| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. a 13-minute walk from the bournemouth international centre, this polished hotel is 14 minutes on foot from oceanarium: the bournemouth aquarium. room service is available 24/7. the spa features an indoor pool, 3 plunge pools and an aromatherapy cave, in addition to a sauna, a steam room, a whirlpool and a fitness centre. refined rooms come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. upgraded rooms add desks, sofas and/or patios. theres a brasserie restaurant and a wine bar; afternoon tea is offered. parking is available (surcharge)
Bristol Airport 2 hr 12
Oceanarium (13 min)
Explore marine ecosystems at a waterside aquarium, plus feeding sessions and an underwater tunnel. Bournemouth Parks - Lower Gardens (11 min)
Leafy green space featuring attractions such as mini-golf & a giant tethered balloon, plus events. Bournemouth Pier (13 min)
Victorian pier with an amusement arcade, a variety theatre, a cafe and boat trips along the coast. Splashdown (14 min)
Waterpark and leisure centre featuring multiple rides and flumes for kids, plus a water play area. Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre (19 min)
Coastal nature reserve and conservation area with wild flowers and signs of ancient settlement. Alum Chine Beach (15 min)
Picturesque beach offering lifeguards, pubs, ice cream parlors & a pirate-themed playground. Sandbanks Beach (13 min)
Bayside beach popular for kitesurfing, with seafood restaurants & views across the English Channel. Compton Acres (8 min)
Private garden founded in 1920 with visits, an on-site tea room & retail sales of plants & gifts. Isle of Purbeck (43 min)
Wildflower-filled island with coastal paths, dramatic cliffs, beaches & charming old villages. Adventure Wonderland (14 min)
Amusement park with themed rides, inflatable slide, runaway train and trampolines, plus events. Knoll Beach Studland (37 min)
Beyond its sheltered waters & sandy beach, this scenic locale features a reptile discovery trail. Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum (4 min)
Eccentric Art Nouveau-style setting for private Victorian art collection and temporary exhibitions. Old Harry Rocks (52 min)
Natural attraction featuring cliffside views of unique chalk formation, accessible by scenic walks. Brownsea Island (43 min)
Hiking, picnics & wildlife viewing, especially of red squirrels, are popular at this historic spot. Corfe Castle (34 min)
1000-year-old royal castle shaped by warfare, with ruins to explore, views and a wildlife walk. | 
