The Best Jurassic Coast Hotels

recommended hotels and other accommodation on or near the Jurassic Coast


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

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

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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set amidst 14 acres of beautiful Devon countryside yet only a short drive from the coast; stay in traditional, elegant guest rooms or cottages

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guest rooms are tastefully decorated and combine contemporary styling with a traditional feel; restaurant menus feature West Country produce

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historic, Grade I listed hotel set in pleasant grounds, guest rooms are elegant and traditional in style and retain character features

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offers a good range of relaxing facilities including spa bath, sauna and steam room and a beauty salon, guest rooms are individually decorated

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seafront hotel retaining Regency charm and grandeur; guest rooms are elegantly decorated in a traditional style and many enjoy fine sea views

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family-run hotel providing a homely, welcoming atmosphere set in a tranquil garden with terrace located a 5-minute walk from the centre

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welcoming and relaxed hotel, under the same family ownership for over 60 years, placed directly on the seafront with many sea view rooms

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close to excellent walking and Eype Beach, this small family-run hotel enjoys a unique position, tucked down a lane near to the coast

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with stunning sea views, this cliff-top hotel makes a great base for touring Studland and Dorset

The Royal Lion

Lyme Regis

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a 17th-century former coaching inn located moments from the beach, offers well-presented bedrooms, hearty pub food and local beers

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set in extensive gardens, this welcoming hotel offers a choice of 2 elegant restaurants

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offers spacious, traditionally furnished rooms many with sea views

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set in extensive gardens, this welcoming, historic hotel offers a choice of two restaurants

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a peaceful hotel with extensive leisure facilities and spectacular views across Swanage Bay

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grand Victorian hotel with character original features combined with more contemporary decor and facilities set in a prime seafront spot

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offering great leisure facilities, this relaxing hotel makes a great base for touring the Studland area

The Kings Arms

Dorchester

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an 18th century building with many Georgian features and where Queen Victoria once stayed

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with its seaside frontage, this period hotel offers traditional rooms with modernised facilities and is well placed for accessing attractions

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