Places to stay in Branksome, Dorset

Branksome is a suburb of Poole. The area consists of residential properties and also a number of commercial and industrial areas. Branksome is served by hourly South Western Railway trains, calling at Branksome railway station on the South West Main Line between Weymouth and London Waterloo. Local dining options include Babers Fish & Chips, Oliver's Gourmet, Sailors, and Rajasthan Restaurant.

The center of Branksome ( which is at is longitude -1°55'6.7112 and latitude 50°43'38.015 ) is located 2 miles away from Parkstone, 2 miles away from Bournemouth, 3 miles away from Poole and 3 miles away from Sandbanks.

Available Branksome lodging

We currently have 8 accommodations in and around Branksome.

Branksome Hotels, B&Bs and Guest Houses

Photograph of Premier Inn, Poole
Listing updated 2026
Hotels

Premier Inn

Approx 4 miles away in Poole:

With top attractions in Poole like Splashdown waterpark and Upton Country Park nearby, our Premier Inn Poole Centre (Holes Bay) hotel is ideal for half term breaks in Bournemouth. Take the kids for a fun day out at Lemur Landings, explore local history at Poole Museum, or relax on Sandbanks Beach.
Holes Bay Road
Poole, Dorset
Photograph of Washington House Hotel, Bournemouth
Listing updated 2026
Hotels

Washington House Hotel

Approx 2 miles away in Bournemouth:

The Washington House Hotel offer unique room’s each with their own individual boutique stylish accommodation with en-suite shower or bath, flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities..
3 Durley Road
Bournemouth, Dorset
Bed & Breakfasts

Bees Knees Guest House

Bees Knees Guest House is an AA, Highly Commended, Licensed, accommodation provider.
28 Davis Road
Branksome, Dorset
Hotels

Branksome Railway Hotel

429 Poole Road
Branksome, Dorset
Hotels

Marrick Hotel

Approx 2 miles away in Poole:

151 Bournemouth Road
Poole, Dorset

Branksome Camping, Caravans, Self Catering

Cottage / Caravan Parks

Rockley Park Caravan Site

Approx 5 miles away in Hamworthy:

Rockley Park is tucked away in a beautiful area at the mouth of the Rock Lea River. This delightful part of Dorset is just a stone's throw from Poole and its beautiful harbour, making this a real place of maritime magnificence. There's plenty to do on park too.
Rockley Park
Hamworthy, Dorset
Self Catering Properties

Yeatman's Old Mill

Approx 4 miles away in Poole:

A number of 1 and 2 bedroom apartments occasionally become available for shorthold leasehold.
The Quay
Poole, Dorset
Cottage / Caravan Parks

Merley Court Touring Park

Approx 5 miles away in Wimborne:

With beautiful woodland surroundings, Merley Court Holiday Park offers a scenic retreat for a peaceful getaway in one of our luxury lodges or sublime caravan. With so much to do locally, Merley Court makes the perfect place for a peaceful south coast retreat..
Merley House Lane
Wimborne, Dorset
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Things to see and do, places to eat in Branksome

Photograph of Restaurant At The Harbour Heights Hotel, Sandbanks
Restaurant At The Harbour Heights Hotel

Shiraz ( Dining / Other ). Located at 181 Charminster Road, Bournemouth, 3 miles from the center of Branksome. Shiraz is a family run Business . All dishes are Halal and reasonably priced.our business is based on the belief that our customers' needs are the most importance. As a result, a high percentage of our business is from repeat customers and referrals. www.bournemouthpersiancuisine.co.uk Link

Westbourne Grill House ( Dining / Steak ). Located at 127 Poole Road, Bournemouth, 1 mile from the center of Branksome. Westbourne Grill House, A local independent restaurant that will tantalise your taste buds with an array of the South West's finest cuisine. www.westbournegrillhouse.com Link

Brunswick Hotel ( Dining / Pubs / Bars ). Located at 199 Malmesbury Park Road, Bournemouth, 3 miles from the center of Branksome. We are one of the only small independent hotels in Glasgow and are located in the historical and richly cultured Merchant City area of Glasgow city centre, close to George Square. Our simple but stylish Merchant City hotel has varying rooms of all sizes, 3 bedroom apartment accommodation sleeping up to 6 persons and also houses our friendly and vibrant cafe bar Brutti Ma Buoni and our venue and meeting space Basura Blanca. brunswickhotel.co.uk Link

Restaurant At The Queens Hotel ( Dining / Other ). Stay at one of the most welcoming hotels in Bournemouth - This superb privately owned AA 3 star Bournemouth hotel boasts 108 en-suite rooms and deluxe suites - It is ideally situated in the heart of the East Cliff in Bournemouth - only a short walk from the busy town centre where you can find the Bournemouth International Centre-BIC - the Pavilion Theatre - family friendly pubs and restaurants that cater for all tastes - We are a few minutes walk away from the Blue Flag award-winning golden sandy beaches and Bournemouth Pier - Our dedicated staff will make you feel as comfortable and relaxed as possible and ensure your visit to Bournemouth is all that you hoped for - All guests are welcome to use our leisure facilities including our indoor pool-sauna-steam room-spa pool-childrens paddling pool and gymnasium with multi-gym and cardio vascular machines - The Forever Gorgeous Day Spa and Clinic located on the lower ground floor offers a wide range of treatments and packages in the three treatment rooms - Bournemouth - the premier UK resort - provides visitors with every facility they would expect from a leading holiday and conference venue - The cosmopolitan town centre with its mixture of award-winning Victorian pleasure gardens - al-fresco cafes - lively pubs - modern shopping outlets and entertainment facilities makes it the perfect place for a short break - a longer family holiday or a venue for a business conference of any size - Our conference rooms can accommodate up to 350 delegates and are an ideal venue for mid-sized and smaller conferences - We have meeting rooms available in various sizes-some have permanent audio visual facilities and most are air conditioned - Whether it is for pure pleasure - a choice of hotel for a wedding or a corporate function to impress then The Queens Hotel and Spa will live up to its impeccable reputation

Ojo Rojo ( Dining / Mexican ). Located at 106 Commercial Road, Bournemouth, 2 miles from the center of Branksome. We serve our food the way of the Latinos, where dining is treated as an interactive, social event – the food is shared and the conversation flows. There are no starters or mains, just a procession of dishes for the table to enjoy. All dishes are prepared to order, so will arrive at your table as soon as they are ready to ensure they’re delivered to you at their best. www.ojo-rojo.co.uk Link

Nippon Inn ( Dining / Japanese ). Located at 124 Charminster Road, Bournemouth, 3 miles from the center of Branksome. The Nippon Inn is an 'Izakaya' Japanese Restaurant/Pub in Bournemouth. Here you can find a relaxed, authentic atmosphere. Friendly Japanese staff serve a variety of food, including sushi, noodles, yakitori, tempura, gyoza and katsu.curry. We have sake Kirin and Sapporo beer with Asahi beer on tap nipponinn.co.uk Link