Alum Chine is a popular family beach vacation area between Bournemouth and Poole, England. Not only are there countless water-related activities in which to participate, but there is also an extensive woodland area where you can hike to cliff tops and explore the forests. There are many hotels in the Alum Chine and Bournemouth area, varying in price range and amenities. Due to the these choices, you should be able to find a hotel that is perfectly suited for your traveling needs.
Alum Chine Hotel
The Alum Chine Hotel is a small, Edwardian-style inn located just outside of the center of Bournemouth. The owners, Trish and Kevin Lait, have been running the hotel since 1999. Every room comes equipped with a private bathroom and shower, and a full breakfast is served every morning. The hotel is surrounded by the wooded Alum Chine area, and it is five minutes from the beach.
Alum Chine Hotel
33 Studland Road
Bournemouth
011 (+44) 1202 761 193
Alum Dene Hotel
Alum Dene Hotel is a four-star bed and breakfast located in the center of Alum Chine, and it is only 200 m from the ocean. The hotel is open year-round and features amenities such as rooms with sea views, en suite facilities, beach huts and discounts for senior citizens. The hotel also welcomes dogs, for a separate fee.
Alum Dene Hotel
2 Burnaby Road
Alum Chine
Bournemouth BH4 8JF
011 (+44) 1202 764 011
enquiries@alumdenehotel.com
Ravenstone Hotel
The Ravenstone Hotel is a small hotel located in the wooded area of Alum Chine on a side road that leads to the beach. The daily rates as of 2009 start as low as $35 for bed and breakfast, and the hotel is open year-round.
Ravenstone Hotel
36 Burnaby Road
Alum Chine
Bournemouth BH4 8JG
011 (+44) 1202 761 047
ravenstonehotel@gmail.com
The Hermitage Hotel
The Hermitage Hotel is one of the finest hotels in Bournemouth. The hotel features stunning views of the sea, a fine-dining restaurant and free parking. Because of its location near the Bournemouth International Center, the hotel is a good choice for corporate meetings and business travelers as well as for those interested in the woodland areas and the beach.
The Hermitage Hotel
Exeter Road
Bournemouth BH2 5AH
011 (+44) 1202 557 363
hermitage-hotel.co.uk
Ramada Encore Hotel
The Ramada Encore Bournemouth is a comfortable and modern hotel located minutes from the ocean and main shops of Bournemouth. All rooms are en suite, and feature television, power-shower and air conditioning. The Ramada (like the Hermitage) is in an ideal location for travelers attending conferences at the Bournemouth International Center, in addition to enjoying the nearby shore.
Ramada Encore Hotel
22 Bath Road
Bournemouth BH1 2NS
011 (+44) 1202 291 266
ramadaencorebournemouth.co.uk
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