The Dorset Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (486 reviews)
29 Main Street , Derby , AU

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Heating
Garden
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Spacious room
Great location
Friendly staff
Good value for money
Excellent food
Cons:
Not the cleanest room
Some noise from outside
Stains on bed cover
Delayed key access for bike shed

Categories

Cleanliness
7.56
The room wasn’t the cleanest. Some stains in the bed cover.
Service
9.03
Friendly staff, excellent customer service.
Location
9.07
Great location near mountain bike trails.
Room Quality
8.02
Spacious room with lovely private bathroom.
Amenities
8.05
Shared bathroom facilities were excellent.
Value for Money
8.51
Great value for the price.
Food and Beverage
8.56
Excellent food at the hotel.
Overall Experience
8.43
Overall a positive experience with minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 00:42

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!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 486 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.56
Service: 9.03
Location: 9.07
Room Quality: 8.02
Amenities: 8.05
Value for Money: 8.51
Food and Beverage: 8.56
Overall Experience: 8.43
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paul • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Cheekeong • couple • au
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Elaine • couple • au
8
Great stay for ones night and a lovely warm atmosphere.
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • au
7
Great for short stays or in between trips
Pros:

Great old building and location. Great for short stays

Cons:

Breakfast meant to be included with booking, but no staff to set up and was told to help self to breakfast in breakfast room but milk was off , no cutlery to use , bread was out of date and hard . In the end did not have anything for breakfast at hotel or in town as everything was closed

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • au
10
staying for a day of biking exploring from Hobart
Pros:

location in heart of Derby
basic but good value
Excellent food and beer

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Alistair • family_with_children • au
7
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • au
8
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • au
7
Classic country pub, good value for money.
Pros:

Great staff. Food in the evenings was much better than expected.

Cons:

Breakfast is very basic, toast cereal, juice tea and coffee. Self serve. It's a pub, so noisy until about 9, settled after that.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Donna • couple • au
8
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Liam • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Trudi • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Meals were quite large, so take your appetite! Staff were very friendly.

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • solo_traveller • au
9
True to Tassie and worth a visit
Pros:

Nice local classic pub/hotel

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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ANGUS • solo_traveller • au
10
Superb
Pros:

Location and food

Cons:

No issues

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Emma • solo_traveller • au
6
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Aisling • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Des • solo_traveller • au
8
Value for money with great staff
Pros:

Good value, great staff, .....,

Cons:

Room could do with a deeper clean (eg... dust on the hanging rack which transferred to my white shirt - not a deal breaker)

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Laird • family_with_children • au
8
Clean, comfortable and good value.
Pros:

Old building with lots of charachter.
Helpful staff.
Location was great.
It was nice to have a lock up shed to store bikes in.
The dining room onsite served excellent meals.

Cons:

Breakfast room was a bit cold in the morning.

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Pele Cannon • solo_traveller • au
10
Perfect combo
Pros:

The room was super comfortable, and the bathrooms were fantastic!

Cons:

The noise from the pub downstairs was obvious, but it really didn't bother me much. Was quiet by about 10ish each night I was there anyway

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Kath • solo_traveller • nz
8
Pros:

Friendly helpful staff, clean and comfortable, nice atmosphere

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee