The Dorset Family Hotels Guide

a boutique, eco-friendly hotel, offering award-winning, seasonal cuisine and well-appointed rooms furnished with hand-made furniture

a chic, modern hotel with excellent facilities, fine dining and stylish rooms and apartments, all set in a beautiful spot by the River Stour

a luxury Georgian townhouse set in a picturesque walled garden, guests will find a boutique spa, elegant guest rooms and award-winning cuisine

discover a wealth of history and character dating back to 1590 at this charming and comfortable, Grade II listed Elizabethan Manor House

beautifully restored Georgian coaching inn, said to be Dorset's oldest inn, featuring stylish rooms and a large patio overloking water meadows

a beautifully restored 18th century Georgian hotel featuring many period features including a grand staircase, fireplaces and wood panelling

Art Deco-styled hotel standing on the East Cliff, stay in contemporary style rooms and enjoy award-wining dining in the stylish brasserie

enjoy award-winning seafood, friendly, attentive staff and individually styled rooms at this hotel opposite the BIC and close to the seafront

boutique accommodation set in the former grounds of Highcliffe Castle offering stylish rooms, award-winning dining and good hospitality

Victorian features blend with more contemporary styling and decor at this smart hotel ideally situated for the BIC, beach and town centre

family-run, seaside hotel with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere in an East Cliff location that is ideal for the beach, theatre and town centre

a friendly hotel, in a quiet location, close to Alum Chine and the beach offering extensive leisure facilities ideal for the whole family

enjoy the extensive leisure facilities and eating and drinking options on offer at this contemporary hotel situated on Bournemouth's fringes

a chic and stylish, cliff-top hotel affording stunning views across the bay to the Purbecks and the Isle of Wight; guest rooms are well-appointed

placed opposite the BIC and moments from the beach and pier, the award-winning restaurant offers sea views and modern British cuisine

an attractive 16th century former coaching inn with fabulous rooms and food, and its pretty village location make a perfect holiday combination

a 10-minute walk from the town centre and beach, this traditional, friendly hotel offers an excellent leisure club and spacious family rooms

a delightful Edwardian country house, with elegant guest rooms, set in 3 acres of grounds that include a seasonal, outdoor pool and tennis court

located in Poole's old town close to the historic quayside and offers sumptuous rooms, a French-style bistro and expert wine-tasting sessions

elegant Georgian mansion set in quiet countryside overlooking Chesil Beach and the Fleet Lagoon offering facilities for the whole family