Set in private grounds on Bournemouths West Cliff, The Wessex Hotel is just 5 minutes walk from the Blue Flag beaches There is free parking, a popular restaurant and a leisure centre The spacious rooms are traditionally decorated and each has a private bathroom Rooms also offer tea and coffee facilities, a work desk, trouser press and hairdryer The spacious lounge bar and reception lobby offer comfortable seating and a selection of beverages Lulworth Restaurant serves a varied menu for evening dining and an extensive wine list The Wessex leisure centre features indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a sauna and steam room There is also a modern gym and a games room with a full-size snooker table Lively Bournemouth offers sandy beaches and popular shopping areas, which are less than a mile away Bournemouth Pier is a 10-minute walk and The Bournemouth Aquarium is half a mile away