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Weymouth

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Swanage

305 hotels

Sherborne

67 hotels

Bridport

154 hotels

Portland

81 hotels

Wareham

79 hotels

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Castle Inn

Hotel in West Lulworth

Located in West Lulworth and with Lulworth Cove Beach reachable within a 18-minute walk, Castle Inn provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

H
Hector
From
United States
Wonderfully unique rooms that were very comfortable. The pub was very good. food and service were excellent. great location to explore the coast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,344 reviews
Price from
$135.26
1 night, 2 adults

The Hillbrook Hotel & Spa - Sherborne

Hotel in Sherborne

Located in Sherborne, 26 miles from Monkey World, The Hillbrook Hotel & Spa - Sherborne provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

D
David
From
United States
Clean and modern. Good facilities. Friendly and helpful staff - they sorted taxis and dinner reservations for us. Bar was well stocked and breakfast was excellent.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 642 reviews
Price from
$225.03
1 night, 2 adults

Chapter One

Hotel in Weymouth

Located in Weymouth and within a few steps of Weymouth Beach, Chapter One has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

S
Stevens
From
United States
All of it was amazing I would recommend it to everyone
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 408 reviews
Price from
$166.24
1 night, 2 adults

No. 98 Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Weymouth

Overlooking Weymouth Bay, No. 98 Boutique Hotel is a newly refurbished Grade II listed Georgian townhouse with free WiFi access.

L
Lindsay
From
United States
The location was amazing! Derrick was a wonderful host. And his granddaughter welcomed us with the most amazing and beautiful cupcakes on arrival. Derrick gave all the best recommendations on what to see, where to eat, and history of the hotel itself.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 225 reviews
Price from
$233.41
1 night, 2 adults

Priory Wareham

Hotel in Wareham

With open views of the surrounding Dorset countryside, Priory Wareham is nestled within 4 acres of English cottage gardens beside the River Frome.

A
Alison
From
United Kingdom
Beautiful hotel scenery. Fantastic food lovely staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 169 reviews
Price from
$332.49
1 night, 2 adults

Plumber Manor Hotel

Hotel in Sturminster Newton

Set in beautiful gardens with a tennis court and croquet, surrounded by fields and a stream with excellent walking and sightseeing nearby.

P
PAUL
From
United States
Beautiful property in gorgeous rural setting. Wonderful staff, incredible food, excellent all the way around.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews
Price from
$307.22
1 night, 2 adults

Limestone Hotel

Hotel in Lulworth Cove

Nestled in the quiet village of West Lulworth, Limestone Hotel is a stylish country house with free parking, a restaurant, and easy access to both Dorset countryside and the Jurassic coastline.

M
Mayannk
From
India
Perfectly located , impeccable rooms , helpful staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 571 reviews
Price from
$212.79
1 night, 2 adults

The Smugglers Inn

Hotel in Weymouth

On the edge of the Jurassic Coast, with stunning views and scenic footpaths around the building, The Smugglers Inn offers free Wi-Fi and free parking on site.

K
Kristen
From
Canada
Cozy traditional English pub / inn. Lovely views and a beautiful area.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 505 reviews
Price from
$247.37
1 night, 2 adults

Mortons Manor

Hotel in Corfe Castle

This beautiful 16th-century manor house offers incredible views across the Dorset countryside from its terrace.

g
george
From
United Kingdom
We had room 9 which over looked Corfe Castle,our time spent here was exceptional throughout.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 594 reviews
Price from
$285.94
1 night, 2 adults

Summer Lodge Country House Hotel

Hotel in Evershot

In 4 acres of beautiful gardens, Summer Lodge features luxurious rooms, a leisure center and an award-winning restaurant. With free parking and free Wi-Fi, the hotel is 15 minutes from Yeovil.

A
Alex
From
United Kingdom
Fabulous luxury break, tucked away in the gorgeous village of Evershot in the Dorset countryside. Staff, facilities and food were wonderful - we were very well looked after and felt restored after our stay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 325 reviews
Price from
$281.28
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 969 reviews

Dorset's best hotels with breakfast

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

Located in Wootton Fitzpaine, 6.4 miles from Golden Cap, Louma Country Hotel provides accommodations with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a garden.

From $771.37 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 85 reviews

Located in Bridport, 6.6 miles from Golden Cap, Outbuildings Dorset has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From $353.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,766 reviews

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.

From $91.77 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,152 reviews

Featuring sea views, The Mariners Hotel is nestled in the heart of Lyme Regis. Dating back to the 17th century, this former coaching inn has a large private garden and rooms with free WiFi access.

From $133 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,371 reviews

Located 1 minute's walk from the town bridge over the historic Weymouth Harbor, this traditional hotel offers comfortable accommodations, a restaurant and bar, and easy access to beach, 10-minutes'...

From $125.08 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,697 reviews

Stunning sea views are offered at this cliff-top hotel overlooking Swanage Bay. With private steps down to the sandy beach below, The Pines provides free parking and full English breakfasts.

From $171.56 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,642 reviews

In the center of Lyme Regis, just 492 feet from the beach, the Royal Lion Hotel has a pool, sauna and games room. Some rooms have sea views and balconies.

From $174.22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,534 reviews

This traditional country hotel is located in beautiful woodland, on the edge of the New Forest. It has a large garden, a restaurant and free Wi-Fi, 20 minutes’ drive from Bournemouth.

From $75.41 per night

Budget hotels in Dorset

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,021 reviews

Beautifully located on the banks of the River Stor, The Bridge House Hotel offers free WiFi and free parking during your stay.

From $94.56 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 285 reviews

Newell Bistro and Rooms is offering accommodations in Sherborne. This 3-star hotel offers free WiFi. The property is non-smoking throughout and is located 26 miles from Longleat Safari Park.

From $125.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 642 reviews

Located in Puncknowle, 10 miles from Golden Cap, The Manor House has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. 25 miles from Monkey World and 16 miles from...

From $91.77 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 940 reviews

Located on Weymouth’s Esplanade, the family-run Alexandra Hotel is ideally located; with the town center and Weymouth Harbor and the beach located across the road.

From $97.09 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 425 reviews

Nestled in extensive gardens in the center of Swanage, Purbeck House Hotel & Louisa Lodge is a 5-minute walk from the beach.

From $109.92 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 619 reviews

Nestled in extensive gardens in the center of Swanage, Purbeck House Hotel & Louisa Lodge is a 5-minute walk from the beach.

From $115.71 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews

Located in Weymouth and within a 4-minute walk of Weymouth Beach, Cutter Hotel has a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

From $106.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,143 reviews

Located in Weymouth and with Weymouth Beach reachable within a 2-minute walk, The Royal Hotel Weymouth provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

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Chapter One

Hotel in Weymouth
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 408 reviews

Located in Weymouth and within a few steps of Weymouth Beach, Chapter One has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

From $192.84 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 197 reviews

Located in Weymouth and within a 3-minute walk of Weymouth Beach, Dolphin Hotel Public House Weymouth features a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 570 reviews

Nestled in the quiet village of West Lulworth, Limestone Hotel is a stylish country house with free parking, a restaurant, and easy access to both Dorset countryside and the Jurassic coastline.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews

Featuring a shared lounge, The Lawrence of Arabia Hotel is located in Weymouth in the Dorset region, 1.1 miles from Weymouth Beach and 15 miles from Monkey World.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews

Weymouth Bay Hotel is located in Weymouth, within one mile of Weymouth Beach and 15 miles of Monkey World. This 5-star hotel offers free WiFi. The hotel has family rooms.

Lyme 1 Hotel

Hotel in Lyme Regis
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 170 reviews

Located in Lyme Regis and with Lyme Regis Front Beach reachable within a 4-minute walk, Lyme 1 Hotel has express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and water sports...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 340 reviews

Largigi Rooms, Close to the Beach and Town Centre, Parking available is located in Lyme Regis, a 1-minute walk from Lyme Regis Front Beach and 6.7 miles from Golden Cap.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 597 reviews

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.

From $119.70 per night

FAQs about hotels in Dorset

Southern English Natural Charm

With one of the highest proportions of conservation areas in England, the Dorset County includes 2 ‘Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ covering more than half of its territory. It is also famous for the ‘Jurassic Coast’, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that actually represents three-quarters of the county’s coastline.

Considering that half of the population lives in the south-east of the county, Dorset is characterised by an enchanting countryside atmosphere. Languid limestone hills and clay valleys cover a big part of its surface. Loads of Dorset hotels and inns are spread throughout this area.

Shaftesbury is one of the most picturesque towns, rolling down the hill with old rural houses. A visit to the chief town of Dorchester and its County Museum is a must. Check out some of the Dorset boutique hotels located in old refurbished manor houses, and spread throughout the county.

The Jurassic Coast runs along 155 km. It includes magnificent formations like the Lulworth Cove and the Durdle Door arch, plus the Isle of Portland with Chesil Beach and its large tidal lagoon.

The cities of Weymouth, Poole, Bournemouth, and Christchurch are located along its coasts. Experience this charming piece of England, don’t miss the Booking.com special offers for Dorset hotels.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 186 reviews
Excellent throughout booking and our stay. We were travelling just before storm Bert took hold, and were allowed to book in early and given a parking permit to use for the weekend.The hosts were very friendly and welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. The room was very clean and comfortable, with lots of small touches to make our stay effortless. The fridge with welcome drinks and fresh milk available 24/7.Breakfast was unique, never had a hamper of scrumptious food delivered to my room door in a hamper before. Not only was the food scrumptious, there was plenty for both of us. Then there was the “treat” on Sunday. Homemade Tiramisu, the best we’ve ever had. Will definitely be returning in the near future.
Guest review by
Mark
United Kingdom
From $95.76 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,243 reviews
The hotel has a wonderful view of the beach, the sea and the sunrise. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The rooms are clean. The bed is comfortable.
Guest review by
Rositsa
United Kingdom
From $192.84 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,008 reviews
Very happy beautiful place with amazing views would definitely book again my stay was lovely
Guest review by
Tracey
United Kingdom
From $172.89 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,025 reviews
Location, staff, room all excellent. A really good breakfast too
Guest review by
Luke
United Kingdom
From $167.57 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 983 reviews
Beautiful eccentric pub hotel in the middle of town - loved it!
Guest review by
Ellen
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 570 reviews
Perfectly located , impeccable rooms , helpful staff.
Guest review by
Mayannk
India
From $152.94 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,173 reviews
friendly staff, great breakfast really nice dinner
Guest review by
Nigel
United States
From $219.44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 724 reviews
Location, food and parking were all excellent!
Guest review by
Lesa
United States
From $171.56 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,697 reviews
Parking, modern large bedrooms, lovely balcony
Guest review by
Joanna
United Kingdom
From $154.41 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,058 reviews
It’s just a perfect British holiday
Guest review by
Lesley
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 272 reviews
Everything, couldn't fault anything
Guest review by
John
United Kingdom
From $219.44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 307 reviews
This is super please, I 100% back
Guest review by
Suchanov
United Kingdom
From $119.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,306 reviews
Central Location, Friendly Staff
Guest review by
Michael
United Kingdom
From $94.56 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,021 reviews
Breakfast was hot and plentiful
Guest review by
Keith
Australia
From $125.08 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,371 reviews
staff are friendly & happy
Guest review by
Carole
United Kingdom

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10

A buzzing touristy town with plenty of things to do and keep...

A buzzing touristy town with plenty of things to do and keep you interested, The council do a really good job keeping it clean and tidy. The waterfront is a wonderful sight and gives a good long bracing walk.
Guest review by
TIM
United Kingdom
8.0

Wasn't sure what to expect but have to say Dorchester wasn't...

Wasn't sure what to expect but have to say Dorchester wasn't very inspiring as towns go. Two railway stations, both a fair walk from the main town streets. There's a museum and gallery but it was £15 to get in so I didn't bother. Not very exciting shops, I believe there's probably an out of town retail park but hard to access if you don't have a car.
Guest review by
Pat
United Kingdom
8.0

This was our 4th trip to Lyme Regis, but the first after a...

This was our 4th trip to Lyme Regis, but the first after a 14 year break. In the interim, it has kept its quirky, independent shops and added a much needed uplift in the range of dining opportunities (Pilot Boat and Rock Point recommended).
Guest review by
Peter
United Kingdom
10

Myself and my family / Walking buddies have had several...

Myself and my family / Walking buddies have had several holidays in Swanage over 20 years. For us Swanage and surrounding area provide all that we need for our interests. Its not the only place we go to but it would be high on our list for activity breaks in the UK.
Guest review by
Rob
United Kingdom
10

Location was fantastic, in the centre of town.

Location was fantastic, in the centre of town. Owners were fabulous - friendly, helpful, and flexible The cottage was beautiful - very clean, nicely furnished, all necessary kitchen appliances on hand, start up food items supplied by the owners without any request from ourselves and at no added cost. This included milk, butter, coffee, tea, milk, bread.
Guest review by
Judith Robertson
United Kingdom
8.0

Staying in a place on the pier was nice: we barbecued there...

Staying in a place on the pier was nice: we barbecued there while the kids were crabbing. The place itself is a little outdated, many closed restaurants (in a bank holiday weekend in august...) but we had a car there so we went elsewhere. Beautiful little beach, cosy flee market on sunday.
Guest review by
Dirk
Belgium
10

Blandford Forum had a lovely park with a large waterlily...

Blandford Forum had a lovely park with a large waterlily pond (would be so amazing to visit this in May or whenever the lilies flower!) and a pleasant river walk . The town had a nice place to have a drink (The Crown Hotel) and a Morrisons which was convenient as well as some coffee shops and small unusual shops. There were some lovely charity shops and the town was a welcome refuge from the more busier places we could have visited. I went to the fashion museum. It was a pleasant small town.
Guest review by
Magenta
United Kingdom
8.0

a compact town centre with a nice range of independent...

a compact town centre with a nice range of independent stores as well as a good choice of cafes and pubs. would provide a good base from which to explore the poole and bournemouth area. frequent bus service to bournemouth so need to drive. historic minster worth a visit
Guest review by
noreena
United Kingdom
8.0

Portland is a lovely location set a short distance away from...

Portland is a lovely location set a short distance away from the hustle and bustle of Weymouth. There is plenty to do and see in and around Portland, although it is easier to do these things eg; Portland Bill when you have access to your own transport. We absolutely would recommend dining at Crab House Cafe which is set near the end of the causeway before reaching Weymouth itself, and there is a quirky place called White Stones Gallery and Cafe in Easton, which has lots of local art on display amidst the tables customers eat at. There is also a fantastic area outside. Lovely garden with more artwork and tables spread about outside. We also dined as non residents at the Portland Heights Hotel which is another good dining experience with the added delight weather permitting of watching the sun setting, and of the wonderful view of Chesil Beach in its full glory.
Guest review by
Rees
8.0

Staff very helpful and friendly.

Staff very helpful and friendly. Disappointed no toiletries as forgot to pack items and had to pop out. Difficult to get any soap out of dispenser. Evening meal delicious. Some cheese and ham would have been nice for continental breakfast
Guest review by
fiona
United Kingdom