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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...

8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
39 reviews
Price from$129.31per 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$167.41per 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.

The restaurant was very nice and food was superb. We have a couple rump steaks cooked to perfection and they were delicious.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
1,293 reviews
Price from$123.69per 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
1,131 reviews
Price from$118.06per 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
858 reviews
Price from$123.69per 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
199 reviews
Price from$124.93per 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
525 reviews
Price from$123.69per 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
386 reviews
Price from$93.70per 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.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
172 reviews
Price from$131.18per 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$118.69per night
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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

  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 407 reviews
    Charming small hotel, so beautifully decorated. Our room was very comfortable. Easy walking access to shops, town walks, and busses (we enjoyed taking the Jurassic Coaster busses to Lyme Regis, West Bay, Weymouth). Breakfast wasn't included in our booking but we added it on once there, very good value. Make sure to try the apple juice! Room had a portable fan which helped keep the room comfortable. The proprietor was very kind, offered many good suggestions for dining, sights, etc.
    Liza
    United States of America
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 359 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
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 537 reviews
    The owner was very friendly and welcoming. My room was perfect and the bed was so comfortable and there were great fluffy good quality towels in the bathroom too! The breakfast was delicious. Westwood House is positioned well on the Highstreet and you can walk to the shops or to the river easily. Highly recommend staying here and I will the next time I’m in Dorchester.
    Jesse
    United Kingdom
  • From $186.15 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,293 reviews
    This was easily the best hotel during our UK trip. The staff was lovely, the food was amazing ( tasty, big portions and fairly priced), the continental breakfast had many options, the rooms were nice and clean. The position is perfect to visit the Jurassic coast both west and east, it's just 27 minutes from Lulworth cove and Durdle door, and 25 minutes from Waymouth.
    Cecetta
    Italy
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 407 reviews
    Beautiful period building, wonderful decoration and furnishings in a most convenient location to visit all Dorchester and indeed Dorsets many attractions. Very attentive staff providing delicious breakfast offerings and fabulous coffee to start your day. Room was super clean with crispy fresh linen. A real treasure to find !
    MARK
    United Kingdom
  • From $156.17 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 948 reviews
    The accommodation was warm, clean and the extra king-size bed was comfortable. The staff were friendly and professional. The food was exceptional and well proportioned. At £85 a night including an excellent breakfast it was very good value. Set in beautiful Dorset countryside but only10 minutes from Dorchester.
    Michael
    United Kingdom
  • From $181.16 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 331 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
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 408 reviews
    Best value in town. Lovely spacious sitting room and double four posted bedroom. Extra heaters in rooms was appreciated! A great breakfast supplied by the lovely and very chatty Debbie. We will definitely stay again when visiting Dorchester.
    David
    United Kingdom
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 5 reviews
    We loved the quirky style of the property and it’s size. As a family of 5, there was plenty of space, and all rooms were a decent size. Dorchester is a perfect spot for exploring the coast in Dorset too. It felt like a home away from home.
    Claire
    United Kingdom
  • From $151.80 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,131 reviews
    The location of the hotel in the centre of Dorchester was ideal and the car park behind the hotel was a real bonus. The restaurant served excellent food in the evenings and there was an unusual choice of vegetarian options.
    Barbara
    United Kingdom
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 408 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
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 858 reviews
    Breakfast was excellent even though we hadn't originally booked breakfast the hotel staff were accommodating fitting us in last minute. The location is great for a coast or country stay in West Dorset.
    Cathryn
    United Kingdom
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 858 reviews
    All of the staff were excellent, as was the breakfast.. This is an excellent location for visiting the area of Dorset. Dorchester is a lovely place to stay and explore.
    Darren
    United Kingdom
  • 7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 525 reviews
    A warm friendly place perfectly situated in Dorchester, where the manager was very welcoming and ensured his guests were looked after without fussing.
    Paul
    United Kingdom
  • From $137.43 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,906 reviews
    Practical location in the center of the Dorset Personnel dedicated to excellent service Booking rooms on top floor with nice view over Dorchester
    FRANCOIS
    France
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 83 reviews
    The location was nice in the nature of Dorchester. It was hilly and green.
    Sanne
    United Kingdom
  • From $124.25 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 191 reviews
    Location really handy for visiting Dorchester. Owner helpful & flexible.
    Frances
    United Kingdom
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 537 reviews
    Exactly as described. Very comfortable room and central to Dorchester
    Hutchison
    Canada
  • From $151.80 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,131 reviews
    lovely hotel, beautiful rooms, stylish bathrooms
    anne
    United Kingdom
  • From $186.15 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,293 reviews
    Great stay whilst fishing near Dorchester.
    Peter
    United Kingdom

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