Family-friendly hotels in Dorset

Arrochar

The Drovers Inn

★ 4.4 (5,822)

A country pub-hotel in Gussage All Saints near Wimborne Minster, suited to walkers and drivers touring Dorset rather than nightlife seekers.

Weymouth

The Smugglers Inn

★ 4.4 (3,893)

A characterful old smugglers' pub-inn at Osmington Mills near Weymouth, with sea views, free parking and rooms right by the Jurassic Coast path.

Weymouth

Haven Littlesea Holiday Park Dorset

★ 4.3 (3,627)

A large family holiday park on the edge of Weymouth, overlooking Fleet Lagoon, with indoor and outdoor pools and full entertainment.

Poole

Haven Rockley Park Holiday Park Dorset

★ 4.1 (3,990)

A large holiday park on Poole's Napier Rd with direct beach access, indoor and outdoor pools, and Dorset countryside close by.

Wareham

Castle Inn

★ 4.4 (2,227)

Village hotel in West Lulworth, Dorset, close to Durdle Door, with a bar, restaurant and free on-site parking.

New Milton

Cliff House Hotel

★ 4.6 (1,498)

A 12-room hotel on Belle Vue Road, Bournemouth, with sea views and free parking, close to golf, cycling and the seafront.

Blandford Forum

Crown Hotel

★ 4.4 (2,053)

The Crown Hotel is a wedding-venue hotel on West Street in Blandford Forum, Dorset, with a garden and free on-site parking.

Christchurch

Captains Club Hotel & Spa

★ 4.5 (1,702)

Riverside hotel with spa in Christchurch, Dorset, near the New Forest with golf, fishing and watersports close by.

Lyme Regis

The Pilot Boat

★ 4.4 (1,996)

An adults-only hotel by the Cobb in Lyme Regis, well suited to couples wanting seaside walks and a good meal without children in tow.

Christchurch

Avon Causeway

★ 4.4 (1,940)

A 12-room hotel at Hurn near Christchurch, Dorset, with a garden setting and free on-site parking about 3.75 miles from town.

Wareham

Lulworth Cove Inn

★ 4.3 (2,291)

Hotel on Lulworth Cove's Main Road with restaurant, bar and breakfast, plus sea views and easy access to the Jurassic Coast.

Weymouth

Haven Seaview Holiday Park Dorset

★ 4.2 (2,579)

A holiday park on the Dorset coast near Weymouth, with beach access, indoor and outdoor pools, and caravans or safari tents to choose from.

Dorset

THE PIG-on the beach

★ 4.4 (1,794)

A Gothic Revival manor above Studland Bay with a kitchen garden restaurant, shepherd's huts and a path down to the sand.

Bournemouth

The Spyglass & Kettle by Greene King Inns

★ 4.1 (2,828)

A pub-hotel on Stourwood Avenue in Bournemouth, minutes from Boscombe Pier and the coastal path, with 8 rooms and free parking.

Bournemouth

Village Hotel Bournemouth

★ 4.2 (2,301)

Village Hotel Bournemouth at Wessex Fields offers 116 spacious en-suite rooms plus a 25-metre pool and gym, close to the Dorset coast.

Lyme Regis

Rock Point

★ 4.5 (1,315)

A harbourside hotel on Broad Street in Lyme Regis, with sea-view rooms and a terrace overlooking the Jurassic Coast.

Christchurch

Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa

★ 4.4 (1,536)

Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa sits right on the water at Mudeford, with sea views, a spa and indoor pool included.

Ferndown

The Bridge House - BW Signature Collection

★ 4.3 (1,662)

A 45-room hotel in Ferndown, Dorset, with en-suite rooms, free parking and easy reach of Knoll Gardens and Bournemouth Airport.

Blandford Forum

The Museum Inn

★ 4.5 (1,139)

A countryside inn in the village of Farnham near Blandford Forum, Dorset, with free parking and easy reach of Kingston Lacy.

Dorchester

The Frampton Arms

★ 4.4 (1,317)

A traditional pub-hotel on the edge of Dorchester, surrounded by Dorset countryside good for walking and cycling.

Bournemouth

Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel

★ 4.1 (2,121)

A large clifftop hotel in Bournemouth suited to families and couples wanting sea-view rooms, an outdoor pool and easy beach access.

Beaminster

Winyards Gap Inn

★ 4.6 (918)

A small six-room inn near Beaminster, Dorset, with a bar and restaurant, handy for exploring the Brit Valley and Jurassic Coast.

Lyme Regis

Cobb Arms

★ 4.3 (1,437)

A pub hotel on Marine Parade in Lyme Regis, right by the harbour and Jurassic Coast, with just three rooms above the bar.

Wareham

The Scott Arms - Inn

★ 4.2 (1,688)

A two-room inn at The Scott Arms in Wareham, Dorset, pairing simple pub-side comfort with easy reach of the Jurassic Coast.

Bournemouth

Hampton by Hilton Bournemouth

★ 4.3 (1,404)

A 120-room Hampton by Hilton in Bournemouth, minutes from the beach and town centre, with a breakfast spread that covers vegan and gluten-free diets.

Dorchester

New Inn - Dorchester

★ 4.7 (739)

A straightforward town-centre base for travellers exploring Dorchester and Dorset, with free parking and a restaurant and bar on site.

Bridport

The George

★ 4.4 (1,158)

A harbourside hotel on George Street in West Bay, Dorset, moments from the beach and the Jurassic Coast.

Bournemouth

The Cumberland Hotel - OCEANA COLLECTION

★ 4.0 (2,233)

On Bournemouth's East Cliff near the seafront, this 108-room hotel offers sea-view rooms, a heated outdoor pool and hearty buffet breakfasts.

Poole

Premier Inn Poole North

★ 4.1 (1,795)

Premier Inn Poole North on Cabot Lane offers a restaurant and bar with a broad breakfast and dinner menu, plus free on-site parking near Poole Harbour.

Weymouth

The Spice Ship

★ 4.2 (1,460)

The Spice Ship in Weymouth offers en-suite rooms, some with a microwave and washing machine, close to Weymouth Beach and Nothe Fort.

Bridport

Bridport Arms Hotel

★ 4.3 (1,229)

Thatched hotel in West Bay, Bridport, with en-suite family rooms and a bar and restaurant close to the harbour.

Bournemouth

The Pavilion Arms

★ 4.4 (1,042)

A 10-room hotel on Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, close to the New Forest National Park and about 1.5 miles from the town centre.

Dorchester

The Countryman Inn

★ 4.3 (1,223)

A small 8-room pub inn near Dorchester, Dorset, suited to travellers who want a quiet countryside base with a proper bar and free parking.

Bournemouth

Premier Inn Bournemouth Central

★ 4.1 (1,673)

Premier Inn Bournemouth Central offers 120 en-suite rooms, some with sea views, moments from the beach, pier and shops.

Dorset

The Royal Lion Hotel

★ 4.5 (860)

A former 17th-century coaching inn on Lyme Regis high street, a few minutes above the Cobb, with an indoor pool and sea-view rooms.

Bournemouth

Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa

★ 4.2 (1,382)

A 53-room hotel on West Hill Road, Bournemouth, an easy walk from the pier and beaches, with pool, spa and sauna on site.

Poole

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Poole

★ 4.5 (849)

A Georgian former merchant's mansion on Poole Quay, now a boutique hotel with a French bistro and a wine-led bar.

Dorchester

The Black Dog Inn

★ 4.6 (723)

A traditional inn on Main Street in Broadmayne, Dorset, pairing local pub character with modern en-suite comfort and free parking.

Bournemouth

Marsham Court Hotel

★ 4.3 (1,141)

Dog-friendly clifftop hotel overlooking the beach and pier, with an outdoor pool and family and sea-view rooms.

Bridport

The Bull Hotel

★ 4.4 (943)

A 19-room hotel on Bridport's East Street with a restaurant and breakfast on offer, plus free parking for Jurassic Coast trips.

Poole

Premier Inn Poole Centre Holes Bay

★ 4.0 (1,751)

Premier Inn Poole Centre Holes Bay offers 146 spacious en-suite rooms with free parking, close to Poole Quay, Brownsea Island and Sandbanks.

Christchurch

The Kings Arms, WorldHotels Distinctive

★ 4.4 (865)

A 20-room hotel on Castle Street in Christchurch, suited to couples and weekend visitors wanting easy walks to the Priory and Mudeford Quay.

Dorchester

The Brewers Arms

★ 4.7 (556)

Small pub-hotel in Martinstown near Dorchester with a proper bar and restaurant, just two rooms and free parking, handy for the Jurassic Coast.

Sherborne

The Hunters Moon - Inn

★ 4.6 (628)

The Hunters Moon Inn is an 8-room pub hotel in Middlemarsh near Sherborne, Dorset, with its own restaurant, bar and garden.

Bournemouth

Miramar Hotel Bournemouth

★ 4.3 (985)

Traditional clifftop hotel on East Overcliff Drive with sea-view rooms, gardens and a sun deck, close to the pier and Oceanarium.

Bournemouth

Hotel Miramar

★ 4.3 (984)

Hotel Miramar on East Overcliff Drive in Bournemouth is a short stroll from the beach and clifftop paths, with parking on site.

Weymouth

Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

★ 4.1 (1,370)

Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt is a 42-room hotel on Dorchester Road with en-suite rooms, a pool and spa, near Weymouth Beach and the Jurassic Coast.

Poole

Harbour Heights Hotel

★ 4.3 (976)

A boutique hotel on the Sandbanks road with panoramic harbour views, a Chinese restaurant and a terrace bar.

Blandford Forum

The Langton Arms

★ 4.5 (708)

Thatched-village pub-hotel in Tarrant Monkton, Dorset, with free parking and gardens, handy for Kingston Lacy and the Jurassic Coast.

Dorchester

The Fox Inn

★ 4.4 (811)

A traditional pub-hotel in Lower Ansty near Dorchester, with 11 en-suite rooms above a proper Dorset local.

Bournemouth

The Hop Inn

★ 4.0 (1,585)

Pub-hotel on West Cliff Road in Bournemouth, close to the seafront, known for hearty English breakfasts and steak and ale pie.

Weymouth

The Lugger Inn

★ 4.4 (809)

A characterful pub-hotel on West Street in Weymouth, with 14 rooms and a restaurant known for hearty roasts and gluten-free options.

Sturminster Newton

The Crown at Marnhull

★ 4.5 (693)

A traditional 10-room inn near Sturminster Newton, Dorset, with a restaurant, bar and garden, plus free on-site parking.

Dorchester

The Acorn Inn

★ 4.8 (460)

A traditional inn on Fore Street in Evershot, Dorset, with a garden, games room and free parking for exploring the surrounding countryside.

Wimborne

Horton Inn

★ 4.3 (938)

A traditional inn in Horton, Dorset, with its own restaurant and bar, plus en-suite rooms and free parking near the Jurassic Coast.

Bridport

The Greyhound Wetherspoon

★ 3.9 (1,840)

Pub hotel on Bridport's East Street, a short trip from West Bay and Bridport Museum, with an on-site bar and restaurant.

Swanage

Millbrook Guest House

★ 5.0 (346)

A short walk from Swanage's beach and town centre, Millbrook Guest House offers immaculate en-suite rooms and free on-site parking.

Gillingham

The White Lion Inn

★ 4.6 (571)

A small three-room inn on Gillingham's High Street, best suited to travellers who want a simple, no-fuss overnight stop in Dorset.

Dorchester

The New Inn

★ 4.8 (432)

Village pub-hotel in Cerne Abbas with restaurant, bar and garden seating, minutes from the famous Giant and Minterne Gardens.

Portland

Heights Hotel

★ 4.1 (1,215)

A 66-room hotel in Portland, Dorset, with sea views and easy reach of the Jurassic Coast for walkers and day-trippers.