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Popular hotels in Dorset

Discover well-known properties in Dorset that are favored by visitors more than others. There are 5,422 hotels in Dorset and price data was last updated on July 3, 2025. The average price for a hotel in Dorset is $143/night.
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Bath Road, Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Victorian hotel with a fitness center and a sauna An indoor pool, a restaurant, and a fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a sauna, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite. Royal Bath Hotel & Spa Bournemouth offers 200 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Digital television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
7.3
Good
3652 reviews
Location
0.4 mi from city centre
West Hill Road, 36, Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Bournemouth Beach Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a bar/lounge and free self parking. Travelodge Bournemouth Seafront offers 15 accommodations.
Free Wi-Fi
7.7
Good
53 reviews
Location
0.4 mi from city centre
6 Suffolk Road South, Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Hotel with free parking, near Bournemouth Beach This hotel features an indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and an arcade/game room. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, a picnic area, and a vending machine are onsite. Laguna Hotel offers 50 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
6.5
Good
2533 reviews
Location
0.5 mi from city centre
12 Grove Road, East Cliff, Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Art Deco Bournemouth hotel in Bournemouth City Centre with a 24-hour front desk Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, wedding services, and a garden are onsite. Heathlands Hotel Bournemouth offers 130 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
6.5
Good
2712 reviews
Location
0.7 mi from city centre
7 Durley Chine Road, Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Luxury hotel with 2 indoor pools and a full-service spa This hotel features 2 indoor pools, a full-service spa, and a restaurant. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a sauna are onsite. Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa offers 83 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. This Bournemouth hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. 2 indoor swimming pools are on site along with a hot tub. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
8.0
Excellent
2808 reviews
Location
0.5 mi from city centre
29 East Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Beach hotel with indoor pool, near Bournemouth Beach At Suncliff Hotel - OCEANA COLLECTION, spend the day relaxing on the nearby beach or pampering yourself at the hotel's full-service spa. Suncliff Hotel - OCEANA COLLECTION offers 99 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. This Bournemouth hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
6.9
Good
2893 reviews
Location
0.8 mi from city centre
Half Moon Street, Sherborne, United Kingdom
Inn in Sherborne with a restaurant and a bar This smoke-free inn features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Half Moon, Sherborne by Marston's Inns offers 13 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.4
Good
1433 reviews
Location
0.1 mi from city centre
Walking Field Lane, Poole, United Kingdom
A welcoming hotel with free Wi-Fi and free breakfast included in Poole town centre Holiday Inn Express Poole hotel is a quick walk from Poole Railway Station. With its central location, the hotel is also near local attractions like Poole Quay and Poole Harbour, where ferries depart for Brownsea Island, the Channel Islands and Cherbourg, France. The hotel is just 4 miles from the golden Sandbanks Beach, and the Dolphin Shopping Centre is steps away. The Lighthouse, a modern art centre with film, theatre and dance performances, is practically around the corner. The famed Jurassic Coast in Dorset, with its notable rock formations and fossils, is an hour away by car. Business guests are a short walk or drive from regional headquarters of international companies like Barclays, Honeywell and Siemens. Royal National Lifeboat Institution is also nearby. The hotel's 3 fully equipped meeting rooms are convenient for hosting a small conference or seminar, and catering is available. At this hotel you can enjoy: Free Wi-Fi, Express Start Free Breakfast included, On-site parking, Electric Vehicle Charging station and Business Centre. Bright, inviting guest rooms with IHG WAY OF CLEAN standard include blackout curtains and Smart TVs. Fuel up for your busy day with our free breakfast, and end with a refreshing drink in the Lounge Bar.
Free Wi-Fi
8.2
Excellent
2918 reviews
Location
0.4 mi from city centre

Travel insights for hotels in Dorset

Use our HotelsCombined data-powered tips to help you find your next hotel in Dorset.

What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Dorset?

The cheapest month to book a hotel in Dorset is January ($74). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Dorset is July ($213).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in Dorset?

The cheapest day to stay in Dorset is Wednesday ($121). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Thursday, when the average nightly price is $205.

How far ahead should you book a hotel in Dorset?

Save money by booking a hotel at least 81 days before your trip to Dorset. The lowest price found when booking 81 days ahead was $74 per night.

Top-rated Dorset hotels

Browse through properties in Dorset that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 5,422 properties in Dorset and data was last updated on July 3, 2025.
Our users rated these Dorset hotels among the best places to stay. Take a look at user reviews to learn why these properties were rated the best.
12-18 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, United Kingdom
0.6 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$168
Avg. per night
95 Mudeford, Christchurch, United Kingdom
1.6 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$263
Avg. per night
18 Durley Chine Road, Bournemouth, United Kingdom
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$67
Avg. per night
22 Bath Road, Bournemouth, United Kingdom
0.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$125
Avg. per night
Burlington Road, Swanage, United Kingdom
0.8 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$156
Avg. per night
Exeter Road, Bournemouth, United Kingdom
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$144
Avg. per night
18 George Street, Bridport, United Kingdom
1.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$157
Avg. per night
West Cliff Road, Bournemouth, United Kingdom
0.4 mi from city centre
$98
Avg. per night

Cheapest hotels in Dorset

Discover affordable stays in Dorset that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Dorset can be found for as low as $41 per night. There is currently one property in Dorset that can be booked for this price. Yha Swanage is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Dorset. Price data was last updated on July 3, 2025
These Dorset properties charge the lowest price per night of those we've come across. As prices can vary by date, change the dates if you're flexible to compare rates.
20 Cluny Crescent, Swanage, United Kingdom
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$41
Avg. per night
58-62 St Michael's Road, Bournemouth, United Kingdom
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$46
Avg. per night
15, Westby Rd, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, United Kingdom
1.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$59
Avg. per night
15 Priory Road, Bournemouth, United Kingdom
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$60
Avg. per night
19 Bath Road, Bournemouth, United Kingdom
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$63
Avg. per night
Knyveton Road 1, Bournemouth, United Kingdom
1.2 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$65
Avg. per night
43 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, United Kingdom
1.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$65
Avg. per night
5-7 Priory Road, Bournemouth, United Kingdom
0.2 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$66
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Dorset

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Dorset to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Dorset at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on July 3, 2025.
An overview of the average price of hotels by hotel class in the Dorset. Change the dates at the top of the page to see more options in Dorset.
4 stars +
North Street, Sherborne, United Kingdom
161 Banks Road, Poole, United Kingdom
3 stars
West Hill Road, 36, Bournemouth, United Kingdom
6 Suffolk Road South, Bournemouth, United Kingdom
12 Grove Road, East Cliff, Bournemouth, United Kingdom
7 Durley Chine Road, Bournemouth, United Kingdom
43 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, United Kingdom
2 stars and under
Fairhaven Hotel, 37 Esplanade, Weymouth, United Kingdom
19 Bath Road, Bournemouth, United Kingdom
18 Durley Chine Road, Bournemouth, United Kingdom
15 Priory Road, Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Pound Road, Lyme Regis, United Kingdom

Where to stay in Dorset

Explore different neighborhoods and areas within Dorset to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on July 3, 2025.
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About Dorset

Hugging the fossil-embedded cliffs of the English Channel, Dorset is a picturesque county in England’s far south that’s largely designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It’s home to charming beachside towns such as Poole and Weymouth, as well as a variety of family-friendly attractions and the world’s largest collection of tanks.

Things to do in Dorset

Whether you want to delve into Europe’s military history, come face-to-face with primates or discover the natural beauty of southern England, Dorset offers something for the entire family.

Explore the UNESCO-listed Jurassic Coast. Much of Dorset’s coastline is designated as part of the Jurassic Coast Natural World Heritage Site, boasting spectacular geological formations that can be seen either on land or by boat. Photograph the natural limestone arch of Durdle Door and the triplet rock formation known as Old Harry Rocks, then see the layered cliffs of sparkling Lulworth Cove.

See the playful primates of Monkey World. Travelling with kids? Don’t miss a visit to Monkey World, a family-friendly attraction that provides a sanctuary for more than 250 rescued or endangered primates. Watch the playful antics in the orangutan creche and attend one of the daily keeper talks before letting the kids run loose in the large Great Ape Adventure Play Area.

Visit Bovington’s Tank Museum. If you want to see the largest collection of tanks in the world, visit the Tank Museum, which is located at the Bovington Camp military base. It showcases around 300 armoured fighting vehicles from more than 25 different countries, including the only working example of a German Tiger I tank and a British Mark I dating back to World War I.

Getting around Dorset

Bournemouth International Airport is the main aviation gateway to Dorset and has flights to destinations across Europe. Trains connect towns and villages across the county while ferries travel to Jersey, Guernsey and Cherbourg in France. Having your own vehicle is the most convenient way of exploring the region, although most of the town centres are ideally navigated on foot.

Facts about staying in Dorset

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Dorset to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on July 3, 2025.
  • Where is the best place to stay in Dorset?

    Bournemouth, Weymouth, and Poole are the most popular places on HotelsCombined for stays in Dorset.

  • What are the best hotels in Dorset?

    One of the most popular hotels in Dorset is Royal Bath Hotel & Spa Bournemouth, which has been reviewed by 3,652 users and currently has a rating of 7.3/10. Other top-rated locations include Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel and The Royal Lion Hotel, which have received 8.0/10 and 8.3/10 ratings from our users, respectively.

  • What is a good hotel near West Bay Beach?

    The George is a hotel near West Bay Beach that is popular with HotelsCombined users, scoring 8.9 across 708 reviews.

  • What is a good hotel in Dorset near Bournemouth Beach?

    Royal Bath Hotel & Spa Bournemouth is the most recommended hotel near Bournemouth Beach on HotelsCombined (scoring 7.3 over 3,652 reviews).

  • Is there a good hotel near Weymouth Beach?

    Close to Weymouth Beach you will find The Fairhaven Hotel, which has a rating of 7.5 over 1,734 HotelsCombined reviews.

  • What are the most popular landmarks to visit in Dorset?

    If your travel plans to Dorset are flexible, we recommend visiting at least one of the following most popular landmarks: West Bay Beach, Bournemouth Beach, or Weymouth Beach. Bridport is the city you should stay in if you want to visit West Bay Beach. Staying in Bournemouth is preferred if you want to visit Bournemouth Beach. To visit Weymouth Beach, it’s most convenient if you stay in Weymouth.

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