Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Non-smoking throughout
Kid meals
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent service
Delicious food
Comfortable rooms
Great location
Cons:
Tight parking

Categories

Cleanliness
10
Well-maintained and tidy rooms as highlighted in reviews.
Service
10
Consistently praised for excellent and attentive service.
Location
10
Conveniently located near key attractions in Dorchester.
Room Quality
10
Rooms are spacious, comfortable, and well-decorated.
Amenities
10
Includes quality dining options and dog-friendly features.
Value for Money
10
Offering good value considering the quality of experience.
Food and Beverage
10
Highly rated food quality with a great selection.
Overall Experience
10
Guests frequently express high overall satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 10:42

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience a touch of elegance at The King's Arms in Dorchester. Indulge in our well-appointed rooms featuring modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms.

Gastronomic Delights
Savor delectable à la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options served every morning at our on-site restaurant.

Convenient Location
Ideally situated with easy access to nearby attractions, The King's Arms offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience for your stay in Dorchester.

Book now at The King's Arms for a memorable and relaxing experience in Dorchester.

Important information:

Group bookings of 6 rooms or more have a cancellation policy of 14 days. This rule is also applied to individual bookings of 5 nights or more.

We offer group rates for bookings of 8+ rooms and they must be canceled outside of 28 days to avoid a cancellation charge.

Full payment is required 14 to 28 days prior to the above bookings.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

10
Based on 979 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
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Karli • couple • gb
7
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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laura • couple • gb
9
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • gb
10
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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bill • couple • gb
8
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • gb
9
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Usman • couple • gb
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Peter • extended_group • gb
9
Very enjoyable and will be returning to the same venue on my next trip to the area.
Pros:

The staff were very helpful and engaging in conversation, nothing was any problem to them.

Cons:

No negative's what so ever.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Rob • couple • nl
8
Fijn hotel met alles erop en eraan, erg goed restaurant, wel aan drukke weg gelegen
Pros:

Uitstekend restaurant, goed ontbijt (wel erg duur), mooie entourage in het hele hotel, vriendelijk personeel, kamer modern ingericht

Cons:

Kamer 108 zit naast enorme drukke verkeersader. De vracht- en personenauto’s rijden van ‘s ochtends vroeg tot in de nacht voor je kamer langs. Enorm veel herrie.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Rosmarie • couple • it
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Harmony • couple • gb
10
2026-01-14 • via Nuitee
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Frances • solo_traveller • gb
8
Good experience
2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
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Jo • couple • gb
10
2026-01-10 • via Nuitee
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Shelley • couple • gb
8
Price was ok for the size of the room
Pros:

Hi have sent an e mail to the jbds arms stating the lady in the seat when we was checking in, was delightful so kind, Chris the guy who has a wonderful smile, was fantastic these two need a pay rise

Cons:

The food, spent over £80 for dining and breakfast, this is our 2nd time here, we love the place and even thinking we f having out wedding day there. The food was a massive let down

2026-01-10 • via Nuitee
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catherine • couple • gb
10
Charming clean comfortable in the centre of town.
Pros:

Situated right in the heart of town our room wad very clean comfortable and inviting. Great shower comfortable bed big TV AND a nespresso machine and fridge.
Extended our stay another night we liked it so much. Ate twice at the restaurant and the food was delicious, service good.
On checkout our car wouldn’t start and the girl manning reception came to our aid to help us jump start it. Totally above and beyond an so very appreciated. Sadly didn’t ask her name I was so happy the car started, so a huge thankyou for this morning.

Cons:

Nothing at all, well run comfortable hotel.

2026-01-10 • via Nuitee
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peter • solo_traveller • gb
10
A wonderful gem in the middle of Dorchester
Pros:

What a gem, will definitely revisit. Such friendly people and the breakfast was fantastic

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-09 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • extended_group • gb
9
An updated but traditional inn, with every comfort, a good bar and dining room and exce;
Pros:

We really enjoyed our stay. The booking was complicated because of the range of types of double rooms on offer. Please simplify! But the room we had was very comfortable and well equipped. Again, the lighting switches were a bit complicated.....
The location is perfect; staff were uniformly capable and charming, dinner was above expectation for a Sunday evening and the breakfast is worth coming back again for. The range of options from major meals to snacks was perfect.

Cons:

No criticism at all. We should love to return when the chance arises.

2026-01-07 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • couple • gb
6
Not sure I will come again last two visit heating
Pros:

Central locations

Cons:

No bathroom heating again

2026-01-06 • via Nuitee
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Ben Dodd • couple • gb
9
2026-01-06 • via Nuitee
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Tina • solo_traveller • gb
10
Comfortable stay
Pros:

Lovely old building. Super comfortable room.

2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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Abigail • couple • gb
8
Very comfy, very relaxing, stress free stay.
Pros:

The open plan bedroom with a very sizable bath tub

Cons:

The car park was very tight and awkward to get in and out of.

2026-01-01 • via Nuitee