The best spa hotels in Bournemouth

Hey! Indulge in the ultimate pampering experience at one of these luxurious spa hotels. Designed to provide relaxation, rejuvenation, and tranquility, these properties offer an array of wellness services that range from massages and facials to yoga classes and meditation sessions. To make your search for the perfect spa hotel in in Bournemouth easier, I've compiled this list of top-rated properties for your consideration. So sit back, relax, and explore your options - your ultimate wellness retreat awaits!

• 1 Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa Bournemouth, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Bournemouth. Situated on Bournemouth's West Cliff, Best Western Plus Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa and Spa is only 550 metres from sandy beaches, the BIC, and the Pavilion. The property is just 5 minutes' walk from the lively town centre. Parking is available for an extra charge. Each stylish bedroom in the hotel is elegantly designed with a bright en-suite bath or shower room, a flat-screen TV, and free WiFi. Some rooms feature their own private balcony or terrace. The hotel's Bluewater Spa features an 20-yard swimming pool with an adjoining hot tub, gym, a steam room, a sauna and 4 deluxe beauty and massage therapy suites, plus a Relaxation Lounge. Guests can enjoy a superb dinner with first-class wine in the contemporary Connaught Brasserie. The food is freshly prepared and made from high-quality, locally sourced ingredients. The Connaught also boasts a Gin Bar with over 50 different gins. Show full description Guest review score 7.8, rooms from around 63 GBP.

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• 2 Ocean Beach Hotel & Spa - OCEANA COLLECTION Bournemouth, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Bournemouth. Situated on the seafront, overlooking Bournemouth Bay, Ocean Beach Hotel & Spa has an outdoor pool. With a superb cliff-top location, it is just a short walk from Bournemouth's town centre and beaches. Paid parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Many of bedrooms at The Ocean Beach Hotel & Spa have a sea view and all feature en-suite bathrooms, TVs and hairdryers. Tea/coffee making facilities are provided. The Italian Cafe and Lounge has a terrace with a sea view, and the restaurant offers poolside views and international cuisine. A 3-course dinner can be booked with your reservation at a discounted advance rate. Located within the Oceana Resort is the Oceana Day Spa at Ocean Beach Hotel & Spa, an Asian inspired Treatment and Beauty Spa. Ocean Beach guests can also use the leisure club at the sister hotel, the Suncliff Hotel, next door. Its facilities include an indoor heated pool, sauna, mini gym and squash courts. Located within the resorts are outdoor solar-heated pools along with 4 Restaurants & 4 Bars. Ocean Beach Hotel & Spa is on East Cliff, near the BIC, Pavilion Theatre and gardens. Bournemouth Eye is a 15-minute walk and the train station is just half a mile away. Show full description Guest review score 6.0, rooms from around 32 GBP.

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• 3 Connaught Lodge Bournemouth, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Bournemouth. Centrally located on Bournemouth's West Cliff, the 4-star Connaught Lodge is just 350 yards from the cliff top and 5 minutes' walk from the BIC, Pavilion, and the thriving town centre. Just a short stroll across the garden terrace, guests can enjoy full access to facilities at the lodge's sister hotel, Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa. Guests staying at Connaught Lodge can enjoy free membership for Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel’s Bluewater Spa, which features a 20 yard swimming pool and adjoining spa pool, gym, sauna, steam room, 4 deluxe beauty and massage therapy suites and a relaxation lounge. Also situated in the sister hotel are the Gin Bar, serving over 100 different gins and the award-winning AA Rosette Connaught Brasserie which uses fresh, local produce wherever possible. Bournemouth is also home to varied shops, restaurants, bars and night clubs. This is our guests' favourite part of Bournemouth, according to independent reviews. Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip. We speak your language! Show full description Guest review score 7.8, rooms from around 65 GBP.

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• 4 Hilton Bournemouth Bournemouth, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Bournemouth. Situated just 5 minutes' walk from the beach and vibrant promenade, Hilton Bournemouth features a heated indoor pool, complimentary 24-hour fitness centre and the eforea spa & health club with sauna and steam facilities. Each room comes with a 49-inch HD TV, work desk and an en-suite bathroom. Founded in 2015, Schpoons & Forx is led by Head Chef Matt Budden, with a lively open kitchen. The tandoor and stone oven is the heart of the hotel. Cocktails, fine wines and premium spirits can be enjoyed on the terrace at LEVEL8IGHT The Sky Bar, with panoramic sea views. Bournemouth University is 2.8 km from Hilton Bournemouth, while Queen's Park is 3.4 km away. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 7 km from the property. Show full description Guest review score 7.8, rooms from around 92 GBP.

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• 5 Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel Bournemouth, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Bournemouth. Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel and spa is located 10 minutes from the town centre and Alum Chine beach. The property offers 83 3-star bedrooms with free WiFi. Parking on site is possible at a surcharge. The hotel's comprehensive leisure facilities include a 12-metre heated pool upstairs with an adjacent gym, and downstairs for an additional charge, an adults-only spa facility which offers a plunge pool, spa bath, sauna, aromatherapy room, steam room, relaxation lounge and bubble pool, with bathrobes and slippers provided. Its brasserie restaurant offers a contemporary dining experience that is well-suited for all guests, with a children’s menu also available. Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel also offers extensive conference and banqueting facilities for up to 200 people, in a variety of well appointed function suites. Show full description Guest review score 7.4, rooms from around 53 GBP.

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• 6 Durley Dean Bournemouth, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. This Victorian townhouse offers bright, modern air conditioning rooms, located just 5 minutes’ walk from Bournemouth’s award-winning beach. With a restaurant and lounge bar, there is also free high-speed WiFi. The Durley Dean’s rooms boast contemporary design and each features a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee facilities, and a work area. All rooms also have a private bathroom with a hairdryer. The hotel is well-placed, 0.3 miles from the bars and shops of the town centre. 10 minutes’ walk brings guests to the Bournemouth International Centre and Bournemouth Pier. Guests can use the swimming pool for free, as well as gym and sauna that make up the hotel Leisure Complex for an additional fee. There is also a golf club within 5 minutes’ drive. The menu of British cuisine is made using local produce, and served in the stylish No. 28 restaurant. The Durley’s bar offers Dorset Cream teas, beverages and snacks during the day. Guest review score 7.1, rooms from around 59 GBP.

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• 7 Cumberland Hotel - OCEANA COLLECTION Bournemouth, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Bournemouth. Located on the seafront, overlooking Bournemouth Bay, this iconic and uniquely styled hotel has a 1930s Art Deco style, a seasonal outdoor heated pool, a day spa, and a lido deck. The Cumberland Hotel was awarded ''Best Large Hotel' 2018 from the Bournemouth Tourism Awards. The Cumberland Hotel is a 4-star deluxe hotel on Eastcliff, a short walk from Bournemouth town centre, the BIC, Pavilion Gardens and Surf Reef. The stylish bar and brasserie opens until 22:00 in summer, and has been awarded 2 AA rosettes. A 3-course dinner can be booked with guests' reservation at a discounted advance rate. Guests can use the leisure facilities at 2 neighbouring hotels, including the Oceana Resort's Oceana Day Spa at the Ocean Beach Hotel. This is an Asian-inspired treatment and beauty spa. Suncliff offers a heated indoor pool, sauna, mini gym, and squash courts. Outdoor swimming pools are also located within resorts, along with 4 restaurants, 4 bars, and an illy coffee shop. Show full description Guest review score 6.9, rooms from around 36 GBP.

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• 8 Mercure Bournemouth Bournemouth, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Bournemouth. Just a few hundred metres from Bournemouth's sandy beaches, Mercure Bournemouth has spacious, traditional rooms. There is a relaxing pool and spa, a gym and an award-winning restaurant Green Room Brasserie. The vibrant town centre, Bournemouth International Centre and the Pavillion Theatre, Oceanarium, Bournemouth Train Station, and AFC Bournemouth are all within 20 minutes’ walking distance. Bournemouth Airport is 20 minutes away from the property. Poole, Christchurch, Wimbourne, Swanage, and the New Forest are all easily accessible with 45 minutes by car. Forever Gorgeous Spa has a wide range of specialist beauty and health treatments - appointments are strongly recommended. Leisure facilities also include a gym, sauna and spa bath. Bedrooms have 24-hour room service, and some have a balcony or partial sea view. Each features a TV, tea/coffee-making facilities and a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries. Mercure Bournemouth’s Green Room Brasserie is open for breakfast, and dinner and serves a menu with many dishes using local, fresh produce. Guests can enjoy light meals or drinks in the garden room, lounge and bar. Show full description Guest review score 6.8, rooms from around 45 GBP.

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• 9 Suncliff Hotel - OCEANA COLLECTION Bournemouth, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Bournemouth. This property has views across Bournemouth Bay from its cliff top location and is a short walk down to the beach using the zig zag. Situated on the seafront, overlooking Bournemouth Bay, this 3-star hotel on East Cliff is an easy walk from beaches, award-winning gardens, and the town centre. Its leisure complex has a heated indoor pool, sauna, small cardio gym and squash court. Suncliff Hotel has a restaurant, bar, lounge and traditional English pub with various events throughout the week, such as live music and quiz nights. A 3-course dinner can be booked with your reservation at a discounted advance rate. The Suncliff is part of the Oceana Hotels Resort, where guests can use the leisure facilities at 2 neighbouring hotels, including outdoor solar-heated pools along with a brasserie, an Asian inspired day spa and a Costa Coffee Shop. Suncliff is on East Cliff, near the BIC, Pavilion Theatre and gardens. Bournemouth Eye is a 15-minute walk away and the train station is just half a mile away. Many rooms have sea views, balconies or views over Bournemouth. Show full description Guest review score 6.7, rooms from around 40 GBP.

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• 10 Bournemouth Carlton Hotel, BW Signature Collection Bournemouth, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Bournemouth. This 3-star Victorian hotel is set high on Bournemouth's East Cliff offers beautiful sea views, gardens and a leisure club. Frederick's Restaurant is set against the striking backdrop of the sea. The nearest beach is just 600 meters away. The bright and airy rooms at Bournemouth Carlton; Best Western Signature Collection have free WiFi access and a 32-inch flat-screen TV. Many rooms have views across the Bournemouth Bay and a balcony, and all feature tea/coffee facilities and a work desk. Guests can enjoy classic cocktails and fine wines in the spacious bar. Fredrick’s restaurant serves a modern British menu and seasonal specials, and full English breakfasts are available daily. The leisure club features a free-form seasonal outdoor swimming pool with a large terrace and bar. Bournemouth Carlton; Best Western Signature Collection is a 10-minute walk from Bournemouth Pier. Bournemouth centre is a 15-minute walk away. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 6.9, rooms from around 44 GBP.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a spa hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!