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The Red Lion Hotel

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Dorchester with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe

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Double Room, Ensuite
Restaurant
Exterior
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is €116
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Heating
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • 9.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Heating
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • 16.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Ensuite

Suite, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Heating
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 16.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

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A352, Winfrith Newburgh, Dorchester, England, DT2 8LE

What's nearby

  • Monkey World Ape Rescue Center - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Lulworth Cove - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • The Tank Museum - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Lulworth Cove Beach - 13 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Durdle Door Beach - 21 min drive - 5.9 km

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

Bed & breakfast near Monkey World Ape Rescue Center
Take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden at The Red Lion Hotel. Be sure to enjoy children's meals at the on-site restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas and a bar are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property and a nature reserve

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
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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 are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

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Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
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

Is The Red Lion Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this bed & breakfast allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Red Lion Hotel?

As of 11 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Red Lion Hotel on 12 Mar 2025 start from €116.14, including 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.

How much is parking at The Red Lion Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 10:00 PM to midnight for a fee.

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

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Red Lion Hotel located?

Situated in Dorchester, this bed & breakfast is within 6 miles (10 km) of Weymouth Bay, Dorset and East Devon Coast and Durdle Door Beach. Man Of War and Mill House Cider Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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The Red Lion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 207 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 207 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 207 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 207 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 207 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Whole stay was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

timothy

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

8/10 Good

Dasa

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

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Super nice staff, very helpful in getting us a cab.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Staff very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

I definitely liked having on-site dining options and that the parking was close by.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Very hospitable staff and great food. Wish we could stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bipin

Nice staff,proper homemade food and spotless. Large Parking space for vehicles.Liked it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Great place to stay. Alan perfect owner.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Royston

Everything was so easy, and we were made to feel welcome and I would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer

A wonderful welcome from Jay. Breakfast was excellent and a great location to visit local attractions!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Friendly staff
It was a very pleasant stay. The hotel staff all treated me with kindness and hospitality. It was a short stay to visit Durdle Door and I had a great stay thanks to them. Thank you very much!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kushal D

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

Verified traveller

Good stay
Nice clean room, excellent location, breakfast was very substantial too, literally everything one would need for their stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

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

10/10 Excellent

Amit

The room was clean, the linen was spotless,and the meals were excellent. The English breakfast was exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Antony

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

8/10 Good

Mark

Good value for money
Good value, nice room but a little small. Staff very friendly and helpful.Great breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Priunka

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

Jennifer

The host's from the red lion went above and beyond to make our stay excellent 👌 👏 😀 👍 We would not hesitate to stay there again. Food was excellent and lots of it. They made you feel welcome. X
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Very family friendly hotel
Staff are all so friendly and welcoming. Felt very well looked after. We had dinner and breakfast here, both were very good. The room was clean with lovely fluffy towels and a reasonable size for a family of 4. Only negatives was that the roast dinner was only available till 3.30pm.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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

8/10 Good

paul

A warm welcome
The Red Lion is now a family business, and what a lovely family they are. From first welcome to final farewell, they couldn't have looked after us better.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

The staff were very polite, helpful and hospitable. Breakfast was top notch! We felt very looked after and would definitely recommend this B&B is you're visiting Lulworth, Durdle Door or weymouth! The rooms are comfortable and clean. Thank you to all staff at the Red Lion! <3
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023