Where to stay in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
Properties are selected based on real traveller reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Bournemouth on Hotels.com. These Bournemouth Family Hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveller experience. Last updated on 10 October 2026.
Bournemouth is known for its beaches and entertainment, and entices visitors with its popular attractions, including The Square and Bournemouth International Centre.
Christchurch is known for its bars and port, and entices visitors with its popular attractions, including New Forest National Park and Christchurch Harbour.
The romantic city of Sandbanks is full of attractions, such as Sandbanks Beach and Sandbanks Ferry Terminal, and is loved for its beaches and restaurants.
Top landmarks in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Poole Harbour
8.8/10 (772 reviews)
Imagine strolling along Poole Harbour for some great waterfront pics. It's located 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from central Poole.
Hotels.com travellers also say the area is family-friendly and that it has lots of nice beaches.
If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Bournemouth Beach, located 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from central Bournemouth. Catch the sunset by the shore at Durley Chine Beach and Middle Chine Beach, located nearby.
Bournemouth International Centre is worth a pic or two when discovering Bournemouth City Centre. Hotels.com travellers also say the area is full of friendly people and that it has lots of nice beaches.
You might want to get your camera out and head to Highcliffe Castle – just one of the landmarks located 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from central Highcliffe and Walkford. Hotels.com travellers also say the area is full of friendly people and that it has lots of nice beaches.
Bournemouth City Centre is home to Bournemouth Pier, so why not stop by during your stay in Bournemouth? Hotels.com travellers also say the area is full of friendly people and that it has lots of nice beaches.
If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre in Bournemouth City Centre. Hotels.com travellers also say the area is full of friendly people and that it has lots of nice beaches. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, O2 Academy Bournemouth, Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts, and Tower Park are not far.
If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at O2 Academy Bournemouth in Boscombe. Hotels.com travellers also say the area is great for couples and that it has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre and Regent Centre are not far.
When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Sandbanks Beach, located 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from central Sandbanks. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Shell Bay Beach located nearby.
The staff Alex, Alex, Elliot, Izabella, Dan, Pedro, Giovanni, Jacopo, Eleanor, Ollie, Carlotta, Beatrice, Jason and last but not least Maddie and Andy the chef that came in early on our last morning to cook us breakfast and serve as we had a coach to catch before the restaurant was open were all so welcoming and warm throughout our stay Thank you from the CWU Grampian & Shetland Branch
The staff Alex, Alex, Elliot, Izabella, Dan, Pedro, Giovanni, Jacopo, Eleanor, Ollie, Carlotta, Beatrice, Jason and last but not least Maddie and Andy the chef that came in early on our last morning to cook us breakfast and serve as we had a coach to catch before the restaurant was open were all so welcoming and warm throughout our stay Thank you from the CWU Grampian & Shetland Branch
A 5 star stay at a 4 star property. I cannot say enough about the quality of service and the ambience of the Nici Hotel. From the valet parking, check in and restaurant staff, everyone was extremely polite and helpful. Nothing was too much and everyone was professional. The property itself is stunning (especially the pool and dining areas) and our room was the perfect size (get one facing the sea, so worth it).
Highly recommend the afternoon tea and continental breakfast (all fresh and...
A 5 star stay at a 4 star property. I cannot say enough about the quality of service and the ambience of the Nici Hotel. From the valet parking, check in and restaurant staff, everyone was extremely polite and helpful. Nothing was too much and everyone was professional. The property itself is stunning (especially the pool and dining areas) and our room was the perfect size (get one facing the sea, so worth it).
Highly recommend the afternoon tea and continental breakfast (all fresh and...
My husband and I had a wonderful stay at the Hotel du Vin & Bistro Poole. All the staff were lovely, particularly the reception team they were exceptional!. Our room was beautiful. The harbour/ Key was less than a minutes walk from the hotel which was on a lovely quiet street. We will definitely be returning!
My husband and I had a wonderful stay at the Hotel du Vin & Bistro Poole. All the staff were lovely, particularly the reception team they were exceptional!. Our room was beautiful. The harbour/ Key was less than a minutes walk from the hotel which was on a lovely quiet street. We will definitely be returning!
We had a wonderful stay, a welcoming arrival and any queries we had were dealt with both before our stay and during our stay. There is limited parking at the hotel and involves a bit of tetris parking, however I cannot see how this could be resolved given the location and size of the hotel. The Chocolate Box was one of a few hotels that included some on site parking, there is a paid car park near by as well , you just need to be prepared in advance of the possibility of not getting parked on...
We had a wonderful stay, a welcoming arrival and any queries we had were dealt with both before our stay and during our stay. There is limited parking at the hotel and involves a bit of tetris parking, however I cannot see how this could be resolved given the location and size of the hotel. The Chocolate Box was one of a few hotels that included some on site parking, there is a paid car park near by as well , you just need to be prepared in advance of the possibility of not getting parked on...
Anonymous traveller
Reviewed October 14, 2022Reviewed October 14, 2022
Our stay was very pleasant. Exceptionally friendly staff, particularly Sarah, who always went above and beyond to satisfy our every need Bedroom was a tad small.
Food was excellent, with a really good variety to choose from.
Breakfast in the Pullman was very different and most enjoyable.
Will definitely stay there again.
Our stay was very pleasant. Exceptionally friendly staff, particularly Sarah, who always went above and beyond to satisfy our every need Bedroom was a tad small.
Food was excellent, with a really good variety to choose from.
Breakfast in the Pullman was very different and most enjoyable.
Will definitely stay there again.
Beryl
Reviewed December 8, 2021Reviewed December 8, 2021
My partner and I stayed here for a weekend break, and we were both very happy with the hotel. From the friendly and welcoming staff, to the little extras in our spotlessly clean room, everything exceeded our expectations. Dinner was excellent, and the cooked breakfasts were agood way to start the day! We would highly recommend for anyone looking for a weekend away.
My partner and I stayed here for a weekend break, and we were both very happy with the hotel. From the friendly and welcoming staff, to the little extras in our spotlessly clean room, everything exceeded our expectations. Dinner was excellent, and the cooked breakfasts were agood way to start the day! We would highly recommend for anyone looking for a weekend away.
Great position, overlooking Poole Bay. Restaurant was of a high standard, and very polite and efficient staff.
Quiet, relaxing stay, well run, nothing was too much trouble, found reception, hotel and restaurant staff very friendly.
Great position, overlooking Poole Bay. Restaurant was of a high standard, and very polite and efficient staff.
Quiet, relaxing stay, well run, nothing was too much trouble, found reception, hotel and restaurant staff very friendly.
Helpful and friendly staff. Managed to leave my keys in the hotel room after a 4 hour drive back home. Staff managed to post them back to me, much obliged!
Helpful and friendly staff. Managed to leave my keys in the hotel room after a 4 hour drive back home. Staff managed to post them back to me, much obliged!
Was upgraded to a ocean view room for free by the lovely Akshay, he and other staff were brillant looking after us so many thanks too them. Hotel close to the beach so couldn't ask for more, Hotel was nice and clean, Breakfast was brillant too as had Gluten free options. Only negativity i think price is bit steep for a night compare to other hotels but would i stay again in the same hotel again ? Off course 👍
Was upgraded to a ocean view room for free by the lovely Akshay, he and other staff were brillant looking after us so many thanks too them. Hotel close to the beach so couldn't ask for more, Hotel was nice and clean, Breakfast was brillant too as had Gluten free options. Only negativity i think price is bit steep for a night compare to other hotels but would i stay again in the same hotel again ? Off course 👍
We loved this hotel and its central location. The rooms were very clean and comfortable and the added plus of having air conditioning made our stay even better. The outdoor space was lovely and we enjoyed drinks in the quiet garden in the evening.
The only negative was the breakfast experience. The standard of the food and the selection was very good but the whole dining experience could be improved. The buffet was never fully stocked and we had to wait for food on each of the four mornings...
We loved this hotel and its central location. The rooms were very clean and comfortable and the added plus of having air conditioning made our stay even better. The outdoor space was lovely and we enjoyed drinks in the quiet garden in the evening.
The only negative was the breakfast experience. The standard of the food and the selection was very good but the whole dining experience could be improved. The buffet was never fully stocked and we had to wait for food on each of the four mornings...
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What is there to see near Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?:
New Forest National Park (14.6 mi/23.5 km from the city centre)
The Square (0.1 mi/0.1 km from the city centre)
Bournemouth International Centre (0.2 mi/0.4 km from the city centre)
Bournemouth Beach (0.4 mi/0.6 km from the city centre)
Alum Chine Beach (1.1 mi/1.8 km from the city centre)
What is there to do near Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?:
Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre (0.3 mi/0.5 km from the city centre)
Oceanarium (0.3 mi/0.5 km from the city centre)
O2 Academy Bournemouth (1.8 mi/2.9 km from the city centre)
Castle Point Shopping Centre (2.8 mi/4.4 km from the city centre)
Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts (4.3 mi/6.9 km from the city centre)
Other popular Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole attractions