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The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant

3.5 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3.5-star Wimborne inn

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Premier Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Luxury Double Room | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Restaurant
Interior entrance

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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23 West Street, Wimborne, England, BH21 1JS
  • Place, Wimborne Model Town
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tivoli Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Wimborne Minster
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premier Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premier Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Luxury Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Wimborne

In Wimborne .With a stay at this Wimborne inn, you'll be steps from Wimborne Model Town and a 5-minute walk from Wimborne Minster. Also, Tivoli Theatre is within half a mile (1 km) and Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Wimborne Model Town - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Tivoli Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Priest's House Museum and Garden - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Wimborne Minster - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bournemouth Beach - 30 min drive - 13.0 miles

Getting around

  • Branksome Station - 16 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Olive Branch - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪River's Edge Bistro & Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Long Johns Fish And Chips - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Butchers Dog - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3.5-star Wimborne inn
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant also features a terrace and a garden.

This 3.5-star Wimborne inn is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant offers 10 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25 per night

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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, cash, and mobile payments. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Minster Arms Inn Wimborne
Minster Arms Inn
Minster Arms Wimborne
Minster Arms
The Minster Arms
The Lion Pub & Restaurant Inn
The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant Inn
The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant Wimborne
The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant Inn Wimborne

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant to the airport?

The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant is 8.4 mi (14-min drive) away from the Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant.

How close is The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant to the beach?

This inn is 10 mi (33-min drive) from Sandbanks Beach and 10.4 mi (26-min drive) from Hamworthy Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant offer free breakfast?

The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant offers free continental breakfast every day from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant?

No, there is no casino at this inn, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (20-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

Is there free parking at The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant?

Free parking is not available at this inn.

Does The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant have a pool?

The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant does not have a pool.

Does The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant to downtown Wimborne?

The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant is 0.3 mi away from Wimborne.

The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 251 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 251 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 251 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 251 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 251 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Catching up with an old school friend, clean tidy room and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely welcome, good clean room with all toiletries, water, coffee etc. couldn’t fault it and would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely rooms, good bar, fantastic food.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly welcome and service by the owner. Cosy, clean and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place and excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Wonderful!

Just lovely! Cute, quirky, dark and cozy. Best bed and amazing breakfast. Staff superb too! Great solo stay... huge thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff so helpful lovely food overall a very nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sara

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

Lovely place

Perfect for my 2 night business trip. Lovely food, great room, friendly staff. Will definitely be coming back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room very comfortable staff warm welcoming and friendly would definitely stay again and highly recommend 😀
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

Lovely hotel, great food

A last minute booking but we weren't disappointed. Tastefully decorated, clean bedroom, spacious bathroom. No onesite parking but there is a carpark right across the road.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, clean, quiet good food. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Lion Hotel was a pleasure to stay in. Clearly recently decorated to a high standard the quality of materials used were also reflected in the way the bedrooms were furnished and clean crisp linen on comfortable beds
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely stay in Minster Arms - comfortable clean rooms and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

my stay

very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Lovely pub with lots of character

Really enjoyed my stay. Excellent breakfast. Very helpful friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

peeping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a really pleasant stay, friendly staff and excellent breakfast. Parking is limited but found a spot near by.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, with good staff .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

terry

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

Nice place to stay

All good staff were great, was on the top l floor so only for the fit
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the hotel was fine. What needs to be made clearer is that the car park is actually a Dorset Council run pay and display between 8am and 6pm. Also the hotel is on a busy junction in Wimborne and is noisy at the peak hours.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

The best

Absolutely stunning staff first class and an absolutely lovely building, will definitely be returning
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Trefor the manager was great. Very helpful and kind. Nothing was too much trouble. The room was bright and clean. The facilities were great. The bed was comfortable. The bar and restaurant were nice and I enjoyed the live music and quiz night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Spot on!!

Great stay! Really nice place! And the charcuterie and cheese board in the restaurant was amazing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Claire

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

Anniversary stay

Gorgeous hotel, lovely large room. Great facilities and lovely staff. Early awakening from washing machine and deliveries - understandable. Will be returning again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025