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George Albert Hotel & Spa, hotel in Dorchester

Located between Dorchester and Yeovil, George Albert Hotel & Spa is surrounded by scenic Dorset countryside. It features stylish bedrooms with free Wi-Fi. The hotel bar serves real ales and fine...

8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
37 reviews
Price from$129.86per night
Westwood House, hotel in Dorchester

Located in Dorchester center, Westwood House is a 20-minute drive from the scenic coast at Weymouth. Set in an historical 4-story building, the guest house offers free Wi-Fi and cooked breakfasts.

Exactly as described. Very comfortable room and central to Dorchester
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
537 reviews
Price from$168.13per night
The Frampton Arms, hotel in Dorchester

Located in Dorchester, 4.8 miles from Monkey World, The Frampton Arms provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Located right next to Moreton Station, it was very convenient for a visit from London. The bed was very comfortable.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
1,283 reviews
Price from$124.22per night
The King's Arms, hotel in Dorchester

Featuring a bar, The King's Arms is set in Dorchester. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also has a restaurant and a terrace. Private parking can be arranged at no extra charge.

Nice room. Very clean
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
1,127 reviews
Price from$118.57per night
Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester, hotel in Dorchester

The Wessex Royale is a delightful Georgian hotel with an excellent location in the center of Dorchester. It offers free WiFi.

Great location on High Street, easy 10-15 minute walk from the station. Plenty to do around the hotel.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
856 reviews
Price from$124.22per night
The Poachers Inn, hotel in Dorchester

Located in Dorchester, 15 miles from Monkey World, The Poachers Inn has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

Our room was clean and comfortable and the breakfast was sufficient to set us up for the day. The Inn is in a quiet hamlet outside Dorchester and as such is centrally situated for touring Dorset.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
197 reviews
Price from$125.47per night
The Junction Hotel, hotel in Dorchester

A 3-minute walk from Dorchester West Train Station, The Junction is a Marston’s Inn offering bed and breakfast in this historic Dorset town.

Good size bedroom. Clean. Excellent breakfast. Pleasant staff. Great location.
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
523 reviews
Price from$124.22per night
The Sydney Arms, hotel in Dorchester

Set in the lovely market town of Dorchester in Dorset, the heart of Hardy County, this traditional English pub provides 5 letting rooms finished to a high standard.

The owner and staff were so welcoming. If i had an issue they were only too happy to help. Really genuine people Shower was amazing and loved the crisp clean sheets plus towels
6.3
Scored 6.3
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
384 reviews
Price from$94.10per night
The Oak at Dewlish, hotel in Dorchester

Offering a garden, The Oak at Dewlish offers accommodations in Dorchester. This property offers access to pool at the pool table, free private parking, and free Wifi.

Nice, clean and comfortable place. Also, the food was excellent and great value for money. We all enjoyed our stay. Excellent breakfast in the morning.
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
170 reviews
Price from$131.74per night
Primrose Cabin, hotel in Dorchester

Primrose Cabin is located in Dorchester, just 4.2 miles from Monkey World and 13 miles from Corfe Castle. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi.

Location and privacy of the cabin was fabulous. Hosts were responsive when there was an issue with the shower. Really attractive and neat set up with everything you can think of including your own outdoor space. Nice.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
110 reviews
Price from$119.20per night
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Budget hotels in Dorchester

  • Westwood House
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 537 reviews

    Located in Dorchester center, Westwood House is a 20-minute drive from the scenic coast at Weymouth. Set in an historical 4-story building, the guest house offers free Wi-Fi and cooked breakfasts.

    Warm welcome, comfy bed, brilliant brekkie, wonderful hosts.

  • The King's Arms
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,127 reviews

    Featuring a bar, The King's Arms is set in Dorchester. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also has a restaurant and a terrace. Private parking can be arranged at no extra charge.

    perfect location. Lovely staff. Room was fantastic !

  • The Frampton Arms
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,283 reviews

    Located in Dorchester, 4.8 miles from Monkey World, The Frampton Arms provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    Was very clean & staff very friendly & polite

  • Located in Dorchester and with Golden Cap reachable within 10 miles, Lemon Tree provides a terrace, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

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What Guests Said About Dorchester:

  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Although not a large town, there are a nice selection of...

    Although not a large town, there are a nice selection of shops along the Main Street, 5 museums catering for young and old, historical town walking trails and nature walks and a lovely Victorian park. The selection of cafes, pubs and restaurants will satisfy any foodie lovers requirements, and on the Sunday that we visited, there was an Artisan street market and a car boot to wander around. Parking is plentiful and cheap, and free 6pm-8am.
    JungleJan
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Dorchester has the feel of a small town with many delightful...

    Dorchester has the feel of a small town with many delightful old buildings, cafes, pubs and restaurants, all seemingly selling good food. There are many museums in and around the town centre, often easy to get to on foot. There is Roman history here, medieval too, a long military heritage and of course the dinosaurs of the famous Jurassic coast. Too many things to do in just one weekend, and many more attractions only a short car-drive away. The shops? - Well we never had time to explore them!
    Mike
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Lots to do here.

    Lots to do here. Walk by the river and look at the wildlife. A variety of shops to browse in. Old pubs, art gallery, museums- Terracotta warriors, dinosaur, tutankhamun. There is also an exceptional artist supply shop here, Handy for Jurrasic coast - lyme regis etc.
    margaret
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    The Dorchester Museum is excellent.

    The Dorchester Museum is excellent. We called in just to find out about the Iron Age fort and ended up learning so much more. Everything is very clearly displayed and explained in enough detail, but not too much. There are some remarkable Roman mosaics, a good overview of a fascinating history of the area, and an interesting section about Thomas Hardy. We were there in cold, wet February weather, so outdoor activities didn’t suit the weather. At different times of the year the outdoor activities in the area have great promise.
    Angela
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    We only went for my cousin wedding at the towns registry...

    We only went for my cousin wedding at the towns registry office, that was a very good experience. We had intended to look around the town on the following day but the weather was so foul we travelled back home. The town for what we saw had some wonderful historical building, and we would have liked to explored more
    Michael
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Only visited for the afternoon and evening meal.

    Only visited for the afternoon and evening meal. The Keep Museum is excellent with a great view from the top. Excellent Italian/Fish restaurant "Al Molo" (which was the main reason for visit). Would definitely visit again.
    Robert
    United Kingdom

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Dorchester

  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 277 reviews
    Stunning location overlooking a running Brook. Nikki, the owner was extremely gracious in upgrading us to the cottage from our room in the house as it was not booked for the duration of our stay. The cottage was spacious with a large balcony right over the Brook, could see lots of wild birds in the mornings. Also only a short drive from Dorchester so finding places to eat was easy. Her knowledge of the Dorset area is also fantastic and she would give is valuable tips on how to plan our days every morning
    Marzdi
    India
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 375 reviews
    Fern Cottage is not just an ordinary B & B - it's far beyond that - can call it 'RETREAT' if you like. The environment is so therapeutic - wonderful scenes, greenery, open landscapes all around. What about their super - size, help yourself breakfast and a humble host who enjoys to be of service to her Clients. It was my first visit but most of the guest I met there were returning back for a number of times. It's just few miles from Dorchester in Dorset - Pindletrenthide I will be back, for sure!!!!!
    Eugenia
    United Kingdom
  • From $180.68 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,127 reviews
    This was our second stay at the King's arms and we absolutely love it. The location is fantastic, parking included. Food is good quality and the hotel itself has a lovely warm and cosy feeling. Definitely will come back. We went for a special occasion and they gave us a brownie to celebrate this which was a nice touch. They were very accommodating about meal times and happy to give suggestions for things to do if asked. Lots of history all around it which is lovely, great location.
    Chanu Thamalka
    United Kingdom
  • From $172.52 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 407 reviews
    Everything at this hotel was fab! Loved our room (at rear with view of garden), bed was firm and comfy with lovely decor as was the hotel per se. Food, again was excellent with local produce, and extra attention to detail. Host is ultra helpful; parking, local food and tourist recommendations etc. If you are sociable and like good food this is the the hotel for you. If we are visiting Dorchester in the future, we will definitely be staying here again.
    Jacqueline
    United Kingdom
  • From $163.11 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 148 reviews
    Lovely location in pretty Dorset village about 8 miles north of Dorchester. I used as a base for visiting the tank museum at Bovington - about a 35 min journey away. The accommation is across the car park from the pub which is fine and the double en-suite room was well appointed and comfy. Staff and food at the pub were excellent and it felt really friendly for someone travelling alone. Hope to return with a friend to show her the area.
    Nicola
    United Kingdom
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 357 reviews
    We were very impressed with our stay and found the staff & facilities met our expectations, to include top marks for the monetary value of our stay. We will certainly stay again at this hotel when we next venture into Dorset. We loved learning about the history of the area and the reason why the hotel is called The Rivers Arms. We wish the owners the very best of fortune with their hotel.
    Simon
    United States of America
  • From $180.68 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,127 reviews
    A beautiful hotel right in the middle of Dorchester, it has undergone an amazing transformation and we were blown away with the decor, room was cosy, lovely bathroom with large shower, staff were all friendly and informative about the refurb, bar has a great range of beers, wines, spirits and cocktails, food was delicious, good breakfast selection, I had a great vegetarian breakfast
    Lorraine
    United Kingdom
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 277 reviews
    The property is situated in a quant setting by the riverbank surrounded by the beauty of nature. Yet,Dorchester and a vast choice of dining area are within just a few miles. The contrast of which offers both the still and peace of the property location and then those seeking a more lively visit, have the bustle of fine eateries within reaching distance.
    Sonia
    United Kingdom
  • From $180.68 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 537 reviews
    beautifully appointed on the main town street. very comfortable bed and room lovely. high quality fittings especially in the bathroom and nice touches like small jug of milk in eve fridge and iced water too. lovely people running the hotel and the best eggs Benedict I’ve had in a very long. time for breakfast. couldn’t fault Westwood house.
    A
    Anonymous
    United Kingdom
  • From $248.43 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,898 reviews
    I love every thing in this hotel. The overall ambiance made you feel special. The hotel was well decorated. The room was amazing. It had a nice view. We enjoyed taking a picture at every corner of the hotel Moreover, all the staffs were polite and friendly. Moreover, breakfast was superb!
    Napasiri
    Thailand
  • From $181.93 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 332 reviews
    We were staying there because my parents were on holiday in Weymouth, my father was taken to hospital in Dorchester so we needed local accommodation. Mark was lovely and bent over backward to accommodate us and help us out especially with my elderly mom.
    Gale
    United Kingdom
  • From $172.52 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 407 reviews
    The proprietor Noorani was so kind, welcoming, and helpful. She is also an amazing cook! So lovely to be right in the heart of Dorchester. I really appreciated Noorani’s knowledge of the history of the town and region, which is fascinating.
    Meg
    United States of America
  • From $156.84 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 940 reviews
    The hotel was in a very small village that was very quiet. The restaurant and bar facilities at the hotel were exceptional and the rooms were fantastic. The location was close to Dorchester and Poole which suited are requirements perfectly.
    Michael
    Australia
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 407 reviews
    Superb Breakfast that outshone many hotels. Home cooked with good ingredients that are not cheap. Bacon and sausages where lovely. Well looked after over the breakfast period. Good coffee to which is important to us.
    mandy
    United Kingdom
  • From $163.11 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 148 reviews
    The Greyhound is in the gorgeous small Dorset village of Sydling St Nicholas (not in the town of Dorchester!). We were there to walk a section of the Wessex Ridgeway so the location was perfect for us!
    Fiona
    United States of America
  • From $248.43 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,898 reviews
    Comfortable stay and very nice and helpful staff. Good base for exploring around Dorchester. Good to find little traffic in the hotel area and easy parking.
    D
    David
    United Kingdom
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 856 reviews
    Great location on High Street, easy 10-15 minute walk from the station. Plenty to do around the hotel.
    John
    United States of America
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 856 reviews
    Cleanliness of hotel. Friendly and helpful staff. Good central location in Dorchester.
    A
    Anastasia
    United Kingdom
  • From $124.78 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 190 reviews
    Location really handy for visiting Dorchester. Owner helpful & flexible.
    Frances
    United Kingdom
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,283 reviews
    Great stay whilst fishing near Dorchester.
    Peter
    United Kingdom

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