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Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

3.0 star property
Dorchester Georgian hotel with bar/lounge

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Lounge
32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV
Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
Front of property
Lounge
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 (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Self parking
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Front-desk safe
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bathtub or shower
The current price is $147
includes taxes & fees
$122 per night
Apr 28 - Apr 29

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Single Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Single Room

Highlights

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

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Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
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 - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dorset Teddy Bear Museum - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Hardy's Cottage - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Weymouth Beach - 12 min drive - 12.5 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
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Old Ship Inn - ‬1 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

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 27 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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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
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Special check-in instructions

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

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

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

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

    • Smoke-free property

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
  • Banquet hall
  • 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

Room amenities

Be entertained

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

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • 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

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Thomas Hardy Bar - Onsite bar.

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.

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

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 8 minutes' walk from Dorset Teddy Bear Museum.

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Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Room
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Location
Parking
Bed
Lobby
Towns
Value
Luggage

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as lovely, good, and fantastic with a wide selection and excellent service. (14 reviews)
  • Free on-site parking was a convenient bonus for guests. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel
Claudenicia, 2-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

Lovely stay

Lovely hotel - just a shame that breakfast is no longer provided.
Mike, 2-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

A pleasant stay , helpful staff and charming atmosphere.
Darren, 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

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

8/10 Very good

Excellent Room

Excellent Room. Very clean and comfortable. Not happy about price of parking in hotel car park, nor the fact that it is stated as £15 per night but when it comes to paying, another £1.49 is billed. This practice should be outlawed. The total fee should always be made clear before committing to payment!
Terence, 1-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

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

Lovely little hotel. Everything you need. Walking distance into town
Jess, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

A recommended venue

We stayed for one night after attending a family event. The Sleeping Bear is a great venue. Caroline greeted us at the desk and couldn’t have been more helpful making sure we were able to sort out our parking. She was so friendly and welcoming. This is a lovely, clean and smart hotel. We wouldn’t hesitate to book again and hope to in the future.
Michelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property was beautifully clean and welcoming after a long day travelling. A happy friendly welcome when we arrived. Already booked to come back.
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Pleasant stay

Stayed for a couple of nights here when visiting family. Comfortable rooms and all very clean. Lots of great places nearby for breakfast (nothing at the hotel but they do have complimentary hot drinks available). Friendly staff and easy check in and check out. Dodnt use the hotel parking but usedparking the pay and display just a couple of minutes walk away.
David, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great stay, not sure about the ongoing changes

Really nice stay. Lovely staff and nice breakfast in the morning. The bar is good too with a comfortable sitting area. Disappointed to hear the breakfast area is going, I'm a returning customer but will need to consider options next time as I enjoy breakfast onsite.
Tony, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay

Room beautifully appointed and comfortable. Bathroom really spacious and well designed. Well lit
Adrian, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotel was in a good location and i was lucky enough to get a parking space at the rear of the hotel. Room was clean, spacious and comfortable. Will stay again next time i visit Dorchester.
angela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A very nice hotel to stay whilst in the area. Would definitely recommend and come back.
David, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good Business Hotel

Business trip to the area and stayed for two nights. Nice hotel with a comfortable bar/lounge and a great breakfast.
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A delightful place to stay in Dorchester

Having booked our parking through Just Park, we received excellent directions to the limited spaces at the rear of the hotel. (The satnav wanted to send us elsewhere!) We were welcomed, offered assistance with our baggage and directed to our room. We had selected a Superior Room as we were celebrating an anniversary and found ourselves (after a long and winding walk along a corridor whose floor was a little uneven in places - showing the history of the building) in a suite! Very nice (although the sofa is not particularly comfortable to sit on). The bedroom was large, with a very comfortable bed, a desk a chair and plenty of drawers to store your clothes. The ‘wardrobe’ is off the sitting area. 2 very large TVs and a lovely, large, well appointed bathroom. It suited us very well. No breakfast, but plenty of advice on options nearby. On checkout, I discovered that, although the message I had received from Hotels.com had stated (as per my selection on booking) that I would pay at the hotel, payment had been taken 2 days previously. It was explained that this was the policy of the hotel. I have no problem with this - but I do think that Hotels.com should reflect this in their booking confirmation. All in all, it suited us very well.
Claire, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dorchester

A great hotel in the heart of Dorchester, rooms are large, clean with tea and a coffee machine, bottled water and biscuits. There is also tea and coffe available free of charge near reception for guests. There is also a bar. All staff are friendly and helpful. Parking is limited on site and quite expensive, less expensive options available across the road. No breakfast available in the hotel but they give recommendations for cafes in town. Great value for money.
Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was friendly and quiet. Centrally located. The parking space was a bit crowded but adequate. The breakfast was delicious and efficiently served. Overall a good experience.
Richard John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent room, excellent location

It was all excellent, the hotel is in great condition and perfectly located to wander around town, on-site parking is a bit limited. There is no food at the Hotel but there are heaps of places to eat within a few minutes walk. The only reason I scored one of the criteria down a bit was the lack of onsite meals, but in reality, and with the abundance of options nearby it really wasn't a concern. .
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All the staff were top notch
Robert, 2-night trip