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The King's Arms

3.5 star property
Comfortable inn with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

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Snug Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cosy Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfy Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Fancy Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Plush Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Epic Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Dorchester is home to The King's Arms. While the natural beauty of Durdle Door and Weymouth Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Weymouth Harbour. Monkey World Ape Rescue Center and Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens are also worth visiting. Visit our Dorchester travel guide
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Map
30 High E St, Dorchester, England, DT1 1HF

Getting around

  • Dorchester South Station
    10 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    50 min drive

Restaurants

  • Coffee #1
  • Costa Coffee
  • Kings Arms
  • The Royal Oak (Wetherspoon)
  • Colliton Club

About this property

The King's Arms

Property highlights
You can look forward to a terrace, a bar and a restaurant at The King's Arms. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and a lift
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge); wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 for adults and from GBP 15 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 58109233

Property is also known as

The King's Arms Inn
The King's Arms Dorchester
The King's Arms Inn Dorchester

Frequently asked questions

Is The King's Arms pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The King's Arms?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The King's Arms?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The King's Arms?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The King's Arms located?

Situated in Dorchester, this inn is within a 5-minute walk of Dorset Teddy Bear Museum, Terracotta Warriors Museum and Dinosaur Museum. Tutankhamun: The Exhibition and Borough Gardens are also within 10 minutes. Dorchester South Station is 10 minutes by foot and Dorchester West Station is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

The King's Arms Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 80 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place

Really nice place to stay, staff lovely, clean hotel, food fab.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel very friendly staff, Kat at the reception was very welcoming and helpful. Nice stay thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stunning hotel

Beautiful room, stunning bathroom and facilities ,would definitely stay again.. Breakfast was the best we’ve ever had in a hotel..
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A most welcome break.

Our stay was most enjoyable. We were made very welcome, Natasha was more than helpful and most efficient.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

b

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highest quality hotel

Perfect hotel of highest quality. They get everything right including nice food too. Just beware seagulls will likely target your car when parked
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Check in was quick. Room on 2nd floor at front of hotel was large and quirky. Some noise from road ouside but soon got used to it. Tea and nespresso making facilities with fresh milk carton in fridge. Free still water bottles replenished in the fridge each day. Breakfast was freshly cooked and very tasty. Good location with easy walking distance to both rail stations and bus stop nearby. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Parag

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Perfect stay in Dorchester

Had a fantastic stay at the King’s Arms for 2 nights with a few friends. We must praise all the staff, and their impeccably good service, throughout our stay. The manager was very engaging, and there was little doubt that he ran a happy ship ! The food and drink was of an exceptionally high standard, and the breakfast options were perfect. The rooms were cosy and clearly recently upgraded. It has been a while since we have experienced this level of service at a hotel….. and we travel quite frequently. I fail to see how the hotel receives a lowly star rating of 3.5!!! Surely a Mistake !!! I cannot recommend this hotel highly enough !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Whilst the hotel was nicely decorated and stylish, the room was very hot and the windows couldn’t be opened more than a tiny amount. The milk in the fridge had gone off so couldn’t use it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Marissa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The inside the holtel was lovely. The food was excellent - loved the food. The staff was great and friendly. The room was awful! Dusty bed and bed linen, slippery floors with and without shoes, dust on the lamps and on tip of cupboard. The only place in the room that was dust feed and nice was the bathroom. Once I walked into the room it smelt musty and old, and I had to sleep in it the smell. Its played on my allergies and I couldnt stop sneezing throught the day and night. Use one box of tissue and one toliet roll to clean my nose. The next night the music allocated to the outside dinning area plus below my bedroom window kept playing past 11pm. I think it was 11.20pm when I had to call the front desk asking wjen will it be switched off... and they said they will see if they can lower it. It was evently switched off. When speaking to the morning front desk they said it should have been swithched off at btween 10.30-11pm. I did not get a wick of sleep that night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disabled solo visit. Excellent staff & hotel

The Kings Arms is a gem. The staff particularly Cat are lovely! NOTHING is too much trouble. I’m disabled, using 2 crutches & they were all absolutely lovely to me. Food was good excellent, although to my tastes it was a bit “posh” but that didn’t take anything away from the standard of cooking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful public areas.

Booked a fancy twin did say air conditioning but no sign of it and rather uncomfortable stay. Staff superb, food superb but not likely to choose to stay again. Great for venues but not up to our normal standard for amount charged.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The decor was very dark in the hotel and rooms, a bit depressing. In general the visit was good with mostly friendly staff, food good. Had a problem on check out as was told my pre payment had not gone through, only to be told when returning with proof it had, that it was now sorted, but with no apology, not the right experience, need to train your staff to apologise when it's thier fault. Also I think to add a service charge to ameal for two people is unacceptable. I even noticed that a service charge was added to breakfast, this is really not on
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was upgraded to a better and larger room at the front of the hotel. I was allowed to leave my car in the hotel carpark after checking out, to enable me to do two exhibitions at museums in the High Street. Highly recommend breakfast and very pleasant and courteous staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our trip

Beautiful accommodation Bedroom pet friendly wad perfect . Staff welcoming xx
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Solid and quaint hotel in Dorchester. Centrally located and convenient. Parking around the back was a little hard to find initially but worked out fine. Staff was very attentive and courteous. Room was modern and had all of the conveniences. Great stay and would probably return if I was in the area again
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room and decor of hotel. Staff were efficient and friendly and knew what they were doing. Lovely dinner menu and excellent food. Great breakfast choice too. Room was a bit warm and the window wouldn’t stay open. Only there for 1 night sadly so would haven mentioned it if staying longer. Hope to return
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The unusual ambiance was lovely. The food was great. One member of staff stands out for many reasons, Liam. Liam was super polite, very nimble with serivice, extremely pleased to oblige and humerous in the perfect way. Liam elevated our stay to the next level of enjoyment. We wish him all the best and thank him for being there!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old coaching inn refurbished recently to a high standard. Rather noisy due to being on the main road and only secondary double-glazing due to Grade II listing. Car parking at rear and excellent breakfast. Friendly helpful staff. No reduction for single occupancy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely stay

Lovely hotel like the little touches such as fresh milk in the room, very nice cups and glasses and lovely toiletries. Staff all very friendly and service very good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Accommodation

The room was noisy overlooking the main street. It was austere and dark with no ambience with an uneven floor.The long lounge seat in front of the bed was most uncomfortable to sit on and a bad back disaster. However, i am delighted to say we were upgraded to a beautiful room. In fact its the best room and fab bathroom in any hotel i have stayed and i have travelled far and wide across the world. Downstairs there was a beautiful sitting area with a fire and again two lovely sitting areas in the bar again with a fire. Everywhere was very convenient, home from home..
Lounge to relax
Beautiful lounge
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A very enjoyable experience

We had a most enjoyable stay here. The staff couldn’t have been more helpful, the breakfast was excellent and our room very comfortable. We’d highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommended

Great staff good beer nice food!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic place with gorgeous food

We stayed in one of the epic rooms for Valentines day absolutely amazing room. Gorgeous decor, very spacious it was fantastic. The food in the restaurant was excellent along with a great choice of cocktails and rum. Breakfast was delicious and lots of it. The staff are lovely and can't do enough for you. Will definitely be recommending to friends and will be returning once the weather is warmer.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rupert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kings arms dorchester

Amazing hotel. Staff so friendly and accommodating and very attentive to all needs. Id go as far as to say they went above a beyond. Beuatiful room with lovely bed and an amazing bathroom. Dinner was amazing and breakfast perfect. Thank you so much for a lovely weekend stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A perfect night away

Great location in the middle of town. Check in was easy. Beautifully decorated throughout and everything you might need in the room(including iron and ironing board)! Very welcoming in bar and restaurant and ordering done with ease and a smile. Will definitely be back and recommending to everyone I know
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022