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The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

3.5 star property
Inn in Dorchester with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Indulgence Plus Double Room
Interior
Deluxe Double Room
Exterior
Restaurant

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$191
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug

Room options

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Deluxe Plus Double Room

Deluxe Plus Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Indulgence Plus Double Room

Indulgence Plus Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfy Accessible Double Room

Comfy Accessible Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Indulgence Double Room

Indulgence Double Room

Indulgence Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Dorchester is home to The Duchess of Cornwall Inn. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Weymouth Beach and Chesil Beach. Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens and Fantasy Island Fun Park are also worth visiting.
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12 Queen Mother Square,, Poundbury, Dorchester, England, DT1 3DD

What's nearby

  • Tutankhamun: The Exhibition - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Maiden Castle - 11 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Weymouth Beach - 15 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Weymouth Harbour - 15 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

  • Dorchester West Station - 5 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's Dorchester - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Victoria Hotel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Poet Laureate - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Finca - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

Property highlights
At The Duchess of Cornwall Inn, you can look forward to a terrace, a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge)
Room features
All guest rooms at The Duchess of Cornwall Inn include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 15.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet (91 centimetre high)
  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and from GBP 15.95 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

The Duchess Of Cornwall
The Duchess of Cornwall Inn Inn
The Duchess of Cornwall Inn Dorchester
The Duchess of Cornwall Inn Inn Dorchester

Frequently asked questions

Is The Duchess of Cornwall Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Duchess of Cornwall Inn?

As of 16 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Duchess of Cornwall Inn on 17 Aug 2025 start from AU$191.11, 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 Duchess of Cornwall Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Duchess of Cornwall Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Duchess of Cornwall Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Duchess of Cornwall Inn located?

Situated in Dorchester, this inn is within 2 miles (3 km) of The Keep Military Museum, Tutankhamun: The Exhibition and Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Roman Town House and Maumbury Rings are also within 2 miles (3 km). Dorchester West Station is 26 minutes by foot.

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The Duchess of Cornwall Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 103 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, friendly staff. Easy check in and out. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and quiet plenty of parking easy to find the only down side was there was no welcome pack in are room it turned up the the day before we left but we will be going back great place to stay
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, the room was charming, breakfast excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A grand hotel in a very upmarket area. Close enough to the coast to enjoy all the resorts. Definitely the smartest hotel weve ever stayed in. Enjoyed a lovely weekend here. Would 100% stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

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

Amazing

Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent value - perfect hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Generally very nice upmarket pub type hotel. One day they didn’t make up the room which was annoying for the price but they fixed it quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Fabulous Pub great Service

We had a great stay on Sunday Afternoon and evening at Duchess of Cornwall. We were a group of 8 Service was fabulous Food was good quality Pub grub. Room was spacious and clean. A great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janjira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would be nice if the room have wardrobe and fridge
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

Excellent place to stay in Poundbury

Beautiful room with lots of little extras, good food and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in character with the area and is in itself a fine building. Interesting inside with its multi-levels. Staff and service was excellent - all very helpful and attentive. Lucky with the weather sitting outside looking across the square was really great and our party of 10 had a very relaxed and interesting stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Les

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

Cosy winter pub.

Stayed here a few times now. Always friendly, welcoming. Rooms clean, good shower. Food excellent. Would recommend Duchess of Cornwall Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rupert

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

The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

Lovely room and friendly and helpful staff. Lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, well decorated rooms with a decent size TV, comfortable bed and powerful shower. I had a double aspect room with lovely views along the streets. Evening food was fairly basic, but reasonably priced and good quality, as was breakfast. The multi level dining area/bar is really well presented with a large central staircase and outside seating is also good. Overall a very good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really lovely hotel with an equally great restaurant and bar. I love the style throughout and would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A thoroughly enjoyable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rheinallt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An interesting project. Hotel very good but Dinner Menu very limited. However this resulted in finding two excellent restaurants! Not easy to find shops in Poundbury as obviously any hoardings are not allowed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. The rooms were spacious and comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

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

Duchess of cornwall Inn

A really nice individual style hotel, staff all friendly and attentive
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHARON

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

Highly recommend

Second time staying here. Fabulous unique quirky rooms. Great food and service. If you’re into real ales, they have a great choice of them here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything you want for a relaxing stay. Rooms are large and bathrooms and beds are superb. Lovely place , will definitely use again .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay here and would return again. Staff were friendly, polite and attentive. There was a good selection for breakfast and all the meals we had during our stay was excellent. Our room was great, with a nice cosy theme. The bed was too firm for me and my partner, though that is down to personal preference and no fault of the hotel. The hotel is in a quiet location in lovely surroundings with plenty to do in the surrounding areas. Highly recommend staying here if you want to explore Dorset.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Les

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

Great place to stay.

Good clean place. Hotel is warm and friendly, very welcoming. Rooms clean and amazing shower. Food ok. Not much else around. But quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

Excellent stay

Excellent service and food. Room was very nice and was clean and very well decorated. Staff friendly and helpful. On one of the busiest days, due to the Christmas market, the staff stayed attentive and we never had to wait long to be served.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024