Best Family Friendly Hotels in Christchurch (Dorset)
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Top location
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Children's menu
Comprising 20 rooms, the 4-star The Kings Arms Hotel Christchurch is situated 550 metres from the coastline. Staying here you can use Wi-Fi in public areas and secured parking on site.
Guests will find the restaurant The Raft at Wild & Free a 5-minute stroll away.
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Children's menu
Comprising 20 rooms, the 4-star The Kings Arms Hotel Christchurch is situated 550 metres from the coastline. Staying here you can use Wi-Fi in public areas and secured parking on site.
Guests will find the restaurant The Raft at Wild & Free a 5-minute stroll away.
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Flat-screen TV
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Children's menu
The 3-star smoke-free Bear Of Burton Hotel Christchurch is located just 650 metres from Martins Hill Recreation Ground, offering 9 rooms, Wi-Fi, and parking. Featuring a restaurant and a luggage room, this Christchurch hotel is around a 10-minute drive from the Red House Museum and Gardens.
Guests can enjoy time in the lounge bar. It also features a lounge for guests' comfort. Sample British specialties at The Manor Restaurant located in the immediate vicinity of Bear Of Burton Hotel.
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Flat-screen TV
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Children's menu
The 3-star smoke-free Bear Of Burton Hotel Christchurch is located just 650 metres from Martins Hill Recreation Ground, offering 9 rooms, Wi-Fi, and parking. Featuring a restaurant and a luggage room, this Christchurch hotel is around a 10-minute drive from the Red House Museum and Gardens.
Guests can enjoy time in the lounge bar. It also features a lounge for guests' comfort. Sample British specialties at The Manor Restaurant located in the immediate vicinity of Bear Of Burton Hotel.
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Beach access
Grosvenor Lodge Guest House
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Ironing facilities
- Tea and coffee facilities
Located nearly a 5-minute walk from English Heritage, the smoke-free Grosvenor Lodge Guest House Christchurch offers 7 rooms with views of the garden. While staying in this 4-star bed & breakfast, you are invited to discover the Quomps Splash Park and Playground, located merely 1.7 km away, or walk for only 10 minutes to reach Museum Of Electricity.
Captain Cod Fish and Chip Shop is located within 5 minutes' walk of this Christchurch hotel and serves British food.
Grosvenor Lodge Guest House
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Ironing facilities
- Tea and coffee facilities
Grosvenor Lodge Guest House
Located nearly a 5-minute walk from English Heritage, the smoke-free Grosvenor Lodge Guest House Christchurch offers 7 rooms with views of the garden. While staying in this 4-star bed & breakfast, you are invited to discover the Quomps Splash Park and Playground, located merely 1.7 km away, or walk for only 10 minutes to reach Museum Of Electricity.
Captain Cod Fish and Chip Shop is located within 5 minutes' walk of this Christchurch hotel and serves British food.
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Beach access
The Studio Christchurch B&B Luxury Garden Room
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Garden area
- Children's play area
Guests of The Studio Christchurch B&B Luxury Garden Room can enjoy access to the Christchurch Castle and Norman House, located a 16-minute walk away. This guest house also includes a car park.
Serving New Zealand dishes, Whole Cafe lies right near this accommodation.
The Studio Christchurch B&B Luxury Garden Room
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Garden area
- Children's play area
The Studio Christchurch B&B Luxury Garden Room
Guests of The Studio Christchurch B&B Luxury Garden Room can enjoy access to the Christchurch Castle and Norman House, located a 16-minute walk away. This guest house also includes a car park.
Serving New Zealand dishes, Whole Cafe lies right near this accommodation.
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Eco-friendly stay
Captain'S Club Hotel & Spa
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Sauna
- Babysitting/Child services
Located approximately 5 minutes' walk from the Quomps Splash Park and Playground, the 4-star Captain'S Club Hotel & Spa Christchurch features a sun deck and a golf course.
Guests can dine at the restaurant Captain's Club Hotel & Spa, which is merely 5 minutes' stroll away.
Captain'S Club Hotel & Spa
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Sauna
- Babysitting/Child services
Captain'S Club Hotel & Spa
Located approximately 5 minutes' walk from the Quomps Splash Park and Playground, the 4-star Captain'S Club Hotel & Spa Christchurch features a sun deck and a golf course.
Guests can dine at the restaurant Captain's Club Hotel & Spa, which is merely 5 minutes' stroll away.
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Flat-screen TV
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Children's play area
Avon Causeway Hotel Christchurch, located a 5-minute drive from St Catherine's Hill, features Wi-Fi throughout the property. This hotel entices guests with a car park, available on site.
Also, British dishes are served in the à la carte restaurant. Wines and ales are offered in the lounge bar. Guests will find the restaurant Avon Causeway Inn 250 metres away.
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Flat-screen TV
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Children's play area
Avon Causeway Hotel Christchurch, located a 5-minute drive from St Catherine's Hill, features Wi-Fi throughout the property. This hotel entices guests with a car park, available on site.
Also, British dishes are served in the à la carte restaurant. Wines and ales are offered in the lounge bar. Guests will find the restaurant Avon Causeway Inn 250 metres away.
Harbour Hotel & Spa Christchurch
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Steam room
- Family rooms
The 4-star Harbour Hotel & Spa Christchurch, located just 400 metres from the Mudeford and 3.7 km from the Southbourne Beachfront, features a heated swimming pool for guests to take a dip in. The hotel offers 64 rooms along with a steam room, a Jacuzzi, a sauna, and a foot bath, and is situated near a train station.
You can also dine at the à la carte Upper Deck restaurant, with British delicacies. Guests can quench their thirst in the lounge bar with their favourite drink.
Harbour Hotel & Spa Christchurch
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Steam room
- Family rooms
Harbour Hotel & Spa Christchurch
The 4-star Harbour Hotel & Spa Christchurch, located just 400 metres from the Mudeford and 3.7 km from the Southbourne Beachfront, features a heated swimming pool for guests to take a dip in. The hotel offers 64 rooms along with a steam room, a Jacuzzi, a sauna, and a foot bath, and is situated near a train station.
You can also dine at the à la carte Upper Deck restaurant, with British delicacies. Guests can quench their thirst in the lounge bar with their favourite drink.
Fisherman'S Haunt Hotel
- Restaurant
- Car park
- Housekeeping
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
- Children's menu
Offering a summer terrace and a shared lounge, the traditional Fisherman'S Haunt Hotel Christchurch lies in a rural area of Christchurch, approximately 10 minutes' drive from Mudeford Quay and 4.7 km from Avon Beach. Located 3.4 km from the Christchurch Castle and Norman House, this 4-star hotel features 12 rooms with views of the garden.
This Christchurch hotel offers an à la carte restaurant serving British dishes. The lounge bar will set you up nicely for enjoying your stay. Fishermans Haunt is in the immediate vicinity of the Fisherman'S Haunt and specialises in British cuisine.
Fisherman'S Haunt Hotel
- Restaurant
- Car park
- Housekeeping
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
- Children's menu
Fisherman'S Haunt Hotel
Offering a summer terrace and a shared lounge, the traditional Fisherman'S Haunt Hotel Christchurch lies in a rural area of Christchurch, approximately 10 minutes' drive from Mudeford Quay and 4.7 km from Avon Beach. Located 3.4 km from the Christchurch Castle and Norman House, this 4-star hotel features 12 rooms with views of the garden.
This Christchurch hotel offers an à la carte restaurant serving British dishes. The lounge bar will set you up nicely for enjoying your stay. Fishermans Haunt is in the immediate vicinity of the Fisherman'S Haunt and specialises in British cuisine.
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Guest favorite
Rnli College
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Children's menu
The 3-star Rnli College Hotel Poole, located right near the RNLI Memorial Sculpture, offers guests the convenience of 24-hour front desk assistance and wake-up service.
At Riggers Restaurant RNLI College, situated in close proximity to the property, you can taste British cuisine.
Rnli College
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Children's menu
Rnli College
The 3-star Rnli College Hotel Poole, located right near the RNLI Memorial Sculpture, offers guests the convenience of 24-hour front desk assistance and wake-up service.
At Riggers Restaurant RNLI College, situated in close proximity to the property, you can taste British cuisine.
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Beach access
Sandbanks Hotel
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Sauna
- Children's play area
Situated about 5 minutes' walk from Sandbanks, the 4-star Sandbanks Hotel Poole offers a sauna, a sundeck, and a play area. Located approximately 4 km from the urban Poole Park, the hotel features 24-hour security service and a luggage locker.
Jazz Cafe is also nearly a 5-minute walk away.
Sandbanks Hotel
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Sauna
- Children's play area
Sandbanks Hotel
Situated about 5 minutes' walk from Sandbanks, the 4-star Sandbanks Hotel Poole offers a sauna, a sundeck, and a play area. Located approximately 4 km from the urban Poole Park, the hotel features 24-hour security service and a luggage locker.
Jazz Cafe is also nearly a 5-minute walk away.
Kingsley Hotel
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Flat-screen TV
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Heating
- Family rooms
The 3-star non-smoking Kingsley Hotel Bournemouth offers easy access to the arts theater "Shelley Theatre", which is situated merely a 5-minute walk away.
Urban Reef with British cuisine is located 550 m from the accommodation.
Kingsley Hotel
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Flat-screen TV
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Heating
- Family rooms
Kingsley Hotel
The 3-star non-smoking Kingsley Hotel Bournemouth offers easy access to the arts theater "Shelley Theatre", which is situated merely a 5-minute walk away.
Urban Reef with British cuisine is located 550 m from the accommodation.
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Beach access
Tregonholme Hotel
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Ironing facilities
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Children's menu
Situated 700 metres from Bournemouth West Beach, Tregonholme Hotel Bournemouth welcomes guests with a luggage room. While staying in the hotel, you are invited to discover the Red Arrows Memorial, located 17 minutes' walk away, or walk for only 11 minutes to reach the Modern Grosvenor Chain Casino Bournemouth.
Cristallo, which serves Italian specialities, is 5 minutes' stroll away.
Tregonholme Hotel
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Ironing facilities
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Children's menu
Tregonholme Hotel
Situated 700 metres from Bournemouth West Beach, Tregonholme Hotel Bournemouth welcomes guests with a luggage room. While staying in the hotel, you are invited to discover the Red Arrows Memorial, located 17 minutes' walk away, or walk for only 11 minutes to reach the Modern Grosvenor Chain Casino Bournemouth.
Cristallo, which serves Italian specialities, is 5 minutes' stroll away.
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Popular choice
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Beach access
The Riviera Hotel & Apartments - Alum Chine
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
- Children's menu
The Riviera Hotel & Apartments - Alum Chine Bournemouth lies 2 km from a natural paradise like the Treehouse Family Play indoor play centre, and features a barber shop and luggage storage. Local cuisine plus an indoor swimming pool are provided in the hotel, located in the vicinity of Alum Chine Beach.
Unwind and embrace the ambiance of Bournemouth in the à la carte restaurant onsite. Sample European specialties at Cunarder & Conservatory Restaurant located just moments from The Riviera Hotel & Apartments - Alum Chine Bournemouth.
The Riviera Hotel & Apartments - Alum Chine
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
- Children's menu
The Riviera Hotel & Apartments - Alum Chine
The Riviera Hotel & Apartments - Alum Chine Bournemouth lies 2 km from a natural paradise like the Treehouse Family Play indoor play centre, and features a barber shop and luggage storage. Local cuisine plus an indoor swimming pool are provided in the hotel, located in the vicinity of Alum Chine Beach.
Unwind and embrace the ambiance of Bournemouth in the à la carte restaurant onsite. Sample European specialties at Cunarder & Conservatory Restaurant located just moments from The Riviera Hotel & Apartments - Alum Chine Bournemouth.
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Best-rated
The White Star Tavern
- In-room breakfast
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Children's menu
Offering a restaurant, the 3-star The White Star Tavern Southampton hotel is only 5 minutes' stroll from the Genting Casino Southampton. Located not far from a convenient place to shop such as Westquay, this Southampton hotel provides 16 rooms.
Pizza Express is merely 50 metres away.
The White Star Tavern
- In-room breakfast
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Children's menu
The White Star Tavern
Offering a restaurant, the 3-star The White Star Tavern Southampton hotel is only 5 minutes' stroll from the Genting Casino Southampton. Located not far from a convenient place to shop such as Westquay, this Southampton hotel provides 16 rooms.
Pizza Express is merely 50 metres away.
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Beach access
Cunard Guest House
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Ironing facilities
- Heating
- Children's menu
The 4-star Cunard Guest House Weymouth offers guests access to the SEA LIFE Centre Weymouth, which is approximately a 15-minute walk away.
This Weymouth hotel is 150 m from Hamiltons, serving British cuisine.
Cunard Guest House
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Ironing facilities
- Heating
- Children's menu
Cunard Guest House
The 4-star Cunard Guest House Weymouth offers guests access to the SEA LIFE Centre Weymouth, which is approximately a 15-minute walk away.
This Weymouth hotel is 150 m from Hamiltons, serving British cuisine.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Family Hotels in Christchurch (Dorset), selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| The Kings Arms |
8.9 / 10 (999 Reviews) |
From 114$ | |
| Bear Of Burton |
9.1 / 10 (1051 Reviews) |
From 155$ | |
| Grosvenor Lodge Guest House |
8.8 / 10 (376 Reviews) |
From 81$ | |
| The Studio Christchurch B&B Luxury Garden Room |
9.2 / 10 (96 Reviews) |
From 150$ | |
| Captain'S Club Hotel & Spa |
9.1 / 10 (414 Reviews) |
From 299$ |
More accommodations in Christchurch (Dorset)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best hotels for families near Southbourne Beach?
Captain's Club Hotel & Spa and Harbour Hotel & Spa Christchurch are both excellent choices for families. They provide spacious accommodations and easy access to Southbourne Beach, perfect for beach days with kids.
Make sure to arrive early to secure a good parking spot at the beach, as it can get crowded on weekends.
Which family hotels provide easy transportation to local attractions?
The Riviera Hotel & Apartments and Avon Causeway Hotel offer convenient locations close to public transport. Families can easily visit attractions like Christchurch Castle and the New Forest National Park.
Consider purchasing a family day pass for the bus, which is cheaper and allows unlimited travel for the day.
Are there affordable family accommodations near local parks?
Kingsley Hotel and Tregonholme Hotel are budget-friendly options close to parks in Bournemouth. Both hotels provide family rooms and easy access to outdoor activities for children.
Take advantage of local parks for picnics; many have play equipment and free entry.
Which hotels near local dining options are good for families?
The Kings Arms and Sandbanks Hotel are located near numerous family-friendly restaurants. Families can enjoy varied dining experiences while staying close to their hotel.
Check menus online before visiting, as many restaurants offer special kids' meals or discounts on certain days.
What are the best hotels in Christchurch for family activities?
Fisherman's Haunt Hotel and Cunard Guest House are known for their family-oriented environments. They offer activities to keep children engaged while providing comfort for adults.
Explore nearby nature trails and parks; many family-friendly activities are free or low-cost.
Which family hotels offer facilities for pets?
Captain's Club Hotel & Spa and Bear of Burton are both pet-friendly, making them perfect for families traveling with dogs. They ensure a welcoming atmosphere for pets and their owners.
Call ahead to confirm pet policies and any additional fees to avoid surprises during your stay.
Are there hotels with swimming pools suitable for families in Christchurch?
Sandbanks Hotel and Harbour Hotel & Spa Christchurch feature family-friendly swimming pools. They are great for kids to enjoy while parents relax nearby.
Check pool hours as they can vary; aim for family pool times that are less crowded.
What are some unique local attractions families can visit?
Families can explore attractions like the New Forest National Park and Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve. Both locations offer stunning landscapes and outdoor activities suitable for all ages.
Plan your visit during weekdays to avoid weekend crowds, especially at the nature reserve.
How can families get from Bournemouth Airport to the city center?
The easiest way to reach Christchurch from Bournemouth Airport is by taxi or pre-booked shuttle services. Public buses are also available, but may take longer.
Consider taking the 737 bus service that runs frequently to Bournemouth for lower transport costs.
What is a great family-friendly event to attend in Christchurch?
The Christchurch Food Festival each spring is a fantastic family event, featuring local food vendors and kid-friendly activities. It allows families to experience the culinary culture of the area.
Arrive early to enjoy cooking demonstrations and find parking before it fills up quickly at the festival.