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The Red Lion Hotel

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Dorchester with free breakfast and a coffee shop

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Heating
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • 106.7 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Detached private bathroom
  • 177.9 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Heating
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 177.9 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

Map
A352, Winfrith Newburgh, Dorchester, England, DT2 8LE

What's nearby

  • Monkey World Ape Rescue Center - 7 min drive
  • Lulworth Cove - 8 min drive
  • The Tank Museum - 9 min drive
  • Lulworth Cove Beach - 13 min drive
  • Durdle Door Beach - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Wool Station - 6 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ship Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Monkey World Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The New Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Seven Stars - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Finleys Cafe - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Red Lion Hotel

Property highlights
Take advantage of free breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at The Red Lion Hotel. Be sure to enjoy kids' meals at the on-site restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas and a bar are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25.0 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 25.0 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Red Lion Inn Dorchester
Red Lion Dorchester
Red Lion
Dorchester
The Red Lion
The Red Lion Hotel Dorchester
The Red Lion Hotel Bed & breakfast
The Red Lion Hotel Bed & breakfast Dorchester

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at The Red Lion Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Red Lion Hotel?

As of Jan 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Red Lion Hotel on Jan 24, 2025 start from CA $126.78, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Red Lion Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Red Lion Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Red Lion Hotel located?

Situated in Dorchester, this bed & breakfast is within 6 mi (10 km) of Weymouth Bay, Dorset and East Devon Coast, and Durdle Door Beach. Man Of War and Mill House Cider Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

The Red Lion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 205 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 205 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 205 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 205 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 205 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Whole stay was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shinoy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mohammad

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Priunka

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very clean and perfect sized for my family. Only one problem at night , my next door neighbour was so loud when they were talking, even we could hear clearly their conversations. Its not Red Lion's fault. People need to consider others. The host was very very friendly and professional as well. We had supper and breakfast. Both were very good. We enjoyed the food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loeswantri

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Friendly Service and Convenience, but Noisy Nights
Staff were friendly, helpful, and accommodating. The hotel offers dairy-free options, which is great. Unfortunately, we arrived shortly after the kitchen closed, so we only had the included breakfast of cereal, toast, and a full English. The room was spacious enough for our family of four with comfortable beds. However, we found the toilet quite noisy and the walls thin, as we could hear our neighbors talking through the night. Overall, a decent place to stay for a short one or two-night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bipin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff,proper homemade food and spotless. Large Parking space for vehicles.Liked it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria, LONDON

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were really good - friendly and efficient - and the food was great too. But we were there during a heatwave and our room was very hot. A fan was supplied but it didn’t make much difference and if we left the windows open loads of flies came in so sleeping was a bit uncomfortable. Not much the pub could do I guess. The bed itself was comfy though and the bathroom very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Pleasant Room in good location
Stayed while on a break to Dorset, close to Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. Close to lots of towns and sites in the area with easy road access. Friendly staff and breakfast included. Large, spacious room that was clean and tidy. This is an old pub and therefore the building is not like a modern hotel but that is the charm of staying in the English countryside. Our room was upstairs and no lift should that be a necessity.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kushal D

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Red Lion Hotel was very pleasant. The room was cozy, vibe in the Pub was full of energy in the evening watching sports games, and the morning breakfast was lovely. Our car broke down nearby and the owners were very supportive and helped us in every way they could to find alternatives. We really thank them for their help and appreciate their kindness.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN, LEXNGTON

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful and rustic B and B. The rooms are small, but the innkeepers are wonderful and make up for any shortcoming. The food in the tavern is fantastic. Lizzie (the owner) is an angel and she saved the day for us when we could not get transportation to our event. She drove us herself!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
4 Star
Good accommodation friendly helpful staff .Was a 4 star basic room but adequate ,
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice staff, very helpful in getting us a cab.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The friendly hotel where everyone smiles
A very warm welcome, greeted by very friendly staff. The room radiator wasn't working but it was fixed within a few minutes. Excellent breakfast in very comfortable surroundings. Perfect location for Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove etc. Very good value for money. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Tony

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The host's from the red lion went above and beyond to make our stay excellent 👌 👏 😀 👍 We would not hesitate to stay there again. Food was excellent and lots of it. They made you feel welcome. X
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I definitely liked having on-site dining options and that the parking was close by.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very polite, helpful and hospitable. Breakfast was top notch! We felt very looked after and would definitely recommend this B&B is you're visiting Lulworth, Durdle Door or weymouth! The rooms are comfortable and clean. Thank you to all staff at the Red Lion! <3
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023