West Cliff Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit West Cliff
Stay near popular West Cliff attractions
Activities

Poole Fish & Chips Lunchtime or Evening Cruise

Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door Mini-Coach Tour from Bournemouth
Our pick of the best West Cliff Hotel Deals

Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa
"Great staff, location and refurbishment. Food, drink, garden and leisure facilities excellent and the whole team couldn't be more helpful. Useful perks like free water, good tea and coffee tray, an actual bath and £5 off you don't have your room cleaned to spend on food or drink. Can't recommend ..."
Reviewed on 9 July 2026

The Durley Dean Hotel
"Unfortunately, I didn’t stay here because both Hotels.com and the hotel mishandled my booking. Hotels.com sent me an email saying I needed to update my payment method by 23:24 on 07/07/2026. I didn't receive or see this message until I had already arrived at the hotel. By that point, the hotel had ..."
Reviewed on 9 July 2026

THE NICI Bournemouth
"Hotel is a little tired. The lifts are antiquated and are frankly not suitable for a hotel like this. The main disappointment was the lack of parking space. In a party of six people with three cars only one off us managed to park at the hotel for the overpriced sum of £27 per night. There was no ..."
Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Laguna Hotel
"Very helpful staff. Nice to have a hotel with a pool although didnt have time to use it unfortunately. Bed was very soft which some may not mind but we found the mattress uncomfortable and very hot in the room so hardly any sleep. Other than that it was all good for a short stay and friendly ..."
Reviewed on 11 July 2026

Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel
"Fantastic location with great views out over the beaches. Close amenities such as restaurants, shops, beach etc. Outdoor pool is lovely again with views out to see. Delicious breakfast with good selection of food. Helpful staff. Limited parking but does have EV chargers. Highly recommended"
Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Royal Bath Hotel
"Our check‑in had disruptions, but these were eventually resolved and compensation was provided. Reception staff had only basic local knowledge and could not give clear parking guidance. We parked at an expensive nearby car park despite calling ahead. Future guests should avoid Bath Road South Seafront ..."
Reviewed on 10 July 2026
Our guide on where to stay in West Cliff

Bournemouth City Centre
The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Bournemouth City Centre. Make a stop by Bournemouth Beach or Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre while you're exploring the area.
Southbourne
If you're spending some time in Southbourne, Southbourne Beach and Boscombe Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Boscombe
Boscombe is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like O2 Academy Bournemouth and Boscombe Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Bournemouth.

Westbourne
Notable for its beaches, restaurants and spas, Westbourne is a sought-after destination for many travellers visiting Bournemouth. If you want to see some sights in the area, check out Bournemouth Beach or Alum Chine Beach.
















