The Frampton Arms

3.5 star property

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Outdoor dining
Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed
Reception
Exterior
Garden

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is AU$134
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May

Explore the area

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Station Road, Dorchester, England, DT2 8BB
  • Place, Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Sculpture by the Lakes
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Clouds Hill
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Dorchester

At The Frampton Arms you'll be 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Mill House Cider Museum. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Dorchester hotel, attractions include Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove.

What's nearby

  • Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Sculpture by the Lakes - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Mill House Cider Museum - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Clouds Hill - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Monkey World Ape Rescue Center - 10 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • Moreton Station - 1 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hurricane Terrace & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Trumpet Major - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪treetops cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Farm Stop & Food Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Black Dog - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Frampton Arms

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The Frampton Arms also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Dorchester hotel is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Frampton Arms offers 14 accommodations with free toiletries. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. This Dorchester hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Frampton Arms?

The Frampton Arms offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Frampton Arms?

As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Frampton Arms on 21 May 2026 start from AU$134, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Frampton Arms?

Yep, The Frampton Arms has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Frampton Arms?

The closest beach to The Frampton Arms is Weymouth Beach (14.1 km).

What makes The Frampton Arms a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Frampton Arms.

Does The Frampton Arms serve breakfast?

You bet, free continental brekkie is available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Frampton Arms?

No, The Frampton Arms does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Frampton Arms?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Frampton Arms?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Frampton Arms?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Frampton Arms Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 420 out of 592 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 592 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 592 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 592 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 592 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant, friendly staff, well-appointed room, great meals in the restaurant, quiet location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean tidy room very comfy beds great staff very friendly brilliant menu and specials great to park either front or back of the accommodation
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and well kept room. Ample size, quiet and with everything we needed. We ate in the restaurant each of our three evenings and everything was well prepared, very tasty and LARGE! Service was very good and always with a smile. We both loved the continental style breakfast too. All the staff were very friendly, helpful and attentive. The location of the accommodation was perfect, being well placed for trips to all our usual, and oft-visited haunts including Dorchester, Wareham and Swanage. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely helpful staff and amazing shower They did say were renovating, room did need a little bit of finishing touches But nice pub and enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent value. Clean room and very comfortable bed. Always enjoy staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were extremely polite and helpful, especially Molly. Room was very clean and comfortable. Parking was great and easy. Convenient location for The tank museum. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Myles

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness
Just crashed out all night
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, air conditioned room, comfy bed and mattress. Stayed on Friday and Sunday night (staff were less attentive on Sunday). Great value, handy location close to botanic garden and good stop off point East - West travel. Breakfast great choice continental and cereal. Great priced beer and drinks, good bar service
Bar/restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were great. Dinner was excellent. Bed comfy..what more could you want.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Safdar

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent pub hotel for a goodnight sleep although can be busy until 11 due to downstairs pub which is understandable but a nice clean cosy room with en-suite. Reception team was lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room, clean and spacious. Staff were very welcoming friendly and helpful. We ate in the hotel both nights of our stay and would highly recommend, food was delicious and the service was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Warmly welcome, comfortable room and a nice bar
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very welcoming, very helpful, nothing too much trouble. The accommodation was excellent, very clean. The food was outstanding complimented the chef on the two nights that we were there. Certainly recommend this to friends. Would certainly stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cleanest room ive stayed in so far. Staff were lovely and food was exceptional. Perfect area for our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room difficult to heat, but figured it out after 2 and 1/2 days, very difficult to see setting on the lcd display.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room friendly staff, nice atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

alan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was immaculate staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A cooked breakfast would have been a good option.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and comfy room for the price. Super quick check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was the second time we have stayed at the Frampton Arms. Perfect for what we wanted.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Brilliant value, accomdation comfortable, staff great, food and drink very good quality and great value. No hesitation to book again if in area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025