If you are interested in nature and learning more about Bournemouth’s wildlife and scenery, select a hotel next to Hengistbury Head, such as the Commodore hotel located a 5-minute drive away. Hengistbury Head is a nature reserve that contains a large selection of wild flowers, as well as the remnants of an ancient settlement that dates back all the way to the Stone Age.

For visitors who are art enthusiasts, choose a hotel next to the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, such as the Premier Inn Bournemouth Central that is a 3-minute walk away. This gallery features many Victorian works and often has temporary exhibitions from various time periods.

Hoping to break out the golf clubs during your trip to Bournemouth? If so, pick a hotel next to the The Club at Meyrick Park, an 18-hole golf course that is open to both guests and members. The Laguna Hotel is an affordable option that is only a 7-minute walk from the course and is set in a charming red-brick building.

To see a show during your trip, such as an opera, comedy performance or ballet, consider booking a hotel next to the Pavilion Theatre, like the 4-star Hermitage Hotel located a 5-minute walk away. This theatre dates back to the 1920s and is consistently attracting new performers, ensuring that there is always a variety of shows to choose from.

If you like adventure activities and obstacle courses, select a hotel near RockReef, a centre that offers rock climbing, zip lining, and a variety of ropes courses for all levels. The Park Central Hotel is a standard choice that is only a 7-minute walk from the centre and a 3-minute walk from Poole Bay.

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The Travelodge Bournemouth is a budget hotel that is an 8-minute walk from the oceanfront and offers complimentary parking and free dinner for kids. The Heathlands Hotel is a 7-minute walk from the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum and offers free parking as well.

The Britannia Hotel Bournemouth is only a 5-minute walk from East Cliff Beach and has both free breakfast and an indoor pool. The Cumberland by Oceana is a 4-star choice that is located directly on the seafront and offers complimentary breakfast for guests.

The Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel is a chic choice that is located directly on the shores of Bournemouth Beach and is only a 5-minute walk from the Bournemouth International Centre. The Hotel Riviera by the Sea is an affordable option that overlooks Bournemouth Beach and is set in a Victorian-style building.

The Norfolk Royale Hotel is a 4-minute walk from the Central Gardens and is only a 10-minute walk from the city centre. The Dolphins Hotel is an unassuming choice that is a 6-minute walk from the gardens and a 10-minute walk from Bournemouth Beach. The Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel is a 4-star choice that is only a 2-minute drive from the gardens and a 3-minute drive from the waterfront.