Hotels in Dorchester

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Top 5 hotels in Dorchester at a glance

  1. Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester — 3-star hotel in Dorchester. Guest rating: 8.8/10 — Excellent.
  2. The Duchess of Cornwall Inn — 3.5-star hotel in Dorchester. Guest rating: 9.2/10 — Wonderful.
  3. Yalbury Cottage — 3.5-star hotel in Dorchester. Guest rating: 9.4/10 — Exceptional.
  4. The Frampton Arms — 3.5-star hotel in Dorchester. Guest rating: 9.2/10 — Wonderful.
  5. Westwood House — 4-star hotel in Dorchester. Guest rating: 10/10 — Exceptional.

Where to stay in Dorchester?

Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester
Dorchester
$67
$81 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

The Duchess of Cornwall Inn
Dorchester
$132
$158 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

Yalbury Cottage

Yalbury Cottage
Dorchester
$107
$129 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Yalbury Cottage

The Frampton Arms

The Frampton Arms
Dorchester
$91
$109 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
The Frampton Arms

Westwood House

Westwood House
Dorchester
$164
$196 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Westwood House

Old Ship Inn

Old Ship Inn
Dorchester
$77
$92 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Old Ship Inn

Barton Cottage Bed and Breakfast

Barton Cottage Bed and Breakfast
Dorchester
$153
$183 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Barton Cottage Bed and Breakfast

George Albert Hotel & Spa

George Albert Hotel & Spa
Dorchester
$108
$130 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
George Albert Hotel & Spa

Lemon Tree

Lemon Tree
Dorchester
$85
$102 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Lemon Tree

Summer Lodge Country House Hotel

Summer Lodge Country House Hotel
Dorchester
$381
$457 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Summer Lodge Country House Hotel

2 Bathsheba Terrace

2 Bathsheba Terrace
Dorchester
$500
$600 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
2 Bathsheba Terrace

The Coach House - Trinity Lodge

The Coach House - Trinity Lodge
Dorchester
$405
$486 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
The Coach House - Trinity Lodge

The Orchard

The Orchard
Dorchester
$690
$828 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
The Orchard

4 Duck Street

4 Duck Street
Dorchester
$613
$735 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
4 Duck Street

Bay Tree House

Bay Tree House
Dorchester
$136
$164 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Bay Tree House

Frome Lodge House

Frome Lodge House
Dorchester
$553
$664 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 12 - Sep 13
Frome Lodge House

Way's Forge

Way's Forge
Dorchester
$589
$707 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Way's Forge

Warmwell Lodge

Warmwell Lodge
Dorchester
$681
$817 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Warmwell Lodge

The Elbow

The Elbow
Dorchester
$559
$671 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
The Elbow

Agua de Plata, 26 Wakeling Island, Silverlake

Agua de Plata, 26 Wakeling Island, Silverlake
Dorchester
$939
$1,127 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Agua de Plata, 26 Wakeling Island, Silverlake
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The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

The Duchess of Cornwall Inn
Dorchester
$216
per night
$519 total
includes taxes & fees
The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

Coach House Inn

Coach House Inn
Dorchester
$159
per night
$382 total
includes taxes & fees
Coach House Inn

Summer Lodge Country House Hotel

Summer Lodge Country House Hotel
Dorchester
$1,001
per night
$2,401 total
includes taxes & fees
Summer Lodge Country House Hotel

George Albert Hotel & Spa

George Albert Hotel & Spa
Dorchester
George Albert Hotel & Spa

The Frampton Arms

The Frampton Arms
Dorchester
The Frampton Arms

The Casterbridge

The Casterbridge
Dorchester
The Casterbridge

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Yalbury Cottage

Yalbury Cottage
Dorchester
$107
$129 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Yalbury Cottage

The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

The Duchess of Cornwall Inn
Dorchester
$132
$158 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

The Brewers Arms

The Brewers Arms
Dorchester
$125
$150 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
The Brewers Arms

Old Ship Inn

Old Ship Inn
Dorchester
$77
$92 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Old Ship Inn

Barton Cottage Bed and Breakfast

Barton Cottage Bed and Breakfast
Dorchester
$153
$183 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Barton Cottage Bed and Breakfast

Summer Lodge Country House Hotel

Summer Lodge Country House Hotel
Dorchester
$381
$457 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Summer Lodge Country House Hotel

2 Bathsheba Terrace

2 Bathsheba Terrace
Dorchester
$500
$600 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
2 Bathsheba Terrace

Greyhound Inn

Greyhound Inn
Dorchester
$136
$164 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Greyhound Inn

The Coach House - Trinity Lodge

The Coach House - Trinity Lodge
Dorchester
$405
$486 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
The Coach House - Trinity Lodge

The Countryman Inn

The Countryman Inn
Dorchester
$134
$134 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
The Countryman Inn
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Top landmarks in Dorchester

A rocky shoreline with a calm sea, cliffs, and a clear sky.
Photo by Nikolay Dimitrov

West Bexington Beach

9.0/10 (15 reviews)
If being by the water is a major draw, West Bexington Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from central Dorchester. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at West Bay Beach, Hive Beach, and East Beach.
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A golden throne with intricate hieroglyphs and two figures in traditional Egyptian attire.

Tutankhamun: The Exhibition

8.4/10 (5 reviews)
If visiting museums in Dorchester are on your list, you might want to check out the upcoming exhibitions at Tutankhamun: The Exhibition, located in the heart of town. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If you want to see more of the museums in Dorchester, you can easily walk to Dinosaur Museum or Dorset Teddy Bear Museum.
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A large, intricate grass art installation featuring abstract figures.

Cerne Abbas Giant

9.0/10 (28 reviews)
If seeing the sights is on your list of things to do, head to Cerne Abbas Giant— just one of the landmarks located 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from central Cerne Abbas.
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A vast agricultural landscape with terraced fields and a winding water channel.
Photo by Rich Wiltshire

Maiden Castle

9.2/10 (9 reviews)
You might want to get your camera out and head to Maiden Castle— just one of the landmarks located 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from central Winterborne Monkton. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.
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A historic building with a large urn in the foreground and a well-maintained garden.

Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens

10.0/10 (2 reviews)
Ready for an education in local botany? Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens should make your list of places to visit, located 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from central Stinsford. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Dorset National Landscape and Sculpture by the Lakes, both nearby.
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Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope

9.0/10 (2 reviews)
Ski the fall line at Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope located 0.6 mi (1 km) from central Crossways. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.
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Hardy's Cottage

10.0/10 (3 reviews)
If museums are on your list of things to see, then you might want to head to Hardy's Cottage, located in the heart of Higher Bockhampton.Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If you want to see more of the museums in Higher Bockhampton, Tutankhamun: The Exhibition and Dorset Teddy Bear Museum aren't far.
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Sculpture by the Lakes

10.0/10 (3 reviews)
If you like art, you might want to browse the collections at Sculpture by the Lakes in the heart of Affpuddle and Turnerspuddle. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens, located nearby.
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Learn more about Dorchester

Dorchester is applauded for its museums with enlightening attractions such as Tutankhamun: The Exhibition and Sculpture by the Lakes. This welcoming city has something for everyone including bars as well as sights like Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope and Weymouth Bay. All are within a rural setting.

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A historic building with a clock tower, arched windows, and a stone facade.

Check out reviews of Dorchester hotels guests love

The Frampton Arms

The Frampton Arms

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing place to stay, eat and drink! Our room was spotless, freshly decorated - bathroom immaculate. We’ll definitely be booking a room for our next trip. Thank you to all involved in making our stay incredible!!"
Melanie 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
The Frampton Arms
George Albert Hotel & Spa

George Albert Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent would definitely be returning"
Cheryl 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
George Albert Hotel & Spa
Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

10/10 Excellent
"Had a fan in the room you could use for the heat. Very easy parking for cars. Longer spaces at the front for long cars. Vending machine at the bottom of the stairs. Very impressed! Would definitely stay here again"
Henry 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester
The Countryman Inn

The Countryman Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Great place to stay , really spacious room with everything you could need . Food was great and staff were really helpful and polite . Would definitely recommend this to anyone ."
Tim 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
The Countryman Inn
Yalbury Cottage

Yalbury Cottage

10/10 Excellent
"This is the second time I have stayed due to the convenient location for work. I’ve had the warmest arrival on both occasions. The room was lovely. The bed extremely comfy. And the little touches such as fresh milk and brownies are a bonus treat. Exceptional."
Samantha 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Yalbury Cottage
The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

8/10 Good
"The toilet roll holder was little bit out of reach and the 3rd floor hallway carpet had a big stain on it and only one chair in the room but still four stars"
Dominic 7-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
The Duchess of Cornwall Inn
Greyhound Inn

Greyhound Inn

10/10 Excellent
"A hidden treasure in the middle of a charming village. Check in was fuss-free and friendly, the room was gorgeous and the pub itself was fabulous. Traditional flagstone floor, wonderful outdoor seating area and to top it all, the food was of a high standard and freshly cooked. Would highly recommend."
Lisa 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Greyhound Inn
The New Inn

The New Inn

10/10 Excellent
"From start to finish, absolutely incredible place to stay and eat. Everyone so lovely especially Sarah-Jane who took extra care to make sure we had a great stay and entertained our 2 year old. Making our 6 hour journey a breeze. Thank you everyone we can’t wait to come back!"
Laura 1-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
The New Inn
The Oak at Dewlish

The Oak at Dewlish

10/10 Excellent
"Great food, very welcoming staff and a lovely location"
RICHARD 1-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
The Oak at Dewlish

Frequently asked questions

What hotels do travelers recommend in Dorchester?
Where can I get free parking with my stay in Dorchester?
These hotels offer the perk of free parking: The Casterbridge and Greyhound Inn.
Can I book a refundable hotel in Dorchester?
If you want the flexibility to change your plans to Dorchester, most properties provide refundable* rates you can book. You can find these accommodations by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow the results down.
Where can I stay in Dorchester if I want a vacation rental instead of a hotel?
If you want to find a good alternative to a hotel, browse our selection of 46 vacation homes. You can also consider one of the 10 apartments or 184 cottages.
What will the weather in Dorchester be like during my visit?
July and August are typically the warmest months in Dorchester when the average temp is 61°F. February and January are the coldest months when the average temperature is 46°F. October and November are the months with the most rain.
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