Sleeping Bear Hotels Dorchester (Dorchester, GB) from 69 £/night

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Sleeping Bear Hotels Dorchester

32 High West Street, Dorchester, United Kingdom, DT1 1UP·View on map

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Overall Score

Great

8.7Great

Location9.4

Cleanliness9.2

Staff9.2

Comfort9.1

Facilities8.7

Who stays here

Couples40%

Solo29%

Families18%

Groups10%

Overview

Overall Score

Great

8.7Great

Location9.4

Cleanliness9.2

Staff9.2

Comfort9.1

Facilities8.7

Who stays here

Couples40%

Solo29%

Families18%

Groups10%

Historic Georgian hotel in central Dorchester with breakfast and free parking

Historic Building

Sleeping Bear Hotels Dorchester is a Georgian building constructed in 1756. The hotel retains original fireplaces, panelling, and a grand staircase. A lounge with a fireplace and a library provide spaces for relaxation.

Rooms

Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester offers room types including Standard Double, King, and Superior King rooms. Each room has an en suite bathroom with a bath or shower and a digital TV. The Superior King room provides additional space and a larger bed.

Dining & Bar

The Sleeping Bear serves a quality breakfast with an extensive menu that can be customized. The lounge and bar area offers self-serve hot drinks and an evening bar. Guests may bring takeaway food to eat in the dining room, which provides plates and cutlery.

Amenities & Services

Sleeping Bear Hotels Dorchester has meeting and banquet facilities for business travelers. Board games and puzzles are available for guest use. A shared lounge and TV area provides additional relaxation space.

Location & Surroundings

Sleeping Bear Hotels Dorchester is centrally located on Dorchester's high street, within walking distance of local restaurants and attractions. Historic sites like Athelhampton House and natural parks like Kingston Maurward are nearby. The hotel offers free limited parking at the rear.

History: Georgian building from 1756 with original fireplaces and grand staircase
Rooms: Standard Double, King, and Superior King rooms with en suite bathrooms
Dining: Quality breakfast with extensive menu; self-serve hot drinks and bar
Amenities: Meeting facilities, board games, lounge with fireplace
Parking: Free limited parking at rear (reservation recommended)

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 15:00-18:00

from 07:00-11:00

Amenities

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Other information

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Building

Year renovated:2012

Number of floors:4

Number of rooms:29

Former name

Wessex Royale Hotel

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Standard Double Room

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

1 Double bed1 King-size bed

Shower
Heating

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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi

Parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour security

Flat-screen TV

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Check-in/ Check-out

Express check-in/ -out

Facilities for kids

Cots

Board games

Services

Housekeeping

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

Cots
Board games

Spa & Leisure

Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Heating

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

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Essential information about Sleeping Bear Hotels Dorchester

💵 Lowest room price	69 £
📏 Distance to centre	500 m
✈️ Distance to airport	49.3 km
🧳 Nearest airport	Bournemouth, BOH

Location

32 High West Street, Dorchester, United Kingdom, DT1 1UP

Address

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32 High West Street, Dorchester, United Kingdom, DT1 1UP

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32 High West Street, Dorchester, United Kingdom, DT1 1UP

City landmarks
Nearby
Restaurants

Landmark

Maumbury Rings

1.0 km

Landmark

Max Gate

1.9 km

Square

Queen Mother Square

1.3 km

Landmark

Wolfeton House

2.7 km

Landmark

Poundbury

1.8 km

Church

St Michael's Church

2.2 km

Landmark

Maiden Castle

3.0 km

Farm

Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens

2.5 km

Landmark

Wrackleford House

3.5 km

Landmark

Hardy's Cottage

3.9 km

Landmark

Weymouth SEA LIFE Adventure Park

4.4 km

Landmark

Thorncombe Woods Local Nature Reserve

3.8 km

Landmark

Thorncombe Wood

4.0 km

Landmark

Hardy's Monument

4.6 km

Landmark

Xtreme Falconry at Dorset Falconry Park

4.9 km

Museum

The Dinosaur Museum

520 m

Museum

The Tutankhamun Exhibition

60 m

Museum

Terracotta Warriors Museum

570 m

Museum

Dorset County Museum

250 m

Art object

Statue of Thomas Hardy

80 m

Museum

The Keep Military Museum

390 m

Museum

Dorset Teddy Bear Museum

560 m

Museum

Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

100 m

Square

Brewery Square

550 m

Park

Borough Gardens

340 m

High East Street

St Peter's Dorchester

190 m

County Hall Colliton Park

Romano-British House

270 m

10 South Street Place nam should read 'Barclays Bank'

Barcleys bank

380 m

Northern Hay

Roman Town House

270 m

Gallery

DAG Dorchester Art Gallery

590 m

Restaurant

The Horse with the Red Umbrella

180 m

Restaurant

Top O'Town Cafe

160 m

Restaurant

Poppins Restaurant

320 m

Restaurant

The Celtic Kitchen Dorchester Ltd

330 m

Restaurant

kebab Mania

320 m

Restaurant

The Old Ship

250 m

Restaurant

Snappy Tomato Pizza

430 m

Restaurant

The Gorge Cafe

510 m

Restaurant

Cafe 11

470 m

Restaurant

Finca

610 m

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FAQ about Sleeping Bear Hotels Dorchester

What popular attractions are closest to Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester?

Guests of Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester can visit The Keep Military Museum (only a few minutes from the accommodation), or Borough Gardens placed 5 minutes' walk away.

What is the nearest airport to the hotel?

Bournemouth airport lies within 50 km of the hotel and is reachable with a 45-minute drive.

Does the hotel have a car parking on site?

Yes, guests of the hotel can take advantage of public parking on site.

What are our dining options during the stay at the Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester hotel?

Unfortunately, the Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester hotel doesn't have on-site dining options, but there is a variety of restaurants just outside the property - visit café The Old Tea House for the taste of British cuisine (100 meters from the property) or Rajpoot Restaurant, which is popular for its Indian dishes (100 meters away).

What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in the 3-star Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester hotel?

Guests of the 3-star Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester hotel can check in from 15:00 to 23:00 and check out from 07:00.

How much does a room at Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester hotel cost?

The price for a room in Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester hotel starts at $93.

What payment methods are available in the hotel?

At the hotel, you can pay using American Express, Visa, and Mastercard.

What are the room types offered by the Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester?

The Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester provides such room types as Standard Twin Room, King Room, and Standard Room.

Which facilities are included in the rooms at the Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester hotel?

Some suites at the Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester hotel boast a carpeted floor, a wardrobe and a work desk as well as private bathrooms which include a hair dryer and a tub.