Suncliff Hotel

On the East Cliff, this polished, 5-storey hotel overlooking the sea is 0.9 miles from Bournemouth Aquarium.

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.

There's a casual restaurant and a lounge bar hosting live entertainment. 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. Meeting and event spaces are also available.