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The King's Arms

3.5 star property
Comfortable inn with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Front of property
Epic Double or Twin Room
Restaurant
Cosy Double Room | Bathroom
Bar (on property)
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included

Explore the area

Map
30 High E St, Dorchester, England, DT1 1HF
  • Popular LocationTutankhamun: The Exhibition4 min walk
  • Popular LocationKingston Maurward Park and Gardens3 min drive
  • Popular LocationHardy's Cottage7 min drive
  • AirportBournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)49 min drive

Room options

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Snug Double Room

Snug Double Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 18.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cosy Double Room

Cosy Double Room

8/10 Very good

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfy Double or Twin Room

Comfy Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Fancy Double or Twin Room

Fancy Double or Twin Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Plush Double or Twin Room

Plush Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Epic Double or Twin Room

Epic Double or Twin Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior
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4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (430)
The price is AU$259
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
7 June - 8 June
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About the area

Dorchester

The King's Arms places you steps from Dinosaur Museum and within a short 5-minute stroll of Dorset Teddy Bear Museum. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly inn offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find a lift. Full breakfast is available daily. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Dorchester inn, attractions include Weymouth Beach and Weymouth Harbour.
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What's nearby

  • Tutankhamun: The Exhibition - 4 min walk
  • Roman Town House - 8 min walk
  • Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens - 3 min drive
  • Maiden Castle - 5 min drive
  • Hardy's Cottage - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Dorchester South Station - 10 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Royal Oak - 4 min walk
  • Convivial Rabbit - 3 min walk
  • Costa Coffee - 3 min walk
  • The King's Arms - 1 min walk
  • Tom Brown's - 2 min walk

About this property

The King's Arms

Comfortable inn with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The King's Arms also features a terrace and a lift. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Dorchester inn is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The King's Arms offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 for adults and from GBP 15 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Property Registration Number 58109233

Property is also known as

The King's Arms Inn
The King's Arms Dorchester
The King's Arms Inn Dorchester

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The King's Arms?

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

Is parking available at The King's Arms?

Yep, The King's Arms has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The King's Arms?

The closest beach to The King's Arms is Weymouth Beach (11.8 km).

Does The King's Arms serve breakfast?

Sure does, full brekkie is on offer daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The King's Arms?

No, The King's Arms does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The King's Arms?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at The King's Arms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

The King's Arms Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 80 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

REX, BAIE D URFE

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place
Really nice place to stay, staff lovely, clean hotel, food fab.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Parag

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Perfect stay in Dorchester
Had a fantastic stay at the King’s Arms for 2 nights with a few friends. We must praise all the staff, and their impeccably good service, throughout our stay. The manager was very engaging, and there was little doubt that he ran a happy ship ! The food and drink was of an exceptionally high standard, and the breakfast options were perfect. The rooms were cosy and clearly recently upgraded. It has been a while since we have experienced this level of service at a hotel….. and we travel quite frequently. I fail to see how the hotel receives a lowly star rating of 3.5!!! Surely a Mistake !!! I cannot recommend this hotel highly enough !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Check in was quick. Room on 2nd floor at front of hotel was large and quirky. Some noise from road ouside but soon got used to it. Tea and nespresso making facilities with fresh milk carton in fridge. Free still water bottles replenished in the fridge each day. Breakfast was freshly cooked and very tasty. Good location with easy walking distance to both rail stations and bus stop nearby. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Whilst the hotel was nicely decorated and stylish, the room was very hot and the windows couldn’t be opened more than a tiny amount. The milk in the fridge had gone off so couldn’t use it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel very friendly staff, Kat at the reception was very welcoming and helpful. Nice stay thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

b

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highest quality hotel
Perfect hotel of highest quality. They get everything right including nice food too. Just beware seagulls will likely target your car when parked
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022