Bournemouth Hotels

• The Cumberland
• The Suncliff
• The Cliffeside

Bournemouth Hotels

During the nineteenth century, Bournemouth became a spa town which attracted the elite of Victorian society. Royalty, aristocracy and plenty of famous authors became frequent guests of the hotels that sprung up to house the influx of visitors. These hotels focussed on providing relaxing and revitalising spa breaks, making use of Bournemouth’s clean sea water, fresh air and the plentiful pine forests that surrounded the town. Some of the hotels in Bournemouth that offered these spa treatments even pumped in fresh water from the Bourne stream and sea water from the coast, using it for soaking and salt baths which they claimed had healing properties found nowhere else in England. Along with this, the hotels had to meet the high standards of accommodation, comfort and customer service that their clientèle expected.

The same is just as true nowadays. Bournemouth’s reputation as a leading holiday destination hasn’t diminished, and our three Bournemouth hotels provide the same level of service and quality which drew in the Victorians all those years ago. The Cumberland Hotel is the jewel in our crown, recognised as one of the most fashionable properties in the UK. With stunning sea views and a Miami Art Deco theme, you can relax in the decadent glamour of the 1930s whilst still enjoying the urban chic style that makes the hotel so popular. Complete with an outdoor pool and striking architecture, The Cumberland is unique amongst the hotels in Bournemouth.

That’s not to say our other hotels aren’t comparable, of course. Guests in any can make use of the facilities of all three after all, and The Suncliff Hotel, right next door to The Cumberland Hotel, holds the majority of our leisure facilities, with an indoor heated pool, spa tub, sauna, gym facilities and a tournament-sized squash court open to guests. Meanwhile, The Cliffeside Hotel has its own outdoor pool and a much more intimate feel. It’s also home to our superb contemporary restaurant, providing meals made with fresh, locally sourced produce, and bar, complete with a terrace from which to look out over the sea as the sun sets.

Of course, as tempting as spending your entire stay in our lavish hotels may be, you’ll want to get out and enjoy Bournemouth too, and there is plenty to do throughout the town. You can head for Bournemouth Gardens to enjoy the Pine Walk, just as the Victorians did, and attend the open air art exhibition held every summer. There are also plenty of boutique beauty shops around the town just waiting to be discovered.

If you’re looking for something totally different, why not head to the Bournemouth Oceanarium, which offers a tour through the world’s oceans? Or you could take a trip up in the Bournemouth Eye, a helium filled balloon that’s chained to the ground, but offers you views from 390 feet up and is on the doorstep of our Bournemouth hotels. You also have easy access to Poole harbour and Christchurch, or can take the short trip to the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, Monkey World, Compton Acres, and the Bovington Tank Museum.

The Bourne Free Pride Festival takes place annually in July and has been going from strength to strength. Each year, performers, entertainers and supporters turn up for a weekend that celebrates diversity in the community and join in with Bournemouth’s Gay Pride march. We believe that our hotels are the perfect fit for gay and lesbian travellers, and welcome guests coming for the Bourne Free Pride Festival each year.

Our hotels are the perfect place from which to explore the Jurassic Coast, the New Forest and the Purbeck Hills, the first being a World Heritage Site and the latter two falling inside Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. You can head out on a long, tiring but gratifying walk one day, then spend the next recuperating with us.

Finally, anybody who appreciates a great meal or night out will find themselves perfectly at home in Bournemouth. There are plenty of restaurants, bars and clubs waiting for you in the centre of town, and you won’t be short of concerts and performances with the Bournemouth International Centre, 1812 and an O2 Academy all putting on live music. Or you could enjoy an evening in one of the many beachfront cafes or bars that overlook the sea.

The route of the Olympic Torch’s passing through Bournemouth has been released and we are pleased to announce that it will pass our three Bournemouth Hotels on the morning of Saturday 14th July. Book now to catch this once in a lifetime event. For the best views of the London 2012 torch, please talk to us about booking one of our sea view rooms!

For more information please contact us or call us on +44 (0)1202 298350.

The CumberlandA modern resort style hotel which has achieved one of Bournemouth's highest AA 3 star hotel ratings. A combination of designer opulence versus urban chicMore about The Cumberland

The SuncliffRecently re-designed offering a softer tropical beach style ambience with breathe taking views and outstanding serviceMore about The Suncliff

The CliffesideOffering a smaller more intimate feel, whilst still possessing magnificent ocean views and exceptionally high standards of service and cuisineMore about The Cliffeside

For more information please contact us or call us on +44 (0)1202 298350.

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