The Best Dorset Hotels

recommended hotels and other accommodation throughout Dorset


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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

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

Wessex Royale Hotel

Dorchester

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a beautifully restored 18th century Georgian hotel featuring many period features including a grand staircase, fireplaces and wood panelling

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

La Fleur de Lys

Shaftesbury

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family-run accommodation with comfortable, well-appointed rooms, traditionally decorated, and a restaurant serving award winning cuisine

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Regency style house, set in over an acre of grounds, a short stroll from the beach, offering a comfortable, traditional Jurrasic Coast base

Heights Hotel

Portland

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a modern hotel set on the summit of Portland with scenic views in most directions over Weymouth Bay, Lyme Bay and Chesil Beach

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a clean, modern hotel offering good value accommodation near to the town centre

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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traditional, thatched inn set in a quiet hamlet, with luxury, well-appointed rooms and a menu that showcases the flavours of Dorset

The New Inn

Cerne Abbas

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an attractive 16th century former coaching inn with fabulous rooms and food, and its pretty village location make a perfect holiday combination

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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

Chapter 1 Hotels

Weymouth

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Grade II listed building close to the beach, has elegant rooms with high ceilings and sash windows, and top quality beds and bathrooms

Mortons Manor

Corfe Castle

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discover a wealth of history and character dating back to 1590 at this charming and comfortable, Grade II listed Elizabethan Manor House

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

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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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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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

Fernhill Hotel

Charmouth

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Edwardian house located between Charmouth and Lyme Regis with views over the Dorset countryside offering comfy, well-appointed rooms

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