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Welcome to Dolphins Hotel, a family-run B&B in the heart of Bournemouth — just a 10-minute stroll from the sandy beach and lively pier.

We’re Lena and Miles Dolphin — yes, our surname is Dolphin, so we figured naming the hotel after ourselves was only fair! We’ve been happily married for 25 years (somehow we’re still together — don’t ask us how!), and we’ve been running this cosy little spot since 2004. After 20 years in business, we definitely know what we’re doing — and many of our guests have become lifelong friends along the way.

Location: Perfectly placed in central Bournemouth, within easy walking distance of the beach, pier, and Bournemouth International Centre.

Accommodation: Comfortable, well-equipped rooms with free Wi-Fi (wired and wireless), TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and soft carpeted floors — a cosy home away from home.

Parking: We offer limited free private parking on-site — and when we say “limited,” we mean if you arrive early, you’ll be fine. If you’re the last one in… well, there’s a public car park nearby (and yes, you’ll have to pay — sorry!).

Eco-Friendly: We also have charging points for electric cars for guests who drive sustainably.

Breakfast: Enjoy a hearty, freshly cooked Full English breakfast served every morning in our warm dining area.

Extras: A small, peaceful garden with BBQ facilities — perfect for relaxing on sunny days.

Pet Friendly: Pets are welcome, so feel free to bring your furry friends along.

Ideal For: Couples especially love the location, giving it a 9.2 rating for two-person getaways.

With a stay at Alum Chine Beach House in Bournemouth, you'll be a 5-minute drive from Bournemouth International Centre and 10 minutes from Bournemouth Beach. This aparthotel is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Poole Harbour and 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from New Forest National Park.

When you stay at Elstead Hotel in Bournemouth, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of New Forest National Park and Bournemouth International Centre. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Bournemouth Beach and 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Poole Harbour.

With a stay at Brooklands Lodge in Bournemouth (Bournemouth City Centre), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Bournemouth International Centre and 6 minutes by foot from Bournemouth Beach. This guest house is 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Poole Harbour and 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from New Forest National Park.

With a stay at Sea Stone Hotel in Bournemouth (Bournemouth City Centre), you'll be steps from Bournemouth International Centre and 4 minutes by foot from Bournemouth Beach. This hotel is 5.6 mi (8.9 km) from Poole Harbour and 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from New Forest National Park.

Located in Bournemouth (Bournemouth City Centre), Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa is within a 15-minute walk of Bournemouth Beach and Bournemouth International Centre. This luxury hotel is 5 mi (8.1 km) from Poole Harbour and 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from New Forest National Park.

When you stay at The Pavilion Arms in Bournemouth, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Poole Harbour and New Forest National Park. This inn is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Bournemouth Beach and 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from Sandbanks Beach.

Located in Bournemouth (Bournemouth City Centre), Durley Grange Hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Bournemouth Beach and Bournemouth International Centre. This hotel is 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Poole Harbour and 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from New Forest National Park.

Set in Bournemouth, 700 metres from Alum Chine beach, The Hop Inn offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 3-star hotel offers free WiFi. The property is 700 metres from Westcliff Beach, and within 700 metres of the city centre.

The units in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. Every room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. At The Hop Inn the rooms come with a desk and a flat-screen TV.

The accommodation offers an à la carte or Full English/Irish breakfast.

Eastcliff Beach is 700 metres from The Hop Inn, while Bournemouth International Centre is 400 metres away. Bournemouth Airport is 12 km from the property.

In the Bournemouth City Centre district of Bournemouth, close to Bournemouth International Centre, Cloud9 Guest House - by Coastline Retreats - Newly Renovated, Beautiful Ensuite Rooms Near Seafront in Town Centre, Netflix, SuperFast WiFi, Communal Kitchen has free WiFi and a washing machine. The property is set 8.3 km from Sandbanks, 10 km from Poole Harbour and 30 km from Monkey World. The property is less than 1 km from Westcliff Beach, and within 700 metres of the city centre.

The accommodation comes with a fully equipped kitchen with kitchenware and kettle, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower. At the guest house, units are fitted with bed linen and towels.

Salisbury Cathedral is 46 km from the guest house, while Salisbury Train Station is 47 km from the property. Bournemouth Airport is 13 km away.

Located in Bournemouth (Bournemouth City Centre), The Piccadilly Hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Bournemouth Beach and Bournemouth International Centre. This hotel is 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Poole Harbour and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from New Forest National Park.

With a stay at this apartment in Bournemouth (Bournemouth City Centre), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Bournemouth Beach and Bournemouth International Centre. This apartment is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Oceanarium and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre.

With a stay at Boscombe Spa Hotel in Bournemouth (Boscombe), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of New Forest National Park and Bournemouth Beach. This bed & breakfast is 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Poole Harbour and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Sandbanks Beach.

With a stay at Brand New- Beach Breeze - Family Friendly-internet in Bournemouth, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Bournemouth Pier and Bournemouth International Centre. This apartment is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Bournemouth Beach and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Poole Harbour.

Ideally situated to take advantage of the Bournemouth beaches which are only 500 yards away, this hotel offers bright and elegant rooms with private bathrooms. Free WiFi is available, and there is free public parking.

Each room at Denewood Hotel is individually decorated and offers a hospitality tray and a flat-screen TV. Some rooms also offer mini fridges.

A complete set of office facilities is also available.

The popular Boscombe shopping centre and the famous Opera House Music Venue, now the O2 Academy, are within a 5-minute walk.

With a stay at The Ullswater Hotel in Bournemouth (Bournemouth City Centre), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Poole Harbour and Bournemouth Beach. This hotel is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from New Forest National Park and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Bournemouth International Centre.

A stay at The Green House places you in the heart of Bournemouth, within a 15-minute walk of Bournemouth Beach and Bournemouth International Centre. This luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Bournemouth Pier and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Poole Harbour.

With a stay at Capital One Hotel in Bournemouth (Bournemouth City Centre), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Bournemouth International Centre and Bournemouth Beach. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Bournemouth Pier and 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Poole Harbour.

Set in Bournemouth and only 2.8 km from Eastcliff Beach, ElMurrs offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. It is situated 2.9 km from Bournemouth International Centre and features full-day security. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area.

At the guest house, the units are equipped with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Each unit is fitted with a kettle, while certain rooms here will provide you with a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave, a fridge and a stovetop. The units are equipped with heating facilities.

Guests can enjoy fresh pastries during the continental breakfast.

Outdoor play equipment is also available at the guest house, while guests can also relax in the garden.

Poole Harbour is 12 km from ElMurrs, while Corfe Castle is 31 km away. Bournemouth Airport is 8 km from the property.

With a stay at Yenton Hotel Bournemouth in Bournemouth (Bournemouth City Centre), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Bournemouth International Centre and 10 minutes from Bournemouth Beach. This hotel is 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from New Forest National Park and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Poole Harbour.