Bournemouth: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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GBP 65 - 190 De Vere Royal Bath Hotel
 The Royal Bath in Bournemouth embodies the finest traditions of first class comfort and hospitality. Nestling in secluded grounds with outstanding vie… MoreGBP 35 - 200 The Gresham Court Hotel
 The Gresham Court is set in beautifully secluded landscaped gardens, 1 kilometre from Bournemouth town centre. Whether your visit is for leisure or bu… MoreGBP 66 - 155 Riviera Alum Chine Hotel and Apartments
 This hotel is exclusively located in Alum Chine. With panoramic views across the bay, the hotel is renowned for its friendly, happy atmosphere.
The … MoreGBP 39 - 90 Lampeter Hotel
 Overlooking picturesque gardens, away from noisy traffic in a quiet cul-de-sac, the Lampeter Hotel is a leisurely stroll away from the popular seafron… MoreGBP 80 - 150 The Orchid Hotel
 The Orchid Hotel is located on East Cliff in Bournemouth, just a short distance from the city centre. We are only minutes away from the 7 miles of san… MoreGBP 50 - 95 Newbury
 In the heart of Bournemouth, just a short walk from the sandy beaches, the hotel offers a range of comfortable accommodation to suit the needs and bud… MoreGBP 40 - 300 Best Western Connaught Hotel
 Ideally located on the West Cliff, this elegant 3-star (AA 80%) and Rosette hotel is less than 400 metres from the beach, town centre, BIC and Pavilio… MoreGBP 45 - 160 The Queens Hotel
 Resting on the prestigious East Cliff, this hotel is a short walk from the town centre, pier and golden beaches of the coast.
Hotel facilities inclu… MoreGBP 35 - 120 Trouville Hotel
 This prominent hotel is situated in the heart of Bournemouth, just 5 minutes’ walk from the bustling town centre, beaches and gardens.
With its r… MoreGBP 65 - 179 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.
… MoreGBP 70 - 110 East Cliff Cottage Hotel
 East Cliff Cottage is the former home of the Hollywood actor Stuart Granger and is situated on Bournemouth’s popular East Cliff.
The hotel is just … MoreGBP 60 - 150 The Wessex Hotel
 Atop the prestigious West Cliff, the 3-star Wessex Hotel offers 109 en suite bedrooms and free car parking. With its town centre location, it is the p… MoreGBP 55 - 110 Carrington House Hotel
 With a convenient location and easy access to the region’s major roads, this 3-star hotel offers great facilities and comfortable accommodation in 1… MoreGBP 35 - 147 Ullswater Hotel
 Situated on West Cliff, the hotel is only 100 metres from the cliff top, with marvellous views over the bay to Studland, over Bournemouth to the east … MoreGBP 55 - 500 Best Western Anglo Swiss Hotel
 This privately owned hotel is situated on Bournemouth's exclusive, picturesque East Cliff; the tranquil location and superb spa and leisure facilities… MoreGBP 38 - 300 Connaught Lodge
 A charming 3-star AA hotel, originally built in 1900 as a gentleman's residence, with the added benefits of all the facilities of the adjacent, highly… MoreGBP 35 - 110 Glendevon Hotel
 In existence for over 100 years, the Glendevon Hotel is among Bournemouth's oldest family-run hotels; offering affordable, contemporary accommodation … MoreGBP 40 - 110 Woodcroft Tower Hotel
 A relaxed atmosphere awaits you in the comfortable surroundings of this family owned 40 bedroomed hotel. Set peacefully on the East Cliff in an acre o… MoreGBP 35 - 500 Cumberland Hotel
 After a multimillion-pound investment, the Cumberland Bournemouth has been transformed into one of the most opulent designer hotel’s on the UK’s s… MoreGBP 40 - 259 Suncliff Hotel
 Situated on the beautiful East Cliff, the Suncliff is the perfect place for business and pleasure. The Suncliff boasts 94 en-suite bedrooms, magnifice… MoreGBP 30 - 86 Ingledene Guest House
 Ingledene House is a quality rated Bed and Continental Breakfast that overlooks Knyveton Gardens bowling greens and the adjoining Tennis courts . It i… MoreGBP 30 - 104 Quality Hotel Bournemouth
 Situated on Bournemouth's exclusive East Cliff, the hotel is just a short stroll away from the golden sandy beaches and cosmopolitan town centre.
Du… MoreGBP 35 - 120 Safari Hotel
 Close to Bournemouth’s attractions, this luxury family-run hotel is 2 minutes from the beach and a short journey from the Bournemouth International … MoreGBP 45 - 105 The Hedley Hotel - B&B
 A delightful bed and breakfast hotel centrally located for the BIC, pavilion, beaches and town centre attractions. Our location makes us an ideal choi… MoreGBP 52 - 68 Laguna Hotel
 Set in its own spacious grounds on the west side of Bournemouth, this family-run hotel is within easy walking distance of the town centre and the pier… More | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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