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| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| The Duchess Of Cornwall |
8.5 / 10 (1199 Reviews) |
From 123$ | |
| The Poachers Inn |
8.5 / 10 (641 Reviews) |
From 142$ | |
| The Casterbridge |
8.6 / 10 (209 Reviews) |
From 116$ | |
| Sleeping Bear Hotels Dorchester |
8.7 / 10 (977 Reviews) |
From 93$ | |
| The King'S Arms |
8.9 / 10 (677 Reviews) |
From 163$ |
Dorchester offers a remarkable selection of accommodation options for travelers seeking comfort and convenience. From charming boutique hotels to well-known chains, each property provides its own unique atmosphere and amenities tailored to various preferences. Whether you're visiting for leisure or business, finding the right stay can enhance your time in this historic town. Our guide will highlight the best hotels near Dorchester that cater to different budgets and styles, ensuring a memorable stay.
Best Hotels in Dorchester
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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.
Guests may find Maumbury Rings 2.5 km from the property, and The Tutankhamun Exhibition is 25 minutes' walk away. The city centre of Dorchester can be reached in 25 minutes on foot. This 4-star hotel is 2.7 km from Dorset Teddy Bear Museum. For those travelling from afar, Bournemouth airport is 47 minutes' drive away.
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The Poachers Inn
From 142$
The Poachers Inn Dorchester, located 700 metres from All Saints Church, boasts a swimming pool. Featuring 19 rooms with views of the patio, inn is 4.2 km from Cerne Abbas Giant.
You'll need 48-minute drive to Bournemouth airport. This 4-star hotel is quite close to Poole Harbour. Charminster Golf Club is also situated around 10 minutes away by car.
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West Compton Manor
Featuring views of the garden, West Compton Manor Bed & Breakfast Dorchester is located a 5-minute drive from Church of St Laurence.
This hotel in Dorchester is 2.1 km from Eggardon Hill. A 10-minute ride from Kingscombe Meadows Nature Reserve is a perk for guests staying at the bed & breakfast.
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The Casterbridge
From 116$
Located a mere 1.2 km from The Blue Bridge With Lilster, the 4-star Casterbridge Bed & Breakfast Dorchester is 6 minutes on foot from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum. Boasting a location a short way from The Tutankhamun Exhibition, this classic hotel offers 7 rooms and a lounge bar onsite.
The hotel puts you right in the centre of Dorchester, 10 minutes by car from Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens. Attractions in the area also include Xtreme Falconry at Dorset Falconry Park, situated 4.3 km from the Casterbridge Bed & Breakfast Dorchester. Trinity Street C2 bus stop is at a distance of only a short drive from this Dorchester property. Bournemouth airport can be reached within a 44 minutes' drive of The Casterbridge Bed & Breakfast.
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Sleeping Bear Hotels Dorchester
From 93$
The 3-star Sleeping Bear Hotels Dorchester offers proximity to Maumbury Rings, situated only 1 km away. Boasting a location a mere 5 minutes on foot from Dorset County Museum, the smoke-free hotel features 29 rooms as well as a restaurant.
The environmentally friendly accommodation has a central setting 2.7 km from Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens. Located approximately 10 minutes on foot from The Tutankhamun Exhibition, this Dorchester hotel is just a minute's drive from Terracotta Warriors Museum. You can catch the bus at Trinity Street C2 bus stop, just 450 metres from the property. Your trip couldn't be easier as Sleeping Bear Hotels Dorchester is 50 km from Bournemouth airport.
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The King'S Arms
From 163$
Located 0.7 km from St Peter's Church, The King'S Arms Hotel Dorchester is merely a 5-minute walk from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum. Situated a few minutes' drive from Dorset County Museum, the hotel features an à la carte restaurant serving British cuisine.
You'll need 45-minute drive to Bournemouth airport. Guests will also get this 4-star hotel 750 metres from Statue of Thomas Hardy. Dorset Teddy Bear Museum is a 16-minute walk away. The bus stop Trinity Street C2 is located just a minute's drive from The King'S Arms Hotel.
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The Sydney Arms
From 84$
Located merely 0.7 km from The Keep Military Museum, the 3-star Sydney Arms Hotel Dorchester is only a 6-minute walk from Church of St Mary the Virgin. Boasting a location not far from The Tutankhamun Exhibition, hotel offers 8 rooms and a lounge bar onsite.
You'll need 46-minute drive to Bournemouth airport. This Dorchester hotel gives access to The Dinosaur Museum, which is 0.9 km away. The property is also just a minute's drive from Poole Harbour. There is Hardy's Cottage about 10 minutes' drive away, and South bus station is within 10 minutes' walk of The Sydney Arms Hotel.
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New Inn - Dorchester
From 165$
Located 3.6 km from Woodsford Castle, New Inn - Dorchester is merely a 5-minute walk from Parish Church of St Peter. Staying here you can use Wi-Fi throughout the property and a car park on site.
This inn is situated in the peaceful part of Dorchester, 4.5 km from Hardy's Cottage. Guests will also get the 3-star hotel 10 minutes' drive from the historic Maumbury Rings Henge. For those travelling from afar, Bournemouth airport is 50 minutes' drive away.
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Westwood House
From 135$
Located just 1 km from Maumbury Rings, the 4-star Westwood House Hotel Dorchester is a short way from The Tutankhamun Exhibition. This Dorchester hotel features Wi-Fi, provided in the rooms.
The centre of Dorchester is a 10 minutes' walk of the smoke-free hotel. The Dinosaur Museum is around 500 metres from the property in Dorchester. This accommodation is also within walking distance of Dorset Teddy Bear Museum. Westwood House Hotel is located 50 km from Bournemouth airport and approximately a 10-minute walk from Trinity Street C2 bus stop.
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Beggar'S Knap
From 99$
Located in the centre of Dorchester, the 4-star Beggar'S Knap Hotel Dorchester offers fast access to Terracotta Warriors Museum, nearly a 10-minute walk away. A garden bar as well as a shared lounge and a garden can be enjoyed at the guest house, boasting the setting only 0.6 km from Dorset County Museum.
You'll need 46-minute drive to Bournemouth airport. Sights, a few minutes' drive from this Dorchester hotel, include Dorset Teddy Bear Museum. A mere 6 minutes' walk from the accommodation, guests will find Borough Gardens. South bus station is around 200 metres from Beggar'S Knap Hotel, and Hardy's Cottage is 4.2 km away.
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Yalbury Cottage
From 142$
Yalbury Cottage Dorchester hotel offers 8 rooms in the vicinity of Kingston Maurward Lake, about 5 minutes' walk away. This 3-star guest house offers Wi-Fi in public areas and parking on site.
Dorset County Museum is located 2.7 km from the accommodation, while Romano-British House is 2.9 km away. Guests can get to Dorchester city centre, which is 3 km away. The hotel is also a 10-minute ride from Poundbury. For those travelling from afar, Bournemouth airport is 45 minutes' drive away.
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The Rivers Arms
From 128$
Featuring Wi-Fi in the rooms, Rivers Arms Dorchester hotel is 10 minutes' drive from Church of All Saints. Located 4.7 km from Athelhampton House and Gardens, this hotel comprises 7 rooms and 2 restaurants.
You'll need 48-minute drive to Bournemouth airport. The hotel in Dorchester is 15 minutes by car from Chapel Of Saint Catherine. This property is also within walking distance of Poole Harbour.
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Bramlies Bed & Breakfast
From 154$
Situated a mere 1.4 km from Dorset Teddy Bear Museum, the 3-star Bramlies Bed & Breakfast Dorchester features Wi-Fi in public areas, and parking on site.
The centre of Dorchester can be reached within a 15-minute walk. Attractions, around 25 minutes on foot from the bed & breakfast, include Max Gate House. This Dorchester hotel is also quite close to Poole Harbour. The accommodation is situated just a short drive from Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens, while South bus station lies 0.9 km away. For those travelling from afar, Bournemouth airport is 46 minutes' drive away.
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The Junction Hotel
From 104$
The Junction Hotel Dorchester, located 8 minutes' stroll from the historic Maumbury Rings Henge, features Wi-Fi throughout the property.
The hotel is just a stroll from a train station and within walking distance of The Dinosaur Museum. Attractions in the area also include Borough Gardens, situated within a 400-metre distance of this 3-star hotel. You will find Dorset County Museum a short way from the property. The hotel is 5 minutes on foot from South bus station, while Hardy's Cottage is 4.2 km away.
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Coach House Inn
From 166$
Featuring Wi-Fi in the rooms, Coach House Inn Dorchester sits 2.7 km from Dorset AONB. This inn serves local dishes prepared in the à la carte restaurant on site.
You'll need 50-minute drive to Bournemouth airport. A popular place in Dorchester is Wolfeton House, which is about 15 minutes away by car. This Dorchester hotel is also at a moderate distance from Poole Harbour. Abbotsbury Childrens Farm is 7 km away.
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Baytree Guest House
From 62$
Situated a mere 600 metres from Max Gate House, the 4-star Bay Tree House Bed & Breakfast Dorchester offers fashionable rooms with Wi-Fi in public areas. Featuring a shopping area, the award-winning hotel is merely 1.6 km from Romano-British House.
The centre of Dorchester can be reached within a 10-minute walk. Dorset County Museum is about a 20-minute stroll from this Dorchester bed & breakfast, and Bournemouth airport is 50 km away. The accommodation is situated just a minute's drive from Terracotta Warriors Museum, and South bus station lies just 0.6 km away.