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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.

Room was neat and clean, breakfast and dinner was lovely, the alcohol is very expensive
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
50 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.

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
525 reviews
Price from£134per 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.

We messed up our arrival dates and they booked us on another day without any extra costs, which was fantastic and very kind of them. Communication was always super fast and friendly. The hotel itself was very modern, cosy and in a great location! We loved everything about our stay! Thank you for having us.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
6 reviews
Price from£85.50per 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.

All the staff were so pleasant (especially Ruby who was a credit to the hotel) were efficient and worked so hard. Very professional, well trained and lovely staff. Nothing was too much trouble. Our room was large, very clean and well equipped, with a real comfy bed and a good shower. Excellent room price - real value for money and inclusive breakfast was very good. Restaurant food was excellent with mostly home made meals - plentiful portions too, superb service and great variety - excellent value for money. We ate there every night of our 3 night stay...which we never do! Plenty of free parking directly outside. Friendly bar with chatty locals and a great barman ( student from Bristol studying Maths! ) The railway station opposite was an added bonus which was great for getting to Dorchester and Weymouth. Will definitely return! Great location as could easily access tourist areas.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,331 reviews
Price from£99per 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 King’s Arms was ideally located for exploring Dorset. The staff were welcoming and helpful. I would recommend this hotel.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,130 reviews
Price from£94.50per 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.

Everything as hoped ,did not disappoint, would recommend
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
863 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.

Breakfast satisfactory
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
219 reviews
Price from£100per 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.

Location is good, and staffing breakfast were both nice
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
531 reviews
Price from£99per 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.

Good
6.3
Scored 6.3
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
389 reviews
Price from£75per night
Yalbury Cottage, hotel in 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.

The room was very good, clean, and nice outlook over the garden. The offer of fresh milk left at your door early each morning was very impressive.
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
519 reviews
Price from£105per 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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  • From £166.50 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,129 reviews
    This 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 Thamalka
    United Kingdom
  • From £166.50 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,129 reviews
    well 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
    caron
    United Kingdom
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 519 reviews
    Stayed 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,
    Natascha
    United Kingdom
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 525 reviews
    The owner was very friendly and welcoming. My room was perfect and the bed was so comfortable and there were great fluffy good quality towels in the bathroom too! The breakfast was delicious. Westwood House is positioned well on the Highstreet and you can walk to the shops or to the river easily. Highly recommend staying here and I will the next time I’m in Dorchester.
    Jesse
    United Kingdom
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 274 reviews
    The 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.
    Sonia
    United Kingdom
  • From £249 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,918 reviews
    I love every thing in this hotel. The overall ambiance made you feel special. The hotel was well decorated. The room was amazing. It had a nice view. We enjoyed taking a picture at every corner of the hotel Moreover, all the staffs were polite and friendly. Moreover, breakfast was superb!
    Napasiri
    Thailand
  • From £99 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 408 reviews
    Best 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.
    David
    United Kingdom
  • From £249 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,918 reviews
    since the opening of this hotel, some six years ago, I'm always staying in this fantastic hotel when i'm in the area. i'm coming into the Uk already for more than 15 years and for sure this is one of the best hotel regarding price/quality.
    vincent
    Belgium
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 961 reviews
    The hotel was in a very small village that was very quiet. The restaurant and bar facilities at the hotel were exceptional and the rooms were fantastic. The location was close to Dorchester and Poole which suited are requirements perfectly.
    Michael
    Australia
  • From £126 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 863 reviews
    Loved 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.
    Katharine
    United States
  • From £115 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 164 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
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 400 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 £85 per night
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 269 reviews
    The 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
    barrance
    United Kingdom
  • From £99 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 531 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
  • From £149 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,331 reviews
    Everything- Manager & staff exceptional . Food , value for money , facilities & cleanliness. Best hotel we have stayed in .
    Elaine
    United Kingdom
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 961 reviews
    Lovely country pub, only a short driveout of Dorchester. Room was excellent, lots of little extras left for you.
    caroline
    United Kingdom
  • From £126 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 863 reviews
    Cleanliness of hotel. Friendly and helpful staff. Good central location in Dorchester.
    A
    Anastasia
    United Kingdom
  • From £130 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 478 reviews
    It was very nice hotel room was very good and nice hotel was top best one i stayv in
    Nigel
    United Kingdom
  • From £125 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 335 reviews
    Breakfast is at a restaurant across the street. beautiful part of Dorchester.
    yazen
    United States
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 88 reviews
    The location was nice in the nature of Dorchester. It was hilly and green.
    Sanne
    United Kingdom

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