The Lawrence of Arabia Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (151 reviews)
116 The Esplanade , Weymouth , gb

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Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Lift / Elevator
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Adult only
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Cashless payment available
First aid kit available
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Limited car parking
Front door key access after midnight

Categories

Cleanliness
7.83
The rooms were described as clean and comfortable.
Service
9.3
Owners were extremely helpful and welcoming.
Location
8.84
Perfect location with stunning sea views.
Room Quality
8.29
Rooms were described as small yet perfect and comfortable.
Amenities
8.32
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.28
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.83
Breakfast was delicious and the best ever experienced.
Overall Experience
8.3
Great stay overall with unique aspects related to Lawrence of Arabia.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 12:45

Property Description

Stunning Beachfront Location:
Enjoy breathtaking views and easy access to the beachfront at The Lawrence of Arabia Hotel in Weymouth.

Amenities for Comfort:
Relax in cozy rooms equipped with essential amenities such as TV, private bathroom, and complimentary WiFi for a comfortable stay.

Exciting Activities:
Make the most of your stay with water sports facilities, windsurfing, diving, and fishing activities available nearby.

To book your stay at The Lawrence of Arabia Hotel and experience seaside bliss, visit our website or contact us today.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 151 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.83
Service: 9.3
Location: 8.84
Room Quality: 8.29
Amenities: 8.32
Value for Money: 8.28
Food and Beverage: 8.83
Overall Experience: 8.3
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Kenneth • couple • gb
10
An interesting history lesson as well as first class accommodation.
Pros:

Very quirky and interesting place with a fantastic location overlooking the sea. Lovely owners and brilliant breakfasts.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • in
9
A wonderful hotel with the best views!
Pros:

This hotel has the best view of the beach and sea. The rooms are very tastefully and artistically done. The cooked Breakfast was excellent! The bus stops, and the railway station is very accessible within 5 minutes' walk. Overall, a wonderful and memorable stay

Cons:

Nothing to write about.

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • gb
9
Fabulous!
Pros:

Excellent location, excellent breakfast and lovely staff (and dog). The Lawrence of Arabia memorabilia and information was fascinating. There is a great lounge packed with his stuff!

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Nick • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • gb
9
Truly quirky gem of a hotel, with the personal touch.
Pros:

Bed in room 8 was big and superbly comfortable. The view was stunning.
Breakfast was massive and beautifully cooked, and all the options were named after aspects of the life of T.E Lawrence. I had an option based around steamed tomatoes, bacon and fried bread, without an egg in sight. Superb.
The decor of the building, while not yet complete, was striking. Each room was modelled on one aspect of T.E Lawrence's life, and the historical depth was astounding. The first floor lounge was enormous, and packed with Lawrence memorabilia.
It's an adults-only hotel, with very good reason. The thought of all that effort being wrecked by hordes of children is unthinkable.

Cons:

The bathroom to room 8 is a bit tight - no doubt due to achitectural constraints. So no bath, and just a small shower. But the shower worked just fine, once the hot water had made its way up there. It's more of a pity rather than a criticism.

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Trevor • couple • gb
10
Very relaxing and enjoyable
Pros:

The location was perfect. The staff were friendly and very helpful. I love my stay here

Cons:

Location, the breakfast the decorations
Amazing place

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Kanta • couple • gb
7
the hosts were lovely and as we had friends come to visit us they were made to feel welcome
Pros:

the breakfast was lovely

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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lindsay • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • gb
9
Pros:

The hosts were warm and friendly and could not do more for you. They were very accommodating with our late arrival. The rooms were very clean and comfortable. The breakfast was top notch. Location perfect right on the seafront. We were staying for the weymouth half marathon and the owners were so kind to let us check out after we had finished so we could come back and change and collect our things. Definitely would stay again.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Tomas • couple • se
8
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Carol • extended_group • je
2
Not what we expected and we will NOT be back
Pros:

Not a lot.

Cons:

Proprietors were miserable. Nearly had my breakfast down me one morning as he could not be bothered to put tray on table nearby to pass breakfast . Put the tray nearly above my head to reach for breakfast. And they had a go at my husband for putting a wet towel to change in the shower. Where else are you meant to put them.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Meena • family_with_children • gb
1
DO NOT STAY HERE. The owner was rude and verbally abusive.
Pros:

The location.

Cons:

DO NOT STAY HERE. The owner was rude and abusive. The bed was uncomfortable. No curtain on the window, shower covered in limescale. Single glazed window so you hear all noise from outside. You only get shower gel, shampoo, toilet paper and coffee on the first day. When I asked about these, I got shouted at and was told that all the other guest bring their own. The plumbing in the bathroom, I have never seen anything like it. Every time we use it, it sounds like someone drilling into the wall and when the guests use the bathroom next door, we couldn't flush the toilet or wash our hands at night because of how loud it was. We were even asked to take our rubbish out and put it in the public bin across the road and you are not allowed to eat anything in your room. They say its a hotel but this isn't a hotel, its a B&B. if you call them they say its not a 24 hour service. If you're unlucky to stay here and you need to speak with them. DO NOT ask or complain about anything, if you do they will make your stay a living hell. Just suffer in silence or leave. I made the mistake and spoke with them about the issues the first morning and both husband and wife made our stay a nightmare. They are very twisted and will twist everything you say. There is lots more to say but I will finish here.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Valerie • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Very clean and comfortable room. Breakfast was excellent.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Alexandra • solo_traveller • gb
9
A wonderful experience. So much attention to detail, stylish and very interesting.
Pros:

Superb home cooked breakfast, great location, very interesting and artistic hotel. Perfect for anyone who wants to experience the art deco style with the added bonus of the presence of T.E Lawrence in the archival memorabilia and style.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • de
10
Listen to the waves and relax
Pros:

The most lovely owner and her son are running The Lawrence. A beautiful Hotel literally 10 yards away from the sea. Delicious breakfast and comfortable room (no. 8 with sea view) including a cosy lounge at the first floor.

Cons:

Everything was just splendid!

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
10
Friendly and homely
Pros:

I loved my stay in this friendly family run hotel
It was warm and cosy it just had a nice atmosphere and feel to it.
I also loved the decor with all the interesting furniture and items related to Lawrence of Arabia.
Breakfast was delicious and hot, and a great choice of cereal jams juice and the all nicely presented
I can't wait to go back to beautiful Weymouth and I will be staying there again.

Cons:

Car parking is at the end of the road
It's not a long walk
You can pull up at the side of the hotel to unload so really wasn't a problem

2026-01-01 • via Nuitee
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elaine • solo_traveller • gb
10
Excellent hotel in great location. Owners very receptive to guests needs and very welcoming.
Pros:

The owners were extremely helpful and welcoming. The breakfast was excellent. The hotel overlooks the sea and is in a brilliant location with on road or public car parking close by. The information concerning Laurence of Arabia and his family/career was fascinating and made the hotel unique.

2025-12-14 • via Nuitee
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Carter • couple • gb
9
Lawrence of Arabia hotel
Pros:

Everything. breakfast verry good best I have had at any hotel we have ever stayed at

Cons:

From door shut at 12 at night if you stayed out after that time you had to ring bell which your did not like to do. front door keys would be good idea and you can stay out if you wanted to and not disturb anyone

2025-11-10 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • couple • gb
9
We stayed for 6 nights and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves
Pros:

The location was perfect and the breakfast was lovely. The hosts were really nice

2025-11-01 • via Nuitee