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The Frampton Arms
Hotel in Dorchester
Located in Dorchester, 7.7 km from Monkey World, The Frampton Arms provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,238 reviews
Price from£99per night
Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester
Hotel in Dorchester
The Wessex Royale is a delightful Georgian hotel with an excellent location in the centre of Dorchester. It offers free WiFi.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
839 reviews
Price from£99per 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.
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
508 reviews
Price from£99per night
The Poachers Inn
Hotel in Dorchester
Situated in Dorchester, 24 km from Monkey World, The Poachers Inn features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
189 reviews
Price from£100per night
George Albert Hotel & Spa
Hotel in Dorchester
Situated between Dorchester and Yeovil, George Albert Hotel & Spa is surrounded by scenic Dorset countryside. It features stylish bedrooms with free Wi-Fi.
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
34 reviews
Price from£115per night
Westwood House
Hotel in Dorchester
Situated in Dorchester centre, 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.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
539 reviews
Price from£134per 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.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,111 reviews
Price from£94.50per 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.
6.3
Scored 6.3
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
380 reviews
Price from£75per night
The Duchess of Cornwall
Dorchester
The Duchess of Cornwall in Dorchester provides accommodation with a terrace and a bar. This 4-star inn offers free WiFi. The property features a restaurant.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,873 reviews
Price from£85per night
New Inn - Dorchester
Dorchester
Situated in the peaceful village of West Knighton, New Inn – Dorchester is a former 16th-century coaching inn.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
926 reviews
Price from£105per night
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- 10Scored 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!
MikeUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 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.
margaretUnited Kingdom - 8.0Scored 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.
AngelaUnited Kingdom - 8.0Scored 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 moreMichaelUnited Kingdom - 8.0Scored 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.
RobertUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 10
An important county town, oozing history, good restaurant...
An important county town, oozing history, good restaurant options and fine shops. The Council provides helpful parking. The District Hospital was one of the best NHS performers I have experienced, thankyou. Don't miss the museum.
Derrick & Tory SwainUnited Kingdom
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- From £154 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 403 reviewsIdeal location if you want to be in the centre of Dorchester. Excellent choice of pubs, restaurants etc. Busy, buzzy small county town with good choice of shops including a Waitrose, local museums, all within walking distance. 17th C hotel has historic connections, with nicely decorated rooms, pretty rear garden with a conservatory to sit and eat breakfast. Breakfasts are freshly cooked and you are looked after in a friendly and hospitable fashion by the owners and staff.
AnthonyUnited Kingdom - 8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 357 reviewsWe 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.
SimonUnited States - From £145 per night9.8Scored 9.8ExceptionalRated exceptional· 276 reviewsThe 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.SoniaUnited Kingdom
- 9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 539 reviewsbeautifully 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.AAnonymousUnited Kingdom
- From £139.50 per night8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 1,111 reviewsLittle gem at the heart of Dorchester! This marvellous old building got recently renovated and there is a nice hotel, pub/restaurant as well as a smoking room which can be booked for meetings/events. Got upgraded to a bigger room for free, staff very helpful and friendly. Room (and bathroom) was exceptionally large.
DIMITRIOSGreece - From £105 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 166 reviewsLovely pub in a picturesque Dorset village, very quiet and peaceful. Ideally placed for visiting Dorchester (Maiden castle), the Jurassic coast and Corfe castle. Very friendly pub staff and great food and beer. We were made to feel very welcome. A revisit is definitely on the cards
ChrisUnited Kingdom - From £154 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 403 reviewsDorchester is a pretty town, with a good selection of restaurants/shops and is very walkable. Being on the High Street, the Casterbridge was very convenient and Noorani was welcoming and super helpful with suggestions.ShiraniUnited States
- From £99 per night9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 403 reviewsSuperb 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.mandyUnited Kingdom
- From £111 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 1,873 reviewsa good central location both within Poundbury and for this part of Dorset. The property was well structured and designed both as an inn and a hotel without conflict of use. it was very well maintained and clean.RichardUnited Kingdom
- From £103.50 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 839 reviewsAll 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.DarrenUnited Kingdom
- 7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 263 reviewsThe landlady couldn't do enough for me and my mate who were in dorchester for a army reunion a lot of larger hotels could learn from the landlady customer care
barranceUnited Kingdom - From £111 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 1,873 reviewsThe quality of the room and furnishing was excellent. Like a high class hotel. The staff were friendly and efficient and the food was good Gastropub quality.
Kevin gmailUnited Kingdom - From £99 per night7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 508 reviewsA warm friendly place perfectly situated in Dorchester, where the manager was very welcoming and ensured his guests were looked after without fussing.
PaulUnited Kingdom - From £99 per night7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 508 reviewsDorchester was my husbands home town, him and his two brothers used to frequent the Junction hotel. I took him back for a birthday treat.PatriciaUnited Kingdom
- From £139.50 per night8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 1,111 reviewsSuperb hotel - rooms well equipped, staff professional, friendly and helpful, and the location in central Dorchester was excellent.SueUnited Kingdom
- From £103.50 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 839 reviewsThe Dorchester was the best place we stayed in our 18 days here in England so far. It had everything that we needed on our stay.PaulUnited States
- From £110 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 411 reviewsThe location is Dorchester which is somewhere I already know. The hotel is nice, small with friendly hosts.
IanUnited Kingdom - 8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 332 reviewsBreakfast is at a restaurant across the street. beautiful part of Dorchester.yazenUnited States
- 9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 184 reviewsLocation really handy for visiting Dorchester. Owner helpful & flexible.
FrancesUnited Kingdom - 9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 539 reviewsExactly as described. Very comfortable room and central to Dorchester
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