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The Duchess of Cornwall, hotel in Dorchester

The Duchess of Cornwall in Dorchester provides accommodation with a terrace and a bar. This 4-star inn offers free WiFi. The property features a restaurant.

Quiet location, easy parking, big comfortable bed
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
1,840 reviews
Price from
£83
per night
New Inn - Dorchester, hotel in Dorchester

Situated in the peaceful village of West Knighton, New Inn – Dorchester is a former 16th-century coaching inn.

The staff were very polite friendly and supportive. The accommodation was good but cleanliness of windows and bathroom could have been improved. The restaurant was very good, food choices excellent and service impeccable. Our tv didn't work due to a fault but the manager gave a discount on our bill in recompense which was welcomed. Parking facilities were also excellent. All in all I would highly recommend this Inn for a stay.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
962 reviews
Price from
£105
per night
The Greyhound Inn, hotel in Dorchester

Set in Dorchester and with Golden Cap reachable within 29 km, The Greyhound Inn offers a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar.

Convenient, nice people and good food with reasonably priced menu
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
212 reviews
Price from
£115
per night
The Spice Ship, hotel in Dorchester

Featuring a garden, restaurant, bar and free WiFi, The Spice Ship is set in Weymouth, 19 km from Monkey World and 33 km from Corfe Castle.

Very friendly staff. Nice location and easy for work. The food was excellent and very reasonable. Breakfast has an excellent selection and is very well cooked. Good selection of real ales. I have never had a problem with parking as there is a large, well maintained car park.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
288 reviews
Price from
£81
per night
The New Inn, hotel in Dorchester

Located in Cerne Abbas, 29 km from Monkey World, The New Inn provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Service was excellent, very professional, we would happily recommend this hotel to others.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
450 reviews
Price from
£140
per night
Brace of Pheasants, hotel in Dorchester

Situated in Alton Pancras and with Monkey World reachable within 27 km, Brace of Pheasants features a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar.

Room was nice. The bed was very comfortable.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
200 reviews
Price from
£129
per night
Greyhound Inn, hotel in Dorchester

Located in Winterborne Kingston, 8.4 km from Monkey World, Greyhound Inn provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

breakfast was great. room was clean and wonderful would love to return to the pub and stay in the same room again. staff was very helpful
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
890 reviews
Price from
£135
per night
The Lugger Inn, hotel in Dorchester

Located in Chickerell, the Lugger Inn is just a 10-minute walk from Dorset’s World Heritage Jurrasic Coast.

Room was a good size and very clean and comfy. Had a powerful shower in the bathroom. Evening meals were very good and there was a good choice. (no breakfasts provided)
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
530 reviews
Price from
£100
per night
The Acorn Inn, hotel in Dorchester

The Acorn Inn is an award-winning 16th-century inn with a restaurant which has received accolades from Condé Nast Traveller and the Sunday Telegraph.

Location excellent and unspoilt. Room cosy and clean. Breakfast was excellent, and most of the food at dinner. Staff very helpful and polite
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
103 reviews
Price from
£145
per night
The Fox Inn, hotel in Dorchester

A 25-minute drive from Dorchester and Blandford Forum, The Fox Inn is a pretty inn in the Dorset countryside.

We paid for evening meals (x2) and on the second evening we waited over a hour to be served. But we’re we’re bought a drink on the house. Breakfast was lovely .
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
847 reviews
Price from
£115
per night
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  • Avg. price/night: £139.50
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,035 reviews
    Staff were friendly and welcoming. The food, for breakfast and dinner, was excellent.
    Anna
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £109
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,451 reviews
    Breakfast adequate, dinner choice and quality very good and staff were very pleasant and helpful. Tea coffee water etc generously supplied.
    Raeside
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 8 reviews
    We had a super few days. Toby was so helpful during our stay. Fabulous location and views. It was so peaceful and relaxing too. Everything you could need for the kitchen and bathrooms was there. Loved the walk on the coast path to the Smugglers Inn and enjoyed some yummy food. Also the cafe in the carpark does some delicious food too. Would definitely stay here again :-)
    S
    Sharon
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £109
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,451 reviews
    Very handy for the Tank Museum and Monkey World. Sunday roast dinner was good value and to our taste with lots of tasty gravy. Members of staff very cheerful and helpful. Camera overseeing car park, with screens in reception. All the requirements in room, and a powerful, easy to use shower. Clean. Nice little courtyard at front with comfortable chairs and grassy area at back with benches and children's things.
    Margaret
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £115
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 561 reviews
    Great breakfast. Dinner was delicious. Great canapés
    Doug
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £121
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,840 reviews
    The room was very clean and there were clean towels every day. A good television, a good choice of breakfast and dinner menu
    linda sylvia
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £121
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,840 reviews
    Good location for visiting the area, very quiet and peaceful. Car parking was easy and free. The draft beer was excellent. The staff were friendly and efficient, The room was clean and furnished in the stile of the hotel even though the hotel was built in 2016 in the model town that showcases the vision of King Charles III. Dinner was excellent with friendly service.
    G K
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £109
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,451 reviews
    Old world style Inn
    Paul
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £90
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 376 reviews
    A Lovely counryside Inn,rooms very nice,very clean and quite,great food and big breakfast.Lovely hosts nothing to much trouble. Central for touring Weymouth coast and adjoining resorts.Would not hesitate to return.
    Philip
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £105
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 962 reviews
    This was our 3rd stay at the New Inn, each time the staff ,room and food has been first class, we shall return thank you.
    david
    Young couple

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