West Cliff Travel Guide
Bournemouth





Popular places to visit

Bournemouth Beach
Stroll along miles of England’s southern coast and stop at the fun parks and activity centers along the way.

Bournemouth International Centre
Go to a performance, conference, exhibition or other event at this large venue, which sits on the beautiful coast of Bournemouth.

Bournemouth Pier
Zipline from a tall tower on the pier over the waves of the sea and down to the beach from this pier’s exhilarating activity center.

Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre
Treat yourself to a night of early 20th-century-style grandeur at this opulent and historic theater, where you can see everything from dramas to concerts.

O2 Academy Bournemouth
Spend an evening watching a big-name music act or attend a club night or sports event at this live performance venue, housed in a historic building.

Bournemouth University
Best known for its media programs that have trained Oscar winners, one of the U.K.’s “new universities” straddles Bournemouth with two campuses.
Things to do

From Bournemouth: Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door Trip

Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise

Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Bournemouth

Bournemouth Pier: PierZip Entrance Ticket

Bournemouth Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK

E-Bike excursion to Harrys Rock or Corfé Castle
Top hotels in West Cliff

Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa
Room clean .No charging points on sockets for phones etc. Staff generally helpful and well turned out. Food: gtasty and well presented and reasonably priced BUT only scrambled eggs on the breakfast menu!!! The help yourself breakfast menu is NOT appreciated by most guests in my experience. The toaster ...
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

The Durley Dean Hotel

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Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Laguna Hotel
Room was very old, carpet was Disgusting. Mould round the windows and wall. Very noisy. Walls are so thin you can hear other rooms full conversation through out the day and night! Asked for a quiet room due to special needs child and they couldn’t accommodate. So ended up being a very stressful night ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Forest Park Country Hotel & Inn, Brockenhurst, New Forest
Lovely decoration and room setup. The only small issue is toilet is small and not completely private.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel
Friendly staff and a big room
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Cliff

Bournemouth City Centre
The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Bournemouth City Centre. Make a stop by Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum or Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre while you're exploring the area.
