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.

Southbourne Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Southbourne Beach during your trip to Bournemouth? Wander through the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in this family-friendly area.

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

City Sightseeing Bournemouth Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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 Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK
Top hotels in West Cliff

The Durley Dean Hotel
Ok stay.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa
Staff excellent very clean pool very good disappointed there was no disabled access to the spa
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

THE NICI Bournemouth
It's a beautiful hotel with a lot of character. Lovely pool. Great location. Friendly efficient staff.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Laguna Hotel
About the clean room some spiderwebs Not big deal, the rest all cleaned. About the Staff everyone 5 🌟 It's a fresh breakfast, but insufficient food for the price to pay. About the parking all good have plenty space.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Bournemouth East Cliff by Belvilla
It was like faulty towers and everyone else said so too so wasn’t just me. Whatever cd go wrong did all the time. I’m exhausted and need a holiday to get over such a nightmare. My mother left a day early. I wd hv done too but was visiting my son.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel
Another fabulous stay at the Marriott. Thank you. I was treated to an upgrade to celebrate my special birthday and it was absolutely wonderful. Thank you. Wish I could afford to stay longer!
Reviewed on 3 May 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 Bournemouth Beach or Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum while you're exploring the area.

