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
J
jacqui couple gb
9
Great stay
Pros:

Great location in Dorchester, really old hotel with history , great atmosphere in the evening in the bar, rooms really comfortable. Food was excellent, breakfast was fantastic

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
M
Marilou couple gb
10
The whole experience, the places we went to see all added up to a fantastic time. Thanks.
Pros:

It was all good, lovely big room, shower good, they gave you good soap, shampoo and even a dental kit if you forgot your own. Restaurant good for both breakfast and dinner. Location fantastic and parking right in the middle of town. Plenty to see and do around the area and places to drive to not far away. Staff very helpful and friendly.

2026-04-01 via Nuitee
P
paul solo_traveller gb
9
2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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Bridget couple gb
10
Well done to the Kings Arms Team !
Pros:

All the staff friendly and helpful.
Food delicious, great bar & coffee served throughout the day.
Room very clean and comfortable,
Will definitely stay again!

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Frances couple gb
9
Excellent
Pros:

The hotel is comfortable and warm. The staff are friendly and helpful. The food is good.

Cons:

Having an fast 150KW EV charger in the car park.

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
P
Philip couple gb
9
2026-03-29 via Nuitee
T
Thea couple gb
10
2026-03-28 via Nuitee
K
Kathryn couple gb
10
Pros:

The room was very comfortable. The location was excellent. The food in the evening was very good.

Cons:

Food and drinks were rather expensive by comparison with other places nearby.

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
J
Julian couple gb
9
Very pleased with our 3 day stay
Pros:

Lovely room, excellent bar and restaurant areas.

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
C
Colette solo_traveller fr
10
2026-03-26 via Nuitee
C
Claire extended_group gb
9
Lovely hotel beautifully restored. Great location to explore the world of Thomas Hardy. Will return!
2026-03-19 via Nuitee
M
Martin extended_group gb
10
2026-03-18 via Nuitee
R
Rebecca couple gb
8
Interesting location and very stylish hotel
Pros:

Delicious food and good value r

Cons:

Wish we had a bigger room but the decor was lovely & the shower room was very good
I booked very last minute as our car had broken down so probably didn’t realise which room I was booking, I would have paid more for a larger room if available

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
T
Terence couple gb
9
Overnight stay.
Pros:

Ideal location in the main street. Good parking spaces round the back! Restaurant and food were very good.
The staff were very pleasant and helpful. Room was clean and had everything we needed including a natty little coffee machine..

Cons:

There wasn't anything we didn't like..

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
A
Alan couple gb
10
Beautiful building, great interior, fab bedroom and lovely staff
Pros:

Great central location on the high street, beautiful old building with lovely bar area and large restaurant. The room was a good size and the bathroom was smart with a shower that worked really well, easy to control temperature and powerful. All the staff were very pleasant and looked after our every needs.

Cons:

There was nothing we didn’t like, we would definitely recommend to anyone staying in this area, a shame we didn’t have longer to stay…

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
M
Monica couple gb
10
2026-03-02 via Nuitee
S
Samantha couple gb
10
The perfect stay, the perfect food and staff
Pros:

It was the perfect stay. The room was immaculate and everything had been thought of, even clever over cupboard storage for cumbersome luggage. The staff were so professional but so very friendly and helpful. I was a solo traveller and got a bit lost and three staff members helped at different times. But the food!!!!!! It was some of the best taste sensations I have ever experienced! Thank you to all at the King’s Arms

Cons:

It was quite dark, obviously in a period building with gorgeous traditional features it is to be expected but there was very little natural light in my room and I asked to sit by the window for breakfast but they were all reserved.

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
S
Sarah couple gb
9
Excellent stay at the Kings Arms. Would highly recommend and will come back again
Pros:

High spec decor and facilities in the room. Food and cocktails were great and staff were wonderful.

Cons:

Very little!

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
A
anita couple gb
10
2026-02-27 via Nuitee
T
Theodore couple gb
9
Pros:

Restaurant and service was excellent. Staff were brilliant and helpful.

Cons:

I booked through a website which led me to believe breakfast was included. It wasn’t

2026-02-26 via Nuitee