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1. Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester
Sleeping Bear Hotel DorchesterDorchester
$64
$77 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
2. The Duchess of Cornwall Inn
The Duchess of Cornwall InnDorchester
$106
$127 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
3. The Frampton Arms
The Frampton ArmsDorchester
$74
$89 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
4. The Casterbridge
The CasterbridgeDorchester
$100
$128 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
5. Yalbury Cottage
Yalbury CottageDorchester
$106
$128 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
7. Barton Cottage Bed and Breakfast
Barton Cottage Bed and BreakfastDorchester
$151
$181 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
8. George Albert Hotel & Spa
George Albert Hotel & SpaDorchester
$107
$128 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
10. Summer Lodge Country House Hotel
Summer Lodge Country House HotelDorchester
$355
$426 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
11. 2 Bathsheba Terrace
2 Bathsheba TerraceDorchester
$495
$595 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
13. Frome Lodge House
Frome Lodge HouseDorchester
$548
$657 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
14. Westwood House
Westwood HouseDorchester
$162
$195 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
15. 4 Duck Street
4 Duck StreetDorchester
$609
$730 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
16. The Coach House - Trinity Lodge
The Coach House - Trinity LodgeDorchester
$401
$481 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 26 - Sep 27
18. The Old School House
The Old School HouseDorchester
$639
$766 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
19. The Town House
The Town HouseDorchester
$975
$1,170 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
20. Warmwell Lodge
Warmwell LodgeDorchester
$674
$809 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Check out pet-friendly hotels in Dorchester
$106
$127 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
$106
$128 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
$124
$149 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
$151
$181 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
$355
$426 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
$495
$595 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
$135
$162 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
$111
$111 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
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Our prices for hotels in Dorchester are cheapest in November
Our prices for hotels in Dorchester are cheapest in November
Top landmarks in Dorchester
Tutankhamun: The Exhibition
8.4/10 (5 reviews)
If visiting museums in Dorchester are on your list, you might want to check out the upcoming exhibitions at Tutankhamun: The Exhibition, located in the heart of town. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If you want to see more of the museums in Dorchester, you can easily walk to Dinosaur Museum or Dorset Teddy Bear Museum.
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West Bexington Beach
9.0/10 (15 reviews)
If being by the water is a major draw, West Bexington Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from central Dorchester. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at West Bay Beach, Hive Beach, and East Beach.
Cerne Abbas Giant
9.0/10 (28 reviews)
If seeing the sights is on your list of things to do, head to Cerne Abbas Giant— just one of the landmarks located 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from central Cerne Abbas.
Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens
10.0/10 (2 reviews)
Ready for an education in local botany? Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens should make your list of places to visit, located 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from central Stinsford. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Dorset National Landscape and Sculpture by the Lakes, both nearby.
Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope
9.0/10 (2 reviews)
Ski the fall line at Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope located 0.6 mi (1 km) from central Crossways. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.
Sculpture by the Lakes
10.0/10 (3 reviews)
If you like art, you might want to browse the collections at Sculpture by the Lakes in the heart of Affpuddle and Turnerspuddle. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens, located nearby.
Ringstead Beach
10.0/10 (2 reviews)
If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Ringstead Beach located 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from central Dorchester. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Durdle Door Beach, Osmington Bay Beach, and Bowleaze Cove Beach.
Hardy's Cottage
10.0/10 (3 reviews)
If museums are on your list of things to see, then you might want to head to Hardy's Cottage, located in the heart of Higher Bockhampton.Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If you want to see more of the museums in Higher Bockhampton, Tutankhamun: The Exhibition and Dinosaur Museum aren't far.
Learn more about Dorchester
Dorchester is applauded for its museums with enlightening attractions such as Tutankhamun: The Exhibition and Sculpture by the Lakes. This welcoming city has something for everyone including bars as well as sights like Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope and Weymouth Bay. All are within a rural setting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Where can I get free parking with my stay in Dorchester?
These hotels offer the perk of free parking: The Casterbridge and Greyhound Inn.
Can I book a refundable hotel in Dorchester?
If you want the flexibility to change your plans to Dorchester, most properties provide refundable* rates you can book. You can find these accommodations by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow the results down.
Where can I stay in Dorchester if I want a vacation rental instead of a hotel?
If you want to find a good alternative to a hotel, browse our selection of 46 vacation homes. You can also consider one of the 9 apartments or 186 cottages.
What will the weather in Dorchester be like during my visit?
July and August are typically the warmest months in Dorchester when the average temp is 61°F. February and January are the coldest months when the average temperature is 46°F. October and November are the months with the most rain.
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