The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Dorchester

Are you deciding where to to stay for a weekend in Dorchester, UK? We've analyzed all of the hotels based on key criteria and have found the best options for a 3-day or 2-day trip. Whether you're with your family or on a romantic getaway, we've got the perfect weekend hotel in Dorchester for you. These selected hotels offer affordable rates with top-notch amenities, comfortable and relaxing rooms, and prime locations for sightseeing and exploring for a perfect long weekend trip. From museums to scenic walks and outdoor adventures, there's plenty of things to do in Dorchester over a weekend retreat. And when you're ready to refuel, these hotels are located near some of the best restaurants in the area. So why wait? Book your weekend getaway in Dorchester at one of these top hotels and get ready to experience all that the area has to offer.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

The Casterbridge

Guest House with prices starting at $113 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 49 High East Street, The Casterbridge has great rooms from $113 (before taxes). It offers a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and parking. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.1 km from the city center, visitors will especially love hiking, golf, city views, bicycle rental, and fishing at this convenient hotel. The restaurant serves delicious food, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for weekend trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Fishing


Bramlies Bed & Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $120 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Dorchester
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Bramlies Bed & Breakfast which has nice rooms starting at $120. Offering scuba diving, hiking, free parking, horse riding, and fishing, it also has a great guest rating of 9.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 107 Bridport Road. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers cycling, diving, water sports, windsurfing, and bird watching which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.4 km from the city center. It's also less than the average price for weekend trip hotels, so it's a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Horse riding
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Fishing


Westwood House

Guest House with prices starting at $129 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Dorchester
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

We found Westwood House to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $129. We loved that is has a restaurant, breakfast, a free breakfast, city views, and fishing, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.50 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 29 High West Street. You'll also find tennis, a refrigerator, cycling, squash, and windsurfing which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 0.5 km from the center of town.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fishing
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator


Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $138 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Dorchester
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $138, Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel, at 32 High West Street provides room service, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and bicycle rental. Its terrific guest rating is 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers family rooms, a 24-hour desk, wedding services, breakfast in the room, and special diet menus. It's located just 0.5 km from the city center, too. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Bay Tree House Dorchester

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $92 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Dorchester
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

Bay Tree House Dorchester has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10, and offers a restaurant, outdoor tennis, free parking, private parking, and bird watching. The great rooms here start at $92 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 4 Athelstan Road. Furthermore, it also offers amenities, which is nice for visitors. Just 0.8 km from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking


Beggar's Knap

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $172 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • Family-Friendly

The great guest rating of Beggar's Knap is 8.90 out of 10. This place has a restaurant, a bar, free parking, family rooms, and private parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $172, and it's located at 2 Weymouth Avenue. We also love the amenities which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just 0.7 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


Also, take a look at the Weekend Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Bournemouth, Weymouth, Bath, Cardiff, and Bristol.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Dorchester, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Dorchester, Best Cheap Hotels in Dorchester, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Dorchester, Best Hotels for One Week in Dorchester, Best Hotels for One Night in Dorchester, or Best Business Hotels in Dorchester.


How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in Dorchester?

Dorchester Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$127

Travelers to Dorchester, UK will have a large number of terrific weekend trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of weekend trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 6 weekend trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $127. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Dorchester.

The average prices of our suggested weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $131
  • 3-star hotels: $124


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