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Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

3.0 star property
Dorchester Georgian hotel with bar/lounge

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Staircase leads to an upper level with a bar, restaurant, and reception area nearby.
Enjoy a comfortable stay in this well-appointed room featuring a plush bed, desk, and chair.
Classic two-story building with a symmetrical facade and central entrance.
Relax in a serene space with a plush sofa, armchair, and natural touches.
Welcome to our reception area, where a fireplace and book-lined shelves create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
In the heart of Dorchester’s business district, Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel offers a warm welcome. Unwind with a newspaper and connect to WiFi in your room or socialize at the bar. With helpful staff, wedding services, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby this hotel is perfect for both work and play.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (9)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Self parking
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Front-desk safe
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Premium bedding
The current price is P6,316
P7,580 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 1 - Aug 2

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
32 High West Street, 32, Dorchester, England, DT1 1UP

What's nearby

  • Tutankhamun: The Exhibition - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dorset Teddy Bear Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Weymouth Beach - 15 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Durdle Door - 32 min drive - 24.1 km

Getting around

  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 58 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 103 min drive
  • Dorchester West Station - 8 min walk
  • Dorchester South Station - 11 min walk
  • Maiden Newton Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Coffee 1 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The King's Arms - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Goldies - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

At Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Weymouth Beach. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English, French

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 27 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (GBP 15 per day)
    • Onsite parking limited

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Conference space (818 square feet)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1756
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Georgian architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 71
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 31
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Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
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Fees & policies

Parking

  • Self parking costs GBP 15 per day

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Also known as

Wessex Royale
Wessex Royale Dorchester
Sleeping Bear Dorchester
Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester
Dorchester Minotel
Minotel Dorchester
Minotel Hotel Wessex Royale
Minotel Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester
Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester, Dorset
Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester Hotel
Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester Dorchester
Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester
Wessex Royale Hotel
Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester Hotel Dorchester
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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester?

Yes. Self parking costs GBP 15 per day. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and practice your swing at the nearby golf course.

What's the area around Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester like?

Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester is in the heart of Dorchester, a short 8-minute walk from Dorchester West Station and 2 minutes' walk from The Keep Military Museum.

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Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Room
Breakfast
Location
Parking
Lobby
Bed
Drinks
Value
Shower

What guests liked

  • A variety of dining options are available nearby, making the lack of a property restaurant no issue. (3 reviews)
  • Free on-site parking was a convenient bonus for guests. (6 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently described as lovely, good, and fantastic with a wide selection and excellent service. (14 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

An excellent place to stay.

The Sleeping Bear was an extremely comfortable place to stay. It had recently been decorated to a high standard and everything was well cared for. The staff could not have been friendlier or more helpful.
Chris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic stay.

We had a fantastic time the room was lovely and the staff we very helpfully.
Simon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, nicely set up and well located for everything in town.
Harry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect little hotel!

A lovely hotel in Dorchester located on the high street. No restaurant but so many around us that this was absolutely no issue whatsoever! Very friendly staff, hot drinks available for free, cmfortable room, free overnight car park nearby...we had a lovely stay in this hotel and will definitely stay there next time we are in the area!
Pascale, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Birthday getaway.

Stayed at the sleeping bear as we were visiting lulworth cove for my birthday. Pre paid and booked a parking space at the hotel. Very comfortable bed and unlimited tea and coffee at all hours. Nicely decorated and felt homely and comfortable. A random sock from the previous guest left in our room, although hard to see in the cleaners defence! Good shower and tv in room. Would stay again.
Hayley, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel
Claudenicia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect

Great arrived late and keys were left buzzer to get in. All very well organised. Room lovely and fan was on when we arrived as extremely hot. This was a lovely gesture thankyou. 🙂
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, Clean and great rooms

Loved the hotel, but do prebook parking behind the hotel, as only 10 spaces
Gary, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location

Very reasonable price for a hotel in such a central location. It’s clean, comfortable & the staff are very friendly helpful.
Steve, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location, friendly reception staff, decent price.
Samantha, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A pleasant stay , helpful staff and charming atmosphere.
Darren, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The lady on reception was very helpful. I parked at the pay and park at the top of the road and this was only a short walk to the hotel.
Alan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location for exploring the area

We booked this stay through hotels.com and communications were good, especially the option to pre book parking as spaces were limited in the parking area behind the hotel. Check in was pleasant and we were shown to our 3 nice rooms, all a good size, nicely decorated and with modern bathrooms (although I do loathe shower curtains!) and a nice desk to work at. There were kettles in each room with plenty of tea and coffee options. Although the hotel does not do food there are plenty of options within a few minutes walk and we ate dinner at Kao San Thai, just opposite. There were a couple of guest lounge areas with free tea/coffee facilities and also a bar for the evening. Prices on the Saturday night were expensive but the Sunday night was far more reasonable. Wi-Fi was very good and the rooms were quiet, other than seagulls! The hotel was a good location, both for walking to Dorchester's attractions and exploring the wider area.
Marcus, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, well presented - central location

Very clean, comfortable room. Pretty quiet considering Main Street location. There’s no food available but space provided to eat your own if you want and plenty of tea and coffee in the lounge. Stayed on a Sunday so it was cheaper price - not sure if it’s worth top dollar but it’s a nicely done place.
Mark, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

No food available

I missed the point in the information where no meals were available in the hotel. ie no meals at all. `No breakfast or evening meal available.
Elizabeth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly greeting at reception. We brought our dog and the hotel is truly pet friendly. Very clean and comfortable accommodation.
Phil, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A conveniently located clean hotel.

The hotel was clean tidy, and only the occasional noise from other guests moving around the hotel. We had a room at the back, away from the busy main road, so it was very quiet. Situated in the centre of Dorchester, about a 10 minute walk from the train station. A good choice of places to eat nearby.
Giles, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotel itself was nice and in a good location for an event we were going to. There isn't much sound proofing between rooms so can be a little noisy at times.
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very helpful and accommodating. Lovely warm atmosphere and they have alternative to milk !
Sophia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The lady working on reception provided fantastic service.
Ryan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Relaxing in Dorchester.

On arrival we were greeted with a warm a friendly welcome. The hotel was very well presented with wonderful decor and charm. Our rooms were lovely very clean and organised with amazing comfortable beds. Thank you to Lisa and the rest of the team.
Paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location

Two night stay visiting for Dorchester Beer festival which was 5 mins walk away. Comfy accommodation. No food but you can bring food in and excellent Wetherspoons 2 mins walk away.
James, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Only problem was the big rubbish bin was wheeled past my room in the courtyard at 7.30am! Lisa the receptionist was wonderful xx
gillian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous, Fabulous & bloody Fabulous!

Great stay, very comfy, very close to restaurants & town, with convenient parking nearby - not stayed here before but we will be back - Fabulous!
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff in a lovely hotel.
Michael, 1-night trip