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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.
Devika
United Kingdom
Very spacious and comfortable room, polite, and helpful staffs, room clean and peaceful environment. Nice food at King's restaurant, and breakfast was pleasant.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
53 reviews
Price from€ 135.31per 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.
Sandra
United Kingdom
Karl and Jocelyn were lovely. The room was comfortable, the bathroom had a large shower.
The breakfast was very good.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
514 reviews
Price from€ 157.67per night
Lemon Tree
Hotel in Dorchester
Located in Dorchester and with Golden Cap reachable within 15 km, Lemon Tree provides a terrace, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.
Anthony
United Kingdom
Clean. Modern. Pleasant helpful staff
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
12 reviews
Price from€ 88.25per night
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.
Stephanie
United Kingdom
Breakfast was continental which is the first time I have had at any of the places I have stayed, but to my surprise I quite enjoyed it and it was filling too.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,344 reviews
Price from€ 116.48per 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.
Millie
United Kingdom
The staff were fantastic, we called ahead and asked for an early check in as we were getting ready for a wedding that day and they sorted it all out for us which was such a huge help! Rooms were lovely and parking was very easy.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,121 reviews
Price from€ 111.19per 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.
Louisa
United Kingdom
Lovely airy, good-sized room, and bathroom. Comfortable and clean.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
860 reviews
Price from€ 116.48per 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.
Audrey
United Kingdom
Lovely location & very comfortable with excellent and friendly staff🙂
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
230 reviews
Price from€ 117.66per 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.
SzucsTamas
United Kingdom
Breakfast was good and bar as well.
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
527 reviews
Price from€ 116.48per night
Yalbury Cottage
Dorchester
Dating back around 350 years, Yalbury Cottage is situated in the village of Lower Bockhampton, 2 miles from the historic town of Dorchester. It offers a restaurant and free Wi-Fi.
Gerry
United Kingdom
Welcome was first class and above and beyond in serving excellent cream tea in the garden on request on arrival. Room was very good, restaurant first class and all staff very welcoming and friendly. It all had an authentic charm. Excellent value for money and would be very hard to better! Quiet, easily accessible location and also ideal for visiting Hardy’s Cottage close by.
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
521 reviews
Price from€ 123.54per night
The Oak at Dewlish
Dorchester
The Oak at Dewlish, a property with a garden and a bar, is set in Dorchester, 14 km from Monkey World, 29 km from Corfe Castle, as well as 30 km from Poole Harbour.
Yvonne
United Kingdom
The food was great, the staff very friendly and helpful.
The room was lovely and clean.
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
171 reviews
Price from€ 123.54per night
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Westwood House
Hotel in DorchesterCheap hotel9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 514 reviewsSituated 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.
Warm welcome, comfy bed, brilliant brekkie, wonderful hosts.
Lemon Tree
Hotel in DorchesterCheap hotel9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 12 reviewsLocated in Dorchester and with Golden Cap reachable within 15 km, Lemon Tree provides a terrace, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.
The Frampton Arms
Hotel in DorchesterCheap hotel8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 1,344 reviewsLocated in Dorchester, 7.7 km from Monkey World, The Frampton Arms provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
Was very clean & staff very friendly & polite
The Junction Hotel
Hotel in DorchesterCheap hotel7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 527 reviewsA 3-minute walk from Dorchester West Train Station, The Junction is a Marston’s Inn offering bed and breakfast in this historic Dorset town.
The staff were very friendly & food was very good.
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What guests said about Dorchester:
- 8.0Scored 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.
BarbaraUnited Kingdom - 8.0Scored 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.
JungleJanUnited Kingdom - 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
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- 9.6Scored 9.6ExceptionalRated exceptional· 37 reviewsYou 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.RobinUnited Kingdom
- 8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 397 reviewsCharming 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.LizaUnited States
- From € 190.61 per night8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 1,121 reviewsThis was our second stay at the King's arms and we absolutely love it. The location is fantastic, parking included. Food is good quality and the hotel itself has a lovely warm and cosy feeling. Definitely will come back. We went for a special occasion and they gave us a brownie to celebrate this which was a nice touch. They were very accommodating about meal times and happy to give suggestions for things to do if asked. Lots of history all around it which is lovely, great location.Chanu ThamalkaUnited Kingdom
- From € 190.61 per night8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 1,121 reviewswell located with car park. hotel was decorated sympathetically due to its age. the staff were very friendly, helpful and professional our room had air con and large shower. the food is quite fancy and a bit more expensive than normal. we had dinner one night. the breakfasts were cooked fresh to order with a nice selection to choose from. it was a very good hotel. central and great for visiting the museums in dorchester or using as a base
caronUnited Kingdom - 9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 522 reviewsStayed here for 2 nights. Only 5 mins from Dorchester and 25 mins from Weymouth. It is a wonderful place-a beautiful Hotel with amazing views, quiet, wonderful staff, amazing breakfast with lots of options, large bath towels, bedroom large and was 100% clean and COVID safe, gorgeous gardens and can sit out, homemade choc brownies and water complimentary in the room. Highly recommend Tip-you can order fresh milk from front desk,
NataschaUnited Kingdom - 8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 352 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
- 8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 53 reviewsWe had a great two night stay at Ashley House which is located in the beautiful Dorset countryside. Emma and Graeme were super hosts, very warm and welcoming. There is a wonderful pub a short drive away which serves great food and Dorchester is close by. It’s well located for trips to Weymouth and the beach. We’ll be back!AAnonymousItaly
- 9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 514 reviewsThe position was excellent in the centre of Dorchester. Although no parking at the hotel, only a few minutes walk away was top o Town car park easy to pay by "JustPark" and so good for getting about the county. Breakfast was the best start to every day with lots of choice, quality ingredients and pleasant service.lynatsudburyUnited Kingdom
- 9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 406 reviewsBest 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.DavidUnited Kingdom
- From € 137.66 per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 860 reviewsLoved everything about my room and the hotel in general. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful, the staff were super friendly and helpful, the walk-in shower most appreciated, the bed very comfortable, and the location perfect.
KatharineUnited States - From € 141.19 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 166 reviewsThe 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!
FionaUnited States - From € 117.66 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 230 reviewsOur 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.RobertUnited Kingdom
- From € 154.14 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 1,906 reviewsThe 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.
HelenUnited States - From € 154.14 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 1,906 reviewsPerfect location for Dorchester and Weymouth. A beautiful 4th floor room with great views and very quiet. Lovely Christmas decorations enhancing the character of the hotel.
CarolineUnited Kingdom - From € 137.66 per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 860 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
- 7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 527 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 - 8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 17 reviewsVery handy for Dorchester town and country walks beyond. Small but perfectly formed cottagePaulUnited Kingdom
- From € 147.08 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 333 reviewsBreakfast is at a restaurant across the street. beautiful part of Dorchester.yazenUnited States
- 9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 199 reviewsLocation really handy for visiting Dorchester. Owner helpful & flexible.
FrancesUnited Kingdom - 9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 514 reviewsExactly as described. Very comfortable room and central to Dorchester
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