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George Albert Hotel & Spa
George Albert Hotel & Spa
3.0 star property
Dorchester
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (489)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(489)
The price is $84
$84
$101 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12
Coach House Inn
Coach House Inn
3.0 star property
Dorchester
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (164)
8.6/10
Excellent
(164)
The price is $87
$87
$105 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7
The Frampton Arms
The Frampton Arms
3.5 star property
Dorchester
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (560)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(560)
The price is $67
$67
$81 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Pound Cottage
Pound Cottage
3.0 star property
Dorchester
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
10/10
Exceptional
(2)
The price is $382
$382
$458 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9
Old Ship Inn
Old Ship Inn
2.0 star property
Dorchester
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (14)
8.0/10
Very Good
(14)
Barton Cottage Bed and Breakfast
Barton Cottage Bed and Breakfast
3.5 star property
Dorchester
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (21)
10/10
Exceptional
(21)
The price is $128
$128
$153 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7
The Duchess of Cornwall Inn
The Duchess of Cornwall Inn
3.5 star property
Dorchester
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (138)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(138)
The price is $73
$73
$87 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12
Summer Lodge Country House Hotel
Summer Lodge Country House Hotel
5.0 star property
Dorchester
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (133)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(133)
The price is $264
$264
$316 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 3 - Feb 4
The Manor House
The Manor House
3.5 star property
Dorchester
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (509)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(509)
The price is $65
$65
$78 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - Jan 17
Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester
Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester
3.0 star property
Dorchester
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (558)
8.8/10
Excellent
(558)
The price is $68
$68
$81 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Premier Inn Dorchester
Premier Inn Dorchester
3.0 star property
Dorchester
7.6 out of 10, Good, (4)
7.6/10
Good
(4)
The price is $57
$57
$69 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Greyhound Inn
Greyhound Inn
3.5 star property
Dorchester
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (311)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(311)
The price is $135
$135
$161 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7
4 Bed-2 Bath-bar-pool Table-library- Xmas Venue
4 Bed-2 Bath-bar-pool Table-library- Xmas Venue
2.0 star property
Dorchester
The price is $828
$828
$1,155 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7
Way's Forge
Way's Forge
3.0 star property
Dorchester
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3)
10/10
Exceptional
(3)
The price is $581
$581
$697 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9
The Oak at Dewlish
The Oak at Dewlish
3.5 star property
Dorchester
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (120)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(120)
The price is $129
$129
$155 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7
2 Bathsheba Terrace
2 Bathsheba Terrace
3.0 star property
Dorchester
The price is $493
$493
$592 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 17 - Jan 18
Bay Tree House
Bay Tree House
4.0 star property
Dorchester
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (379)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(379)
The price is $95
$95
$114 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7
The Cow Shed
The Cow Shed
3.0 star property
Dorchester
The price is $1,107
$1,107
$1,329 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10
The Fox Inn
The Fox Inn
3.0 star property
Dorchester
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (273)
8.8/10
Excellent
(273)
The price is $123
$123
$148 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12
The Elbow
The Elbow
3.0 star property
Dorchester
The price is $643
$643
$771 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9
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.
Budget hotels in Dorchester and vicinity
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1001)
7.2/10
Good
(1001)
The price is $44
$44
$53 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7
Hotel Celebrity Bournemouth East Cliff by Villare Hotels
Hotel Celebrity Bournemouth East Cliff by Villare Hotels3.0 star property
Bournemouth City Centre
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
8.0/10
Very Good
(1001)
The price is $38
$38
$46 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 4 - Feb 5
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (300)
8.8/10
Excellent
(300)
The price is $61
$61
$73 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
8.0/10
Very Good
(1001)
The price is $45
$45
$54 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Suncliff Hotel - OCEANA COLLECTION
Suncliff Hotel - OCEANA COLLECTION3.0 star property
Bournemouth City Centre
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1005)
7.2/10
Good
(1005)
The price is $52
$52
$63 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (830)
8.0/10
Very Good
(830)
The price is $57
$57
$68 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 17 - Jan 18
Bournemouth Carlton Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Bournemouth Carlton Hotel, BW Signature Collection3.0 star property
Bournemouth City Centre
7.6 out of 10, Good, (996)
7.6/10
Good
(996)
The price is $56
$56
$67 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (707)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(707)
The price is $64
$64
$76 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
7.6 out of 10, Good, (491)
7.6/10
Good
(491)
The price is $67
$67
$81 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (342)
8.2/10
Very Good
(342)
The price is $58
$58
$70 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
The Bridge House, BW Signature Collection
The Bridge House, BW Signature Collection3.0 star property
Ferndown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1003)
The price is $60
$60
$71 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (316)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(316)
The price is $51
$51
$61 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7
The Cumberland Hotel - OCEANA COLLECTION
The Cumberland Hotel - OCEANA COLLECTION4.0 star property
Bournemouth City Centre
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1001)
7.8/10
Good
(1001)
The price is $59
$59
$71 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa
Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa4.0 star property
Bournemouth City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (925)
8.4/10
Very Good
(925)
The price is $66
$66
$79 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1002)
The price is $59
$59
$70 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (918)
8.6/10
Excellent
(918)
The price is $62
$62
$74 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (335)
8.8/10
Excellent
(335)
The price is $128
$128
$153 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10
St Leonard's Hotel by Greene King Inns
St Leonard's Hotel by Greene King Inns3.0 star property
Ringwood
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (652)
8.0/10
Very Good
(652)
The price is $54
$54
$65 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Holiday Inn Bournemouth by IHG
Holiday Inn Bournemouth by IHG3.5 star property
Bournemouth City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1002)
The price is $54
$54
$65 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Royal Bath Hotel & Spa Bournemouth
Royal Bath Hotel & Spa Bournemouth4.0 star property
Bournemouth City Centre
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1001)
7.0/10
Good
(1001)
The price is $54
$54
$65 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7
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.
You may also like pet-friendly hotels in Dorchester
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (509)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(509)
The price is $65
$65
$78 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - Jan 17
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (14)
8.0/10
Very Good
(14)
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (138)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(138)
The price is $73
$73
$87 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (311)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(311)
The price is $135
$135
$161 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (21)
10/10
Exceptional
(21)
The price is $128
$128
$153 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (133)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(133)
The price is $264
$264
$316 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 3 - Feb 4
The price is $2,427
$2,427
$2,913 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9
4 Bed-2 Bath-bar-pool Table-library- Xmas Venue
4 Bed-2 Bath-bar-pool Table-library- Xmas Venue2.0 star property
Dorchester
The price is $828
$828
$1,155 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (118)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(118)
The price is $101
$101
$121 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
10/10
Exceptional
(2)
The price is $382
$382
$458 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9
You can also stay at family-friendly hotels in Dorchester
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (118)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(118)
The price is $101
$101
$121 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (489)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(489)
The price is $84
$84
$101 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (558)
8.8/10
Excellent
(558)
The price is $68
$68
$81 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (509)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(509)
The price is $65
$65
$78 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - Jan 17
The price is $580
$580
$696 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (311)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(311)
The price is $135
$135
$161 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (120)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(120)
The price is $129
$129
$155 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (155)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(155)
The price is $157
$157
$188 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (273)
8.8/10
Excellent
(273)
The price is $123
$123
$148 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (224)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(224)
The price is $148
$148
$148 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7
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.
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When is the best time to visit Dorchester?
When is the best time to visit Dorchester?Our prices for hotels in Dorchester are cheapest in February
When is the best time to visit Dorchester?
When is the best time to visit Dorchester?
Our prices for hotels in Dorchester are cheapest in February
Price trends for hotels in Dorchester
Pricing is based on two traveler single night rates
Currently viewing crowd sizes and weather for January.
Typical weather for Dorchester
January
High 9°C / low 5°C. Cloudy most days.
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Top landmarks in Dorchester
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Maiden Castle
4.0/5 (4 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.
Tutankhamun: The Exhibition
4.0/5 (2 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 Dorset Teddy Bear Museum or Dinosaur Museum.
Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens
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 Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Sculpture by the Lakes, both nearby.
Hardy's Cottage
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, Dorset Teddy Bear Museum and Tutankhamun: The Exhibition aren't far.
Sculpture by the Lakes
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.
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 Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope. All are within a rural setting.
Check out reviews of Dorchester hotels guests love
Hampton by Hilton Bournemouth
10/10 Excellent
"Very good break"
Holiday Inn Bournemouth by IHG
10/10 Excellent
"Lovely clean room, good range of teas and coffee. Spacious. "
Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa
10/10 Excellent
"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 . "
Village Hotel Bournemouth
10/10 Excellent
"Reception staff brilliant and spotless room 👏👏👏"
The Royal Lion Hotel
10/10 Excellent
"Yes"
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Poole
10/10 Excellent
"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"
The Manor Hotel by Greene King Inns
10/10 Excellent
"Cleanliness was tops. Distance to Heathrow and ease of shuttle to the airport were great, but we expected it to be free. When we called to book, and ask about a shuttle, we found out it was available, but no one mentioned a per person fee....we had spent all our pounds so we wouldn't take any home to the states, and the driver didn't have change for a 20pound note, so we had to use a debit card. Minor annoyance, but..."
Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG
10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, friendly staff, comfy bed and excellent breakfast."
Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt
10/10 Excellent
"The room was nicely appointed and clean, staff were helpful and friendly. Would stay there again."
Frequently asked questions
What hotels do travelers recommend in Dorchester?
Tudor Cottage Bed & Breakfast Dorchester, The Brewers Arms and The New Inn are all accommodations that are popular with guests.
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 89 vacation homes. You can also consider one of the 14 apartments or 167 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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