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Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

3.0 star property
Dorchester Georgian hotel with bar/lounge

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Lounge
Flat-screen TV
Front of property
Superior Double Room
Superior Double Room | Bathroom
In the heart of Dorchester’s business district, Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel offers a warm welcome. Unwind with a newspaper and connect to WiFi in your room or socialize at the bar. With helpful staff, wedding services, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby this hotel is perfect for both work and play.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (10)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Front desk safe
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Blackout curtains
  • Bath or shower
  • Premium bedding
The current price is €116
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
32 High West Street, 32, Dorchester, England, DT1 1UP

What's nearby

  • Tutankhamun: The Exhibition - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Terracotta Warriors Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Maiden Castle - 11 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Weymouth Beach - 15 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 58 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 103 min drive
  • Dorchester West Station - 8 min walk
  • Dorchester South Station - 11 min walk
  • Maiden Newton Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Coffee 1 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The King's Arms - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Old Ship Inn - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

When you stay at Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Weymouth Beach and Weymouth Harbour. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English, French

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 27 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (GBP 15 per day)
    • On-site parking is limited

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Conference space (818 square feet)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1756
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Georgian architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 180
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairwells
ROOM

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 16 per person

Parking

  • Self-parking costs GBP 15 per day

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Also known as

Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester
Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester
Sleeping Bear Dorchester
Wessex Royale
Dorchester Minotel
Minotel Hotel Wessex Royale
Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester, Dorset
Minotel Dorchester
Minotel Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester
Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester Hotel
Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester Dorchester
Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester
Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester Hotel Dorchester
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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester?

Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 15 per day. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and practise your swing at the nearby golf course.

What's the area around Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester like?

Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester is in the heart of Dorchester, a short 8-minute walk from Dorchester West Station and 2 minutes' walk from The Keep Military Museum.

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Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Room
Breakfast
Location
Parking
Bed
Lobby
Ambience
Drinks
Shower

What guests liked

  • Free on-site parking was a convenient bonus for guests. (5 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently described as lovely, good, and fantastic with a wide selection and excellent service. (14 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, nicely set up and well located for everything in town.
Harry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel
Claudenicia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, Clean and great rooms

Loved the hotel, but do prebook parking behind the hotel, as only 10 spaces
Gary, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location

Very reasonable price for a hotel in such a central location. It’s clean, comfortable & the staff are very friendly helpful.
Steve, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location, friendly reception staff, decent price.
Samantha, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A pleasant stay , helpful staff and charming atmosphere.
Darren, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

No food available

I missed the point in the information where no meals were available in the hotel. ie no meals at all. `No breakfast or evening meal available.
Elizabeth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, well presented - central location

Very clean, comfortable room. Pretty quiet considering Main Street location. There’s no food available but space provided to eat your own if you want and plenty of tea and coffee in the lounge. Stayed on a Sunday so it was cheaper price - not sure if it’s worth top dollar but it’s a nicely done place.
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly greeting at reception. We brought our dog and the hotel is truly pet friendly. Very clean and comfortable accommodation.
Phil, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A conveniently located clean hotel.

The hotel was clean tidy, and only the occasional noise from other guests moving around the hotel. We had a room at the back, away from the busy main road, so it was very quiet. Situated in the centre of Dorchester, about a 10 minute walk from the train station. A good choice of places to eat nearby.
Giles, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotel itself was nice and in a good location for an event we were going to. There isn't much sound proofing between rooms so can be a little noisy at times.
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very helpful and accommodating. Lovely warm atmosphere and they have alternative to milk !
Sophia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The lady working on reception provided fantastic service.
Ryan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Relaxing in Dorchester.

On arrival we were greeted with a warm a friendly welcome. The hotel was very well presented with wonderful decor and charm. Our rooms were lovely very clean and organised with amazing comfortable beds. Thank you to Lisa and the rest of the team.
Paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location

Two night stay visiting for Dorchester Beer festival which was 5 mins walk away. Comfy accommodation. No food but you can bring food in and excellent Wetherspoons 2 mins walk away.
James, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful stay in a spacious room with excellent in room facilites. The wonderful surprise was the upgrade to our room, and the free access to complimentary teas and coffees in the lounge. If you wanted food from outside you could use the lounge for that take away. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Parking needs to be booked on site prior to arrival but there is a local parking only 5 minutes walk away that is convenient.
Gabriella, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous, Fabulous & bloody Fabulous!

Great stay, very comfy, very close to restaurants & town, with convenient parking nearby - not stayed here before but we will be back - Fabulous!
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant
Dave, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent Room

Excellent Room. Very clean and comfortable. Not happy about price of parking in hotel car park, nor the fact that it is stated as £15 per night but when it comes to paying, another £1.49 is billed. This practice should be outlawed. The total fee should always be made clear before committing to payment!
Terence, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff in a lovely hotel.
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely little hotel. Everything you need. Walking distance into town
Jess, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay

Room beautifully appointed and comfortable. Bathroom really spacious and well designed. Well lit
Adrian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A recommended venue

We stayed for one night after attending a family event. The Sleeping Bear is a great venue. Caroline greeted us at the desk and couldn’t have been more helpful making sure we were able to sort out our parking. She was so friendly and welcoming. This is a lovely, clean and smart hotel. We wouldn’t hesitate to book again and hope to in the future.
Michelle, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great stay, not sure about the ongoing changes

Really nice stay. Lovely staff and nice breakfast in the morning. The bar is good too with a comfortable sitting area. Disappointed to hear the breakfast area is going, I'm a returning customer but will need to consider options next time as I enjoy breakfast onsite.
Tony, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Pleasant stay

Stayed for a couple of nights here when visiting family. Comfortable rooms and all very clean. Lots of great places nearby for breakfast (nothing at the hotel but they do have complimentary hot drinks available). Friendly staff and easy check in and check out. Dodnt use the hotel parking but usedparking the pay and display just a couple of minutes walk away.
David, 2-night trip