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Top 10 Dorchester hotels and places to stay

Fairhaven Hotel
Deluxe Quadruple Room, Sea View | Desk, bed sheets
Fairhaven Hotel
2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (276)
"Staff great and friendly "
The price is £58
per night
12 May - 13 May
Fairhaven Hotel
Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt
Restaurant
Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt
3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Very friendly staff. Very welcoming. Which makes a big difference to the experience. The swimming pool staff were very welcoming. All a credit to the company."
The price is £107
per night
23 May - 24 May
Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt
The Royal Hotel
Beach
The Royal Hotel
3.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (266)
"Everything was lovely. Our only issue was the state of the pillows... They were so bad that we went and bought a new one for each of us."
The price is £104
per night
12 May - 13 May
The Royal Hotel
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Alexandra Hotel
View from property
Alexandra Hotel
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (227)
"Great location. Great staff."
The price is £70
per night
6 May - 7 May
Alexandra Hotel
Weatherbury Hotel
Standard Double Room, Ensuite
Weatherbury Hotel
2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (279)
"Pleasant staff, comfortable room "
The price is £79
per night
7 May - 8 May
Weatherbury Hotel
George Albert Hotel & Spa
Hiking
George Albert Hotel & Spa
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (373)
"Friendly, helpful, professional hosts. Excellent rooms exceedingly clean. Highly recommended all round "
The price is £104
per night
16 May - 17 May
George Albert Hotel & Spa
The Cumberland
Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
The Cumberland
3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (687)
"It is a very friendly b and b the rooms are excellent lovely and clean with tea and coffee you can make in your room the breakfast is excellent a lovely choice to choose from about 5 minutes walk to the town "
The Cumberland
Seascape
Miscellaneous
Seascape
2.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (53)
"Sean is the best professional host.Food great.Room spotless.View amazi g.Highly recommend staying here."
Seascape
The Bull Hotel
Double Room (Master) | Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds
The Bull Hotel
4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (230)
"We had such a wonderful time together at the hotel lovely room and great restaurant and very friendly "
The price is £94
per night
12 May - 13 May
The Bull Hotel
Chapter 1 Hotels
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Chapter 1 Hotels
2.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (60)
"The Hotel is immaculate and Stephen is warm and welcoming host. The Room had everything required and the Hotel Is in easy walking distance of all the restaurants & shops. Car Parking is not provided but that seems to be the general state of affairs. Weymouth. A very pleasant stay"
The price is £145
per night
6 May - 7 May
Chapter 1 Hotels
Summer Lodge Country House Hotel
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Summer Lodge Country House Hotel
5.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (96)
"Very nice place to visit, warm and stylish with wonderful food and service. Place where you can relax and enjoy a peaceful countryside life. Cottage room are very nice with own fire plce and comfy bed but smells old and damp would be nice to have some better ventilation there. Same as swimming pool and jacuzzi nice pool but very shallow, once you in jacuzzi is hard to breathe due to chlorine and bad ventilation. Pet friendly but if you with a pet you have only option to stay in the cottage...
The price is £315
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Summer Lodge Country House Hotel
Heights Hotel
View from property
Heights Hotel
3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (508)
"View from the bedroom. Over looking car park."
The price is £133
per night
6 May - 7 May
Heights Hotel
The Lugger Inn
Twin Room, Ensuite | Restaurant
The Lugger Inn
3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (256)
"It's all about the staff, the locals, food and bar. If you don't enjoy the setting, there is something wrong with you."
The price is £85
per night
12 May - 13 May
The Lugger Inn
Beach View Guesthouse
Exterior
Beach View Guesthouse
3.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (429)
"Excellent sea view, friendly and professional service, easy access to beach and free wi-fi. "
Beach View Guesthouse
The Clifton Hotel
Exterior
The Clifton Hotel
3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (239)
"Very nice breakfast Car parking available but away from property "
The price is £87
per night
17 May - 18 May
The Clifton Hotel
Haddon House Hotel
Beach nearby
Haddon House Hotel
3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (84)
"The staff were very attentive. The food and drink was good. The bed was a bit too soft. "
The price is £140
per night
6 May - 7 May
Haddon House Hotel
Philbeach Guest House
Exterior
Philbeach Guest House
3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (20)
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, Penny our host could not do enough for us. It was bed and breakfast and ‘WOW’ what a breakfast, so much choice and very filling. The hotel was very clean and comfortable, your room was cleaned as soon as you left. Nothing was to much trouble for Penny and she always had a smile on her face. Just for your information, anyone thinking of booking, you have to negotiate stairs, to get to all but one of the bedrooms."
Philbeach Guest House
The Clarence
Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Partial Sea View (Room 3)
The Clarence
4.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (195)
"Room was very clean and tidy. More than enough space for the two of us. Tea and coffee making machine in the room, as well as a mini fridge, which was unexpected, but very welcome. A variety of breakfast items are available as well as an option for full english. Hosts Richard and Karen were very friendly and welcoming. Would definitely stay here again, and would thouroughly recommend staying at The Clarence."
The Clarence
The Kings Arms
Exterior
The Kings Arms
3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (101)
"Nice big clean room but there was no light in the shower and no instructions of how the shower worked, tried for about 15 minutes but gave up in the end. Had an exceptionally nice meal in the evening and a good nights sleep. Although pre warned there was no breakfast at the pub and we had to go to a café and farm shop around the corner which wasn't brilliant as we couldn't take the dog inside the café so we had to sit outside, it was bloody cold but thankfully not raining. Everything got cold...
The price is £95
per night
7 May - 8 May
The Kings Arms
Bridge House Hotel
Garden
Bridge House Hotel
3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (124)
"Just such a lovely building, great room. It was a single but really large and comfortable. Lovely staff, so helpful. Will go back"
The price is £140
per night
9 May - 10 May
Bridge House Hotel
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Grove Road, East Cliff, Bournemouth, England
The price is £39 per night from May 6 to May 7
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Accommodation near Dorchester attractions

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West Bexington Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at West Bexington Beach during your trip to Dorchester? While in this quaint area, you can savour the lively bars.

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Dorchester Travel Info

Number of hotels
5,923
Highest price
£315
Lowest price
£39
Known attractions
Weymouth Beach, Chesil Beach and Weymouth Pavilion
Hotels with bars
61
Hotels with nearby historical attractions
32

Frequently asked questions

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Dorchester, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Dorchester.

What's the best accommodation for a budget-friendly stay in Dorchester?

Based on reviews, Bramlies is a popular B&B for our travellers who want a more economical choice, and features free WiFi and free parking. View all budget hotels in Dorchester.

What's the best accommodation for couples in Dorchester?

The Manor House is a favourite hotel for couples, and features an al fresco restaurant and wedding services. Other good choices for your romantic getaway include George Albert Hotel & Spa and Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester. See all romantic hotels in Dorchester.

What's the best accommodation option to stay near the beach in Dorchester?

The Manor House is a top beach hotel offering free breakfast and free WiFi, located within a short 4-minute walk of West Bexington Beach . See more stays near the beach in Dorchester.

Where's the best place to stay in Dorchester that's close to historical sites?

Based on our travel expertise, Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free Wi-Fi and conference space. Other choices to soak up the local history include Summer Lodge Country House Hotel and The Frampton Arms. Also, notable landmarks to visit include Maiden Castle, Hardy's Cottage and Maumbury Rings. See more options for historical stays in Dorchester.

How is it to stay in Dorchester?

History buffs will enjoy exploring Dorchester, and visitors give high marks for the lively bar scene. Welcoming and rural, this city attracts tourists with its museums and cafes. A top sight in the area is Durdle Door. In Dorchester, there are 330 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Dorchester.

What should I see while I'm in Dorchester?

Cultural venues include Tutankhamun: The Exhibition, Sculpture by the Lakes and Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum. Landmarks like Maiden Castle, Hardy's Cottage and Cerne Abbas Giant might be worth a visit. Natural beauty is on display at Weymouth Bay, Dorset and East Devon Coast and West Bexington Beach. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Dorchester guide.

How should I get around Dorchester?

If you want to travel outside the city, take a train from Dorchester West Station, Dorchester South Station or Dorchester Moreton Station. If you want to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car in Dorchester for your journey.

What's the seasonal weather like in Dorchester?

The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 16°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 8°C. Average annual precipitation for Dorchester is 818 mm.

Dorchester Hotel Reviews
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Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel

Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel

5/5 Excellent
Hotel by the sea
"We had a lovely stay at the Marriot, everything from arrival to check out was smooth and left us with nothing to worry about and to just enjoy ourselves. Already looking to book again. "
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