West Cliff Travel Guide

Bournemouth

A sandy beach with people sunbathing and swimming.
A coastal promenade with colorful beach huts, a sandy beach, and a hill with vegetation.
A beach with people walking and playing near the water.
A beach with people sunbathing and a pier with a lighthouse in the background.
A row of beach huts along a seaside promenade with a cyclist in the distance.

Stay near popular West Cliff attractions

Durley Chine Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Durley Chine Beach during your trip to Bournemouth?
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Things to do

Poole Harbour Lights Cruise

Poole Harbour Lights Cruise

฿717
per adult
Poole Harbour Lights Cruise
From Bournemouth: Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door Trip

Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door Mini-Coach Tour from Bournemouth

฿1,748
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door Mini-Coach Tour from Bournemouth
Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise

Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise

฿650
per adult
Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise
Picture 5 for Activity Poole: Harbour Lights Cruise

Poole: Harbour Lights Cruise

฿717
per adult
Poole: Harbour Lights Cruise
Bournemouth Oceanarium Ticket

Bournemouth Oceanarium Ticket

฿672
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Bournemouth Oceanarium Ticket
Poole Fish & Chips Evening Cruise

Poole Fish & Chips Lunchtime or Evening Cruise

฿1,277
per adult
Poole Fish & Chips Lunchtime or Evening Cruise
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Top hotels in West Cliff

Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa

Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa

3 out of 5
7 Durley Chine Road Bournemouth England
The price is ฿4,219 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿4,219
฿5,063 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa
THE NICI Bournemouth

THE NICI Bournemouth

4 out of 5
W Hill Rd Bournemouth England
The price is ฿9,710 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
฿9,710
฿11,652 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
THE NICI Bournemouth
The Durley Dean Hotel

The Durley Dean Hotel

4 out of 5
28 West Cliff Road Bournemouth England
The price is ฿4,146 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿4,146
฿4,976 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Lift was very small for double buggy"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

The Durley Dean Hotel
Laguna Hotel

Laguna Hotel

3 out of 5
6 Suffolk Road South Bournemouth England
The price is ฿2,242 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
฿2,242
฿2,690 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
Laguna Hotel
Royal Bath Hotel

Royal Bath Hotel

4 out of 5
Bath Road Bournemouth England
The price is ฿2,827 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿2,827
฿3,392 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value in their ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Room was not like the photos, very small, windows don’t open and no aircon."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Royal Bath Hotel
Village Hotel Bournemouth

Village Hotel Bournemouth

4 out of 5
Wessex Fields, Deansleigh Road Bournemouth England
The price is ฿3,867 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿3,867
฿4,641 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Village Hotel Bournemouth
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Where to stay in West Cliff

Find the best West Cliff areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A building labeled 'Pavilion' surrounded by a garden with a stream and various plants.

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.

A wooden boardwalk with a canopy structure and evenly spaced street lamps.
Photo by Andrew Mathewson
Open Photo by Andrew Mathewson

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.

A row of colorful beach huts with numbers on doors, set against a backdrop of trees and a clear sky.

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 Durley Chine Beach.

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