Bournemouth: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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GBP 20 - 90 The Abbey Lodge Hotel
 Only 10 minutes´ walk from the beautiful sandy beach and the pubs, clubs and restaurants of Bournemouth´s town centre, this budget hotel o… MoreGBP 44 - 98 The Belvedere Hotel
 This city centre hotel is a few minutes’ walk from the shops, beaches, theatres and nightlife.
There is a large on-site car park, indoor heated poo… MoreGBP 29 - 289 Suncliff Hotel
 This 3-star hotel on East Cliff is an easy walk from beaches, award-winning gardens and the town centre. The Suncliff offers a Pamper Experience with … MoreGBP 25 - 95 Safari Bistro Hotel
 The Safari is a family-run hotel situated between Bournemouth’s beach and town centre. A short 10-minute walk from the town’s shops and amenities,… MoreGBP 23 - 198 Russell Court Hotel
 The hotel is in Bournemouth town centre, 500 metres from the beach and 900 metres from the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC). It has good-value e… MoreGBP 19 - 100 The Bournebeat
 This elegant town house on West Cliff is located just a minute from the seaside and sandy beach and a few steps away from Bournemouth´s bustling… MoreGBP 28 - 105 The Bournemouth Maemar Hotel
 After a major refurbishment, the Maemar Hotel offers free Wi-Fi and attractively decorated rooms at great-value rates in a good central location, clos… MoreGBP 30 - 95 The Claremont B&B
 Close to Bournemouth’s town centre, wonderful beaches and fashionable West Cliff, this is a delightful place to stay at any time of the year.
Many … MoreGBP 25 - 209 The Cliffeside Hotel
 With magnificent views of the sea, The Cliffeside Bournemouth has an outdoor pool and a superb cliff-top location a short walk from the town centre an… MoreGBP 29 - 194 The Chine Hotel
 Believed by many to be Bournemouth´s best-kept secret, this hotel is a true oasis of comfort and relaxation, set in 3 acres of mature gardens wh… MoreGBP 39 - 60 The Charlesworth
 Originally built in the late 19th century, the Charlesworth is situated in the very centre of Bournemouth, only 5 minutes from the award-winning beach… MoreGBP 35 - 95 The Cavendish
 The family-run Cavendish guesthouse is just a 5-minute walk from Bournemouth’s sandy beach and Bournemouth International Centre. It offers rooms wit… MoreGBP 39 - 125 Royal Exeter Hotel
 The Royal Exeter Hotel is an ideal base for exploring Bournemouth and Dorset´s delightful countryside. Bournemouth´s beaches, the pier, pr… MoreGBP 45 - 95 Rosscourt Guest Accommodation
 Just 5 minutes’ walk from the sandy beach of Boscombe, this 4-star bed and breakfast provides modern, light rooms with private bathrooms. The o2 aca… MoreGBP 60 - 185 Norfolk Royale Hotel
 Set in the heart of Bournemouth, this hotel’s restored Edwardian grandeur is welcoming and inviting, and its gardens are an oasis for relaxation.
T… MoreGBP 43 - 70,100 Park Central Hotel
 Opposite the Bournemouth International Centre, this hotel has refurbished rooms and free wireless internet. It is a short walk from Pavilion Theatre a… MoreGBP 40 - 105 Newbury
 In the heart of Bournemouth, just a short walk from the sandy beaches, the hotel offers refurbished rooms with new beds and power showers.
The hotel&… MoreGBP 65 - 110 New Westcliff Hotel
 This Bournemouth hotel is within easy walking distance of local attractions. It has live entertainment, a pool, a sauna, a Jacuzzi, and serves tasty c… MoreGBP 56 - 255 Menzies East Cliff Court
 This seafront hotel has panoramic bay views from Bournemouth’s East Cliff. It has an outdoor swimming pool, a chic restaurant and a sunny south-faci… MoreGBP 25 - 66 Parkside Guest House
 Parkside Guest House is situated in the coastal town of Bournemouth. It is a mile from the town centre and sandy beaches, and offers affordable accomm… MoreGBP 49 - 157 Premier Inn Bournemouth Central
 Opposite the Pavilion Theatre, this converted 1930s Art Deco building is decorated to a very high standard. It is a short walk from Bournemouth Pier, … MoreGBP 40 - 70 Ravenstone Hotel
 Built in 1865, the Ravenstone Hotel offers a blend of Victorian charms and modern facilities. Most rooms have antique or four-poster beds and all have… MoreGBP 56 - 113 Ramada Encore
 This clean and modern town-centre hotel is close to the shops, Bournemouth University and the sea.
Ramada Encore Bournemouth has free parking.
The R… MoreGBP 40 - 129 Premier Inn Bournemouth Westcliff
 In Bournemouth´s Westcliff area, this Premier Inn hotel offers comfortable and modern rooms, an on-site restaurant/bar and limited free parking,… MoreGBP 50 - 144 Premier Inn Bournemouth East
 A 10-minute walk from Bournemouth town centre, this family-friendly Premier Inn has free parking and is within easy reach of the A338 and the beach.
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Bournemouth: Guide
Bournemouth is a seaside resort town in the county of Dorset on the south coast of England.
Understand
Bournemouth’s spa magic has been revitalised and history is repeating itself. A century ago the cream of Victorian society including royalty flocked to Bournemouth’s pine forest landscape of luxurious villas.
They were eager to sample the relaxing ambience of the town, breathe its healthy air, bath in the pure sea water and unwind at leisure. In Tess of the D’Urbervilles Thomas Hardy affectionately described Bournemouth as ‘a Mediterranean lounging place on the English Channel’. The aroma and perfume of the pine trees were considered health-giving and many a famous person came here to take advantage of it including J.R.R. Tolkien and D.H. Lawrence.
The first spa hotel was built in 1885 - the Mont Dore Hotel (now Bournemouth’s Town Hall) Apart from luxury rooms and tennis courts, the hotel also offered the Mont Dore cure which was said to be a healing water and could not be found anywhere else in England. Sea and pure water from the Bourne stream were pumped into the basement of the hotel to allow the additional luxury of soaking and perspiring in Turkish and salt baths.
Since then, Bournemouth has grown into a thriving seaside resort and many of the big hotels offer spa treatments of their own as well as spa and beauty boutiques peppered throughout the town centre catering for men as well as women.
The pine trees still exist and visitors can still stroll through ‘Pine Walk’ in Bournemouth Gardens today to breath in the healthy air. During the summer, the Pine Walk Open Air Art Exhibition is held here eve
Get in
By Train
SouthWest Trains from London and other locations on the South coast.
By Bus
MegaBus from London via Winchester (England)|Winchester.
Get around
Bournemouth is small enough to walk around, but local bus services operate frequently within the city center.
Taxi services in Bournemouth are cheap for short journeys, with an initial charge of approximately £2. It is best to call for a cab rather than to queue at a rank near Holdenhurst for the best fare.
See
Bournemouth is famous for its 7 miles of golden sandy beaches and clean seas. The Pier is almost in the middle of the beach and offers a small fair, boat trips, an arcade and some other shops.
Museums and galleries
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum - located on the Eastcliff. This museum and gallery has some wonderful collections of 19th century art and Japanese artifacts. The interior of the museum alone is worth seeing because it is lavishly decorated and shows the Victorian interests in eccentric collecting and other cultures, especially Japan and China. Admission free.
The Atrium Gallery at Bournemouth University.
Landmarks
St.Peter's Church. The famous author Mary Shelly who wrote 'Frankenstein' is buried in the churchyard of this church along with the heart of her husband the Romantic poet, Percy Bysshe Shelly.
Do
Bournemouth Oceanarium.
Bournemouth Eye, tethered balloon flights.
Bournemouth International Centre - concerts and exhibitions.
Sheridan IMAX Theatre.
Buy
Bournemouth has a good range of shops with mainly well known high street outlets in the centre but also many independent shops. Examples of large stores are Beales, Dingles, Debenhams and Marks & Spencers. The Boscombe area is well known for its many antique shops and for those who are into designer clothes, Westbourne offers a good variety of designer boutiques.
For out of town shopping the massive Castlepoint Shopping centre is excellent and beautifully laid out, http://www.castlepointshopping.com
Eat
Drink
At night the town comes alive with a vibrant pub and club scene. It is one of Britain's most popular clubbing locations, with many stag and hen parties held in Bournemouth. There are over 40 nightclub venues which are open every day of the week. On busy clubnights, roughly 30,000 people are out in Bournemouth. The Triangle area in Bournemouth is where the gay community is concentrated with several gay friendly clubs and pubs. Most night clubs are located in and around town centre, with the exception of the Opera House in Boscombe.
Love80s @ Cagneys Nightclub - 80s Retro Nightclub spinning 80s pop & dance floor classics.
Russel Court - A cheap hotel in Bournemouth, is Russel Court. At £35 per night, it's pretty reasonable.
The Royal Bath Hotel near Westover Road, central to shopping and the beach.
Corfe Castle - half hour away by bus. Take the open top bus via the Sandbanks ferry in the summer for approx £5 from central bournemouth and change at Swanage
The New Forest - half an hour way to the East
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The American travel writer Bill Bryson commented on the amazing number of hotels there seem to be in Bournemouth, but there are so many because the town developed as a seaside resort in the 19th century and that is still its primary function.
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