The Dorset Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (444 reviews)
29 Main Street , Derby , au

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Self parking (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Japanese garden
Covered parking

Review Highlights

Pros:
Great food
Friendly staff
Cons:
Noise from the pub
Cleanliness issues in the room

Categories

Cleanliness
7.6
The room wasn’t the cleanest and noted presence of flies.
Service
9.1
Friendly staff with a welcoming atmosphere.
Location
8.6
Great location but noisy due to traffic.
Room Quality
7.6
Rooms need cooling in summer and some reported noise.
Amenities
8.6
Shared facilities were well-appointed and the breakfast environment was pleasant.
Value for Money
8.1
Overall good value for a historical pub accommodation.
Food and Beverage
9.1
Amazing food and large portions; meals praised highly.
Overall Experience
8.5
Enjoyable stay with a chance of improvement on noise and cleanliness.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 01:10

Property Description

Welcome to The Dorset Hotel!

Luxurious Garden Setting: Nestled in Derby, our hotel boasts a charming garden where you can unwind and relax amidst nature. Perfect for a peaceful retreat or a leisurely stroll.

Delicious Dining Options: Indulge in a culinary experience at our on-site restaurant, offering a delectable menu to satisfy your taste buds. From hearty breakfasts to gourmet dinners, we have something for everyone.

Vibrant Bar Atmosphere: Enjoy a refreshing drink or cocktail at our lively bar, the perfect spot to socialize and unwind after a day of exploring Derby.

Ready to experience the charm of The Dorset Hotel? Book your stay now!

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Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 444 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.6
Service: 9.1
Location: 8.6
Room Quality: 7.6
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 8.1
Food and Beverage: 9.1
Overall Experience: 8.5
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Grinlinton • solo_traveller • nz
8
Pros:

All the staff were friendly and helpful.

Cons:

We discovered checking out the laundry is locked at night. At that time in the morning we couldn't find a key to get in to retrieve our clothes. Installing a similar system to that of the bike shed would be great.

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
M
Matthew • extended_group • au
8
Always enjoy staying at the Dorsett.
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Fletcher • family_with_children • au
9
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
M
mark • couple • au
8
Well located pub Accom with really good food options
Pros:

Location

Cons:

It was pretty good for an old pub

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Wade • couple • gb
8
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Leaf • couple • au
10
Derby Dorset Dream!
Pros:

Location staff food and facilities were excellent

Cons:

Friendly easy going.

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
K
Kami • couple • au
10
Loved our stay here and would stay again.
Pros:

Good food, big servings and great service , staff were all really lovely helpful and friendly. Breakfast in the dining room was a great way to start the day and to meet other people. Bathroom facilities were very clean and nice

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Yan Kai • solo_traveller • tw
3
窗戶隔音很糟糕，紗窗、窗戶、窗簾太髒。房間沒有獨立衛浴，想省錢的可以考慮，重視個人隱私的不推薦
Pros:

退房後，騎完車還可以免費沖澡，很棒。廁所浴室很乾淨

Cons:

早餐很糟糕，不知道是忘記開電還是壞了，烤麵包機、微波爐、熱水瓶都沒辦法加熱，只好吃冰吐司配冰杏仁奶

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
R
ruth • couple • au
10
Great place to stay and staff where incredible.
Pros:

The staff were so friendly,welcoming and helpful. The food was incredible and the breakfast was perfect for mountain booking adventures. The facilities were everything we needed including a washing machine and dryers.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Williamson • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Staff were friendly, quiet accommodation, comfy rooms and having breakfast included was a bonus.

Cons:

Nil

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • au
8
Great stay with great staff
Pros:

We stayed here for one night and enjoyed our stay. The staff were excellent and friendly and the highlight of the Hotel. The beer garden out the back of the hotel is great and we enjoyed a very yummy seafood linguine and chippies on the side. The bathroom amenities looked recently renovated and were spotlessly clean.

Cons:

Possibly the only thing I would recommend would be having a room more away from the road as we had to have the window open for fresh air and the road noise was surprisingly loud - even in this little village.

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
S
Stephen • couple • gb
7
Traditional cyclist friendly pub
Pros:

Friendly staff, clean room and good place to store the bikes

Cons:

No aircon in the room and separate shared bathroom.

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
M
Mericle • couple • us
7
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Andre • couple • au
10
Had a great night stay and indulged in the Floating Sauna on the kake, highly recommend
Pros:

Close to everything, reasonable

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
E
Elisha • family_with_children • au
10
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
F
Freeman • solo_traveller • au
3
Only for one night
Pros:

Good location and friendly staff

Cons:

The spider webs everywhere freaked me out. Room and showers was clean but everywhere else needs a good clean. Music downstairs very load and was going on till midnight.

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
S
Sue • couple • au
8
Will be back
Pros:

Excellent customer service and great food

Cons:

A little noisy after my bed time 🥱

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • family_with_children • au
9
Great price and accommodation exceeded expectation. Thank you!
Pros:

Excellent service by staff. Super friendly, was a lovely genuine welcome. Room was clean, bathroom was nice. Dinner was delicious (slow cooked lamb shanks in cider), along with friendly service in the Bar. Breakfast had a good variety of options! Loved the Chia cups! Would definitely stay there again. Thank you

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
T
Thomas • couple • au
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
C
Crooks • family_with_children • au
8
Comfortable
Pros:

Good, clean, friendly, breakfast included!

2026-01-17 • via Nuitee