Carlton Hotel

Hotels
7.3 (846 reviews)
132 Esplanade , Weymouth , gb

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
Ironing service
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Shared lounge/TV area
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Room maintenance issues
Smart features malfunctioning
Breakfast quality concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
6.88
Some reviews noted cleanliness was standard, while a few mentioned issues.
Service
8.35
Staff were frequently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.39
Many reviews praised the hotel's excellent location.
Room Quality
6.34
Guests noted issues with room features and general condition.
Amenities
6.87
Amenities were a mix of positive and negative feedback; smart features didn't always work.
Value for Money
7.33
Some reviews indicated satisfaction with value, but some issues lowered perception.
Food and Beverage
6.88
Breakfast was described as adequate, but quality was lacking.
Overall Experience
7.35
Overall experience was positive, but various issues noted led to mixed feelings.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-28 20:11

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located in Weymouth with easy access to Weymouth Beach and popular attractions like Weymouth Harbour, Monkey World, and Corfe Castle.

Comfortable Accommodation
Enjoy a relaxing stay in our non-smoking rooms equipped with modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms, and complimentary WiFi.

Great Facilities
Indulge in the convenience of express check-in/check-out, a cozy shared lounge, and delicious dining options at our on-site restaurant.

Experience the best of Weymouth at Carlton Hotel - book your stay now for a memorable getaway!

Important information:

Parking spaces must be reserved in advance.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.3
Based on 846 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.88
Service: 8.35
Location: 8.39
Room Quality: 6.34
Amenities: 6.87
Value for Money: 7.33
Food and Beverage: 6.88
Overall Experience: 7.35
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sadhna extended_group gb
9
Will definitely return again, location was great, super friendly staff
Pros:

The location was great, direct beachfront access
town centre near by
Elevator on premises, Alexa remote features

Enjoyed how close the beach was and could go for an early morning walk. shame about the weather poor down with rain but made the most of the day. Close by some attractions Portland castle 10 mins away also went to Durdle door.

Got a warm welcome friendly team and very helpful
Had a nice room with a view
Bedroom clean and spacious

Cons:

Parking only 6 spaces so got to book the parking in advance
But there is parking around town found one 15 mins away from the hotel.

Don’t do breakfast at the hotel, but there is some nice cafe along the street.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Sean solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

The beds was very comfortable,alexa worked when she wanted to
Like how secure it was

Cons:

The family room could of done with a fridge for milk for the child,Breakfast was not available due to chef being on holiday,Reception and lift was not clear where they was.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Scott solo_traveller gb
6
It was clean was not worth £361 won’t be going back there when next down there in September
Pros:

It was on the front and was clean

Cons:

It says in the add breakfast was no breakfast evening meal was woke up every morning by loud music from six till seven room was to small and not worth the money at all and I was at the very top of the building never seen any staff office was all ways locked when I needed to speak to some one

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Jane solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

It was central and had a lovely Malaysian restaurant 😀

Cons:

No hot water in the shower!!

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Kara couple gb
8
Welcoming and all ammenities met. Thank you
Pros:

Very welcoming, a special thank you to Sasha who let us book in early to get ready for a wedding, very appreciative. Housekeeping knocked to make sure the room was okay, which it was. Lovely staff.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Tim solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Rooms were great, albeit very warm.

Cons:

Car park was very tight.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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andre solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

The room was ok

Cons:

The hotel is very run down and thread bare! Too much spent on gadgets for rooms instead of addressing the damp smells and rough corridors throughout hotel.
The lack of actual communication and staff that won't speak face to face was appalling.
Can safely say will never be staying here again.

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Kwiek solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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edward couple gb
6
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Mariglen family_with_children gb
10
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Angela solo_traveller gb
8
For the price paid the room was very basic.
Pros:

Being next to the Beach, shops and restaurants.
Cleaning was excellent and staff very friendly,polite and helpful.

Cons:

Water pressure was poor especially the sink.
The balcony needs brushing and mopping.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Miss extended_group gb
5
Pros:

the staff, I can't say enough about them, the ones we met were courteous, friendly, helpful and just for them, they made the time at the Carlton great.
The room was clean and spacious and the shower was great- and having lifted access was a godsend especially as we have mobiity problems. The position of the hotel was also great, with access to the beach, shops and transport.

Cons:

However the smell of mould in the building, the disrepair apparent especially the route from the lift to the room was so disappointing. The weather was wonderful, but no fridge in the room meant that we couldnt keep drinks cold, and no where to keep food which we had to buy in as there was no facility to do this in the hotel, no snacks or vending machine which would have been useful. Have they considered breakfast in the mornings, we had to uber food in every day and because of lack of refrigeration or access to a microwave anything left over had to be binned. it was such a waste of money. this hotel does not warrant its present rating especially with all the negatives - 2-3 star at the most.

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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keith couple gb
7
Nice but could have been better
Pros:

Check in ,

Cons:

No staff

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Zehao couple gb
7
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Soumya extended_group gb
10
Pros:

Everything was too much perfect on top of that the nice location & beachfront rooms are fabulous.

Cons:

Liked everything about the hotel

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Lourdes family_with_children gb
9
Perfect long weekend away in the best location in Weymouth
Pros:

Location was fantastic, 7 minutes from
the train station, 10
Minutes from the harbour, in the beach front.
Staff were very warm and nice.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Riedel family_with_children de
5
Pros:

Der teilweise vorhandene Audnlick war gut.

Cons:

Wir hatten ein Twin und einen singlr room. An einigen Tagen wurden nur in einem von beiden Zimmern die Handtücher getauscht. An 2 Tagen fehlten sie jeweils in einem Raum vollständig.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Anita solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Friendly helpful staff, clean everywhere. Lift access . Very well runed. Fabulous beach location. Will definitely return.

Cons:

There was nothing to not like.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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mike solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

The staff were really friendly and helpful.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Farshid solo_traveller gb
3
Pros:

The location is amazing

Cons:

We booked this hotel last minute because of the hot weather and were expecting the standard usually associated with a 4-star hotel. I normally stay in 3-star hotels and above, so I was quite surprised by the overall experience here.

The recent renovations have improved the room appearance and made it a bit more comfortable, which I appreciate. However, there were still several issues that affected our stay.

The biggest problem was the lack of air conditioning. Because of the heat, we had no choice but to leave the windows slightly open during the night, which resulted in a very uncomfortable sleep due to mosquitoes. My son ended up with more than five large bites on his body.

Cleanliness also needed improvement. There was dust in the corners of the room and spider webs around the curtain pelmet. Storage space was limited, there was no towel drying rack, and the tissue box in the room only contained two tissues before running out completely.

The hotel also lacked some basic facilities and services I would expect from a 4-star property. We only saw one staff member during our stay, seemingly part-time, there was no lounge area to sit and relax, no phone in the room to contact reception, and no bar or even access to bottled water in the evening.

The parking gate also felt outdated and not particularly secure, being locked manually with an old-style lock. We had to book and pay for this parking and it said you park at your own risk 😒.

Overall, the stay felt much more like a basic B&B than a 4-star hotel, and unfortunately did not meet our expectations.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee