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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
Premier Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Luxury Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Interior entrance

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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23 West Street, Wimborne, England, BH21 1JS
  • Place, Wimborne Minster
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kingston Lacy House
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Poole Harbour
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪17 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

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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)
  • 10 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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)
  • 12 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Luxury Double Room

  • 14 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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 Minster - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kingston Lacy House - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Splashdown Waterpark - 11 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Poole Harbour - 14 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Poole Quay - 14 min drive - 8.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Butchers Dog - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Piazzo Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cricketers Arms - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Olive Branch - ‬6 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

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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant?

As of Nov 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant on Nov 6, 2025 start from $98.5, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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. 127 out of 249 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 249 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 249 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 249 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 249 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

my stay

very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness

Overall not too bad

Our overall stay was great, however , we had issues with several things in the room, the shower door did not close, the lighting was extremely poor, the dispensers in the bathroom didn’t work and our kettle was filthy. The room was clean and newly refurbished and the tea and bottled water was plentiful. The breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

sara

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Julian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

8/10 Good

Christine

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Traveled with family
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

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

6/10 Okay

Paul

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

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

8/10 Good

Howard

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Needs new beds

Sorry to say this but we had a great room, suite I think, but the let down was the bed. The mattress was completely collapsed and we had a very uncomfortable night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is one of the most charming English places I have stayed. We only stayed here because we wanted to go to renoufs but we will definitely be back !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Itzhak

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

4/10 Poor

Lynette

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

Family get together

Location poor due to traffic noise at night No Parking . The room was over looked by general public so had to keep curtains closed. Breakfast took a long time to come but was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

justin

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billie

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