The Hermitage Hotel - Oceana Collection, Bournemouth, New Forest

The Hermitage Hotel is 150 metres from the Oceanarium, directly opposite Bournemouth International Centre, and a 2-minute walk from the Pavilion. The hotel is adjacent to Bournemouth Gardens and a 7-mile sandy beach, allowing access to the shore without negotiating steep hills. The city centre, BH2 with its cinema, bars, and restaurants, is a 5-minute walk away.

Hardy's Restaurant, which holds an AA Rosette Award, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, traditional Sunday lunch, and Dorset afternoon tea. The hotel bar provides live entertainment on certain evenings and a relaxed setting for drinks. Breakfast includes full English and vegetarian options, with special diet menus available on request.

The 79 bedrooms are newly renovated and feature air conditioning, flat screen Freeview TVs, and tea and coffee making facilities. Many rooms have views of the sea and Bournemouth Pier, and superior sea view rooms include large bay windows. All rooms come with complimentary WiFi and an ensuite bath or shower room.

The on-site Oceana Day Spa provides relaxation and wellness treatments for hotel guests. Meeting and event facilities can accommodate up to 160 guests for conferences, exhibitions, or private functions. Additional amenities include an electric vehicle charging station and accessible parking.

Family rooms are available, and the hotel supplies board games, kids' meals, and live entertainment during meals. Pets are allowed throughout the property, and there are facilities for disabled guests. Packed lunches and room service offer flexible dining options for families.

Location: Opposite BIC, 150m from Oceanarium, 2 min to Pavilion

Dining: AA Rosette at Hardy's Restaurant, Dorset afternoon tea

Rooms: 79 rooms with air conditioning, sea views

Wellness: Oceana Day Spa with relaxation treatments

Business: Meeting facilities for up to 160 guests

Family: Family rooms, kids' meals, pets allowed