Plan the Best Christmas Party in Dorset! All Top Venues, Lowest Rates

One of the most stunning and oppulent spaces to host a large social or corporate event, boasting its own private bar and drink's reception area. Catering for up to 250 guests, it makes for truly unforgettable parties and celebrations.

Poise is perfect for meetings up to 32 delegates and is a lovely meeting room with natural daylight and situated at the back of the hotel, offering a quiet location.

Not A Wind Up is perfect for meetings up to 25 delegates on a boardroom set up. With natural daylight and situated at the back of the hotel. making it a nice, quiet space for a conference, meeting or dinner event.

Starboard is a slightly smaller room located at the front of the hotel. Starboard benefits from views of the neighbouring church gardens and comes complete with a stunning original fireplace, unique decor and two large sash windows allowing the room to flood with natural daylight.

Our largest conference room is situated on the lower ground floor with level access, private external entrance from the car park and cloakroom, is climate controlled, has its own bar (if required), toilets & a mobility access toilet (situated in the lobby).

This room has the capacity to accommodate up to 160 people. Ideal for Christmas parties, Wedding receptions & Birthday Parties as well as Conferences and Meetings.

Situated on the ground floor, this is a room with lots of natural light and is a favourite for more intimate parties and meetings.

The smaller of the function rooms, the Britannic benefits from its close proximity to the main hotel’s facilities whilst still remaining private and quiet.

Situated right at the heart of Alum Chine, the Cunarder & Conservatory Restaurant  is smartly decorated, bathed in natural light, and boasts fantastic sea views.

The Cunarder & Conservatory Restaurant is  an ideal venue for group lunches, wine tasting, private events, and functions and is also licensed for civil ceremonies.

With capacity for up to 200 delegates, we have a choice of 10 well-equipped meeting rooms of various sizes, most with harbour views.

Our Waterfront Suite is the main auditorium and features a dedicated conference reception, with bar and refreshment facilities.

The use of Wi-Fi, all audio visual (AV) equipment and any technical assistance required is included in our delegate rates.

And with flexible seating configurations, conference rooms can be set up in theatre, u-shape, boardroom or cabaret style. 

Our beautifully appointed and adaptable conference spaces can accommodate meetings from 10 all the way up to 70 people. Our flexible Private Events Room can be divided in half to provide two separate and private, medium sized spaces.

This space is located on the third floor and has its own bar, which you can have staffed for your event.
This room can hold up to 22 guests for a sit-down meal or up to 70 for a standing event.
You would also have use of the outside area, there are heaters out here. (Please note that this is a no smoking area).

The Deck is accessible via a lift.

To hire The Deck, there is no hire cost, we just ask that you meet a minimum spend. This is available upon enquiry.

Our very quirky "Beeching" carriage offers a different event space for any occasion. Located just a few steps away from the Golden cliffs, we promise you character , quirkiness and the seaside all in one location. Best of all, our Beeching Carriage is dog-friendly, so your four-legged friends are welcome too!

The Waterford Suite is a bright, contemporary function space with floor-to-ceiling windows and stunning harbour views. Featuring neutral décor, chandeliers, and air conditioning, it also offers direct access to a private terrace with a BBQ and beach hut bar.

The Lower Deck is a versatile, contemporary space ideal for functions, parties, and private events. With a spacious open-plan layout, private bar, ambient lighting, and direct access to adjoining areas, it offers a stylish setting perfect for entertaining larger groups in comfort.

Library Suite is a stylish and private space ideal for up to 22 guests. This elegant room provides an exclusive setting, perfect for bespoke dining and personalised touches such as decorations. It also connects directly to our Upper Deck Bar & Restaurant, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience. I’ve attached some images to help you visualise the space.

A bright and elegant space ideal for private functions, special occasions, and meetings. Filled with natural light, it features stunning harbour views and direct terrace access, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor setting that is both inspiring and professional for any gathering.

Here we think about the rewards and challenges of business. The rear view mirrors are a timely reminder to always watch your back! This space can seat up to 14 delegates in Boardroom, perfect for your next team meeting or annual review.

This spacious room is the perfect environment for innovative seminars and training days. The ruler artwork is designed to reflect the importance of precision and detail in business and also a reminder that rules are meant to be broken.

Rule is all about the importance of precision and detail in business. The thought process behind the design is to celebrate the skills of designer, architects, and developers; the people who shape the world we live in.

Centrefold is all about maintaining order in business. Effective administration is celebrated here, the back-room boys and girls who hold business together

Balance is about the importance of sound financial management. The visuals demonstrate the challenge and solution in business and celebrate the role of financial officers.

Blot showcases ink both as a medium of communication and as a test of business acumen through a display of brightly coloured Rorschach blot test

Port is an elegantly finished room that benefits from an abundance of natural daylight and retains many of its original features which all add up to a truly inspired meetings and events space.

The Crows Nest is a beautiful meeting and events room supported with your own dedicated events organiser.

Set for success

Discover the Dorchester Suite, with mahogany panels, rich furniture and book-lined walls reminiscent of a country-house library.

Private External Entrance

Lift Access

With large curved windows and stylish design, Arbor offers the perfect room for your ceremony and wedding breakfast for up to 70 guests.

The perfect space for informal client meetings, remote working, or networking events

Our recently redecorated Boardroom is the perfect room for Business needs. This room accommodates up to 25 delegates; it benefits from natural daylight and all the necessary presentation equipment such as 60 inch TV screen. This is the perfect room for business meetings and interviews. It has easy access to the car park and natural daylight and air conditioning.