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Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

3.0 star property
Guests can connect over coffee in the welcoming lobby or relax with a newspaper after checking into this charming eco-certified hotel in Dorchester.

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Located in Dorchester's business district, Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel welcomes travelers warmly. Guests enjoy newspapers and WiFi in rooms or mingle at the bar. Helpful staff offers wedding services and luggage storage, with coffee and tea in the lobby.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$242
includes taxes & fees
11 June - 12 June

Room options

View all photos for Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Dorchester, Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester is in the city centre and near a train station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Dorset and East Devon Coast and Weymouth Beach. Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens and Fantasy Island Fun Park are also worth visiting. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Dorchester travel guide
Map
32 High West Street, 32, Dorchester, England, DT1 1UP

What's nearby

  • Tutankhamun: The Exhibition
    Tutankhamun: The Exhibition
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    2 min drive - 2.1 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

Getting around

  • Dorchester West Station
    8 min walk
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS)
    103 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

  • Hotel in the business district
  • Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester provides conference space and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • Express check-in, smoke-free property and luggage storage
    • Coffee/tea in reception, a front desk safe and 1 meeting room
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks such as free WiFi.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Heating and portable fans
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
    • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
    • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
    • Daily housekeeping, desks and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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 (80 centimetre high)
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (180 centimetre high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • 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

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester?

As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester on 11 June 2026 start from AU$242, 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 Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester located?

Located in the heart of Dorchester, this hotel is steps away from Tutankhamun: The Exhibition, Borough Gardens and The Keep Military Museum. Roman Town House and Dinosaur Museum are also within 10 minutes. Dorchester West Station is 8 minutes by foot and Dorchester South Station is 11 minutes.

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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 313 out of 573 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 573 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 573 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 573 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 573 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location near stores & restaurants! The staff was friendly and room was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and right in the middle of downtown, only a few blocks from the train station. Very comfortable accommodation with soft fluffy towels and plenty of bathroom amenities. Quiet, and close to great restaurants.
Roman ruins in downtown Dorchester
Roman ruins in downtown Dorchester .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here during our visit to the Tank Museum. It was very cozy and the staff were nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, warm room. Felt happy and safe as a lone-female traveller. Close to plenty of choice of food outlets.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

massimo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
excellent room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Veerakumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. Staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

massimo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was easy and secure. Room was clean. Did not use bar
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, nicely set up and well located for everything in town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and a well looked after hotel, good location for walking into town with nearby restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

Fantastic stay.

We had a fantastic time the room was lovely and the staff we very helpfully.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

julia

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

Comfortable hotel in the middle of town

Lovely clean room with a very comfortable mattress. Had a fantastic night's sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only spent one night at The Sleeping Bear but enjoyed it and would certainly recommend. Helpful staff, handy location and good room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bar was well stocked, I can not comment on the parking as we got the train. The staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable and the staff were friendly. The lounge area was also comfortable. The parking area is somewhat restricted.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A pleasant stay , helpful staff and charming atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly reception staff, decent price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Great stay

Lovely hotel and really friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff in a lovely hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve

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

Good location

Very reasonable price for a hotel in such a central location. It’s clean, comfortable & the staff are very friendly helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pascale

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

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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely stay great breakfast . Comfy room Very attentive staff . Perfect central location .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023