West Cliff Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit West Cliff
Popular places to visit
Bournemouth Beach
Stroll along miles of England’s southern coast and stop at the fun parks and activity centers along the way.
Bournemouth International Centre
Go to a performance, conference, exhibition or other event at this large venue, which sits on the beautiful coast of Bournemouth.
Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre
Treat yourself to a night of early 20th-century-style grandeur at this opulent and historic theater, where you can see everything from dramas to concerts.
Bournemouth Pier
Zipline from a tall tower on the pier over the waves of the sea and down to the beach from this pier’s exhilarating activity center.
Bournemouth University
Best known for its media programs that have trained Oscar winners, one of the U.K.’s “new universities” straddles Bournemouth with two campuses.
Southbourne Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Southbourne Beach during your trip to Bournemouth? Wander through the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in this family-friendly area.
Activities
From Bournemouth: Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door Trip
Jaggers Comedy Club Saturday Night Stand up Comedy in Bournemouth
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Bournemouth
Bournemouth Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK
Our pick of the best West Cliff Hotel Deals
Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa
Very nice stay, family friendly place, kids love the pool and breakfast.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
The Durley Dean Hotel
Clean hotel, decent facilities, pool nice and warm, usually you can find parking outside unless it’s peak season. But scored down because they had no vegetarian sasuages despite us mentioning when we checked in. This is unforgivable in this day and age as there was no alternative and a lack of initiative ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
The Nici
A touch of the Mediterranean in Bournmouth. A very clean and art deco styled hotel with great food and friendly staff. Great outdoor pool and hotel is on the beach.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel
Pets were welcomed. Staff very friendly. Tennis courts and swimming pool both closed.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Hilton Bournemouth
Amazing stay as expected
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Laguna Hotel
The room we stayed in was very dirty, hairs all over the bathroom sink and marks on the walls. Found a false nail on the window sill. The furnishings were worn and damaged. We ended up moving rooms because it was so dirty. The property is very dated and you could hear everything in the rooms above ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around 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 Pavillion Theatre or The Square while you're exploring the area.
