The Best Dorset Budget Hotels

recommended two star and other cheap hotels in Dorset


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

RNLI College

Poole

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overlooking Holes Bay, this purpose built hotel provides smart, modern accommodation. Money spent in the on site shop goes towards the RNLI

Clifton Hotel

Weymouth

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offers simple style - but comfortable - rooms that are well-equipped next door to the convivial bar and directly opposite the railway station

Crown Hotel

Weymouth

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boasts an advantageous central location with shops and the historic harbour on the doorstep; entertainment is offered in the high season

The Durbeyfield

West Bay

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well placed for accessing the local, tourist, seaside facilities, a welcoming inn offering traditional, comfortable accommodation

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a hotel in a Grade I listed Georgian building showcases its fine period charm throughout, and offers classic rooms, some with fine sea views

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a popular restaurant with a wide menu is a bonus for guests who stay in rooms set around a courtyard, at this inn in the heart of Dorset

The Lugger Inn

Chickerell

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traditional pub popular with villagers and visitors, locally sourced food and drink is championed and live music is featured at the weekends

Newlands Holidays

Charmouth

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holiday park set in 23 acres of grounds on Charmouth's fringes offering a wide choice of accommodation and facilities for the whole family

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friendly pub situated just 4 minutes drive from Bournemouth Airport with a railway theme that reflects its former life as Hurn's railway station

The Black Dog Inn

Broadmayne

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in a quiet village surrounded by open countryside, a Victorian inn with a large garden and play area, has comfortable rooms and hearty food

Commodore Hotel

Southbourne

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spectacular cliff-top views over Poole Bay can be seen from this popular pub offering bright, airy rooms and good value food and drink

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comfortable hotel - sitting opposite the beach - with a good choice of room types from budget to deluxe and many with scenic sea views

Fairhaven Hotel

Weymouth

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perfectly placed hotel to enjoy all that Weymouth has to offer, the beach is opposite whilst the historic harbour, shopping and theatre are nearby

YHA

Swanage

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a large, Victorian villa set in a lofty spot with a sea-facing aspect, just a 5-minute walk from the town centre and a little further to the beach

Hotel Celebrity

Bournemouth

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a celebrity theme runs throughout this good value for money hotel, there are images and artwork of famous people and a lively bar called Divaz

New Inn

West Knighton

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a 16th century coaching inn blending original features with modern amenities

Rose & Crown

Lytchett Matravers

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after a recent update, this friendly village inn now offers contempory rooms and an informal restaurant that serves tasty, classic pub dishes

The Redcliff

Weymouth

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a relaxed, welcoming and family run guest house set in a Victorian terrace on a quiet cul de sac just steps away from the glorious beach

Burley Court Hotel

Bournemouth

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a family-owned hotel - owned for over 60 years by the same family - conveniently situated within an easy walk of the shops, beach and pier

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