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Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

3.0 star property
Georgian hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
your current months are November, 2024 and December, 2024.
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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
32 High West Street, 32, Dorchester, England, DT1 1UP
  • Tutankhamun: The Exhibition
    1 min walk
  • Dinosaur Museum
    7 min walk
  • Dorset Teddy Bear Museum
    8 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    58 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Dorchester

Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester puts you in the heart of Dorchester, within steps of Tutankhamun: The Exhibition and Borough Gardens. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Room To, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Additionally, you'll find Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. English breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Dorchester hotel include Weymouth Beach and Lulworth Cove.

Getting around

  • Dorchester West Station - 8 min walk
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Royal Oak
  • ‪Coffee 1 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The King's Arms - ‬4 min walk
  • Costa Coffee
  • ‪Old Ship Inn - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

Georgian hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee. Event space at this hotel measures 818 square feet (76 square metres) and includes conference space. The eco-certified Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester also features coffee/tea in common area, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and room service (during limited hours). Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Dorchester hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 818 sq ft of conference space
  • 76 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1756
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester offers 27 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Street parking available
  • Parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Weekday English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 16 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Room To

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 818 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1756
  • Georgian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 16 for adults and from GBP 10 for children

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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
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, American Express, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

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

Property is 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

Is parking available at Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester?

Yep, Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester has a self car park, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester?

The closest beach to Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester is Weymouth Beach (11.6 km).

What makes Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester.

Does Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester serve breakfast?

Yep, English breakfast is offered on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester?

No, Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 240 out of 458 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 458 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 458 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 458 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 458 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

massimo

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
business trip
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Business Hotel
Business trip to the area and stayed for two nights. Nice hotel with a comfortable bar/lounge and a great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Checkin was not great. I had booked 4 rooms. Three of the guests were named but the fourth was not specified. I made an assumption that all four rooms would be booked under my name but on arrival the receptionist said there were only two rooms under my name. The other two were booked under the named guests which the receptionist found difficult to locate. Also, there was very scant parking and the bar was expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel!
Great hotel in the center of the town. Late arrival but warmly welcomed by Graham. Excellent breakfast, very attractive contemporary decor and lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

massimo

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
returning customer
business frequent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel is an old building that was renovated to modern standards. The room was nice. As it didn't have air conditioning the downside was only one window in our room could be opened as the other didn't work. Alsothe floor was uneven as it probably was not leveled but just covered with new carpet. The renovated bathroom was first class though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Great location. Comfortable room. Friendly staff. Nice breakfast. Will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Hotel
Nice hotel on the high street, good breakfast and nice lounge/bar area. Only downsides were the bed wasn’t very comfortable and a lot of road noise. I would stay again but facing away from the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were top notch
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice hotel to stay whilst in the area. Would definitely recommend and come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Some constructive criticisms but we will come back
Disappointed that when rooms are serviced each day the bed is no longer made--simply "pulled up" was the reply when we queried this at reception. On previous visits to your and other hotels the bed has always been made properly by the hotel staff. If the policy has been changed guests should be made aware of it. Disappointed also that there is no longer a folder of information about he hotel in the room. Guests now have to scan the clever pattern thing. O K for young "with it technos" but my wife and I are of an age where a piece of paper is what we need--but we survived and found out everything we needed to know by asking-- a bit old fashioned I know but it works. We spoke to about a dozen members of staff during our three night stay. To a man/woman they were all very pleasant, helpful, prepared to chat, give advice about the local area etc. They came across as being very happy at their work and are obviously working together as a good team. If the bed in Room 108 had been set a few more inches away from the window the chair with arms would not be in the way. However it is good to have two comfortable chairs in the room. We found the library area was an excellent place to sit and read or do crosswords. Breakfast was very good. Good to be offered open mushrooms instead of small button mushrooms. Breakfast menu was good and offered a good variety of choices. Food was cooked freshly and was hot. Good to have toast from an interesting not bog standard sliced .loaf
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Staff & service
i was struggling to get a taxi for sunday morning and the receptionist got one straight away excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Paul, Lindenhurst

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location in downtown Dorchester, good for walking trips around the town. Several museums and historical sites nearby. Very friendly, helpful staff. Nice restaurant for breakfast (no lunch or dinner service). Several restaurant very nearby, easy walk. HOWEVER, very tiny parking lot (accessible from a side street) which can accomodate a maximum of 9 small UK sized cars, so it is easy to find ot full. A large public parking lot is a couple blocks away, and it is possible to find nearby street parking.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sue

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

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A good all round hotel :)
Friendly polite staff, areas all look very up to date and clean. Room was clean with extras and shower was really good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

massimo

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay
Good stay. The room and bathroom were clean and the linen nice. However the room was compact and the limited storage was full of blankets and pillows. There was a portable suitcase stand but literally no where to put it. The biggest problem was being woken on the first morning by noise in the car park and the second morning by the noice from the shower in the next room, it was extremely loud. The staff were fantastic. Very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gigi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location but was very light at night in room!
When it was sleep time if felt there was far too much light in the room as there was really bright led lights on the exterior wall outside. The floor was very unevean in bedroom. Very noisy at night as its a high street location. Secondary glazing would have been useful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

s m

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

massimo

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good Dorchester Hotel
Friendly and helpful staff, clean and comfy, well maintained hotel in convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024