The Best Dorset 4&5 Star Luxury Hotels

Recommended four or five star, and other luxury hotels in Dorset

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Plumber Manor Hotel

Sturminster Newton

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experience luxurious comfort in a breathtaking historical setting, at this fine Jacobean manor house - rooms are in the house or a restored barn

Hotel Miramar

Bournemouth

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Edwardian hotel, set in well-tended, cliff-top gardens, enjoying views across the bay, with a relaxing ambience and attentive, friendly staff

The Bridge House

Ferndown

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set beside the River Stour between Bournemouth and Fendown, many of the well-presented rooms enjoy views across the river and meadow

The Green House

Bournemouth

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a boutique, eco-friendly hotel, offering award-winning, seasonal cuisine and well-appointed rooms furnished with hand-made furniture

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enjoy the all-you-can-eat breakfast available at this contemporarily furnished hotel boasting luxurious rooms, just half a mile from the sea

Park Central Hotel

Bournemouth

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enjoy award-winning seafood, friendly, attentive staff and individually styled rooms at this hotel opposite the BIC and close to the seafront

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a quintessential country house escape with an intimate atmosphere, warm hospitality, luxurious guest rooms, fine dining and relaxing spa

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a perfect place to get away to simply relax and unwind, boutique hotel set in attractive, riverside gardens with elegant rooms and fine dining

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a chic, modern hotel with excellent facilities, fine dining and stylish rooms and apartments, all set in a beautiful spot by the River Stour

Connaught Lodge

Bournemouth

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stylish, well-appointed rooms in an annexe of the Connaught Hotel, the extensive facilities on offer are in the main hotel just next door

The Grosvenor Arms

Shaftesbury

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a fine Georgian hotel, set close to famous Gold Hill, retaining character features, combined with more contemporary styling and comforts

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with spectacular sea views, this cliff-top hotel offers sumptuous rooms and leisure facilities and is close to the BIC and Bournemouth Pier

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enjoy the extensive leisure facilities and well-appointed rooms available at this luxurious, contemporary hotel, located in the heart of the town

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elegant Georgian mansion set in quiet countryside overlooking Chesil Beach and the Fleet Lagoon offering facilities for the whole family

The Hermitage Hotel

Bournemouth

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placed opposite the BIC and moments from the beach and pier, the award-winning restaurant offers sea views and modern British cuisine

Eastbury Hotel

Sherborne

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a luxury Georgian townhouse set in a picturesque walled garden, guests will find a boutique spa, elegant guest rooms and award-winning cuisine

The Bull Hotel

Bridport

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a chic, boutique style hotel with smart, comfortable rooms boasting period details and providing an ideal start to explore the local area

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indulge yourself in the extensive and relaxing spa facilities before enjoying award winning dining at this stylish hotel near the town centre

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indulge yourself in the relaxing spa and leisure facilities and fine dining at this elegant hotel on the water's edge of Christchurch Harbour

The Nici Bournemouth

Bournemouth

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refurbished Edwardian hotel set in a large, cliff-top garden overlooking Poole Bay; guest rooms are spacious and feature contemporary decor

Harbour Heights Hotel

Canford Cliffs

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stylish, boutique hotel on the cliff top with scenic views over Poole Harbour and Sandbanks, al fresco dining can be enjoyed on the terrace

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located in Poole's old town close to the historic quayside and offers sumptuous rooms, a French-style bistro and expert wine-tasting sessions

Cumberland Hotel

Bournemouth

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Art Deco-styled hotel standing on the East Cliff, stay in contemporary style rooms and enjoy award-wining dining in the stylish brasserie

Orchid Hotel

Bournemouth

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contemporary hotel with a relaxing ambience, the stylish rooms are individually decorated and the restaurant serves award-winning cuisine

Haven Hotel

Sandbanks

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in a stunning location on the edge of Poole Harbour offering bright, well-appointed rooms, award-winning dining and extensive leisure activities

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a comfortable hotel, in good location for the town centre and East Cliff Lift down to the beach, with bright, rooms that are well-equipped

Norfolk Royale Hotel

Bournemouth

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restored to its Edwardian grandeur, this privately-owned hotel offers elegant, well-appointed rooms, a secret garden and leisure facilities

Sandbanks Hotel

Sandbanks

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a modern hotel directly on the golden sands with views across Studland Bay offering leisure facilities and kids entertainment in school holidays

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