Family hotels with a pool in Dorset

We list 85 places to stay in Dorset with a pool and something for children: 27 hotels, 35 park lodges and caravans and 23 cottages and self-catering stays. That is 25% of the 345 stays with a pool we list in Dorset. 2 list a children's pool and 14 water slides.

85stays with a pool
27hotels
39indoor
12outdoor

The list: family hotels with a pool in Dorset

Hotels first, then holiday parks and self-catering, by guest reviews. How we sort

59 results

Carrington House Hotel, BournemouthHotel · Indoor pool

Carrington House Hotel

Bournemouth, DorsetHotel

Indoor pool
Length not yet checkedTemperature not yet confirmed
Swim times not yet checked
Not yet checked

Best for

  • Families (family rooms available)
  • Swimming whatever the weather (indoor pool)

Not for

  • Swimmers who need the pool length before booking (not yet checked)

Guest rating 6.0/10 from more than 5,000 reviews (booking partner)

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Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel, BournemouthHotel · Outdoor pool

Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel

Bournemouth, Dorset4-star hotel

Outdoor pool
Length not yet checkedTemperature not yet confirmed
Swim times not yet checked
Not yet checked

Best for

  • Families (family rooms available)
  • Summer swimming (outdoor pool)

Not for

  • A winter swimming trip, unless the pool is confirmed open

Guest rating 8.2/10 from more than 3,000 reviews (booking partner)

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Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa, BournemouthHotel · Indoor pool

Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa

Bournemouth, Dorset3-star hotel

Indoor pool
Length not yet checkedTemperature not yet confirmed
Swim times not yet checked
Spa facilities
Not yet checked

Best for

  • Families (family rooms available)
  • Swimming whatever the weather (indoor pool)

Not for

  • Swimmers who need the pool length before booking (not yet checked)

Guest rating 7.7/10 from more than 2,000 reviews (booking partner)

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The Riviera Hotel & Apartments - Alum Chine, BournemouthHotel · Indoor pool

The Riviera Hotel & Apartments - Alum Chine

Bournemouth, Dorset3-star hotel

Indoor pool
Length not yet checkedTemperature not yet confirmed
Swim times not yet checked
Not yet checked

Best for

  • Families (family rooms available)
  • Swimming whatever the weather (indoor pool)

Not for

  • Swimmers who need the pool length before booking (not yet checked)

Guest rating 8.1/10 from more than 2,000 reviews (booking partner)

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Cumberland Hotel - OCEANA COLLECTION, BournemouthHotel · Swimming pool

Cumberland Hotel - OCEANA COLLECTION

Bournemouth, Dorset4-star hotel

Indoor or outdoor not listed2 pools
Length not yet checkedTemperature not yet confirmed
Swim times not yet checked
Spa facilities
Not yet checked

Best for

  • Families (family rooms available)
  • A swim and spa break (spa facilities)

Not for

  • Swimmers who need the pool length before booking (not yet checked)

Guest rating 7.6/10 from more than 2,000 reviews (booking partner)

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Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt, WeymouthHotel · Indoor pool

Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

Weymouth, Dorset3-star hotel

Indoor pool
Length not yet checkedTemperature not yet confirmed
Swim times not yet checked
Spa facilities
Not yet checked

Best for

  • Families (family rooms available)
  • Swimming whatever the weather (indoor pool)

Not for

  • Swimmers who need the pool length before booking (not yet checked)

Guest rating 8.2/10 from more than 1,000 reviews (booking partner)

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THE NICI Bournemouth, BournemouthHotel · Swimming pool

THE NICI Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Dorset5-star hotel

Indoor or outdoor not listed2 pools
Length not yet checkedTemperature not yet confirmed
Swim times not yet checked
Spa facilities
Not yet checked

Best for

  • Families (family rooms available)
  • A trip with the dog (dogs allowed)

Not for

  • Swimmers who need the pool length before booking (not yet checked)

Guest rating 8.4/10 from more than 1,000 reviews (booking partner)

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Village Hotel Bournemouth, BournemouthHotel · Indoor pool

Village Hotel Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Dorset4-star hotel

Indoor pool
Length not yet checkedTemperature not yet confirmed
Swim times not yet checked
Not yet checked

Best for

  • Families (family rooms available)
  • Swimming whatever the weather (indoor pool)

Not for

  • Swimmers who need the pool length before booking (not yet checked)

Guest rating 8.0/10 from more than 1,000 reviews (booking partner)

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Harbour Hotel & Spa Christchurch, ChristchurchHotel · Indoor pool

Harbour Hotel & Spa Christchurch

Christchurch, Dorset4-star hotel

Indoor pool
Length not yet checkedTemperature not yet confirmed
Swim times not yet checked
Spa facilities
Not yet checked

Best for

  • Families (family rooms available)
  • Swimming whatever the weather (indoor pool)

Not for

  • Swimmers who need the pool length before booking (not yet checked)

Guest rating 8.3/10 from more than 1,000 reviews (booking partner)

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Trouville Bournemouth - OCEANA COLLECTION, BournemouthHotel · Indoor pool

Trouville Bournemouth - OCEANA COLLECTION

Bournemouth, Dorset3-star hotel

Indoor pool
Length not yet checkedTemperature not yet confirmed
Swim times not yet checked
Spa facilities
Not yet checked

Best for

  • Families (family rooms available)
  • Swimming whatever the weather (indoor pool)

Not for

  • Swimmers who need the pool length before booking (not yet checked)

Guest rating 6.5/10 from more than 1,000 reviews (booking partner)

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Laguna Hotel, BournemouthHotel · Indoor pool

Laguna Hotel

Bournemouth, DorsetHotel

Indoor pool
Length not yet checkedTemperature not yet confirmed
Swim times not yet checked
Not yet checked

Best for

  • Families (family rooms available)
  • Swimming whatever the weather (indoor pool)

Not for

  • Swimmers who need the pool length before booking (not yet checked)

Guest rating 6.3/10 from more than 1,000 reviews (booking partner)

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Ocean Beach Hotel & Spa - OCEANA COLLECTION, BournemouthHotel · Outdoor pool

Ocean Beach Hotel & Spa - OCEANA COLLECTION

Bournemouth, Dorset3-star hotel

Outdoor pool
Length not yet checkedTemperature not yet confirmed
Swim times not yet checked
Spa facilities
Not yet checked

Best for

  • Families (family rooms available)
  • Summer swimming (outdoor pool)

Not for

  • A winter swimming trip, unless the pool is confirmed open

Guest rating 5.8/10 from more than 1,000 reviews (booking partner)

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Same pool type, other places

Compare the pools

Pool comparison
StayPlacePoolHeatedLengthKids swim timesDay pass
Carrington House HotelBournemouthIndoorNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checked
Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott HotelBournemouthOutdoorNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checked
Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & SpaBournemouthIndoorNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checked
The Riviera Hotel & Apartments - Alum ChineBournemouthIndoorNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checked
Cumberland Hotel - OCEANA COLLECTIONBournemouthNot listedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checked
Best Western Weymouth Hotel RembrandtWeymouthIndoorNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checked
THE NICI BournemouthBournemouthNot listedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checked
Village Hotel BournemouthBournemouthIndoorNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checked
Harbour Hotel & Spa ChristchurchChristchurchIndoorNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checked
Trouville Bournemouth - OCEANA COLLECTIONBournemouthIndoorNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checked
Laguna HotelBournemouthIndoorNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checked
Ocean Beach Hotel & Spa - OCEANA COLLECTIONBournemouthOutdoorNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checked
Newlands HolidaysCharmouthNot listedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checked
Knoll HouseStudlandNot listedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checked
Marsham Court HotelBournemouthOutdoorNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checked

Pool facts

Indoor or outdoor? The pools in Dorset

  • Indoor: 39
  • Outdoor: 12
  • Type not listed: 34

Based on 85 stays with a pool. A stay counts once, even with more than one pool.

27hotels and B&Bs
9holiday parks
23cottages and self-catering
46allow dogs
2children's pools
14with water slides
33with spa facilities
33with 2 or more pools

Outdoor pool season in Dorset

Outdoor pools in the UK are often open only in the warmer months, so check dates with the hotel before you book.

No outdoor pool season in this area has been confirmed yet.

  • January: not confirmed
  • February: not confirmed
  • March: not confirmed
  • April: not confirmed
  • May: not confirmed
  • June: not confirmed
  • July: not confirmed
  • August: not confirmed
  • September: not confirmed
  • October: not confirmed
  • November: not confirmed
  • December: not confirmed
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See the UK outdoor pool season calendar

Frequently asked questions

How many hotels in Dorset have a swimming pool?

27 hotels and B&Bs in Dorset list a swimming pool, plus 58 holiday park and self-catering stays. 11 of the hotels have an indoor pool.

Which hotels in Dorset have an outdoor pool?

6 hotels we list in Dorset have an outdoor pool, including Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel, Ocean Beach Hotel & Spa - OCEANA COLLECTION, Marsham Court Hotel, Dower House Hotel and Cedar House Boutique B&B. Outdoor pools in the UK are often open only in the warmer months, so check dates with the hotel before you book.

Are there dog-friendly stays with a pool in Dorset?

Yes. 46 of the stays with a pool we list in Dorset allow dogs. They include Carrington House Hotel, Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel and The Riviera Hotel & Apartments - Alum Chine.

Where can children use water slides in Dorset?

14 of the stays we list in Dorset have water slides, mostly on holiday parks. Check the park's session times before you go.

Are there hotels with a children's pool in Dorset?

Yes. 2 stays in Dorset list a separate children's pool.

Related pages

All stays with a pool in Dorset, A to Z

Hotels and B&Bs (27)

Holiday parks (9)

Cottages and self-catering (13)

Listing data updated 29 September 2026. Pool details show the date they were checked. How we check pools · Affiliate disclosure