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Here is a quick list of Hotels in Dorchester, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| The King'S Arms Hotel |
8.8 / 10 (780 Reviews) |
From 155$ | |
| New Inn - Dorchester |
9.1 / 10 (882 Reviews) |
From 154$ | |
| The Poachers Inn |
8.4 / 10 (605 Reviews) |
From 142$ | |
| Westwood House Hotel |
9.5 / 10 (211 Reviews) |
From 154$ | |
| The Sydney Arms Hotel |
7.5 / 10 (328 Reviews) |
From 84$ |
When seeking accommodation in Dorchester, travelers can find an impressive array of hotels that cater to various preferences and budgets. The city offers everything from luxurious stays to charming boutique lodgings, making it an ideal destination for tourists and business travelers alike. Whether you are looking for modern amenities or historic charm, Dorchester's top hotels promise a memorable experience. Consider exploring options that highlight exceptional service and local culture, ensuring a delightful stay in this historic area.
Dorchester Top Hotels
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The King'S Arms Hotel
From 155$
Offering a restaurant, the 4-star The King'S Arms Hotel Dorchester is around a 5-minute stroll from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum. Providing access to Dorset County Museum, this Dorchester hotel is just a short drive from St Peter's Church and offers an à la carte restaurant.
You'll need 45-minute drive to Bournemouth airport. The hotel is also located only 1.6 km from Max Gate House. This Dorchester property is situated within walking distance of Dorset Teddy Bear Museum. The King'S Arms Hotel is about 10 minutes on foot from Trinity Street C2 bus station.
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New Inn - Dorchester
From 154$
Located 10 minutes' drive from Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens, New Inn - Dorchester is 300 metres from Parish Church of St Peter. This inn also offers Wi-Fi throughout the property.
The property is situated in the peaceful part of Dorchester, 3.5 km from Max Gate House. The Keep Military Museum is 15 minutes by car from the 3-star hotel. For those travelling from afar, Bournemouth airport is 50 minutes' drive away.
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The Poachers Inn
From 142$
Located 4 km from Charminster Golf Club, The Poachers Inn Dorchester includes 19 rooms with views of the garden. Guests will enjoy a swimming pool while staying in this inn within walking distance of Poole Harbour.
You'll need 48-minute drive to Bournemouth airport. The 4-star hotel stands at a medium distance from All Saints Church. Cerne Abbas Giant is a 10-minute drive from this property.
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Westwood House Hotel
From 154$
Westwood House Hotel Dorchester, located within a short walking distance of Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum, features Wi-Fi in the rooms. At this hotel, guests can find a tennis court to stay active.
Dorchester centre can be reached within 10 minutes' walk. The Tutankhamun Exhibition is 50 metres from the 4-star hotel, and Dorset County Museum is a 5-minute stroll away. Located in Dorchester, this property lies within easy walking distance of The Keep Military Museum. The nearest bus stop Trinity Street C2 is 750 metres away.
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The Sydney Arms Hotel
From 84$
Located 3.4 km from Came Down Golf Club, the 3-star Sydney Arms Hotel Dorchester is a mere 6 minutes' walk from The Tutankhamun Exhibition. Boasting a location just a short drive from the family friendly Keep Military Museum, the hotel offers 8 rooms and an English bar onsite.
You'll need 46-minute drive to Bournemouth airport. Maiden Castle also lies 2.1 km from this Dorchester hotel. The accommodation is also quite close to Poole Harbour. There is Dorset Teddy Bear Museum approximately 25 minutes' walk away, while South bus station is a short distance from The Sydney Arms Hotel.
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Yalbury Cottage
From 136$
Yalbury Cottage Dorchester hotel offers 8 rooms, situated approximately a 5-minute walk from Kingston Maurward Lake. The 3-star guest house boasts views of the surrounding countryside and offers Wi-Fi in public areas.
The family friendly Keep Military Museum is 3.1 km from the accommodation, while The Tutankhamun Exhibition is 2.9 km away. Weymouth SEA LIFE Adventure Park is also located 10 minutes by car from the hotel. For those travelling from afar, Bournemouth airport is 45 minutes' drive away.
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The Rivers Arms
From 128$
The Rivers Arms Dorchester hotel, located 10 minutes' drive from Milton Abbey Independent School, features Wi-Fi in the rooms. This hotel is 4.8 km from Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum and invites guests to one of the 2 onsite restaurants.
You'll need 48-minute drive to Bournemouth airport. The hotel in Dorchester is a 15-minute ride from Weatherby Castle. This property is also at a medium distance from Poole Harbour.
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The Casterbridge Bed & Breakfast
From 116$
Located right in the centre of Dorchester, the classic Casterbridge Bed & Breakfast Dorchester offers fast access to Dorset County Museum, approximately a 5-minute walk away. Boasting a location around 300 metres from The Dinosaur Museum, this 4-star hotel offers 7 rooms and a lounge bar onsite.
You'll need 44-minute drive to Bournemouth airport. The comfortable hotel is only a 6-minute walk from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum and a walk from the family friendly Keep Military Museum. The property lies merely 1.2 km from Maumbury Rings. Trinity Street C2 bus stop is also relatively close to The Casterbridge Bed & Breakfast.
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The Duchess Of Cornwall
From 123$
Featuring a restaurant, The Duchess Of Cornwall Dorchester hotel lies 450 metres from Poundbury. This hotel also offers Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Such city attractions as Max Gate House, which is 3.8 km from the property, and Dorset County Museum, which is 25 minutes' walk away, are well worth a visit. From the 4-star hotel it will take 30 minutes to walk to Borough Gardens. For those travelling from afar, Bournemouth airport is 47 minutes' drive away.
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Beggar'S Knap Hotel
From 99$
Located around a 25-minute stroll from Wolfeton House, the 4-star Beggar'S Knap Hotel Dorchester offers Wi-Fi throughout the property and free private parking. The guest house is a good starting point for exploring Dorchester, including Dorset County Museum, which is only 0.6 km away.
The hotel is nestled right in the centre of Dorchester, within walking distance of Borough Gardens. The accommodation is a mere 11 minutes on foot from Romano-British House in Dorchester. This Dorchester property is situated within shouting distance of Poundbury, while South bus station lies just 200 metres away. For those travelling from afar, Bournemouth airport is 46 minutes' drive away.
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Sleeping Bear Hotels Dorchester
From 93$
The 3-star Sleeping Bear Hotels Dorchester offers proximity to Poundbury, situated just 1.8 km away. Boasting a location a mere 7 minutes on foot from Dorset Teddy Bear Museum, the eco-friendly hotel features 29 rooms as well as a restaurant.
The smoke-free accommodation has an excellent setting 2.6 km from Maiden Castle. Guests can visit Borough Gardens, which is only a 5-minute walk away, and Max Gate House which is about 25 minutes on foot from this Dorchester hotel. Trinity Street C2 bus stop is also situated within easy walking distance of the property.
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West Compton Manor Bed & Breakfast
Featuring views of the garden, West Compton Manor Bed & Breakfast Dorchester is located a 25-minute walk from Eggardon Hill disc barrow.
This hotel in Dorchester is 3.1 km from Church of St Basil. A 10-minute drive from Kingscombe Meadows Nature Reserve is a perk for guests staying at the bed & breakfast. Due to its location, 70 km from Bournemouth airport, fast access to the property is provided.
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The Junction Hotel
From 104$
The 3-star Junction Hotel Dorchester offers proximity to Roman Town House, situated only 0.9 km away. This Dorchester hotel provides Wi-Fi, which is available throughout the property.
The hotel is within a stroll of a train station and nearly a 5-minute ride from Dorset County Museum. Attractions in the area also include Borough Gardens, located within short walking distance of the accommodation. This Dorchester property is situated 4.2 km from Hardy's Cottage, and South bus station lies just 200 metres away. For those travelling from afar, Bournemouth airport is 46 minutes' drive away.
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Baytree Guest House
From 62$
Offering fashionable rooms and Wi-Fi throughout the property, Bay Tree House Bed & Breakfast Dorchester is 25 minutes' stroll from Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens and 1.6 km from Romano-British House. Featuring a shopping area, this 4-star hotel is located at a medium distance from Max Gate House.
Dorchester centre can be reached within 10 minutes' walk. Poundbury is also located 2.5 km from the bed & breakfast. Trinity Street C2 bus stop lies about 700 metres away. Bay Tree House Bed & Breakfast is 50 km away from Bournemouth airport.
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Coach House Inn
From 166$
Located around a 15-minute drive from Maiden Castle, Coach House Inn Dorchester offers Wi-Fi in the rooms and a car park.
You'll need 50-minute drive to Bournemouth airport. Wolfeton House stands within a 7-km distance of this Dorchester inn. The hotel is also within close proximity of Poole Harbour. The accommodation is situated nearly a 10-minute ride from Dorset AONB.
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Bramlies Bed & Breakfast
From 217$
Located approximately 25 minutes' walk from Max Gate House, the 3-star Bramlies Bed & Breakfast Dorchester offers amenities such as water sports facilities and barbecue grills. Featuring luggage storage, this Dorchester hotel is only a short drive from Poundbury.
You'll need 46-minute drive to Bournemouth airport. Guests can find Dorset County Museum just 1.1 km from the bed & breakfast. The accommodation is also within close proximity of Poole Harbour. Trinity Street C2 bus stop is located nearly a 10-minute walk away.
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Waterfield House B&B
From 203$
Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, Waterfield House B&B Dorchester sits 10 minutes' walk from St Mary the Virgin. Complimentary private parking is available on site at this bed & breakfast.
The 4-star hotel is nestled on the outskirts of Dorchester, 4.9 km from Dorset Teddy Bear Museum. The property is also a 15-minute drive from Max Gate House. For those travelling from afar, Bournemouth airport is 49 minutes' drive away.
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The Old Forge Bed And Breakfast
From 134$
The Old Forge Bed And Breakfast Dorchester is a short distance from Parish Church Of St Mary and features a terrace with outdoor dining areas. The bed & breakfast, located 2.4 km from St Peter & St Paul Cattistock Church, features a shopping area.
Ancient village is approximately 10 minutes by car from this Dorchester hotel and Bournemouth airport is 70 km away. The property lies 2.6 km from Kingcombe Centre.
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The Dairyman Suite
From 103$
Offering a picnic area and a satellite flat-screen, as well as the views of the garden, Dairyman Suite Dorchester hotel is located around a 25-minute walk from The Walled Garden Moreton. Additional features at this bed & breakfast include a patio with outdoor dining areas.
You'll need 38-minute drive to Bournemouth airport. Mill House Cider Museum is about 6 km from the hotel in Dorchester. This accommodation is also within walking distance of Poole Harbour. Guests can find Sculpture by the Lakes, which is an 18-minute walk away.
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Fern Cottage
From 93$
Fern Cottage Dorchester hotel provides proximity to Parish Church of St Pancras, which is located nearly a 25-minute walk away. Guests who stay at this Dorchester bed & breakfast can park their car on site.
You'll need 48-minute drive to Bournemouth airport. The hotel can be reached 4.1 km from Cerne Abbas Abbey. This Dorchester property is also a few minutes' drive from Poole Harbour. Cerne Abbas Giant is around a 10-minute drive from Fern Cottage hotel.
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Tudor Cottage B&B Frampton
From 170$
Located 4.8 km from Church of St Michael, Tudor Cottage B&B Frampton Dorchester is a 6-minute stroll from St Mary Church. Guests who stay at the bed & breakfast can park their car on site.
You'll need 53-minute drive to Bournemouth airport. Wrackleford House is 4.1 km from this 4-star hotel. The property is also within walking distance of Poole Harbour. Tudor Cottage B&B Frampton is 15 minutes by car from Queen Mother Square.