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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...

Staffing couldnt be more helful
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
53 reviews
Price from$131.63per 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
513 reviews
Price from$170.41per night
Lemon Tree, hotel in Dorchester

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.

Clean quiet
9.3
Scored 9.3
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
13 reviews
Price from$95.38per 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
1,349 reviews
Price from$125.90per 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.

The bed was very comfortable and the room was spacious. When one of us went downstairs before breakfast was being served, the receptionist volunteered to make him a cup of tea.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
1,117 reviews
Price from$120.18per 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.

While the manager agreed with me that the hotel seemed like "a creaky old place," in fact, it's graciously refurbished, well equipped, very comfortable, and clean. All the staff were cordial and efficient, particularly the dining room staff at the superb-served breakfast. Our waitress, Cary, was delightfully accommodating and cheerful. We have traveled often and extensively, and the Best Western Wessex Royale provided us with one of our best overnight experiences.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
860 reviews
Price from$125.90per 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
235 reviews
Price from$127.17per 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
526 reviews
Price from$125.90per 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
383 reviews
Price from$95.38per 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$133.53per night
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What Guests Said About Dorchester:

  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Couldn’t fault the accommodation.

    Couldn’t fault the accommodation. However Dorchester town seemed limited with places for a meal in the town itself. Plenty of places for burgers and snacks etc; but had to drive out for a decent meal. The Keep was a very interesting place to visit. Other places of interest were either closed, or expensive to visit, or you had to book for an appointment. Fortunately the buses to Weymouth seemed regular.
    Barbara
    United Kingdom
  • 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

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  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 37 reviews
    You rarely stay somewhere that exceeds expectations. The space available for 2 people was amazing. If they had a roll away you could easily take 3. Not far from Dorchester and easy access to the places of interest in Dorset. On site car parking and Tolpuddle itself is a lovely Dorset village. The host provided lots of info on eateries etc. And offered to help with any questions. Pricewise you may think the Tolpuddle is more than you usually pay. Dorset is not a cheap holiday area so keep this in mind.
    Robin
    United Kingdom
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 12 reviews
    The location of Clematis House was perfect for us, in a very pretty village, just a few minutes from Dorchester and a superb base for seeing Dorset. The house was extremely clean and comfortable and was very well equipped to ensure we had an enjoyable stay. The information booklet was comprehensive and contained all the information that we required. The property has a beautiful courtyard garden and is very quiet and peaceful. The welcome tray from the owners was much appreciated.
    Wendy
    Ireland
  • From $188.85 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 395 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 $206.02 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,117 reviews
    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 wonderful experience all round - thank you! We’ll be back without a doubt!
    maria
    United States of America
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 513 reviews
    We enjoyed an excellent stay at Westwood House! Nothing was too much! Our room was lovely, the breakfasts delicious and Carl and Jocelyn were delightful! We had no idea of the wonderful sights, walks and history that are part of Dorchester! We highly recommend Westwood House for your stay there!
    Gillian
    Canada
  • From $158.97 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
  • From $222.56 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,906 reviews
    I found the Duchess of Cornwall hotel to be excellent. The room was a good size, well decorated and had a very comfortable bed. Breakfast was good and the staff friendly and professional. I would anyone visiting Dorchester to stay at this hotel.
    Robert
    United Kingdom
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 351 reviews
    Breakfast was really nice, The food for our evening meal was exceptional and very good value for money. The hotel is handily placed for visiting Dorchester, Portland, Tolpuddle, Cerne Abbas, and Weymouth.. A very enjoyable stay.
    Angela
    United Kingdom
  • From $152.61 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 168 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 $222.56 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,906 reviews
    The staff were excellent and very welcoming. Hotel is clean and bed was very comfortable. Drinking and dining areas were lively and spacious and the food was very good. Easy parking.
    Helen
    United States of America
  • From $188.85 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 395 reviews
    The host of the hotel took the time to chat with each guest, and was helpful in sharing tips about visiting the surrounding area. Many decors in the hotel looked nice.
    Vicky
    Hong Kong
  • From $148.79 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 860 reviews
    The Staff at the Hotel are outstanding and the material state of the Hotel is marvellous. Located on the high street it is convenient for all things Dorchester.
    Simon
    United Kingdom
  • 7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 526 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
  • 7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 526 reviews
    Dorchester was my husbands home town, him and his two brothers used to frequent the Junction hotel. I took him back for a birthday treat.
    Patricia
    United Kingdom
  • From $139.89 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 970 reviews
    Lovely country pub, only a short driveout of Dorchester. Room was excellent, lots of little extras left for you.
    caroline
    United Kingdom
  • From $206.02 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,117 reviews
    Lovely staff, lovely hotel and as i am often in Dorchester for work i will definitely be staying there again.
    Scott Brown
    United Kingdom
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 415 reviews
    The location is Dorchester which is somewhere I already know. The hotel is nice, small with friendly hosts.
    Ian
    United Kingdom
  • From $139.89 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 970 reviews
    Situated in a quiet village just a few miles from Dorchester. Ideal for visiting other parts of Dorset.
    Cliff
    United Kingdom
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 17 reviews
    Very handy for Dorchester town and country walks beyond. Small but perfectly formed cottage
    Paul
    United Kingdom
  • From $148.79 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 860 reviews
    Best hotel in Dorchester!!!!
    Heather
    Canada

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