Is THE NICI Bournemouth dog friendly?

Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms. This comes from THE NICI Bournemouth's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.

How many dogs can I bring to THE NICI Bournemouth?

The hotel doesn't say how many dogs you can bring, so check with the hotel when you book.

Can I eat with my dog at THE NICI Bournemouth?

You can eat with your dog in the restaurant.

Can I leave my dog in the room at THE NICI Bournemouth?

The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.

Are there dog walks near THE NICI Bournemouth?

Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Tuckton to Stour Valley Paths (4.2 miles).

Is there a dog friendly beach near THE NICI Bournemouth?

The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Branksome Dene Chine, 1.3 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.

1 / 8

THE NICI Bournemouth

Name: THE NICI Bournemouth
Address: THE NICI, West Hill Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5EJ, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 5EJ, GB

Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms.

A five star hotel and resort on Bournemouth's West Cliff, where dogs stay in ground floor rooms and can join you in both restaurants.

Book now with Booking.com

Perched on Bournemouth's West Cliff, THE NICI is a five star hotel and resort with 91 stylishly refurbished rooms and suites, spectacular ocean views and easy access to the town's sandy beaches. This dog friendly hotel keeps dogs close at every turn, from a ground floor room to a table in either of its restaurants.

The dog friendly rooms are all located on the ground floor, which makes coming and going with your dog extra easy, and your dog's own bowl and bed are provided. If you're bringing a dog, the hotel points you to the Poolside Garden Suite, with a seating area, an outdoor terrace and an outdoor jacuzzi of its own, while the two bed Annexe Suites sit apart from the main hotel with a kitchenette and are suggested for four-legged friends too. Two things the hotel's pages don't say are how many dogs can stay and whether a dog can be left behind while you dine, so settle those as you book.

Both restaurants are pet friendly, so your dog can come along to either. South Beach runs from indulgent breakfasts to fresh local seafood and expertly cooked prime cuts, with Champagne afternoon teas and sea views from its terrace. Old Harry Rocks, right on Bournemouth Beach, serves Mediterranean-inspired sharing dishes, with live DJ sets at weekends.

THE NICI Spa pairs an indoor pool and a hydrotherapy pool with sauna, steam room and relaxation room, and there's an outdoor pool with a cabana area and fire pits, a gym and a private cinema. Branksome Dene Chine, just 1.3 miles off, is Wildpack's nearest dog friendly beach, and Tuckton to Stour Valley Paths lies 4.2 miles away on Wildpack's list for a longer day with your dog.

Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.

At a Glance: Dogs

Rooms for dogs: Selected rooms
Dogs per room: The hotel doesn't say
Size or breed limits: The hotel doesn't say
Dog fee: £30 per night
Left alone in the room: The hotel doesn't say
In the bar: The hotel doesn't say
In the lounge: The hotel doesn't say
Eating with your dog: In the restaurant
In the grounds: The hotel doesn't say
Dog extras: Bowls and dog beds
Walks from the door: The hotel doesn't say
Nearest dog friendly beach: Branksome Dene Chine, 1.3 miles

Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.

Book your stay

THE NICI Bournemouth is booked through Booking.com. Tell the hotel you are bringing your dog when you book.

Book now with Booking.com

We may earn a commission if you book through this link, at no extra cost to you.

For You

Spa and pool: Spa with treatments and thermal facilities. Indoor and outdoor pools
Eating and drinking: Afternoon tea and all day dining
Rooms: Suites, ground floor rooms and private terraces
Views: Sea views
Things to do: Gym and cinema
Parking: Paid parking
Children: Children welcome
Awards: The Times 100 Best Places to Stay in Britain 2023 'Seaside Hotel of the Year'

Frequently Asked Questions

Is THE NICI Bournemouth dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms. This comes from THE NICI Bournemouth's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to THE NICI Bournemouth?
The hotel doesn't say how many dogs you can bring, so check with the hotel when you book.
Is there a charge for dogs at THE NICI Bournemouth?
£30 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at THE NICI Bournemouth?
You can eat with your dog in the restaurant.
Can I leave my dog in the room at THE NICI Bournemouth?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
Are there dog walks near THE NICI Bournemouth?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Tuckton to Stour Valley Paths (4.2 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near THE NICI Bournemouth?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Branksome Dene Chine, 1.3 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.

THE NICI, West Hill Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5EJ

50.7159, -1.8844

Get Directions

Check dates and availability for THE NICI Bournemouth

Book now with Booking.com

What’s Nearby?

Beach1.3 mi away

Branksome Dene Chine

Dorset

Dog Friendly Rating:7/10

A pine-wooded chine leading to a broad sandy beach at Branksome Dene, with a peaceful walk through the valley even when the beach itself is restricted.

View ListingSand · Seasonal Restrictions