Last-minute hotel deals in South Coast

Situated on Weymouth’s Esplanade, the family-run Hotel Rex is in an enviable position by the beach. The Pavilion Theatre are only 2 minutes’ walk away.

This AA rated hotel boasts 31 rooms, each featuring a flat-screen TV, and tea/coffee making facilities. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. Some rooms have a luxurious marble bathroom with a hot tub, a balcony, and far-reaching views of Weymouth Bay.

Guests can enjoy a fine selection of draught beers, spirits and international wines at the lounge bar, overlooking Weymouth’s beach. The restaurant also offers a wide range of dishes featuring locally sourced produce.

Originally built for the Duke of Clarence, Hotel Rex retains its original character and splendour. With easy access to the beach and the marina,100 yards from the property.

With a stay at Premier Inn Poole North in Poole, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Poole Harbour and Bournemouth International Centre. This hotel is 14.3 mi (23 km) from New Forest National Park and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Bournemouth Beach.

With a stay at The Manor Hotel by Greene King Inns in Yeovil, you'll be a 2-minute walk from Yeovil Country Park and 12 minutes by foot from Cineworld Yeovil. This inn is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Westlands Sports and Fitness Centre and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Huish Park.

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Poole – a 2-minute drive from Poole Harbour and 11 minutes from Bournemouth International Centre. This hotel is 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from New Forest National Park and 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from Bournemouth Beach.

With a stay at Premier Inn Yeovil Airfield in Yeovil, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Huish Park and Yeovil Country Park. This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Westlands Sports and Fitness Centre and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Montacute House.

With a stay at Pen Mill Hotel in Yeovil, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Yeovil Country Park and 11 minutes by foot from Cineworld Yeovil. This hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Westlands Sports and Fitness Centre and 3.1 mi (5.1 km) from Huish Park.

When you stay at The Frampton Arms in Dorchester, you'll be in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door. This hotel is 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Weymouth Beach and 13.9 mi (22.3 km) from Corfe Castle.

With a stay at Premier Inn Weymouth in Weymouth, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Weymouth Beach and Lodmoor Country Park. This hotel is 15.8 mi (25.4 km) from Lulworth Cove and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Greenhill Beach.

When you stay at Fairhaven Hotel in Weymouth, you'll be near the beach, just steps from Weymouth Beach and Weymouth Bay. This hotel is 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from Durdle Door and 15.2 mi (24.5 km) from Lulworth Cove.

With a stay at Premier Inn Weymouth Seafront in Weymouth, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Weymouth Beach and Weymouth Bay. This hotel is 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from Lulworth Cove and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lodmoor Country Park.

Situated in the peaceful village of West Knighton, New Inn – Dorchester is a former 16th-century coaching inn. It blends original features with modern attributes, such as free WiFi and free on-site parking.

A TV with Freeview channels is featured in each room at New Inn, as well as an en suite bathroom and hairdryer.

A cooked breakfast is available each morning. Homemade pub food is served in the on-site pub restaurant, and uses locally sourced produce where possible. An extensive snack menu and unique specials board accompany the traditional British meals. There is no Continental breakfast option.

The historic market town of Dorchester can be reached in a 10-minute drive and features a variety of shops and a Roman town house. Moreton Tea Rooms are a 15-minute drive away and offer lunches, cakes and cream teas.

With a stay at Grand Hotel Swanage in Swanage, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Corfe Castle and Swanage Beach. This beach hotel is 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Poole Harbour and 11.2 mi (18 km) from Bournemouth Beach.

Located in Dorchester, The Oak at Dewlish is within a 15-minute drive of Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum. This bed & breakfast is 16.2 mi (26 km) from Lulworth Cove and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Hardy's Cottage.

With a stay at The Stanley Guest House in Weymouth, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Weymouth Beach and Weymouth Bay. This bed & breakfast is 15 mi (24.2 km) from Lulworth Cove and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Greenhill Beach.

When you stay at Laguna Hotel in Bournemouth, you'll be near the beach – a 2-minute drive from Bournemouth International Centre and 7 minutes from Bournemouth Beach. This hotel is 9.3 mi (15 km) from New Forest National Park and 5 mi (8.1 km) from Poole Harbour.

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

When you stay at The Fox Inn in Dorchester, you'll be 11 minutes by car from Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This inn is 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Shillingstone Railway Project and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Badger Watch Dorset.

With a stay at The Knoll House in Swanage, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Corfe Castle and Studland Beach and Nature Reserve. This beach hotel is 8.2 mi (13.1 km) from Poole Harbour and 16.7 mi (26.9 km) from New Forest National Park.

When you stay at The Hunters Moon in Sherborne, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Cerne Abbas Giant and Badger Watch Dorset. This inn is 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Clay Pigeon Raceway and 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Sherborne Abbey.

With a stay at Premier Inn Bournemouth Westbourne in Bournemouth, you'll be a 2-minute drive from Bournemouth International Centre and 6 minutes from Bournemouth Beach. This hotel is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from New Forest National Park and 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from Poole Harbour.