| 5 miles from the seaside town of weymouth and 10 miles from chesil beach. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. upgraded rooms include ipod docks, and free fruit and chocolate. bright, unassuming rooms have a seaside vibe and come with wifi access, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. free cooked breakfast is served in a bistro which overlooks the coast; there's also meeting/event space and off-street parking. on the isle of portland and overlooking the west dorset heritage coast, this modern hotel is 5
Bristol Airport 2 hr
Weymouth Bay (20 min)
Waterway known for its reliable sailing conditions, plus birdwatching, beaches & yachting trips. Lulworth Cove (47 min)
This distinctive, rounded bay formed by sea erosion features arced waves & limestone folding. Sandworld (20 min)
Unique gallery with huge sand sculptures & a sand pit for hands-on creations, plus a coffee shop. Chesil Beach (22 min)
Steep shingle beach, popular with anglers & walkers, with many cafes along its 18-mile length. Weymouth Harbour (18 min)
Vibrant boating marina with shower facilities, a nearby sand beach & an annual seafood festival. Portland Castle (6 min)
1540s structure with gun platforms and sea views, a Tudor kitchen, a heritage garden and tea rooms. SEA LIFE Centre Weymouth (22 min)
Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). Ringstead Bay (38 min)
Picturesque beachfront area featuring footpaths, clifftops & grassy surrounding farmland. Isle of Portland (7 min)
Beyond its cafes & pubs, this island features numerous scenic walking paths & views of the Channel. Nothe Fort (16 min)
Open museum in a Victorian coastal fort with labyrinthine tunnels, plus film and diorama displays. Portland Bill Lighthouse (9 min)
1906 lighthouse & keepers' quarters, now a visitor centre with maritime history exhibits. Weymouth Beach (17 min)
Curving, sheltered beach popular for sun bathing & swimming & once frequented by King George III. Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens (28 min)
18th-century garden with rare plants and notable magnolia and camellia blooms, plus a restaurant. Durdle Door (46 min)
This natural limestone arch on the Jurassic Coast is one of Dorset's most photographed landmarks. Abbotsbury Swannery (32 min)
Sanctuary for 600 mute swans on the site of an 11th-century monastery, plus kids' play and a maze. | 
