony overlooking Bournemouth Bay and this will be an unforgettable stay.
Bournemouth Carlton Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Address: East Over Cliff
Accommodates: 2
Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-hour front desk Sauna
4. Hallmark Hotel Bournemouth East Cliff (from USD 61)
This Hallmark Hotel is the neighbour of the previous hotel and offers stylish accommodation with wonderful sea views. Each room has a seating area, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom; some of the rooms feature a private balcony (get one of these, it will be worth it!). The hotel features a spacious sun terrace overlooking the adults-only outdoor swimming pool. This is another great option for a summer holiday but this hotel’s features also make it a good choice for winter!
Bournemouth East Cliff Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by BW
Address: East Over Cliff
Accommodates: 2
Parking Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-hour front desk Golf course (within 3 km) Garden
5. Cottonwood Boutique Hotel (from USD 60)
This boutique hotel is a couple of minutes’ walk from the beach and offers amazing panoramic views of the bay. Featuring a sun terrace, an on-site restaurant, and limited free parking, Cottonwood is a great choice for couples on a romantic road trip. Every room is stylish and elegant and includes modern facilities and views of the bay. Have a drink with your other half at the hotel’s bar whilst taking in the beautiful views and don’t forget to try its fine restaurant for a romantic dinner.
Cottonwood Boutique
Address: East Overcliff Drive
Accommodates: 2
Parking Meeting/banquet facilities Garden Terrace Non-smoking rooms Family rooms Internet services Safety deposit box
6. Marsham Court Hotel (from USD 97)
A mere 2 minutes’ walk from the beach, Marsham Court Hotel stands proudly on East Cliff, Bournemouth’s bay. This family-run hotel offers free parking and boasts a swimming pool and a restaurant. The rooms are stylish and include a flat-screen TV, a laptop safe, and coffee and ironing facilities. The hotel also features a bar where you can have a tasty drink and try authentic British dishes. Enjoy the sun at the hotel’s gardens and sun terraces and have a relaxing holiday like you deserve!
Marsham Court Hotel
Address: Russell Cotes Road, East Cliff
Accommodates: 4
Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-hour front desk Garden
7. Hotel Miramar (from USD 54)
Hotel Miramar is set in an Edwardian building boasting Roman inspired pillars and curved balconies overlooking the sea. With its landscaped gardens, beautiful views, and romantic ambience, this hotel is another fantastic choice for couples on a getaway. The hotel features a great restaurant with sea views and a terrace bar where you can enjoy drinks and lighter meals with your partner. Get yourself a room with a private balcony facing the sea and your stay will be even more special.
Hotel Miramar
Address: East Overcliff Drive
Accommodates: 2
Parking Restaurant Room service Bar 24-hour front desk Garden Terrace Non-smoking rooms
8. Hotel Collingwood (from USD 86)
Located minutes from the beach, Hotel Collingwood features a traditional restaurant, a modern leisure centre and spacious bedrooms with lovely views of the sea. Free parking is available if you’re travelling by car and there’s a heated indoor swimming pool where you can relax if you’re visiting Bournemouth in the colder months. The hotel also features a hot tub, a steam room, a sauna, a gymnasium, a games room, and billiards. Seems like a lot for just one hotel? Well, Hotel Collingwood also boasts a bar and a sun terrace. What else could you ask for?
Hotel Collingwood BW Signature Collection
Address: 11 Priory Road
Accommodates: 2
Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-hour front desk Sauna
9. Suncliff Hotel (from USD 89)
This seafront hotel features a heated indoor pool, a mini gym, a sauna, a day spa, and a squash court. But that’s not all: Suncliff Hotel also boasts a restaurant, a bar, a lounge, and a traditional English pub hosting several events throughout the week; expect live music and quiz nights, just like in a real pub! You’re free to use the leisure facilities at 2 neighbouring hotels: an outdoor solar-heated pool, a brasserie, an Asian inspired day spa and a Costa Coffee Shop. You won’t be wishing for anything at this hotel!
Suncliff Hotel - OCEANA COLLECTION
Address: 29 East Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth, England, GBR, BH1 3AG
Accommodates: 10
Shallow end Fitness centre Meeting/banquet facilities Fishing Contactless check-in/check-out All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized Private parking First aid kit available
10. The Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments Alum Chine (from USD 71)
The Riviera Hotel has an ideal, very peaceful location, looking out over the trees of Alum Chine to Bournemouth bay. This hotel features free parking, leisure facilities, such as an indoor and an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a studio gym, and offers on-site beauty treatments like manicures and massages. It is a great option if you’re looking forward to pampering yourself and to have the most relaxing seaside getaway. If you’re travelling with children, they’ll also have plenty of entertainment. The hotel has a games area with a pool table, table tennis, a Nintendo Wii, table football, board games, and toys. Perfect, right? You’ll also want to have all of your meals at the hotel’s seafront restaurant. You’ve just found exactly what you’ve been looking for, haven’t you?
The Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments Alum Chine
Address: 14 Burnaby Road, Alum Chine
Accommodates: 4
Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-hour front desk Fitness centre
Bournemouth: a small seaside town with great hotels
Hasn’t this list impressed you with how many great choices for hotels with sea views Bournemouth has? It’s incredible how a small resort town in the South of England can have so many choices, every single one of them of the highest quality. And the best part is that they’re all affordable and very complete hotels! If you’re travelling with your family, you can even bring your furry children because most of these hotels accept pets! You’re in for a great stay that will fulfill your highest expectations. Now you just have to choose!
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