Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Bar
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Beachfront
Wine/champagne
Beach
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Cold rooms
Issues with cleanliness

Categories

Cleanliness
7.28
Multiple reviews noted issues with cleanliness and comfort of bathrooms.
Service
8.75
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.79
Great location was mentioned multiple times, with proximity to the beach and town.
Room Quality
6.74
Guests reported issues with room heating and outdated amenities.
Amenities
7.27
Mention of insufficient heating and dated bathrooms led to a lower rating.
Value for Money
8.23
Generally positive sentiments about affordability and value received.
Food and Beverage
7.28
Limited food options but this did not detract significantly from the stay.
Overall Experience
8.05
Overall experience balanced by positive location and service but dampened by cold rooms.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 03:33

Property Description

Stunning Beachfront Location
The Fairhaven Hotel offers breathtaking views of Weymouth beach and the picturesque Jurassic coastline, providing guests with a serene and relaxing atmosphere right on The Esplanade.

Comfortable Accommodation
Each room at The Fairhaven Hotel features modern amenities such as an en suite bathroom, TV, and tea/coffee making facilities, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay for every guest.

Exciting Local Activities
Guests can partake in thrilling activities like rock climbing, cycling, and pony trekking in the vicinity, or opt for a leisurely boat ride along the renowned Jurassic Coast. Additionally, the vibrant town centre boasts numerous bars and clubs with themed nights and live music, promising a lively nightlife experience.

Experience seaside bliss and vibrant entertainment at The Fairhaven Hotel - book your stay now!

Important information:

Please note the single rooms cannot accommodate extra beds or cots.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Internet

    No internet access available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 1826 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.28
Service: 8.75
Location: 8.79
Room Quality: 6.74
Amenities: 7.27
Value for Money: 8.23
Food and Beverage: 7.28
Overall Experience: 8.05
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Thomas • couple • gb
10
It was very lovely very clean
Pros:

Lovely

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Tanya • couple • gb
1
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Mark • extended_group • gb
8
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Jane • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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elaine • couple • gb
10
Enjoyable
Pros:

Location

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Gary • couple • gb
9
Not 5* but clean and comfortable
Pros:

Needs some TLC but very comfortable

Cons:

All good

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Cleaves • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Steven • extended_group • gb
8
Location and very roomy apartment
Pros:

Can’t beat the location, and a lovely apartment

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Hendrik • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Die Lage ist super und das Personal ist super freundlich!

Cons:

Zimmer war sehr klein aber ok

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Peter • family_with_children • se
8
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • family_with_children • gb
4
Pros:

The only thing that I can say that went well was going to the beach and enjoying the day. The staff were very polite and helpful.

Cons:

The room was not great at all. Paying £200+ for the room we got felt like robbery compared to the photos on the profile. The room looked old, the bathroom made so much noise every time you flushed the toilet, the room window facing a back street was super noisy because the England game was on, and everyone was making a lot of noise. The halls smelled like an old church. My partner said she could smell a damp-like smell from somewhere within the room. There was no fan unless you asked for one, and you would be lucky to get one, considering how hot the room was and where it was situated in the hotel.

I know this hotel has more buildings, but this room that I was in really was something trapped in the past. I'll not be staying there again; I'll locate an apartment next time.

Please, to the owner/owners, please take the time to refurbish those surrounding rooms during the hotel's downtime. I was in room 160, and it needs improvement.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Bunkroombuddy • family_with_children • gb
5
I loved the location
Pros:

Staff, location close to beach.

Cons:

Price was very high for a basic room with no Wifi, breakfast items were stale

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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sharmaine • couple • gb
1
Awful would never book again
Pros:

Location was good for us

Cons:

Not running hot water for two days mould in the rooms no fresh bedding or towels we had to have a cold wash in the sink in the evening because we couldn’t wait no longer when asking for money back so we couldn’t stay else where they found a room after saying they had none a down grade from are room it was worse we paid £290 for two nights will not refund us or even give us something back told us to contact booking.com witch we did an they can’t come to an agreement the hotel lady was so rude when we was trying to sort this issue with are stay would never go here again

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Kim • solo_traveller • gb
3
We enjoyed our stay in Weymouth and we will return again, but not to this hotel.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The photographs promoted by Booking.com showed a large window over looking the sea, we paid extra for this preferred large room with large windows. On checking in we were given a room on level 3 in the antic with a small window to the far right of the room, when I questioned staff regarding being allocated the wrong room, they replied all these rooms were their deluxe. Our bed was a 4’6’’ bed, it had ply board under the mattress, the bathroom was looking old, paint missing on the the doors however, the hotel had installed timber panels painted green behind the bed to give the photographs some feel of modernisation however, the rest was disappointment.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Chrissie • couple • gb
4
Pros:

The big bed was very comfortable even though the sheet was a protective covering could do with nicer sheets on top . The bed was the only thing good about this hotel but it was a very good location .
The staff were very friendly .

Cons:

Small rubbish bedside tables needs proper furniture though the wallpaper n panelling was nice in our bedroom . This hotel needs updating, en-suite old fashioned , A toilet seat that didn't actually fit the toilet. The view from our room was looking at loads of old rubbish . The noise was loud in the early hours .
Had to pay for breakfast on top of expensive room which was nicely presented by nice chef but it was cold .Even had to pay for the continental breakfast which was £6.95 which was very limited . You have to vacate room by 10am .The hotel doors close at 10pm but you are given a key n fob to get back in later. . It Was a very disappointing experience staying here . It was not worth the money .

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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andrew • extended_group • gb
5
Good location, but a very dated and tired hotel
Pros:

The location was excellent right on the beach

Cons:

The decor in the whole hotel was dated, the en-suite was in a very poor state of repair there was rust around the bath plug hole the toilet seat had narks all over it etc etc

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Hotel slightly shabby but room was excellent with good view of beach

Cons:

More lights needed in upstairs corridors

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Xhemali • family_with_children • gb
10
Overall it was a good experience for two nights I paid £370 so I think it was way too much I would of been happy with £2
Pros:

Easy access to the beach and the local restaurants

Cons:

No air conditioning windows full of bird shit. The glass for the drink where not clean from the previous night

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee