Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent service
Delicious food
Comfortable rooms
Great location
Cons:
Tight parking

Categories

Cleanliness
10
Well-maintained and tidy rooms as highlighted in reviews.
Service
10
Consistently praised for excellent and attentive service.
Location
10
Conveniently located near key attractions in Dorchester.
Room Quality
10
Rooms are spacious, comfortable, and well-decorated.
Amenities
10
Includes quality dining options and dog-friendly features.
Value for Money
10
Offering good value considering the quality of experience.
Food and Beverage
10
Highly rated food quality with a great selection.
Overall Experience
10
Guests frequently express high overall satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 10:42

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience a touch of elegance at The King's Arms in Dorchester. Indulge in our well-appointed rooms featuring modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms.

Gastronomic Delights
Savor delectable à la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options served every morning at our on-site restaurant.

Convenient Location
Ideally situated with easy access to nearby attractions, The King's Arms offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience for your stay in Dorchester.

Book now at The King's Arms for a memorable and relaxing experience in Dorchester.

Important information:

Group bookings of 6 rooms or more have a cancellation policy of 14 days. This rule is also applied to individual bookings of 5 nights or more.

We offer group rates for bookings of 8+ rooms and they must be cancelled outside of 28 days to avoid a cancellation charge.

Full payment is required 14 to 28 days prior to the above bookings.

We have parking for residents at the rear of the hotel, which can be accessed from Friary Lane. Turn into North Square from the High Street, then first right into Friary Lane and the car park is on the right.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

10
Based on 1119 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
M
Martino • couple • it
9
British charme
Pros:

Posizione a 15 minuti dalla costa e ideale per la visita della Jurassic Coast. Hotel di charme con ambienti comuni curati ed eleganti. La sala colazione è bellissima, si affaccia sul giardinetto ed ha la cucina a vista. Colazione curata in ogni aspetto. La sera è sede di un ottimo ristorante. Parcheggio interno gratuito ed ampio. Camera silenziosa.

Cons:

Nulla di rilevante.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
C
Corey • couple • gb
10
Well worth the visit.
Pros:

Staff were friendly and accommodating. The hotel itself was well maintained, beautifully decorated throughout and the room was comfortable with a thoughtful layout. The location of the hotel was great for the purpose of our visit (to visit the Tutankhamun exhibition which was very close by) and the street was pretty. Would recommend!

Cons:

Following a delicious dinner the night before, the focaccia dish that I ordered at breakfast was a little ambitious and tough in texture to eat.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
N
Nicki • couple • gb
10
A bit pricey for one night without breakfast, but a lovely place.
Pros:

Full of Character and very comfortable. The radio on classic in the room was a nice touch.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
P
Paul • couple • gb
7
Ok
Pros:

Location goid

Cons:

Evening meal was disappointing for my wife she ordered fish and chips of which the fish was small, mostly thick batter and very greasy

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
N
Nichola • couple • gb
9
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
D
Darren • couple • gb
9
Just stayed for the night but the room was great and the bar was good too. Good stay and probably just a bit pricy becau
Pros:

Clean. Lots of character.

Cons:

No air conditioning although did have fans which did the job. Had to call reception for an ironing board which was ok but at that price I’d prefer it was just in the room.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
D
Desmond • couple • gb
10
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
G
Georgina • couple • gb
10
A wonderful hotel with beautiful rooms.
Pros:

A beautiful hotel situated in the centre of Dorchester. Ideal for visiting family . Great that there is a large free carpark. A fridge was a great touch. Two chairs in the room. Staff were friendly and couldn’t do enough for us.

Cons:

Liked everything

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
S
Shubana • extended_group • gb
9
Beautiful hotel will definitely return when next in Dorset
Pros:

Good clean hotel, great shower and good location.

Cons:

Would have preferred the room to be a little bigger

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
P
Paul • couple • gb
10
Great break at a great hotel
Pros:

Comprehensive choice and good value. Carmen on reception was really good at making us feel welcome .

Cons:

Nothing springs to mind

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
M
Martin • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

The location the style and feel of the hotel

Cons:

Breakfast was not included but an extra

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
D
david • couple • gb
9
An enjoyable stay in difficult weather conditions.
Pros:

Good breakfast but no toast!
Excellent staff.
Good we got an upgrade

Cons:

Rather warm in the dining room.

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
T
Teresa • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

I loved the hotel itself. Coaching Inn which had been renovated in recent years. Beautiful interior and decor. Staff were very welcoming - dealt with Miriam on arrival and she went out of her way to be helpful. I loved the room I was allocated. Really spacious and I loved the little bar area. Loved the radio too - very soothing. It was so big and comfortable and had 2 fans to cool it down. Loved the decor and the shutters too. So very comfortable. I had a meal in the bar in the evening and it was good value for money and very good. All the staff were very welcoming and friendly including the bar staff. I would love to stay here again. Highly recommended. The best place I have stayed in for a long time.

Cons:

My only suggestion is to have an anti slip mat in the shower. Perhaps there was one but I missed it.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
W
wapp1 • NONE • Isle of Wight, England
10
Great stay
Pros:

stayed for one night while visiting family.
Room was very comfortable, and the amenities in the room were great, spotlessly clean.
Had both breakfast and dinner, both delicious.
All staff very friendly and welcoming.

2026-08-13 • via Tripadvisor
G
Graham • extended_group • gb
9
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
M
malcolmhP1637QG • NONE
10
One night stay
Pros:

Staff were friendly and upon arrival we were pleasantly surprised to have received an upgrade. Would stay again.

2026-08-12 • via Tripadvisor
A
Anouska • couple • gb
10
Highly recommend this hotel it is in a perfect location and it’s lovely
Pros:

Everything this is a beautiful hotel

Cons:

Nothing I didn’t like

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
C
Conway-Hughes • couple • gb
8
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
M
M-Henchard • NONE • Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset, England
10
Thoroughly Enjoyable
Pros:

The location, room, bar, restaurant and outdoor terrace were perfect for me, and my experience was enhanced by the very welcoming, attentive and efficient staff.

2026-08-08 • via Tripadvisor
M
Malcolm • couple • au
9
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee