About Us | Hotel Miramar Bournemouth

About Us

One of Bournemouth’s most popular and elegant hotels, Hotel Miramar is the perfect place for family, friends and simply coming together with those you love, for a relaxed sea view getaway.

This romantic clifftop Edwardian villa is the epitome of an English country house hotel by the sea, occupying one of the most spectacular vantage points in Bournemouth and set in award-winning gardens.

Inside the elegance continues, clean lines and perfect angles of fine architecture, Hotel Miramar has lost nothing of its original character, with lots of contemporary updates too, including stylish bedrooms and luxurious bathrooms.

In the Summer months, make the most of dining on the deck and terrace or sit back and relax with a sundowner as you chill to the sound of live jazz. In Winter, cosy up indoors, with comfy sofas and open fires, and make the most of our warm hospitality.

The hotel benefits from a spacious car park with 80 marketing spaces and EV chargers.

Above all else, you will immediately notice ‘service with a smile’ as Team Miramar provide you with discreet but courteous service, delicious food and wonderful hospitality. For when you want to escape the hustle and bustle, Hotel Miramar is just the place.

A message from the family

In 1997, Bob Blakemore, a businessman from the West Midlands along with his wife May Blakemore, purchased Hotel Miramar and set about creating Bournemouth’s Country House Hotel by the Sea.

Bournemouth was always a very special place for the Blakemore family. Bob and May had their honeymoon in Bournemouth and spent many happy years on holiday along the coastline with their children, Chris and Clare.

For many years, Bob always admired the hotel from a distance. When he achieved his dream of purchasing the property, he set about refurbishing and renovating Hotel Miramar, launching it onto a path of success.

Sadly, in 2001 Bob passed away, however, Hotel Miramar continues to be under the ownership of the Blakemore family, led by Clare alongside the dedicated support of Team Miramar. Hotel Miramar is very much a family affair, and this is felt by guests and staff alike.

The Blakemore family would like to wish you a very pleasant stay and hope that you enjoy your time with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Our history

Hotel Miramar is probably the most attractive hotel in Bournemouth. It sits on the East Cliff with a pretty garden that slopes down, almost to the cliff edge with panoramic views across to the Purbeck Hills and the Isle of Wight.

The Hotel’s wonderful history ignites its character and invites you to sample a slice of the past all whilst encompassed by our modern twists and comforts. Miramar has always drawn interesting guests, some of whom our rooms are named after, including JRR Tolkien.