Overlooking the sea and the award-winning gardens, this luxurious 4-star hotel is positioned on Bournemouth's famous East Cliff and offers elegant accommodation, an indoor leisure complex and superb sea views.

The Menzies Carlton is renowned as one of Bournemouth's most luxurious hotels. Set high on the town’s East Cliff, the hotel commands impressive views across the bay. Sensitively restored to its former glory, the hotel’s grandeur and elegant charm extends from the richly decorated reception areas and lounges to the spacious and attractively furnished bedrooms.

The superb facilities include the sophisticated cocktail bar and the award-winning Fredricks restaurant. The restaurant serves the very best in English and international cuisine, with the sparking sea views as a glorious backdrop. The Waves Health & Leisure Club offers a fully equipped gymnasium, a spa bath, a sauna and a solarium. There is an indoor swimming pool and an outdoor heated pool, during the summer.The Waves Health & Leisure Club makes the Menzies Carlton the ideal place for a restful, relaxing and restorative break or for a luxurious weekend of pampering and a little well-earned indulgence. If you are staying at the hotel for business or for a holiday, the superb leisure facilit ies are a great way to relax after a hard day’s work or a long day spent exploring the area. Use of the leisure facilities is included in the quoted room rates for all hotel guests.

Please note that children under 16 are not permitted to use the gym facilities.

Business guests will feel equally at home in the hotel’s well-equipped conference suites, which feature the latest in communications technology. There are 7 function suites, ranging from executive-style boardrooms to a suite which can seat up to 250 delegates in a theatre style. The hotel’s comprehensive range of conference and meeting facilities make it the ideal venue for all your conference, product launch, training seminar and board meeting needs. The dedicated conference and banqueting team will be delighted to help you plan the perfect function.

The impressive facilities will make even the most discerning traveller feel at home. The spacious lounge and bar have been stylishly furnished to offer you the perfect setting in which to unwind and enjoy the magnificent views. In the summer, you can soak up the sun in the heated outdoor pool and in the beautiful gardens.

Free parking is available for all residents.

These spacious and attractively furnished double/twin rooms have wonderful views out over the sea.

This special Christmas package includes a full itinerary of festive dining and entertainment.

24 December -

A 4-course gala dinner with a set menu, followed by dancing to a live act.

Mince pies and hot mead for those returning from Midnight Mass.

25 December -

Traditional English breakfast served with a glass of Buck’s Fizz.

Christmas Day luncheon.

In the evening, a light buffet dinner with live accompaniment from the hotel’s pianist.

26 December -

Traditional English breakfast.

During the afternoon, an optional trip to the Christmas pantomime (tickets are subject to availability at the time of booking).

Dorset afternoon tea.

Farewell 4-course dinner and dancing to a 3-piece band.

27 December -

Full English breakfast prior to departure.