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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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Restaurant
Double Room, Ensuite
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 AU$193
includes taxes & fees
2 July - 3 July

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Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Heating
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Heating
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Detached private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Ensuite

Suite, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Heating
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Monkey World Ape Rescue Center - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
  • The Tank Museum - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Lulworth Cove - 12 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Durdle Door Beach - 12 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Durdle Door - 16 min drive - 6.8 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

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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

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

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 29 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Red Lion Hotel on 2 July 2025 start from AU$193.26, 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. 112 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. 7 out of 222 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Most welcome I’ve ever felt anywhere! Great food and lovely atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great home from home breakfast was a bit overcooked but would happily recommend and will be staying again in the future
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

We had a lovely few days stay last Bank Holiday, it is a charming pub with great staff, nothing is too much for them, very friendly and breakfast was Best! Delicious! My only suggestion would be to have at least brewed coffee! Beautiful place and very calm even though there is open bar downstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Whole stay was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

The host is very friendly, polite
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

even though i was staying above a very busy pub i could not hear anything once in my room. the food was well cooked and speedy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

We didn't stay at the Red Lion since Expedia somehow didn't forward our reservation- which we didn't find out until we arrived and they were fully booked. But the hotel bent over backwards to find us a room in a nearby hotel about 10 minutes away and apologized profusely about the error (which was not their fault). 5 stars for their professionalism and customer service. Be warry of booking this hotel through this site though, the Red Lion indicated another potential guest had the same problem earlier this year.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Nothing to mention
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

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

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

6/10

Not worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

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

10/10

Staff very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

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

8/10

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

10/10

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

8/10

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

8/10

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

10/10

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

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

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

8/10

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