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
M
Monica couple gb
10
2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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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
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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
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anita couple gb
10
2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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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
E
Erwin couple nl
9
2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Neil couple gb
10
2026-02-24 via Nuitee
K
Karli couple gb
7
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
L
laura couple gb
9
2026-01-28 via Nuitee
C
Chris couple gb
10
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
B
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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Rosmarie couple it
9
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
R
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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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
H
Harmony couple gb
10
2026-01-14 via Nuitee
F
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