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The Red Lion Hotel

3.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Dorchester B&B

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Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Restaurant

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
A352, Winfrith Newburgh, Dorchester, England, DT2 8LE
  • The Tank Museum
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Durdle Door Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Durdle Door
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Suite, Ensuite

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Dorchester

In Dorchester .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Dorchester B&B, you'll find Weymouth Bay and Dorset and East Devon Coast. Durdle Door Beach and Man Of War are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Monkey World Ape Rescue Center - 8 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • The Tank Museum - 10 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Lulworth Cove - 12 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Durdle Door Beach - 12 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Durdle Door - 16 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • Wool Station - 6 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ship Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Monkey World Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The New Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Seven Stars - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Finleys Cafe - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Red Lion Hotel

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Dorchester B&B
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Self parking is free.

This 3-star Dorchester bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Red Lion Hotel offers 5 accommodations.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (noon - 10:00 PM) and Sunday - Sunday (noon - 8:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Red Lion Inn Dorchester
Red Lion Dorchester
Red Lion
Dorchester
The Red Lion
The Red Lion Hotel Dorchester
The Red Lion Hotel Bed & breakfast
The Red Lion Hotel Bed & breakfast Dorchester

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Red Lion Hotel to the airport?

The Red Lion Hotel is 27.8 mi (56-min drive) away from the Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Red Lion Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Red Lion Hotel.

How close is The Red Lion Hotel to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 3.6 mi (21-min drive) from Durdle Door Beach and 10.3 mi (16-min drive) from Weymouth Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Red Lion Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Red Lion Hotel offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Red Lion Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at The Red Lion Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Red Lion Hotel?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does The Red Lion Hotel have a pool?

The Red Lion Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Red Lion Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Red Lion Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Red Lion Hotel to downtown Dorchester?

The Red Lion Hotel is 0.4 mi away from East Knighton.

The Red Lion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 222 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 222 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 222 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 222 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 222 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

chi choi

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host is very friendly, polite
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great food, excellent bar. V comfy room, very clean and well appointed. Excellent Car Park. Staff were brilliant. I picked this for closeness to our client's premises and will do so again. A real littel gem of a find. can definitely recommend the Red Lion lager!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

C

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Whole stay was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dasa

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

Loved our stay

A lovely small hotel with a lot to offer! The staff was welcoming and attentive, making our stay enjoyable. Breakfast was delicious, with a nice variety of cereals that our kids loved. Our room was spacious, clean, and comfortable, and it was great that they provided a dog bed for our pet, which made us feel very welcome
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shinoy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mohammad

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Priunka

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very clean and perfect sized for my family. Only one problem at night , my next door neighbour was so loud when they were talking, even we could hear clearly their conversations. Its not Red Lion's fault. People need to consider others. The host was very very friendly and professional as well. We had supper and breakfast. Both were very good. We enjoyed the food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loeswantri

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Friendly Service and Convenience, but Noisy Nights

Staff were friendly, helpful, and accommodating. The hotel offers dairy-free options, which is great. Unfortunately, we arrived shortly after the kitchen closed, so we only had the included breakfast of cereal, toast, and a full English. The room was spacious enough for our family of four with comfortable beds. However, we found the toilet quite noisy and the walls thin, as we could hear our neighbors talking through the night. Overall, a decent place to stay for a short one or two-night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bipin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff,proper homemade food and spotless. Large Parking space for vehicles.Liked it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria, LONDON

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were really good - friendly and efficient - and the food was great too. But we were there during a heatwave and our room was very hot. A fan was supplied but it didn’t make much difference and if we left the windows open loads of flies came in so sleeping was a bit uncomfortable. Not much the pub could do I guess. The bed itself was comfy though and the bathroom very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Pleasant Room in good location

Stayed while on a break to Dorset, close to Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. Close to lots of towns and sites in the area with easy road access. Friendly staff and breakfast included. Large, spacious room that was clean and tidy. This is an old pub and therefore the building is not like a modern hotel but that is the charm of staying in the English countryside. Our room was upstairs and no lift should that be a necessity.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kushal D

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Red Lion Hotel was very pleasant. The room was cozy, vibe in the Pub was full of energy in the evening watching sports games, and the morning breakfast was lovely. Our car broke down nearby and the owners were very supportive and helped us in every way they could to find alternatives. We really thank them for their help and appreciate their kindness.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN, LEXNGTON

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful and rustic B and B. The rooms are small, but the innkeepers are wonderful and make up for any shortcoming. The food in the tavern is fantastic. Lizzie (the owner) is an angel and she saved the day for us when we could not get transportation to our event. She drove us herself!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4 Star

Good accommodation friendly helpful staff .Was a 4 star basic room but adequate ,
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice staff, very helpful in getting us a cab.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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

The friendly hotel where everyone smiles

A very warm welcome, greeted by very friendly staff. The room radiator wasn't working but it was fixed within a few minutes. Excellent breakfast in very comfortable surroundings. Perfect location for Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove etc. Very good value for money. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024