The Best Dorset Hotels

Recommended hotels and other accommodation throughout Dorset

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set in extensive grounds, this beautifully appointed, privately owned hotel offers a homely and relaxing atmosphere and stylish guest rooms

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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

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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

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

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

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

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

Hotel Rex

Weymouth

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originally built for the Duke of Clarence, this traditional hotel still has many of its original features and sits in an enviable spot by the beach

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

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this elegant hotel, set overlooking the castle ruins, blends original character with modern luxury and a relaxed and welcoming ambience

Eastbury Hotel

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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

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bright, contemporary decor features throughout at this central hotel, there are air-conditioned rooms and a complimentary buffet breakfast

The Bull Hotel

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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

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

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 Grove Hotel

Bournemouth

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in the East Cliff area of Bournemouth, minutes from the beach, a traditional hotel with classically-decorated rooms and spacious communal areas

Langtry Manor Hotel

Bournemouth

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listed Edwardian manor house - built by King Edward VII for his mistress, Lilly Langtry - beautifully updated to offer sumptuous accommodation

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