Durdle Door Hotel

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Independent
9.4 (346 reviews)
West Lulworth House, Main Road, West Lulworth, Wareham, England, BH20 5RJ , Wareham , GB
44-1929781873

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Free WiFi
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor furniture
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Television in common areas
Front desk (limited hours)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean rooms
Good service
Cons:
No parking
Breakfast not included
Noise issues

Categories

Cleanliness
9.54
Generally clean rooms noted, but issues with decor and shower functionality.
Service
10
Staff were described as extremely friendly and helpful.
Location
10
Great location near the beach and beautiful surroundings.
Room Quality
9.04
Room quality was generally good, but concerns about noise and decor updating.
Amenities
9.04
Tea/coffee facilities provided but lack of communal areas was noted.
Value for Money
9.04
Some guests felt overpriced given the issues with facilities.
Food and Beverage
8.54
Breakfast quality was disappointing and not included in the price.
Overall Experience
10
Overall a positive experience despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 05:23

Property Description

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access and relax with satellite television in your room.

Cozy Accommodations
Feel at home in one of the 18 guestrooms, complete with desks and electric kettles for your convenience.

Ideal Location
Nestled in a rural setting, West Lulworth House is just a short stroll from Weymouth Bay and Lulworth Castle.

Experience comfort and convenience at West Lulworth House. Book your stay now!

Important information:

Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Children and extra beds

    No cribs (infant beds) available

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 346 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.54
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.04
Amenities: 9.04
Value for Money: 9.04
Food and Beverage: 8.54
Overall Experience: 10
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Simon • solo_traveller • gb
5
Comfortable stay but the hotel needs renovation if going to charge the prices it does.
Pros:

The location is great and the access to hiking, the cove all good.

Cons:

Too expensive for what you get. The wallpaper in our room was sellotaped on around the window, the bathroom sink wasn’t clean, the shower had a shower curtain and an electric shower which was as good as a garden hose. It needs seriously updating for the price.

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Jo • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Warm welcome, accomadating, good location.

Cons:

Breakfast could be better and more GF options.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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richard • extended_group • gb
5
Disapointing
Pros:

Staff were very helpful

Cons:

For the price of the room out of season - i would have expected breakfast to be included. Even the breakfast -a continental at £10/person -was not much less than a cooked breakfast in the village which was excellent . In some cases you are charging more than the Castle Inn which has far superior rooms and includes breakfast. So the price really should have been £100 /room max to include breakfast and parking -

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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irin • couple • gb
8
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
9
2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Avril • family_with_children • gb
8
A great break in Lulworth. Hotel and service excellent, friendly staff.
Pros:

Great warm reception, friendly and very informative about area and places to eat. Comfortable stay and great room with sea views. Great access to cove and parking.

Cons:

Breakfast could be improved.

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Sue • couple • gb
7
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Aanchal Jaimin • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Shienazile • couple • gb
10
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Lucy • couple • gb
7
Beautiful hotel- just a bit pricey
Pros:

Great location right next to Lulworth Cove. Nice architecture with good outdoor spaces.

Cons:

Was very expensive for one night and we were surprised to be charged extra for a continental breakfast even though we had spent more on the night’s stay than other last minute bookers.

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Aneesha Ajesh • family_with_children • in
9
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Irteza • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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philip • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Amy • couple • gb
9
Fantastic New Years Stay
Pros:

A fantastic stay at the Durdle Door hotel over New Year. The staff went above and beyond to ensure an excellent stay. The room was spotless. It was also great that the hotel has a bar and serves pizzas - which we very much enjoyed and didn’t know about prior to our stay.

Cons:

Our room was quite cold, but the staff went above and beyond to rectify the issue.

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Athena • couple • gb
10
2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Rahul • extended_group • gb
10
2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Karolina • couple • gb
5
View and location was perfect, but the fact I got no sleep does not make me want to come back
Pros:

Location was amazing, staff were very friendly

Cons:

Definitely overpriced! The staff did mention they are doing a big refurbishment, however maybe until then lower the price. I was woken up from 4am because you can literally hear every step of other rooms and actual conversations, I could hear other rooms showering and flushing toilets. It was so loud it sounded as if it was in my room.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Thelma • extended_group • gb
8
Pros:

An excellent base for exploring Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door. This charming small village offers delicious local food and a truly relaxing atmosphere. It’s the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the tranquillity of a coastal village. There are no commercial shops—just a handful of lovely, independent local businesses.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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R • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

Staff, location

Cons:

Rooms and garden need upgrading

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • extended_group • gb
7
Pleasant room and hotel, thoughtless maintenance planning
Pros:

Th room was very clean and had a lovely view of the bay. The bathroom was clean and nicely designed. The bed was large and comfortable. Plenty of coffee and tea making facilities. Staff were very helpful, leaving the room key outside in the keylock for my late arrival.

Cons:

The stay would have been great, but after arriving at the property at 0115 I wanted to get as much sleep as possible, but was woken up at 0815 by drilling in the adjacent room/wall, which was really loud. It was very frustrating, as the checkout is very early at 1000, so I couldn't see why this work couldn't have waited until guests had checked out.
The checkout time, as mentioned above, is too early IMO.
The room was really hot, so the option of a fan would have been appreciated.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee