Church Green, Wareham, BH20 4ND, United Kingdom
#10 of 28 hotels in Wareham
Guests' ChoiceBased on 200 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.6
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.2
Value for money
7.8
Free WiFi
9.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: March 19, 2024
Christopher
United KingdomWhat's not to like?
We have been visiting The Priory for over 30 years now, it never fails to exceed both our needs and expectations in every department.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: October 29, 2023
Nikki
United KingdomThe bed was tiny and we didn't sleep well. Really hot in bedroom so window was wide open but loud noise due to people walking past
We stayed for evening meal which was the best food ever tasted. Breakfast was equally as good and a great amount of quality items. Beautiful dining room.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 7, 2023
Gillian
United KingdomA choice of menu in the evening. We didn't require 3 courses every evening. It would have been helpful to have the choice of just one course. Pillows were rather soggy.
Food was excellent. Staff also excellent. Exceptional setting with beautifully kept gardens.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 4, 2023
George
United KingdomThere weren’t obvious faults.
The Priory is an exceptional hotel. The service is excellent and the whole hotel is scrupulously clean and tidy. The grounds are lovely and the gardens interesting. Its position backing onto the River Frome adds to its charm. It is a great location for exploring and borders the Arne Nature Reserve. Bournemouth and Poole are in the vicinity and so are many of the lovely Dorset towns and villages. Breakfast was excellent. There is full menu available for the evening.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 27, 2023
Mai
United KingdomStaffs are not as friendly and smiley.
Beautiful garden! The hotel itself is such a gem with its vintage architecture and interior designs. The garden is well tended and such a nice walk out after breakfast along the canal.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: September 27, 2023
Johnson
United Kingdomnothing
beautiful nostalgic memories
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 23, 2023
Lisa
United KingdomOur bed was quite small and we only had a shower
Beautiful hotel set in lovely gardens backing on to the river. Cosy bar and light and airy restaurant. Breakfast was very well cooked with a good selection of dishes Friendly and helpful staff team
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 21, 2023
Martine
United KingdomWould have prefered a bigger bed.
A luxury hotel - exactly as described! STUNNING gardens , with the river at the bottom! Every detail on par! Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: September 20, 2023
Lesley
United KingdomOnly thing I would have liked to see better was the grouting in the shower needs a little attention in places and the wallpaper beside the bedside light was worn away by people using the pull cord repeatedly. This was in room 5. It is not a cheap room rate here so these should be resolved.
Service was excellent in all aspects, staff were so courteous and helpful. Breakfast was very good. Room was comfortable and bedding good quality. Location is brilliant for easy access to the town, but still remains quiet.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 19, 2023
Young
United KingdomThe service in the restaurant in the evening was a little slow, but fine at breakfast. The food however was excellent.
The gardens were beautiful with a lovely view of the river.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 17, 2023
Susan
United KingdomN/A
The whole ambience
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 16, 2023
Bebe
United KingdomNothing
We (couple) liked everything about this little gem of a hotel. History comes to life here and you may think you in the midst of a Agatha Christie novel. Spectacular setting and service.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 1, 2023
Mick
United KingdomSurprised that there were no baked beans with the cooked breakfast which i expected as standard. Could also have a better range of pastries available.
Location was great, close to everything. The Hotel grounds were stunning and a lot bigger than i was expecting. The restaurant food was good quality evening meal & breakfast were good and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Our room although small was clean and the shower was modern and powerful. loved the bathroom mirror which had a digital clock on it which was clever. Electric gated car park so felt really secure.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 26, 2023
Tamzin
United KingdomLovely gardens and atmosphere.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 21, 2023
Craig
United KingdomNothing
Amazing
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: August 18, 2023
Alexander
PortugalEverything was Great: the place, dinner, all the employees were very sympathetic and helpful. Just loved it.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 14, 2023
Rob
United KingdomShower was an electric power shower and kept cutting out during use. Fed back to reception staff.
Beautiful location. Lovely communal areas and fantastic garden by the river. Friendly attentive staff.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 13, 2023
Grahame
United KingdomNothing not to like. Maybe the prices are a little above the average for this type of hotel but made up for by the beautiful setting and service
The location. The beautifully furnished room. Excellent service. Great food, served expertly. Great old world charm within a modern setting.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 8, 2023
Alison
United KingdomNothing
It was a luxurious hotel with lots of personal touches. The gardens leading down to the river were beautifully maintained. The food was delicious
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 5, 2023
Jen
United KingdomRooms weren’t very soundproof
The most interesting hotel we’ve stayed in. Luxurious, beautiful and exceptional service from all staff
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 3, 2023
Alison
United KingdomShower. Very small Books in room very dusty Dinner not as good as on previous occasions. The cod was bland as was the vanilla sauce but loved the sardines and soufflé and the canapés and chocolates. I’ll have two starters next time!
Lovely location Breakfast excellent
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 25, 2023
Graham
United KingdomBed too soft for our liking, but bed was clearly of a good quality. The shower in the bath was difficult for our elderly parents to get into i.e. to climb over the side of the bath. The kitchen extractor fan is just outside our room (room 2) bathroom window so a bit noisy. It came on about 0700 and went off about 2300 so did not disrupt sleep and I cannot see any alternative given that it comes from the excellent new restaurant addition we loved! Consider the limited parking on a Sunday afternoon as people are there for Sunday lunch and Afternoon Teas so as we arrived prior to our check in there were no spaces and we had to park in the public car park for a few hours prior to spaces opening up in the hotel car park.
Idyllic riverside location and the new restaurant since our last stay is a real additional asset with lots of light and space overlooking the beautiful gardens. The food (breakfasts and evening meal) were excellent. The staff were friendly, effective and efficient.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 21, 2023
Ian
United KingdomThe room was cramped and the mattress soft but the shower was top class. The restaurant is the best for miles around, if expensive.
A beautiful property and location.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 1, 2023
Debra
United KingdomNothing
Location, staff and property all excellent very comfortable and relaxing. Nice breakfast and comfy bed.
Stayed in June 2023
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