Hotels with an outdoor pool in Dorset

We list 35 places to stay in Dorset with an outdoor pool: 10 hotels, 15 park lodges and caravans and 10 cottages and self-catering stays. That is 10% of the 345 stays with a pool we list in Dorset. Outdoor pools in the UK are often open only in the warmer months, so check dates with the hotel before you book.

35stays with a pool
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The list: hotels with an outdoor pool in Dorset

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

26 results

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

  • Summer swimming (outdoor pool)
  • A trip with the dog (dogs allowed)

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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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

  • Summer swimming (outdoor pool)
  • A trip with the dog (dogs allowed)

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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Marsham Court Hotel, BournemouthHotel · Outdoor pool

Marsham Court Hotel

Bournemouth, Dorset4-star hotel

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

Best for

  • Summer swimming (outdoor pool)
  • A trip with the dog (dogs allowed)

Not for

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

Guest rating 7.5/10 from more than 980 reviews (booking partner)

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Little Court, CharminsterHotel · Outdoor pool

Little Court

Charminster, Dorset5-star hotel

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

Best for

  • Summer swimming (outdoor pool)

Not for

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

Guest rating 9.3/10 from more than 650 reviews (booking partner)

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Burley Manor, BurleyHotel · Outdoor pool

Burley Manor

Burley, Dorset4-star hotel

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

Best for

  • Summer swimming (outdoor pool)
  • A trip with the dog (dogs allowed)

Not for

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

Guest rating 7.2/10 from more than 770 reviews (booking partner)

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The Poachers Inn, DorchesterHotel · Outdoor pool

The Poachers Inn

Dorchester, Dorset4-star hotel

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

Best for

  • Summer swimming (outdoor pool)
  • A trip with the dog (dogs allowed)

Not for

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

Guest rating 8.4/10 from more than 640 reviews (booking partner)

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St Andrews House B&B, Lyme RegisB&B · Outdoor pool

St Andrews House B&B

Lyme Regis, Dorset4-star b&b

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

Best for

  • Summer swimming (outdoor pool)
  • Couples and adults-only breaks

Not for

  • Families with children (adults only)

Guest rating 9.4/10 from more than 440 reviews (booking partner)

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Dower House Hotel, Lyme RegisHotel · Outdoor pool

Dower House Hotel

Lyme Regis, DorsetHotel

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

Best for

  • Summer swimming (outdoor pool)
  • A trip with the dog (dogs allowed)

Not for

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

Guest rating 9.4/10 from more than 340 reviews (booking partner)

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Cedar House Boutique B&B, BurtonB&B · Outdoor pool

Cedar House Boutique B&B

Burton, Dorset4-star b&b

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

Best for

  • Summer swimming (outdoor pool)
  • A swim and spa break (spa facilities)

Not for

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

Guest rating 7.9/10 from more than 300 reviews (booking partner)

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Fernhill Hotel, Lyme RegisHotel · Outdoor pool

Fernhill Hotel

Lyme Regis, Dorset3-star hotel

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

Best for

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

Not for

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

Guest rating 8.7/10 from more than 150 reviews (booking partner)

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Oakdene Forest Park, DorsetHoliday park

Oakdene Forest Park

Ferndown, DorsetHoliday park · 45 units with pool access

Indoor pool · listed by 18/45 unitsOutdoor pool · listed by 1/45 units
Length not yet checkedPool sessions not yet checked
Water slides · listed by 6 units
Not yet checked

Best for

  • Summer swimming (outdoor pool)
  • Swimming whatever the weather (indoor pool)

Not for

  • Swimmers who need the pool length before booking (not yet checked)
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Rockley Park, DorsetHoliday park

Rockley Park

Poole, DorsetHoliday park · 17 units with pool access

Indoor pool · listed by 6/17 unitsOutdoor pool · listed by 1/17 units
Length not yet checkedPool sessions not yet checked
Water slides · listed by 2 units
Not yet checked

Best for

  • Summer swimming (outdoor pool)
  • Swimming whatever the weather (indoor pool)

Not for

  • Swimmers who need the pool length before booking (not yet checked)
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Same pool type, other places

Compare the pools

Pool comparison
StayPlacePoolHeatedLengthKids swim timesDay pass
Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott HotelBournemouthOutdoorNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checked
Ocean Beach Hotel & Spa - OCEANA COLLECTIONBournemouthOutdoorNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checked
Marsham Court HotelBournemouthOutdoorNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checked
Little CourtCharminsterOutdoorNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checked
Burley ManorBurleyOutdoorNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checked
The Poachers InnDorchesterOutdoorNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checked
St Andrews House B&BLyme RegisOutdoorNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checked
Dower House HotelLyme RegisOutdoorNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checked
Cedar House Boutique B&BBurtonOutdoorNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checked
Fernhill HotelLyme RegisOutdoorNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checked
Studio ApartmentFerndownOutdoorNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checked
West Cottage, Cerne Abbas LaneDorchesterOutdoorNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checked
BathshebaTodberOutdoorNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checked
The Old Post OfficeTodberOutdoorNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checked
Rivendell ParkWimborne MinsterOutdoorNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checkedNot yet checked

Pool facts

Indoor or outdoor? The pools in Dorset

  • Outdoor: 35

Based on 35 stays with a pool. A stay counts once, even with more than one pool.

10hotels and B&Bs
6holiday parks
10cottages and self-catering
14allow dogs
0children's pools
0with water slides
3with spa facilities
0with 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?

10 hotels and B&Bs in Dorset list a swimming pool, plus 25 holiday park and self-catering stays.

Which hotels in Dorset have an outdoor pool?

10 hotels we list in Dorset have an outdoor pool, including Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel, Ocean Beach Hotel & Spa - OCEANA COLLECTION, Marsham Court Hotel, Little Court and Burley Manor. 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. 14 of the stays with a pool we list in Dorset allow dogs. They include Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel, Ocean Beach Hotel & Spa - OCEANA COLLECTION and Marsham Court Hotel.

Related pages

All stays with a pool in Dorset, A to Z

Hotels and B&Bs (10)

Holiday parks (6)

Cottages and self-catering (9)

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