3-Star Hotels in Dorset, United Kingdom

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Carrington House Hotel

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Ssimoooon01 2026.04.18

Big room and accessible bathroom there is a very retro lovely charm here which is like of timeless but not in a bad way . The Internet was very good as were the facilities in the room . The only thing I would say was the bar soft drink was relatively expensive but it was just that you tasteless like it had been watered down too much

Good

435 reviews

7.6/10

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€36

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The Grove Hotel

Hotel near Bournemouth City Center,Bournemouth 100% of visitors choose this area

GGuest User 2026.05.18

Most of all the staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. We emailed ahead to ask if we were able to leave our bags in a safe place as we were arriving on the morning of a wedding and before official check in. The team replied within the hour. We were able to borrow a phone charger as well. Our room was clean and tidy. The overall energy of the hotel was calm and quiet during our stay. The location was fairly central as well, it seemed. We enjoyed our stay!

Great

49 reviews

9.3/10

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€60

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Applewood Hotel

Hotel near Bournemouth City Center,Bournemouth 100% of visitors choose this area

GGuest User 2026.06.04

Was greeted by a lovely lady at reception who explained how our key fob worked. Lovely room with everything we needed. Location is close to beach and town. With free parking on site I was able to leave my car there with peace of mind. Only issue is we dropped a pair of socks down the side of the bed, on retrieving the sock it was caked in thick dust. But this will not stop me from staying again if we visit again.

Great

104 reviews

9.0/10

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€55

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Heathlands Hotel

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DDijana V 2026.04.26

We had a very pleasant stay at the Heathlands Hotel in Bournemouth and would happily recommend it. The location is great, making it easy to explore the area. The staff were very friendly and professional throughout our stay. When we checked out, we asked if we could leave our luggage so we could continue exploring Bournemouth, and they kindly agreed — which was incredibly helpful and much appreciated. Breakfast was delicious and a great way to start the day. Overall, a lovely stay with excellent service. We would definitely return. Dijana

Very Good

100 reviews

8.2/10

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Laguna Hotel

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GGuest User 2025.06.23

Typical UK seaside hotel, in need of re-furbishing. We paid a lot for the small, badly furnished bedroom, but it was one of the busiest weekends of the year. Friendly, helpful staff. Chloe in the bar was a star. Pleasant walk through the park to the beach.

51 reviews

6.6/10

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€51

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Hampton by Hilton Bournemouth

Hotel near Bournemouth City Center,Bournemouth 100% of visitors choose this area

AAnonymous User 2025.12.14

Hotel is clean and tidy, there is a hill to walk up .? We have stayed at Hampton Hilton a few times , unfortunately like most things there are cut backs . In the scheme of things they are small , Breakfast no fried eggs no mushrooms, they used to serve small chocoate muffins , disappeared , instead of being an outstanding breakfast its now just average at best . Quilt on the bed very thin for December. But all in all it’s okay .

Great

134 reviews

9.2/10

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€78

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Greyhound Inn

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Located in Blandford Forum, Greyhound Inn Freehouse is a 5-minute drive from Skirmish Dorset and 8 minutes from Clouds Hill. This bed & breakfast is 14.7 mi (23.6 km) from Poole Harbour and 12.7 mi (20.5 km) from Lulworth Cove. Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby. You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Greyhound Inn Freehouse , or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Very Good

5 reviews

8.8/10

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€69

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Antelope by Greene King Inns

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GGuest User 2026.05.15

A lovely pub/hotel in a central location in Poole. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, sorting out an issue with my booking easily. No complaints and looking forward to staying here again

Very Good

101 reviews

8.2/10

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€73

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Travelodge Poole North

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GGuest User 2026.02.20

Very neat and comfortable

Very Good

22 reviews

8.8/10

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€70

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The Red Lion Swanage

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With a stay at Red Lion in Swanage, you'll be a 2-minute drive from Dorset and East Devon Coast and 8 minutes from Corfe Castle. This guesthouse is 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from Poole Harbour and 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from Bournemouth Beach. Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. At Red Lion, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.

Very Good

18 reviews

8.4/10

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€68

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8,2/10

Very Good

DDijana VWe had a very pleasant stay at the Heathlands Hotel in Bournemouth and would happily recommend it. The location is great, making it easy to explore the area. The staff were very friendly and professional throughout our stay. When we checked out, we asked if we could leave our luggage so we could continue exploring Bournemouth, and they kindly agreed — which was incredibly helpful and much appreciated. Breakfast was delicious and a great way to start the day. Overall, a lovely stay with excellent service. We would definitely return. Dijana

Heathlands Hotel

Hotel near Bournemouth

Price per night from:€36

7,3/10

GGuest UserGreat location, close to town and the beach, if they refurbished the hotel the price wouldn’t be such a bargain. Keep expectations low and just need some ware to sleep you be happy.

The Trouville Bournemouth

Hotel near Bournemouth City Center, Bournemouth

Price per night from:€72

8,4/10

Very Good

VVanessa Duncanlovely hotel, only issue is the top floor rooms are very hot and there is no air conditioning

Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel

Hotel near Bournemouth

Price per night from:€73

8,0/10

Very Good

88285SueHDouble sea view room with balcony. Spacious bedroom with nice seating area. Clean and in good decorative order. Comfy bed, quality linen. Wonderful, original metal-framed window and French door opening out onto huge balcony. Unfortunately, the sea view tuned out to be when looking left from the end of the balcony and not from the actual bedroom. Kettle needed descaling. Bathroom well appointed, nice towels and quality Elemis toiletries, but would benefit from a really thorough deep clean and a lick of paint. Absolutely fabulous public rooms, not ‘dated’, as some reviews suggest, but furniture and fixtures appropriately in keeping with the style and period of the building. Wonderful! Beautiful outdoor pool area and indoor spa. Lots of outdoor seating areas. Extensive woodland to the rear of the hotel. Just a few minutes walk to Knoll Beach, through the hotel’s extensive grounds (which includes tennis courts and a golf course) just over the road. Absolutely no information provided about any of these brilliant amenities, or indeed anything at all, in our bedroom. Also, no information about Wi-Fi, no information about breakfast times, no information about how to even contact Reception on the telephone provided in the room … The food at the evening meal was exceptional but was let down by the very slow service as staff focused on setting tables for the following day’s breakfast - which turned out to be so disappointing that it was hard to believe that both meals had originated from the same kitchen.

Knoll House

Hotel near Swanage

Price per night from:€169

7,1/10

JJahangir JaneWe stayed here as a couple and had a mixed experience. The hotel has its charms, but also a few drawbacks. Rooms & Amenities: The rooms were quite small and felt congested, including the toilet where the commode placement was very cramped. The amenities provided were basic — just soap and a combined hair and body wash. Surprisingly, there was no handwash, no refrigerator, and no hair dryer in the room. On the plus side, the room was clean, and we had no issues with hygiene. Staff & Service: The staff were very friendly and welcoming, which made the stay more pleasant. Facilities & Atmosphere: The swimming pool was lovely, and the view from the poolside was amazing, directly overlooking the sea. The lounge area shared the same beautiful view — a great spot to relax in the evening. There was even a small jewelry corner inside the hotel, so beware — you might end up buying a ring or necklace if your partner starts browsing! Other Notes: The lift was possibly the oldest I've ever used — it really felt like stepping back into the 90s, which in a way added some quirky character to the place. Food: The full English breakfast was genuinely very good — one of the highlights of our stay. Overall Value: The pricing was reasonable, but for better value, it would be great if they included essentials like a refrigerator, handwash, and hair dryer in the rooms.

Ocean Beach Hotel & Spa - Oceana Collection

Hotel near Bournemouth

Price per night from:€75

7,4/10

GGuest UserAmazing stay at Hotel Celebrity. Located very near to the scenic view, it offers great and spacious rooms. I stayed at room number 246 and the room was quite spacious clean tidy along with a private bathroom that had a bath tub. The stay was very comfortable and the hotel staff were very friendly and attentive to any query a customer might have. Breakfast includes bacon and other vegetarian options but there was just one spoon to use for bacon as well as the vegetarian options which can lead to cross contamination and for someone like me who does not eat bacon it was a deal breaker. However if a separate spoon would be kept to avoid cross contamination then it would have been even more amazing. Overall the stay and the locality is nice and the staff is quite friendly too. Would highly recommend Hotel Celebrity to everyone willing to travel to Bournemouth for a vacation or leisure time.

Hotel Celebrity Bournemouth East Cliff by Villare Hotels

Hotel near Bournemouth City Center, Bournemouth

Price per night from:€42

7,6/10

Good

Ssimoooon01Big room and accessible bathroom there is a very retro lovely charm here which is like of timeless but not in a bad way . The Internet was very good as were the facilities in the room . The only thing I would say was the bar soft drink was relatively expensive but it was just that you tasteless like it had been watered down too much