The Captain's Club Hotel & Spa is located in Christchurch, just a 15-minute drive from Bournemouth town centre and airport, offering a convenient base for exploring the surrounding area. This 4-star hotel has received excellent user ratings for its service, cleanliness, and location. The hotel provides spacious suites with separate kitchen and living areas, perfect for families or longer stays. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities including a restaurant with panoramic views, a spa with a hydrotherapy pool and sauna, a fitness centre, and a bar with dog-friendly tables.
8.2 694 reviews
Dorset
09/01 – 09/04
HK$1193/nighttotal: HK$3579 (3 )
Lemon Tree Rooms - Newly Refurbished Coastal Stay
1 3
hotel , Dorchester
The Lemon Tree Hotel is located in Dorchester, just 16km from Golden Cap and 22km from Weymouth Harbour. The hotel enjoys a good location with excellent cleanliness and user ratings. The hotel has a terrace and a bar, perfect for relaxing. It also offers a restaurant serving Mediterranean dishes, a snack bar, free Wi-Fi, and comfortable rooms with private bathrooms.
9.0 4126 reviews
Dorset
08/07 – 08/10
HK$3137/nighttotal: HK$9411 (3 )
Applewood Hotel
2 4
hotel , Bournemouth
The Applewood Hotel is situated on Bournemouth's West Cliff, a short walk from the beach and the Bournemouth International Centre. It's a 3-star hotel that consistently receives very good ratings from guests. The hotel offers a range of rooms and suites, and features a garden, a lounge bar, a restaurant, and a fitness centre. It also provides free Wi-Fi and parking, as well as room service.
8.9 1157 reviews
Dorset
06/25 – 06/27
HK$972/nighttotal: HK$1944 (2 )
The Old Pound Inn
1 2
hotel , Langport
The Old Pound Inn is located in Aller, a short drive from Langport and 31 miles from Bath. It has been rated very good for location and user experience, and excellent for cleanliness. The inn offers a range of facilities including a swimming pool, fitness centre, restaurant, and bar. Guests can also enjoy the garden, terrace, and free parking.
8.2 5292 reviews
Dorset
08/17 – 08/19
HK$866/nighttotal: HK$1732 (2 )
Norfolk Royale Hotel
1 2
hotel , Bournemouth
The Norfolk Royale Hotel boasts a central Bournemouth location, less than 1km from Bournemouth beach, the Pavilion Theatre, and the International Centre. This 4-star establishment offers guests an indoor pool, hot tub, restaurant, bar, fitness centre, and 24-hour room service, alongside free Wi-Fi in public areas.
8.3 2710 reviews
Dorset
07/18 – 07/23
HK$1512/nighttotal: HK$7560 (5 )
Penny Farthing Hotel & Cottages
1 3
hotel , Lyndhurst
The Penny Farthing Hotel & Cottages is located in the centre of Lyndhurst, just a short walk from the New Forest National Park Visitor Centre and Museum, shops, bars and restaurants. The hotel has received very good ratings for its cleanliness, location and overall experience. The hotel offers a range of rooms, including doubles, triples, bunk beds and cottages, catering to different needs and group sizes. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking, a licensed bar, a restaurant, room service, a garden and a terrace.
8.7 2900 reviews
Dorset
08/08 – 08/14
HK$3091/nighttotal: HK$18546 (6 )
The Crown Hotel
2 4
hotel , Blandford Forum
The Crown Hotel is situated on the edge of Blandford Forum, overlooking the Stor River's water meadows, 25 miles from Bournemouth and 20 miles from Salisbury. This 3-star hotel has received very good user ratings, with guests consistently praising its cleanliness and location. The establishment offers a range of comfortable rooms, each featuring unique furniture. Guests can enjoy a sophisticated dining experience in the gastro-style restaurant, relax in the stylish bar, and make use of the meeting rooms and function suite.
8.1 131 reviews
Dorset
08/01 – 08/15
HK$2678/nighttotal: HK$37492 (14 )
Weymouth Bay Hotel
2 3
hotel , Weymouth
The Weymouth Bay Hotel is located just a short distance from Weymouth Central Beach, making it an ideal base for exploring the town and its surrounding attractions. The 5-star hotel has received very good user ratings, highlighting its quality and appeal. The hotel offers a range of comfortable rooms with modern amenities, including flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms. Guests can enjoy stunning sea views from some rooms, and the hotel's convenient location provides easy access to the Jurassic Coast, Portland Castle, and other nearby attractions.
8.9 3388 reviews
Dorset
08/15 – 08/22
HK$2511/nighttotal: HK$17577 (7 )
The Lodge At Meyrick Park
2 4
hotel , Bournemouth
The Lodge at Meyrick Park is located in the leafy Meyrick Park district of Bournemouth, just a short distance from the town centre and the beautiful beaches. The hotel has received very good ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall user experience. The hotel offers 17 rooms, each with a single bedroom and bathroom. Guests can enjoy a range of facilities, including a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, gym, restaurant, bar, and a terrace with views of the surrounding parkland.
9.1 865 reviews
Dorset
06/20 – 06/27
HK$1551/nighttotal: HK$10857 (7 )
The Hillbrook Hotel - Sherborne
1 2
hotel , Sherborne
Book a hotel room in a 3* hotel with an excellent rating of 91% based on 865 reviews. This accommodation is located in Sherborne. Services and facilities include a kitchen, a garden and a bar. Take advantage of the Free Parking with this accommodation in Sherborne!
7.9 95 reviews
Dorset
08/07 – 08/17
HK$1506/nighttotal: HK$15060 (10 )
Great Georges Retreat Central Weymouth Beach Contactless Smart Accommodation
1 4
hotel , Weymouth
Great Georges Retreat offers a Weymouth self-catering apartment a one-minute walk from Weymouth Beach and an 8.5km drive from Portland Castle. This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment features free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, fridge, and private bathroom with shower; nearby attractions include Weymouth Harbour (19-minute walk), Portland Museum (11.7km), Monkey World, Corfe Castle, and Golden Cap within driving distance.
8.2 3129 reviews
Dorset
07/10 – 07/12
HK$1500/nighttotal: HK$3000 (2 )
King's Head Hotel By Greene King Inns
1 3
hotel , Wimborne Minster
The King's Head Hotel By Greene King Inns is situated in Wimborne town centre, a short walk from Wimborne Minster and the Tivoli Theatre, with Wimborne Model Town and Cranborne Chase within 3.2 kilometres. This 3-star inn offers rooms with 3 square metres of floor space, an on-site restaurant and bar, free Wi-Fi in public areas, and free self-parking, plus a meeting room.
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8.4 3817 reviews
Dorset
08/07 – 08/17
HK$2648/nighttotal: HK$26480 (10 )
Mercure Salisbury White Hart Hotel & Apartments
2 4
hotel , Salisbury
The Mercure Salisbury White Hart Hotel enjoys a central Salisbury location, just 16km from Stonehenge and 8km from Old Sarum, offering easy access to the New Forest. This 4-star establishment features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, a restaurant (Squires Restaurant), bar, terrace, garden, sauna, parking, and accepts pets; it's also a popular wedding venue.
8.4 1122 reviews
Dorset
06/20 – 06/27
HK$1574/nighttotal: HK$11018 (7 )
Hotel Miramar
1 2
hotel , Bournemouth
Hotel Miramar is located just a short walk from Bournemouth's vibrant seafront, less than a mile from the town centre. It's a 4-star establishment with consistently high user ratings, making it a popular choice for travellers. The hotel features Edwardian architecture with stunning sea and garden views. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities, including a restaurant, bar, terrace, garden, and free Wi-Fi throughout the property.
10 2 reviews
Dorset
06/20 – 06/27
HK$4335/nighttotal: HK$30345 (7 )
Elements Suites
1 2
hotel , Middlezoy
Elements Suites, a 5-star hotel in Middlezoy, Somerset, is situated approximately 50 kilometres from Bristol Airport, offering easy access to the Somerset countryside. This Middlezoy lodging boasts 42-square-metre suites with one bedroom, one bathroom, accommodating up to two guests, and features a jacuzzi, sauna, spa, and on-site restaurant and bar.
8.0 3326 reviews
Dorset
07/18 – 07/25
HK$4082/nighttotal: HK$28574 (7 )
The Orchid Hotel
3 5
hotel , Bournemouth
The Orchid Hotel is located just a short walk from Bournemouth's sandy beaches and a short distance from the bustling city centre. This 4-star hotel consistently receives very good user ratings, making it a popular choice for travellers. The hotel features a spacious garden, ideal for relaxing and enjoying the fresh air. Guests can enjoy a wide range of amenities, including a restaurant, bar, fitness centre, and comfortable rooms with modern conveniences.
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8.3 4038 reviews
Dorset
06/19 – 06/21
HK$5333/nighttotal: HK$10666 (2 )
Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel
2 5
hotel , Bournemouth
The Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel sits on the clifftop overlooking Bournemouth Bay, just a 10-minute walk from the town centre and next to the Bournemouth International Centre. This 4-star hotel receives very good user ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience. The hotel offers a range of modern rooms with sea views and comfortable amenities. Guests can enjoy a swimming pool, spa, gym, and tennis court, as well as a restaurant, bar, and terrace for relaxing and enjoying the stunning coastal scenery.
8.2 3491 reviews
Dorset
06/29 – 07/01
HK$3522/nighttotal: HK$7044 (2 )
Knoll House
2 2
hotel , Studland
The Knoll House, a 3.5-star Swanage hotel, enjoys a prime beachfront location less than 1km from Studland Beach and Knoll Beach, with the Dorset and East Devon Coast within 2km. This family-friendly establishment offers a swimming pool, spa, tennis court, restaurant, bar, and fitness centre, plus rooms with en-suite bathrooms and features a children's playground.
8.4 1969 reviews
Dorset
08/17 – 08/24
HK$4809/nighttotal: HK$33663 (7 )
Grand Hotel Swanage
2 4
hotel , Swanage
The Grand Hotel Swanage is situated on the Isle of Purbeck, overlooking Swanage Bay and Pevril Point, offering stunning views. It's a 3-star hotel that has received very good user ratings. The hotel has direct beach access and is close to Swanage's town centre, Old Harry Rocks, and Corfe Castle. The Grand Hotel Swanage is family-friendly, with a garden, swimming pool, jacuzzi, and a spa. Guests can enjoy a restaurant, bar, fitness centre, and room service, as well as parking and internet access.
8.6 1961 reviews
Dorset
07/18 – 07/23
HK$2722/nighttotal: HK$13610 (5 )
The Royal Lion Hotel
1 3
hotel , Lyme Regis
The Royal Lion Hotel is located in the heart of Lyme Regis, just a short walk from the beach and close to the town's attractions. This 3-star hotel has received very good user ratings, making it a popular choice for visitors to the area. The hotel is housed in a historic building with a traditional feel, offering a range of amenities and activities for guests to enjoy. These include an indoor swimming pool, a spa tub, a sauna, and a game room, as well as a restaurant, bar, and room service.
Frequently asked questions about hotels in Dorset
What are the best landmarks to visit in Dorset and around?
Dorset is packed with amazing landmarks! You've got to see Durdle Door, a natural limestone arch on the Jurassic Coast. For history buffs, Corfe Castle is a must-see, and don't miss the picturesque Lulworth Cove.
What are the best hotels with a swimming pool in Dorset?
Which area in Dorset is a good option for staying in a hotel?
It really depends on what you want! For a lively atmosphere, Bournemouth is great, with lots of hotels. If you prefer a quieter seaside town, Weymouth is a good choice. For stunning countryside views, consider staying in the New Forest National Park.
What are the most popular 2, 3 and 4-star hotels in Dorset?
What are the most affordable attractions in Dorset?
There are plenty of budget-friendly options! A walk along the Jurassic Coast is free, and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery at Lulworth Cove without paying for anything. The Tank Museum in Bovington is also good value for money.
Dorset is perfect for relaxing! Take a stroll along the South West Coast Path, enjoy a picnic on the beach, or simply sit back and enjoy the stunning views. There are also plenty of spas and wellness centres in the area.
What are the best family friendly hotels in Dorset?
Where can you find the best traditional local cuisine in Dorset?
For authentic Dorset food, head to The Pig Hotel in Brockenhurst. They use local ingredients and have a fantastic menu. The Crab House in Weymouth is also a great choice for seafood.
You'll find all the major hotel chains in Dorset, like Premier Inn, Travelodge, and Holiday Inn. There are also some smaller independent hotels, which often offer a more personal touch.
Dorset has a wide range of hotels to suit every budget and taste. You can find everything from budget-friendly guesthouses to luxury spa hotels. There are also plenty of seaside hotels and countryside retreats.
When is the best time to book a hotel in Dorset?
It depends on your preferences! If you want to avoid the crowds, book your hotel in the shoulder season (April-May or September-October). Peak season (July-August) is busier but offers the best weather.
What amenities do hotel rooms typically offer in Dorset?
Most hotels in Dorset offer standard amenities like Wi-Fi, TVs, and tea and coffee making facilities. Many also have en-suite bathrooms and some offer additional features like swimming pools, gyms, and restaurants.
What pet-friendly activities are available in Dorset?
Dorset is very dog-friendly! You can take your furry friend for walks along the Jurassic Coast, visit the New Forest National Park, or enjoy a meal at a dog-friendly pub. Many hotels also welcome pets.
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8.8 852 reviews
Dorset
07/10 – 07/12
HK$2239/nighttotal: HK$4478 (2 )
Grovefield Manor
1 2
hotel , Poole
Grovefield Manor is a charming bed and breakfast situated in Canford Cliffs, just a short walk from the sandy beaches of England's south coast. This 4-star property consistently receives very good user ratings. This historic manor house offers comfortable accommodation with modern amenities. Guests can enjoy a delicious breakfast included in their stay, relax in the garden, or take advantage of the free parking on-site.
8.2 5373 reviews
Dorset
07/26 – 08/01
HK$1736/nighttotal: HK$10416 (6 )
Holiday Inn Express Poole By Ihg
1 4
hotel , Poole
The Holiday Inn Express Poole is conveniently located less than 1.6km from Poole railway station, offering easy access to Poole Quay, the Lighthouse Poole theatre, and Poole Harbour, Europe's largest natural harbour. This family-friendly hotel boasts en-suite rooms with Freeview TVs, a restaurant, bar, fitness centre, and spa, plus free WiFi and a hearty breakfast included; it's also a short drive from Sandbanks beach.
8.7 191 reviews
Dorset
07/26 – 08/01
HK$2741/nighttotal: HK$16446 (6 )
Lanes Hotel
1 4
hotel , Yeovil
Lanes Hotel is conveniently located in Yeovil, just a short distance from the town centre and within easy reach of Weymouth and Lulworth Cove. This 3-star hotel enjoys very good user ratings for both its location and overall experience. The hotel offers a range of facilities for guests, including a restaurant, bar, garden, fitness centre, spa, and sauna (currently closed). Guests can also enjoy a comfortable stay with modern amenities, room service, and free parking.
8.6 484 reviews
Dorset
06/30 – 07/01
HK$965/nightfor 1 night
The White Hart Hotel
1 2
hotel , Martock
The White Hart Hotel is located in the charming village of Martock, just 16 kilometres from Yeovil and a scenic 32-kilometre drive from the Somerset Levels. It is a 3-star establishment that has received very good user ratings. The hotel offers a range of amenities and activities, including a restaurant, bar, tennis court, and a relaxing garden. Guests can enjoy comfortable rooms with modern conveniences, as well as the hotel's convenient location in the heart of Martock.
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9.5 1364 reviews
Dorset
07/27 – 08/02
HK$3566/nighttotal: HK$21396 (6 )
The Pembroke Arms
2 4
hotel , Wilton
The Pembroke Arms is located within the Wilton Estate, a 5-minute drive from Salisbury and 15 minutes from Stonehenge. The 4-star hotel enjoys excellent user ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience. The hotel offers a unique colonial and Rajasthan-inspired design with traditional English charm. It features a restaurant serving fresh, local cuisine, a bar, and a garden, as well as free Wi-Fi and parking.
8.3 1694 reviews
Dorset
08/01 – 08/08
HK$3230/nighttotal: HK$22610 (7 )
The George Inn
2 5
hotel , Warminster
The George Inn is a charming 4-star hotel located just 10 miles from Warminster, nestled in the peaceful countryside of Longbridge Deverill on the banks of the River Wylye. It has consistently received very good ratings from previous guests. The hotel boasts 12 en suite rooms, each decorated in a traditional English style, offering a comfortable and welcoming retreat. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities, including a restaurant, bar, and garden, as well as free Wi-Fi and parking.
9.1 2230 reviews
Dorset
10/02 – 10/09
HK$1318/nighttotal: HK$9226 (7 )
The Fox Inn
1 2
hotel , Ansty
The Fox Inn is a charming pub with rooms located in the Dorset countryside, a 25-minute drive from both Dorchester and Blandford Forum. It has consistently received very good ratings for its location, cleanliness and overall experience. The inn offers a traditional layout with a restaurant, bar, and garden. Guests can enjoy a full English breakfast, Sunday lunch, and a range of other dishes, along with a selection of drinks in the bar.
8.4 261 reviews
Dorset
07/28 – 08/01
HK$1786/nighttotal: HK$7144 (4 )
The Old Mill Hotel
1 2
hotel , Salisbury
The Old Mill Hotel in Salisbury enjoys a convenient location, a short walk (approximately 2.4km) from Salisbury Cathedral and Salisbury railway station. This 4-star guesthouse offers comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, a restaurant, bar, room service, free parking, and a garden with terrace; Salisbury Racecourse is 6km away.