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. At the hotel, every room includes a wardrobe. At The King's Arms all rooms include a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. à la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options are available every morning at the accommodations. Bournemouth is 21 mi from The King's Arms, while Weymouth is 11 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 22 mi from the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Mario
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Huge room, parking behind the hotel, amazing location 👍
  • Maria
    United States of America United States of America
    Very helpful and friendly staff. Beautiful decor and comfortable room in a handsome old building. Food and drinks were top notch. We were staying at the hotel with family and also had additional family meet us for dinner there one night. It was a...
  • Philomena
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous rooms and friendly staff. Food was very good and the outside beer garden was a bonus.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The King's Arms
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • 24-hour front desk
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key card access
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Elevator
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The King's Arms takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 4:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Extra bed upon request
    £20 per child, per night
    Crib upon request
    Free
    3 - 12 years
    Extra bed upon request
    £20 per child, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

    Groups

    When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted The King's Arms accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Group bookings of 3-7 rooms have a cancellation policy of 14 days. This rule is also applied to individual bookings of 5 nights or more. Group bookings of 8+ rooms must be canceled outside of 28 days to avoid a cancellation charge. Full payment is required 14 days/28 days prior for the above bookings.

    FAQs about The King's Arms

    • Check-in at The King's Arms is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The prices at The King's Arms may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • The King's Arms is 1,150 feet from the center of Dorchester. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The King's Arms has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Room options at The King's Arms include:

      • Double

    • The King's Arms offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):