Sleeping Bear Hotels Dorchester

Hotels
8.7 (1445 reviews)
32 High West Street , Dorchester , GB
+44 1305 262660

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Meeting/banquet facilities
Non-smoking throughout
Daily housekeeping
Designated smoking area
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues in some rooms
Noise from adjacent rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.91
Several comments were made about cleanliness issues, particularly with hair found in one of the rooms.
Service
9.38
Staff received high praise for being friendly and helpful in multiple reviews.
Location
9.42
The hotel location was frequently noted as a big plus, being close to the town center.
Room Quality
8.37
Most rooms were reported as comfortable, though there were specific complaints about cleanliness.
Amenities
8.9
Facilities such as tea/coffee options and room features were appreciated.
Value for Money
8.86
Value was mentioned positively, especially in relation to the room's comfort and amenities.
Food and Beverage
7.91
The lack of breakfast options noted in a review negatively affected this score.
Overall Experience
8.88
Overall experience was favorable despite some criticisms regarding cleanliness and noise.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 07:21

Property Description

Delightful Georgian Hotel in the Heart of Dorchester

Premium Amenities: Enjoy free WiFi, premium digital TV channels, and modern en suite bathrooms with a bath and power shower in every room.

Historic Charm: Built in 1756, the hotel boasts classic features such as fireplaces, panelling, and a magnificent grand staircase, offering a truly unique and charming stay.

Perfect for Relaxation: Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway or a longer stay, The Wessex Royale provides an ideal setting for a peaceful and rejuvenating break.

Book now to experience the historic charm and modern comforts of The Wessex Royale in Dorchester.

Important information:

No elevator available.

Guests should note that we have limited parking available on site, and this is charged at £10 a day through Just Park, and needs to be booked in advance .

Please note, group bookings of more than 6 rooms will be subject to a 7 day cancelation policy - if canceled later than 7 days before the day of arrival the first night's stay will be charged.

The Reception Desk is staffed between the hours of 10.00am and 6.00pm. Outside of these hours, please use the self-service reception kiosk located in the lounge. It's quick and easy and takes less than a minute.
No elevator available. Guests should note that we have limited parking available on site, and this is charged at £10 a day through Just Park, and needs to be booked in advance . Please note, group bookings of more than 6 rooms will be subject to a 7 day cancelation policy - if canceled later than 7 days before the day of arrival the first night's stay will be charged.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BRS

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1445 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.91
Service: 9.38
Location: 9.42
Room Quality: 8.37
Amenities: 8.9
Value for Money: 8.86
Food and Beverage: 7.91
Overall Experience: 8.88
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Charles • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • couple • gb
9
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Celia • couple • gb
10
One of the best hotels I've stayed in, and I would recommend it to anyone.
Pros:

Room was clean and well appointed.
Communal areas were comfortable with complementary hot drinks.

Cons:

Nothing - everything was great.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Vicki • couple • gb
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
7
Cons:

no breakfast

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Mervyn • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Facilities

Cons:

No staff after 6pm

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great hotel in brilliant location
Pros:

Beautiful hotel with lovely communal space on the ground floor and hot drink facilities. Our room was lovely. Plenty of storage space, extremely comfortable bed, kettle and drinks. The bathroom was very spacious with very nice smelling toiletries provided. The location was excellent. Staff were so pleasant. Liz the receptionist was lovely

Cons:

Could have done breakfast

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Lynne • couple • gb
7
Probably wouldn’t stay there again.
Pros:

Great location. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Floors really creaky due to the age of the property so disturbed several times during the night as could hear people in the next room moving around. Walls seemed very thin.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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joe • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Dale • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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WALEED • solo_traveller • sa
8
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Alistair • couple • gb
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Niek • couple • nl
10
Pros:

Ontbijt was uitstekend

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Gary • couple • gb
9
Nice short stay staff friendly and very clean
Pros:

Clean and close to everything you need

Cons:

Small car park which you have to pay for

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
8
Enjoyable
Pros:

Sitting room with draughts to play.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Benjamin • solo_traveller • gb
10
Best hotel we could have stayed in
Pros:

The staff were amazing and friendly as well as very helpful. The room was fantastic and the bed was incredibly comfortable and large.

Cons:

We loved everything about the hotel, no dislikes at all

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
8
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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neil • couple • gb
9
A good one night stay in a lovely hotel
Pros:

Location was great and staff got be a ground floor room

Cons:

N/a

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Daveera • couple • my
10
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee