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Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

3.0 star property
Georgian hotel in historical district in Dorchester

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In the heart of Dorchester’s business district, Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel offers a warm welcome. Unwind with a newspaper and connect to WiFi in your room or socialize at the bar. With helpful staff, wedding services, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby this hotel is perfect for both work and play.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Front-desk safe
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bathtub or shower
$112 nightly
The total price is $134
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

View all photos for Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Single Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
32 High West Street, 32, Dorchester, England, DT1 1UP

What's nearby

  • Tutankhamun: The Exhibition - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Roman Town House - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dinosaur Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dorset Teddy Bear Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Maumbury Rings - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 58 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 103 min drive
  • Dorchester West Station - 8 min walk
  • Dorchester South Station - 11 min walk
  • Maiden Newton Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee #1 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kings Arms - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Colliton Club - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Old Tea House - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

  • When you stay at Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Weymouth Beach. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 29 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Conference space (818 square feet)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1756
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Georgian architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 71
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 31

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Cashless transactions are available.

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Also known as

Wessex Royale

Wessex Royale Dorchester

Sleeping Bear Dorchester

Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester

Dorchester Minotel

Minotel Dorchester

Minotel Hotel Wessex Royale

Minotel Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester

Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester, Dorset

Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester Hotel

Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester Dorchester

Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester

Wessex Royale Hotel

Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester Hotel Dorchester

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and practice your swing at the nearby golf course.

What's the area around Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester like?

Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester is in the heart of Dorchester, a short 8-minute walk from Dorchester West Station and 2 minutes' walk from The Keep Military Museum.

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Reviews

Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as lovely, good, and fantastic with a wide selection and excellent service. (15 reviews)
  • Free on-site parking was a convenient bonus for guests. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Stayed here during our visit to the Tank Museum. It was very cozy and the staff were nice.
Noah, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, warm room. Felt happy and safe as a lone-female traveller. Close to plenty of choice of food outlets.
Nicci, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

excellent room
massimo, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Room was great. Staff support during out of hours great. Their care and guidance to check in after work hours was great. Definitely recommend it
Veerakumar, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location. Staff friendly.
Catherine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent spacious room, supportive and friendly staff. It is very useful to have a microwave in the breakfast room, especially for professionals who are always in a rush. Thank you. See you next time I need to work, @Dorch.
massimo, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Parking was easy and secure. Room was clean. Did not use bar
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, nicely set up and well located for everything in town.
Harry, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff and a well looked after hotel, good location for walking into town with nearby restaurants.
Natalie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic stay.

We had a fantastic time the room was lovely and the staff we very helpfully.
Simon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable hotel in the middle of town

Lovely clean room with a very comfortable mattress. Had a fantastic night's sleep.
julia, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Only spent one night at The Sleeping Bear but enjoyed it and would certainly recommend. Helpful staff, handy location and good room.
Jennifer, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The bar was well stocked, I can not comment on the parking as we got the train. The staff were very friendly and helpful
Robert, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A pleasant stay , helpful staff and charming atmosphere.
Darren, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean and comfortable and the staff were friendly. The lounge area was also comfortable. The parking area is somewhat restricted.
Trevor, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

An excellent place to stay.

The Sleeping Bear was an extremely comfortable place to stay. It had recently been decorated to a high standard and everything was well cared for. The staff could not have been friendlier or more helpful.
Chris, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good location, friendly reception staff, decent price.
Samantha, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Lovely hotel and really friendly staff.
Mark, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff in a lovely hotel.
Michael, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good location

Very reasonable price for a hotel in such a central location. It’s clean, comfortable & the staff are very friendly helpful.
Steve, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff are very friendly and helpful. We were staying there for a live action role playing event and the staff were impressed with our costumes. Second time staying here in Dorchester, fully recommend.
Andrew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect little hotel!

A lovely hotel in Dorchester located on the high street. No restaurant but so many around us that this was absolutely no issue whatsoever! Very friendly staff, hot drinks available for free, cmfortable room, free overnight car park nearby...we had a lovely stay in this hotel and will definitely stay there next time we are in the area!
Pascale, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A lovely stay great breakfast . Comfy room Very attentive staff . Perfect central location .
Sharon, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very good Dorchester Hotel

Friendly and helpful staff, clean and comfy, well maintained hotel in convenient location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly greeting at reception. We brought our dog and the hotel is truly pet friendly. Very clean and comfortable accommodation.
Phil, 1-night trip