Southbourne Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Southbourne
Popular places to visit
Southbourne Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Southbourne Beach during your trip to Bournemouth?
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.
Boscombe Pier
Boscombe Pier is just one of the places to see in Bournemouth, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches or experience its entertainment choices.
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.
Activities
Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door Mini-Coach Tour from Bournemouth
Poole Fish & Chips Lunchtime or Evening Cruise
Our pick of the best Southbourne Hotel Deals
Laguna Hotel
"The location was good and free parking. The rooms looked nothing like the photos. Everything looked like it was from the 80's and very worn. If we were staying longer than 1 night I would have tried to find somewhere better"
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa
"A lovely stay. Staff very pleasant and helpful. Excellent location"
Reviewed on 6 June 2026
Royal Bath Hotel
"Old hotel, centrally located. A little confusing but great fur price paid"
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel
"Stayed in one of the newly renovated cottage rooms, absolutely lovely place and very helpful staff, only downside is there was little on site parking so it took us ages to get parked and all the off site parking was full too but hotel 5/5 would 100% stay again"
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Village Hotel Bournemouth
"Good family room. Ac was working fine. No minibar fridge in room. Asked room service to clean the room after 2 night stay and went out but it was untouched when I came back. Breakfast was ok. Pool was good. But spa facilities busy most of the time. Reception staff were very helpful. Overall good ..."
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Forest Park Country Hotel & Inn, Brockenhurst, New Forest
"This was our second trip to the hotel but this time it appeared a little tired and in need of an update"
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Southbourne
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 Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre while you're exploring the area.
Boscombe
Boscombe is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like O2 Academy Bournemouth and Boscombe Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Bournemouth.
West Cliff
While visiting West Cliff, you might make a stop by sights like Bournemouth Beach and Alum Chine Beach.
Westbourne
Notable for its beaches, restaurants and spas, Westbourne is a sought-after destination for many travellers visiting Bournemouth. If you want to see some sights in the area, check out Bournemouth Beach or Alum Chine Beach.
