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The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant

3.5 star property
Inn in Wimborne with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior entrance
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
The Minster Arms sits in the heart of town, welcoming visitors with continental breakfast and a cozy coffee shop. Guests can relax in the garden, connect to WiFi, or savor British cuisine at the restaurant and bar. The staff earns consistent praise for their helpful service.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is RM426
RM511 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct

Room options

View all photos for Basic Double Room

Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premier Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Wimborne is home to The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant. Poole Harbour and Sandbanks Beach are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore New Forest National Park and Bournemouth Beach. Bournemouth Pier and Wimborne Model Town are also worth visiting.
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Map
23 West Street, Wimborne, England, BH21 1JS

What's nearby

  • Wimborne Minster - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kingston Lacy House - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Splashdown Waterpark - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Poole Harbour - 14 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Poole Quay - 14 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • Branksome Station - 16 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Butchers Dog - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Piazzo Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cricketers Arms - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Olive Branch - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant

Property highlights
Consider a stay at The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the on-site British cuisine restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a bar.
Other perks at this inn include:
  • Smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant have perks, such as premium bedding, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

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The price is RM319
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includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25 per night

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, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Minster Arms Inn Wimborne
Minster Arms Inn
Minster Arms Wimborne
Minster Arms
The Minster Arms
The Lion Pub & Restaurant Inn
The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant Inn
The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant Wimborne
The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant Inn Wimborne

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant?

As of 17 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant on 27 Oct 2025 start from RM 425.51, 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 Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant located?

Situated in Wimborne, this inn is within a 5-minute walk of Wimborne Model Town, Wimborne Minster and Tivoli Theatre. Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs and Kingston Lacy House are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 249 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 249 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 249 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 249 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 249 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the hotel was fine. What needs to be made clearer is that the car park is actually a Dorset Council run pay and display between 8am and 6pm. Also the hotel is on a busy junction in Wimborne and is noisy at the peak hours.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sara

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

Lovely place

Perfect for my 2 night business trip. Lovely food, great room, friendly staff. Will definitely be coming back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

my stay

very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Rooms looked stunning on the site but in reality they were not up to expectation. It had Sash windows that didn’t close properly, my room (lulworth cove) was on the main road and so noisey I had to sleep with ear plugs in. The bathroom might as well been a wet room as the water from shower just flooded over the shower tray onto the floor. The old fashioned style toilet system didn’t flush the toilet properly and had water running down the drop pipe. Breakfast wasn’t served until 8:00, so didn’t have that. The mattress was way too soft for my liking. Staff were friendly enough on arrival. I couldn’t see any on site parking that was listed on the Expedia listing , so parked in a nearby car park. So overall it was not my best experience for a night away on business.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Trefor the manager was great. Very helpful and kind. Nothing was too much trouble. The room was bright and clean. The facilities were great. The bed was comfortable. The bar and restaurant were nice and I enjoyed the live music and quiz night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room very comfortable staff warm welcoming and friendly would definitely stay again and highly recommend 😀
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness

Overall not too bad

Our overall stay was great, however , we had issues with several things in the room, the shower door did not close, the lighting was extremely poor, the dispensers in the bathroom didn’t work and our kettle was filthy. The room was clean and newly refurbished and the tea and bottled water was plentiful. The breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Lion Hotel was a pleasure to stay in. Clearly recently decorated to a high standard the quality of materials used were also reflected in the way the bedrooms were furnished and clean crisp linen on comfortable beds
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

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

Anniversary stay

Gorgeous hotel, lovely large room. Great facilities and lovely staff. Early awakening from washing machine and deliveries - understandable. Will be returning again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff so helpful lovely food overall a very nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place and excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, clean, quiet good food. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

terry

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

Nice place to stay

All good staff were great, was on the top l floor so only for the fit
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is one of the most charming English places I have stayed. We only stayed here because we wanted to go to renoufs but we will definitely be back !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

peeping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a really pleasant stay, friendly staff and excellent breakfast. Parking is limited but found a spot near by.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely stay in Minster Arms - comfortable clean rooms and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Howard

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Needs new beds

Sorry to say this but we had a great room, suite I think, but the let down was the bed. The mattress was completely collapsed and we had a very uncomfortable night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Spot on!!

Great stay! Really nice place! And the charcuterie and cheese board in the restaurant was amazing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about The Minster.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

C

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

Anniversary stay

Great one night stay in one of the premium rooms. Gorgeous room in the eaves. Lovely welcome on check in and good service throughout. Food very tasty and extremely well presented.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina

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

Fab!

I nearly didn't book because of the bad reviews but glad we did, had a wonderful time! Lovely room and great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

AMAZING STAY! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

This was my families third stay at the Minster Arms and it went great. Hannah (manager) and Penny (asst manager) took wonderful care of our family. Great service! The food in the pub was also amazing. Very warm and friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend the place!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really liked the two chaps in charge nice menu room tiny no shelving in the bathroom to put stuff easily rectified surely very handy for town minutes away
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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

Working away

Room was great couldn’t fault it bar and food was fantastic will be returning again when working in the area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023