Durdle Door Hotel

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

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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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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Stewart couple gb
7
Had a lovely stay staff are amazing but look bored as it is the quietest hotel out of them all
Pros:

Location was amazing

Cons:

This hotel is all about location and very expensive for what you actually get,
Carpets are filthy in the room and going up the stairs

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Carla couple gb
8
Amazing location
Pros:

The location was amazing. Perfect for what we wanted to visit. The staff was really friendly, and the customer service was really good. We did not have breakfast there, I believe they do offer a continental option, but for hot food the reception team gave us some recommendations. They allow us to check in early, which we highly appreciated.
Parking was brilliant for us, just across the street and we paid £10 for 2 days. It is a bit of a walk but it was fine, You can park at the hotel for a quick luggage drop off. We would definitely come back next year, hoping they fixed a few things

Cons:

Frustratingly low pressure in the shower, and the mattress was not that comfortable. It was sinking, I believe was the divan underneath the mattress broken, which made sleeping not that comfortable. The floor and doors were a little squeaky as well. all this fixed and everything perfect

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Sabrina family_with_children gb
7
Beautiful location and a safe and welcoming stay!
Pros:

Fantastic location and welcoming staff!

Cons:

In need of a good refurbishment which I believe is planned! Be great to see a restaurant and the swimming pool back in action!

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Lesley family_with_children gb
10
Delightful and relaxed.
Pros:

The staff were all so helpful and kind. Location was perfect.

Cons:

Price of breakfast. However the selection of continental was excellent.

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
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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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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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Ricky couple gb
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Roxana couple gb
9
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Martyn couple gb
8
We had a really lovely stay in a great hotel, comfortable and well decorated room, in a great location, with very helpfu
Pros:

Very well decorated entrance and public area, and our room, No.1. Great location and sea view. Very good facilities in the room (tea & coffee facilities etc., chairs, desk and table, comfy bed). Excellent staff-Duty manager Scott was polite and friendly, helpful and welcoming, couldn’t have been better. Great location for everything, including parking.

Cons:

The floor of the room above us creaked a lot from people moving about, and we could also hear them talking, though not clearly.
The toilet flush was sometimes a little awkward to use, and the shower head could have been better.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Baljit family_with_children gb
5
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Sharon couple gb
10
Excellent
Pros:

Great location, very welcoming and a lovely room with a sea view

2026-01-17 via Nuitee
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Joud family_with_children gb
8
2026-01-15 via Nuitee