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
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
A
Axelle couple fr
10
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
S
Susan extended_group gb
7
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
P
Phil solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
D
Diane solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

From the moment we arrived nothing was too much trouble. The staff allowed us to leave our bags before we hah checked in and after we checked out.

Our room was lovely, especially the bathroom. All staff were friendly and happy. It was a real pleasure to stay.
We had a evening meal the following evening, our compliments to the chef, it was delicious!

Cons:

I really can't think of anything.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
N
Nina family_with_children no
8
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
U
U5829QNjanec NONE
10
Mini break
Pros:

I am so pleased I picked this hotel, it was easy to find, the staff were welcoming, the room was clean and spacious, it had everything I needed, the food was amazing, I only ate dinner there but plenty of choice on the menu. I would definitely book again

2026-07-24 via Tripadvisor
C
chrindab NONE Banbury, Oxfordshire, England
10
A very enjoyable stay
Pros:

Our third stay at the Kings Arms, always enjoyable. We will always choose the Kings Arms when we visit Dorchester

2026-07-24 via Tripadvisor