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The Frampton Arms

3.5 star property
Hotel in Dorchester with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$120
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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. .In the area of this 3.5-property class Dorchester hotel, you'll find Durdle Door.

What's nearby

  • Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Sculpture by the Lakes - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Clouds Hill - 4 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Mill House Cider Museum - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Monkey World Ape Rescue Center - 8 min drive - 11.5 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
  • ‪Monkey World Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪treetops cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Reef Cafe - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Frampton Arms

Hotel in Dorchester with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe
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
  • 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
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.

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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 12 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Frampton Arms on 14 Dec 2025 start from AU$120.45, 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 Durdle Door Beach (9 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. 390 out of 553 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 553 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 553 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 553 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 553 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ross

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I chose the Frampton Arms for location, style, and parking. All of those needs were met well. Evening dinning was good, food and service very agreeable. Breakfast was disappointing, since I interpreted "Breakfast Included" to mean English Breakfast. Instead, I had to make my own toast; hardly breakfast included. I booked two rooms, and one of them was fine. The other had the room door directly onto the courtyard of the bar, which was very disruptive during the day, and in the evening. For my stay, the noise did die down quickly after 10pm, but I prefer peace before that, and I imagine some nights the disturbance carries on later. For some it might be fine, but guests should be warned, and offered a more peaceful room if requested.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Okay Stay

We stayed in classic double room and it was tiny but immaculately clean. The door had a massive gap at the top so a lot of the noise came in but nothing too loud only the odd train! The bed was comfy with a choice of soft or hard pillows which was nice. The shower hose was too shortly for the average person so couldn’t really stand and wash your hair. The shower screen was also not tall enough so I would have soaked the floor. The staff were lovely, just needed more of them as there was a wait to check in and quite a wait at the bar for a drink. Breakfast was basic but perfectly sufficient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant..clean..good service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One night stop

Everything was great, just as well the weather was fine as access to the room was external, the use of the courtyard by customers didn't pose a problem.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great large and clean room, glad of the air conditioning too
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

P

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

10/10 Excellent

Kerrilee, Hervey Bay

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A good overnight stay

The room was clean and on good condition, as was the en suite bathroom. The food in the pub/restaurant was good and reasonably priced. It's a free house. The property is near a railwsy; but we didn't hear the trains from our room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent small hotel

Great little hotel above a pub. Riom was clean apart from some mould in the shower. The bed was comfy but wasnt king size as advertised. Breakfast was continental and good. Overall good value and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would have gotten 4-5 stars. But the noise levels going through the floor is bad. Went to bed, but could hear music, thought from outside as I didn't recall music in the bar. As I couldn't sleep, I went for a smoke. The music level down stairs was low. They really need to move the speakers and use sound dampening insulation. Was sort of expecting cooked breakfast which it wasn't. My son had a room at the other end of the building and said the same as me, except he had the train line there
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

April

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is an average b and b .Our room was very close to a communal square of the pub which meant people could be ( and were ) literally right outside of our room - so very little privacy . Also you could hear their conversations as they were so close . Very small but nevertheless clean room with one small window which you couldn’t really draw the net curtain as people would see in . So felt very cramped and boxed in . Not quite the room I expected from what I saw originally in the picture . The pub garden was a large expanse of lawn with not one single flower or shrub . So not the idyllic country pub we imagined - shame, as it has all the potential. Having said all that the staff were all very nice and welcoming - happy to supply us with plant based milk etc . But if it’s luxury you want you sadly won’t find it here .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient and comfortable stay before we embarked on our Ferry to go to Guernsey.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kristein

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice quiet and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rowena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely hotel and pub, staff were helpful and friendly and the food was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb!

Came from Texas special for this Frampton Arms Inn! We love it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Danny

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thai green curry was really delicious. Bedroom was nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jack

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place to stay near Dorchester

Good food, good room and friendly staff Excellent value
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly welcome and a very comfortable, quiet room. Food was good quality and value for money. Great continental breakfast selection included in the room rate. Service in the evening for dinner was slow, but the food was worth the wait. Minor issues with mould in the shower room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025