| the hotel also offers a heated indoor pool, a sauna and squash courts, and guests have access to the outdoor pool and decked area at a neighbouring hotel. there's a casual restaurant and a lounge bar hosting live entertainment. check-in time: 2:30 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. meeting and event spaces are also available. on the east cliff, this polished, 5-storey hotel overlooking the sea is 0. the straightforward rooms all include en suite bathrooms, and have flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities. upgraded rooms add terraces and/or sea views. 9 miles from bournemouth aquarium
Bristol Airport 2 hr 12
Highcliffe Castle (21 min)
Gothic revival mansion dating from 1836, with restored exteriors, plus tearoom and gardens. Splashdown (17 min)
Waterpark and leisure centre featuring multiple rides and flumes for kids, plus a water play area. Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum (9 min)
Eccentric Art Nouveau-style setting for private Victorian art collection and temporary exhibitions. Old Harry Rocks (56 min)
Natural attraction featuring cliffside views of unique chalk formation, accessible by scenic walks. Bournemouth Pier (12 min)
Victorian pier with an amusement arcade, a variety theatre, a cafe and boat trips along the coast. Alum Chine Beach (9 min)
Picturesque beach offering lifeguards, pubs, ice cream parlors & a pirate-themed playground. Compton Acres (12 min)
Private garden founded in 1920 with visits, an on-site tea room & retail sales of plants & gifts. Isle of Purbeck (46 min)
Wildflower-filled island with coastal paths, dramatic cliffs, beaches & charming old villages. Brownsea Island (47 min)
Hiking, picnics & wildlife viewing, especially of red squirrels, are popular at this historic spot. Adventure Wonderland (15 min)
Amusement park with themed rides, inflatable slide, runaway train and trampolines, plus events. Oceanarium (12 min)
Explore marine ecosystems at a waterside aquarium, plus feeding sessions and an underwater tunnel. Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre (16 min)
Coastal nature reserve and conservation area with wild flowers and signs of ancient settlement. Corfe Castle (38 min)
1000-year-old royal castle shaped by warfare, with ruins to explore, views and a wildlife walk. Knoll Beach Studland (41 min)
Beyond its sheltered waters & sandy beach, this scenic locale features a reptile discovery trail. Bournemouth Parks - Lower Gardens (13 min)
Leafy green space featuring attractions such as mini-golf & a giant tethered balloon, plus events. | 
