Discover historic Dorchester from this charming hotel near Borough Gardens. Just 8 minutes from West Station, enjoy hiking trails in the surrounding area. The attentive staff ensures a welcoming atmosphere while free WiFi keeps you connected.
Discover historic Dorchester from this charming hotel near Borough Gardens. Just 8 minutes from West Station, enjoy hiking trails in the surrounding area. The attentive staff ensures a welcoming atmosphere while free WiFi keeps you connected.
Escape to this charming Dorchester hideaway where hiking trails beckon adventure seekers. Just a short drive from Durdle Door and Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope, this cozy B&B offers free WiFi and convenient parking for exploring the scenic surroundings.
Escape to this charming Dorchester hideaway where hiking trails beckon adventure seekers. Just a short drive from Durdle Door and Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope, this cozy B&B offers free WiFi and convenient parking for exploring the scenic surroundings.
"A gracious and helpful host with delicious breakfast by the garden, it was a great stay! "
"A gracious and helpful host with delicious breakfast by the garden, it was a great stay! "
Unwind at this luxurious Dorchester hotel with a full-service spa offering deep-tissue massages and body wraps. Enjoy the indoor pool, fitness center, and restaurant after exploring nearby Clay Pigeon Raceway and Mapperton Gardens.
Unwind at this luxurious Dorchester hotel with a full-service spa offering deep-tissue massages and body wraps. Enjoy the indoor pool, fitness center, and restaurant after exploring nearby Clay Pigeon Raceway and Mapperton Gardens.
"Lovely and quaint hotel near the coast. Very friendly staff, beautiful and comfortable king size 4 poster bed and an enormous claw-foot tub! A delicious breakfast was also included!"
"Lovely and quaint hotel near the coast. Very friendly staff, beautiful and comfortable king size 4 poster bed and an enormous claw-foot tub! A delicious breakfast was also included!"
Experience British cuisine at The Kings Restaurant after unwinding with body treatments at this hotel's full-service spa. Travelers praise the helpful staff while enjoying free WiFi and parking. Clay Pigeon Raceway and Cerne Abbas Giant attractions are just a short drive away.
Experience British cuisine at The Kings Restaurant after unwinding with body treatments at this hotel's full-service spa. Travelers praise the helpful staff while enjoying free WiFi and parking. Clay Pigeon Raceway and Cerne Abbas Giant attractions are just a short drive away.
"Lovely hotel very nice place rooms was soo nice and clean "
"Lovely hotel very nice place rooms was soo nice and clean "
Step into Old Ship Inn, where a garden and terrace offer peaceful relaxation in Dorchester. Play a round on the pool table, then explore nearby Tutankhamun Exhibition and Borough Gardens. Bournemouth Airport is just 51 minutes away.
Step into Old Ship Inn, where a garden and terrace offer peaceful relaxation in Dorchester. Play a round on the pool table, then explore nearby Tutankhamun Exhibition and Borough Gardens. Bournemouth Airport is just 51 minutes away.
"Dog friendly, clean, friendly and convenient - just what we needed!"
"Dog friendly, clean, friendly and convenient - just what we needed!"
This traditional countryside inn offers a relaxing retreat with a welcoming restaurant and bar. Just minutes from stunning Durdle Door and The Tank Museum, guests appreciate the garden terrace and convenient access to Wool Station.
This traditional countryside inn offers a relaxing retreat with a welcoming restaurant and bar. Just minutes from stunning Durdle Door and The Tank Museum, guests appreciate the garden terrace and convenient access to Wool Station.
"Staff was great, food and bar service was excellent. "
"Staff was great, food and bar service was excellent. "
Experience coastal tranquility at this Manor House hotel near West Bexington Beach. Unwind in the garden, savor local cuisine at the restaurant, or enjoy drinks at the bar. With free WiFi and parking, this welcoming retreat earns praise for its delicious breakfast and attentive staff.
Experience coastal tranquility at this Manor House hotel near West Bexington Beach. Unwind in the garden, savor local cuisine at the restaurant, or enjoy drinks at the bar. With free WiFi and parking, this welcoming retreat earns praise for its delicious breakfast and attentive staff.
"It was a beautiful place to stay, breakfast was wonderful and we could have dinner as well at the restaurant. Staff were amazing and friendly. Travelling around was good and lots to do."
"It was a beautiful place to stay, breakfast was wonderful and we could have dinner as well at the restaurant. Staff were amazing and friendly. Travelling around was good and lots to do."
A quintessential English inn near The Keep Military Museum and Roman Town House. Free parking and WiFi enhance your stay, while the on-site restaurant and cozy bar provide perfect spots to unwind after exploring Dorchester's cultural treasures.
A quintessential English inn near The Keep Military Museum and Roman Town House. Free parking and WiFi enhance your stay, while the on-site restaurant and cozy bar provide perfect spots to unwind after exploring Dorchester's cultural treasures.
"Very characterful room, quiet, with very friendly & helpful staff. Would stay again."
"Very characterful room, quiet, with very friendly & helpful staff. Would stay again."
Located adjacent to Dorchester South Station, this welcoming hotel puts you moments from historic Maumbury Rings and tranquil Borough Gardens. After a day of exploration, return to comfortable rooms with convenient 24-hour front desk service.
Located adjacent to Dorchester South Station, this welcoming hotel puts you moments from historic Maumbury Rings and tranquil Borough Gardens. After a day of exploration, return to comfortable rooms with convenient 24-hour front desk service.
"Located near restaurants, tourist sites, and museums"
"Located near restaurants, tourist sites, and museums"
In this cozy Dorchester retreat, you'll enjoy free WiFi and parking while exploring nearby attractions like Hardy's Cottage. The fully equipped kitchen adds convenience to your countryside escape.
In this cozy Dorchester retreat, you'll enjoy free WiFi and parking while exploring nearby attractions like Hardy's Cottage. The fully equipped kitchen adds convenience to your countryside escape.
"Way's Forge is a quirky, convenient accommodation for exploring a wide variety of locations in the area and further afield. . It was a very comfortable stay and we enjoyed it very much. "
"Way's Forge is a quirky, convenient accommodation for exploring a wide variety of locations in the area and further afield. . It was a very comfortable stay and we enjoyed it very much. "
Surrounded by rural charm, this Dorchester home offers a peaceful retreat with garden views. The fully-equipped kitchen and washer/dryer provide all comforts while exploring nearby Cerne Abbas Giant and Badger Watch Dorset.
Surrounded by rural charm, this Dorchester home offers a peaceful retreat with garden views. The fully-equipped kitchen and washer/dryer provide all comforts while exploring nearby Cerne Abbas Giant and Badger Watch Dorset.
This cozy inn offers a relaxing countryside retreat with a welcoming bar/lounge and on-site restaurant. Guests enjoy free parking and business facilities while exploring Badger Watch Dorset and Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum nearby.
This cozy inn offers a relaxing countryside retreat with a welcoming bar/lounge and on-site restaurant. Guests enjoy free parking and business facilities while exploring Badger Watch Dorset and Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum nearby.
Secluded retreat near Mapperton Gardens offers free WiFi and parking. Explore local hiking trails, then unwind in the private garden. The fully equipped kitchen makes dining in easy after a day visiting nearby Clay Pigeon Raceway.
Secluded retreat near Mapperton Gardens offers free WiFi and parking. Explore local hiking trails, then unwind in the private garden. The fully equipped kitchen makes dining in easy after a day visiting nearby Clay Pigeon Raceway.
Located near Clay Pigeon Raceway and the Cerne Abbas Giant, this Dorchester inn offers free breakfast and parking. Just 7 minutes from Maiden Newton Station, the cozy restaurant and bar create a welcoming atmosphere for travelers.
Located near Clay Pigeon Raceway and the Cerne Abbas Giant, this Dorchester inn offers free breakfast and parking. Just 7 minutes from Maiden Newton Station, the cozy restaurant and bar create a welcoming atmosphere for travelers.
"Very pleasant mine host and friendly breakfast cook; comfortable room; (but bathroom daddy longlegs spider by wash-basin could perhaps have been rehoused). A nice overnight stay at a reasonable price"
"Very pleasant mine host and friendly breakfast cook; comfortable room; (but bathroom daddy longlegs spider by wash-basin could perhaps have been rehoused). A nice overnight stay at a reasonable price"
Experience countryside charm in this cozy Dorchester hideaway. Just 3 minutes from Maiden Newton Station, with Clay Pigeon Raceway nearby. The fully-equipped kitchen makes dining in easy after a day exploring local hiking trails. Free parking adds convenience.
Experience countryside charm in this cozy Dorchester hideaway. Just 3 minutes from Maiden Newton Station, with Clay Pigeon Raceway nearby. The fully-equipped kitchen makes dining in easy after a day exploring local hiking trails. Free parking adds convenience.
Charming Dorchester inn offers daily housekeeping and on-site dining at the restaurant and bar. Visitors appreciate the attentive service and convenient location near fascinating attractions like the ancient Cerne Abbas Giant.
Charming Dorchester inn offers daily housekeeping and on-site dining at the restaurant and bar. Visitors appreciate the attentive service and convenient location near fascinating attractions like the ancient Cerne Abbas Giant.
"A quaint and friendly country Inn, restaurant and bar on site, off street parking. "
"A quaint and friendly country Inn, restaurant and bar on site, off street parking. "
Nestled beside a scenic golf course, this cozy 3-star retreat offers free WiFi and parking. Explore nearby hiking trails or visit Mapperton Gardens. Just minutes from Maiden Newton Station, the cottage features a kitchen and garden for relaxing stays.
Nestled beside a scenic golf course, this cozy 3-star retreat offers free WiFi and parking. Explore nearby hiking trails or visit Mapperton Gardens. Just minutes from Maiden Newton Station, the cottage features a kitchen and garden for relaxing stays.
Quaint B&B in Dorchester offers daily housekeeping and a garden retreat. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar. Hardy Monument and Maiden Castle await nearby, with Bournemouth International Airport just an hour away.
Quaint B&B in Dorchester offers daily housekeeping and a garden retreat. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar. Hardy Monument and Maiden Castle await nearby, with Bournemouth International Airport just an hour away.
"Very friendly,family friendly, close to national trust,and maiden castle!"
"Very friendly,family friendly, close to national trust,and maiden castle!"
Enjoy a tranquil stay at this quiet countryside B&B with free parking. Just a 10-minute walk from Dorchester South Station, explore nearby Hardy Literary Locations while maintaining your fitness routine at the onsite gym.
Enjoy a tranquil stay at this quiet countryside B&B with free parking. Just a 10-minute walk from Dorchester South Station, explore nearby Hardy Literary Locations while maintaining your fitness routine at the onsite gym.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
This 180-foot chalk figure of a naked man with a club has puzzled historians for centuries. View the ancient hillside artwork from the designated viewpoint, then explore the charming village of Cerne Abbas.
This unspoiled stretch of Jurassic Coast offers anglers and nature lovers a peaceful retreat away from commercial development. Walk the steep shingle bank, listen to waves on pebbles, and bring sturdy shoes.
This Iron Age hill fort boasts Europe's most impressive prehistoric earthworks with massive ramparts. Wander the ancient defensive structures while enjoying panoramic views across the Dorset countryside.
Step into an ancient world through meticulously crafted replicas of King Tut's treasures and tomb. Explore life-size recreations of the burial chambers and marvel at the legendary Golden Mask.
Explore 35 acres of themed gardens from Elizabethan to Japanese styles at Kingston Maurward Gardens. Encounter rare breed animals and birds of prey while enjoying seasonal floral displays.
Glide down Dorset's 110-meter all-weather ski slope, a rare opportunity for winter sports year-round. Book lessons with on-site instructors for all skill levels on the smooth Snowflex surface.
Step into the humble thatched cottage where Thomas Hardy wrote his early masterpieces. Wander through rooms that inspired "Far from the Madding Crowd" and stroll the gardens that shaped his literary landscapes.
Wander among 120 sculptures thoughtfully placed throughout 26 acres of lakes and gardens. The tranquil setting creates an immersive art experience where contemporary masterpieces harmonize with nature's beauty.
This ancient market town showcases Roman ruins at the County Museum and Thomas Hardy's Victorian literary world. Explore the prehistoric Maiden Castle earthworks or catch performances at the Corn Exchange arts venue.
"Had a lovely stay , very clean , staff helpful.
Lots to choose for breakfast, nice fresh and hot.
We had such a good stay we decided to stay an extra night . "
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Our Wonderful Post-Christmas Stay at Holiday Inn Bournemouth
What a lovely way to extend the Christmas magic! We (two adults and our 10-year-old daughter) enjoyed a one-night family getaway at the Holiday Inn Bournemouth from 26-27 December 2025, and it was the ideal spot for a relaxed seaside break. The hotel’s central location is fantastic – just a short walk from the beautiful Bournemouth beach and town centre. Even in winter, the seafront was invigorating with crisp air and stunning views over the bay. Our family room was modern, spacious, and spotlessly clean – perfect for the three of us, with comfortable beds and all the amenities we needed to unwind after the festive season. The staff were friendly and welcoming, making check-in smooth and offering great recommendations for family-friendly spots nearby.
Breakfast was a real highlight: a generous buffet with plenty of hot and cold options, including kid-friendly choices that kept our daughter happy and energised for exploring the pier and gardens. Although our stay was short, the Holiday Inn Bournemouth felt comfortable, convenient, and great value – a reliable choice for families. We’d happily return for a longer holiday by the sea! 🌊🎄"
"The room was amazing, very clean and plenty of space, the welcome and all the staff were first class. the food and service was outstanding. This hotel is truly excellent"
What are some of the best vacation home rentals in Dorchester?
Blue Vista: You might like this vacation home rental near Dorchester. It is located near the beach and has a fireplace, a garden, and free WiFi to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 6 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a full-sized fridge, a dishwasher, and a stovetop, so you can cook with friends or family. See all vacation rentals in Dorchester.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Dorchester, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Dorchester.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Dorchester?
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What's the best hotel when traveling with kids to Dorchester?
Where is the best hotel to stay near Terracotta Warriors Museum?
Adjacent to Terracotta Warriors Museum, The King's Arms is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this 3.5-star inn offers a restaurant and free parking. Other good options within a short distance include Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester and The Casterbridge.
What about the best place to stay close to Sculpture by the Lakes?
Summer Lodge Country House Hotel is a top luxury spa hotel featuring a fitness center, outdoor tennis courts, a bar, and an indoor pool. Enjoy a facial, body scrub, or Swedish massage at the onsite spa. Another popular spa hotel in Dorchester is The Casterbridge. See all spa hotels in Dorchester.
What's the most popular hotel in Dorchester with an on-site water park or a water park nearby?
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 coffeehouses. In Dorchester, there are 368 hotels and other accommodations to choose from. Find out more about Dorchester.
If you want to see more of the area, hop aboard a train from Dorchester West Station, Dorchester South Station, or 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 weather like in Dorchester?
The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 61°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 46°F. Average annual precipitation for Dorchester is 32 inches.
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