Durdle Door Hotel
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About this property
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Amenities
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Business amenities
The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Dining
At Durdle Door Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 guestrooms. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
Located in Wareham, Durdle Door Hotel is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Weymouth Bay and Dorset and East Devon Coast. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Lulworth Cove and 14.3 mi (23 km) from Weymouth Beach.
What's nearby
Weymouth Bay(0.1 miles)
Dorset and East Devon Coast(0.2 miles)
Lulworth Cove Beach(0.2 miles)
South West Coast Path Section 50 Trailhead(0.2 miles)
South West Coast Path Section 51 Trailhead(0.2 miles)
Lulworth Cove(0.3 miles)
Man Of War(1.2 miles)
Durdle Door Beach(1.2 miles)
Durdle Door(1.2 miles)
Mupe Bay Beach(1.5 miles)
Lulworth Castle(3 miles)
Monkey World Ape Rescue Center(6.5 miles)
Tyneham Village and Flower's Barrow Walk(6.6 miles)
The Tank Museum(6.8 miles)
Tyneham Beach(7.5 miles)
The nearest major airport is Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)(30.9 miles)
Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Family Room
Housekeeping
Luggage Storage
Location
West Lulworth, England
Weymouth Bay (0.1 miles)
Dorset and East Devon Coast (0.2 miles)
Lulworth Cove Beach (0.2 miles)
South West Coast Path Section 50 Trailhead (0.2 miles)
South West Coast Path Section 51 Trailhead (0.2 miles)
Lulworth Cove (0.3 miles)
Guest reviews
8.8
Fabulous
Based on 136 verified reviews
What guests think
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Across recent reviews of Durdle Door Hotel, travellers consistently praise the superb location near Lulworth Cove and the friendly, helpful staff, describing a welcoming base for beach walks and views in the little village.
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What guests think
Across recent reviews of Durdle Door Hotel, travellers consistently praise the superb location near Lulworth Cove and the friendly, helpful staff, describing a welcoming base for beach walks and views in the little village.
Room experiences vary: some are spacious with sea views and comfortable beds, while others are small or basic, with reports of thin walls, noise from above, temperature or ventilation issues, and weak Wi‑Fi in certain areas. On-site facilities are limited, with the restaurant/bar closed during several stays, continental-only breakfast, off-site discounted parking, and many stairs with no lift. While many found rooms clean, several reviews note dated decor and maintenance wear like frayed carpets or peeling wallpaper. Expect a friendly stay in a fantastic location, but with trade-offs in facilities and room consistency.
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Facilities
On-site dining was often unavailable, with only a continental breakfast offered. Parking is via a discounted public lot and can be confusing; there are many stairs and no lift, the hotel is dog friendly, and Wi‑Fi or AC were inconsistent in some rooms.
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Margaret
Jul 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very quaint! However, lots of stairs.
Very quaint! However, lots of stairs.
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David
Sep 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Amy at the front desk was perfectly friendly, and the facade of the place looked nice. However, I felt the value for the price we paid for 1 night (250 USD) was discordant. The restaurant was closed for renovations, so we had to find somewhere off-site to eat dinner. There was a 10 pound charge per person if we wanted to have a continental breakfast. There is no parking at the property, so we had to pay 5 pounds to park in a dirt lot across the street. Thankfully we were there on a cool day. There was no AC in the room. Even though it was cool outside, inside was uncomfortably warm. We had the window open the whole time we were there, but air flow in/out of the room was not good. Because the window was open, we heard every passerby.
Amy at the front desk was perfectly friendly, and the facade of the place looked nice. However, I felt the value for the price we paid for 1 night (250 USD) was discordant. The restaurant was closed for renovations, so we had to find somewhere off-site to eat dinner. There was a 10 pound charge per person if we wanted to have a continental breakfast. There is no parking at the property, so we had to pay 5 pounds to park in a dirt lot across the street. Thankfully we were there on a cool day. There was no AC in the room. Even though it was cool outside, inside was uncomfortably warm. We had the window open the whole time we were there, but air flow in/out of the room was not good. Because the window was open, we heard every passerby.
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Emily
Oct 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Everything was great with the hotel and the staff were lovely. Our only issue is that it’s not very clear where you’re supposed to park especially when we arrived in the dark. The hotel should specify the name of the car park on the information provided.
Everything was great with the hotel and the staff were lovely. Our only issue is that it’s not very clear where you’re supposed to park especially when we arrived in the dark. The hotel should specify the name of the car park on the information provided.
8
Mamta
Sep 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
very conveniently located near durdle door. Beautiful shore and walking trails nearby. Since the place is new, some renovation was ongoing hence quite noisy. Staff was very friendly and cooperative. Would go there again!!
very conveniently located near durdle door. Beautiful shore and walking trails nearby. Since the place is new, some renovation was ongoing hence quite noisy. Staff was very friendly and cooperative. Would go there again!!
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Jane
Jul 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This was a great location with sea views and the staff were lovely. We werent aware before we arrived that there was no operational bar or restaurant. This area and the terrace were lovely so it was a shame not to be able to eat there but we were advised of other places in the village. Be aware that food serving stops at 8.30pm in Lulworth, we got turned away from 2 places and only just got in at a third! I think the hotel is having a refurb in autumn and we would love to return after this has been done
This was a great location with sea views and the staff were lovely. We werent aware before we arrived that there was no operational bar or restaurant. This area and the terrace were lovely so it was a shame not to be able to eat there but we were advised of other places in the village. Be aware that food serving stops at 8.30pm in Lulworth, we got turned away from 2 places and only just got in at a third! I think the hotel is having a refurb in autumn and we would love to return after this has been done
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rosemary
Jul 31, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
It started when I rang the hotel a few days beforehand asking do we need to book restaurants the man said no need then we found our hotels restaurant wasn't up and running and we had problems getting in elsewhere the hotel had no lifts and the room was very pokey for the extortionate amount of money breakfast wasn't included and only continental won't be coming here again
It started when I rang the hotel a few days beforehand asking do we need to book restaurants the man said no need then we found our hotels restaurant wasn't up and running and we had problems getting in elsewhere the hotel had no lifts and the room was very pokey for the extortionate amount of money breakfast wasn't included and only continental won't be coming here again
8
Alex
Jul 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had a one night stop-over at the newly opened/re-opened hotel. There were a few issues with decor but overall the large, dog friendly double room was VERY comfortable
We had a one night stop-over at the newly opened/re-opened hotel. There were a few issues with decor but overall the large, dog friendly double room was VERY comfortable
10
Timothy
Apr 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location and friendly staff, breakfast was a real highlight and excellent value. Subsidised car parking saved a lot.
Great location and friendly staff, breakfast was a real highlight and excellent value. Subsidised car parking saved a lot.
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Julie
Sep 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Location of the hotel was amazing with only few minutes walk to lulworth cove. The hotel was ok. I do not have wifi because it cannot reach to the room The room itself when i stayed was cold. The window in my room is not double glaze
Location of the hotel was amazing with only few minutes walk to lulworth cove. The hotel was ok. I do not have wifi because it cannot reach to the room The room itself when i stayed was cold. The window in my room is not double glaze
10
Matthew
Jul 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely building only a few minutes walk from the Cove, with easy access to several restaurants near the water and absolutely lovely staff. Great views and a very quiet area, with access to Durdle Door trails, shared parking access to the lot closer to Durdle Door for those less eager to walk distances (£5 a day for three lots coverage), and a superbly comfortable bed.
Lovely building only a few minutes walk from the Cove, with easy access to several restaurants near the water and absolutely lovely staff. Great views and a very quiet area, with access to Durdle Door trails, shared parking access to the lot closer to Durdle Door for those less eager to walk distances (£5 a day for three lots coverage), and a superbly comfortable bed.
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Cleanliness
Guests generally found rooms clean, and some described the hotel as spotlessly clean. However, recurring comments note wear and tear such as frayed stair carpets, peeling wallpaper, and dirty windows.
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Karl
Sep 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Tired looking facility with tears in carpet and dirty windows. Certainly not worth the £200 per night cost of the room with no breakfast included
Tired looking facility with tears in carpet and dirty windows. Certainly not worth the £200 per night cost of the room with no breakfast included
4
Steve
Sep 12, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Just about ok, breakfasts were not good, unable to have any hot food, kitchen not running.£9.95 for a cold buffet type breakfast wasn't good, we ended up eating breakfast at a local cafe. Hotel decor in places needed some attention, in our room 4 the wall paper was coming off the wall
Just about ok, breakfasts were not good, unable to have any hot food, kitchen not running.£9.95 for a cold buffet type breakfast wasn't good, we ended up eating breakfast at a local cafe. Hotel decor in places needed some attention, in our room 4 the wall paper was coming off the wall
10
Cicek
May 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Property is excellent very clean and receptionist is very kind. I highly recommend this hotel
Property is excellent very clean and receptionist is very kind. I highly recommend this hotel
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Tracy
Nov 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was large, the bed very comfortable. The view from the window was good too, considering the car park was right in from of the hotel! Breakfast was great. Staff were wonderful. Location was perfect. Didn’t give it 5 stars because: The decor definitely needs a refresh. Our room was cold when we arrived and the curtains weren’t long enough to tuck behind the radiator so the heat was going straight out the very old windows, one of which wouldn’t close properly. Bathroom radiator didn’t work, nor did the ventilation fan. Would probably stay again.
The room was large, the bed very comfortable. The view from the window was good too, considering the car park was right in from of the hotel! Breakfast was great. Staff were wonderful. Location was perfect. Didn’t give it 5 stars because: The decor definitely needs a refresh. Our room was cold when we arrived and the curtains weren’t long enough to tuck behind the radiator so the heat was going straight out the very old windows, one of which wouldn’t close properly. Bathroom radiator didn’t work, nor did the ventilation fan. Would probably stay again.
4
Sally
May 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A nice welcome but highly overpriced for what you get. Wallpaper peeling, tatty old torn curtains, needs a repaint. The room was very small with old mismatched furniture you might see in a hostel. We were expecting more for £256 a night.
A nice welcome but highly overpriced for what you get. Wallpaper peeling, tatty old torn curtains, needs a repaint. The room was very small with old mismatched furniture you might see in a hostel. We were expecting more for £256 a night.
10
Neil
Apr 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lulworth Cove can be very busy during the daytime, but when the doctors have left it is a peaceful haven and this girl makes the most of it. With a view out to sea we found this to be a relaxing been of a place with a very reasonably priced simple breakfast offering. It is in bed of some tlc (the carpet on the stairs springs to mind), but otherwise a great place to stay.
Lulworth Cove can be very busy during the daytime, but when the doctors have left it is a peaceful haven and this girl makes the most of it. With a view out to sea we found this to be a relaxing been of a place with a very reasonably priced simple breakfast offering. It is in bed of some tlc (the carpet on the stairs springs to mind), but otherwise a great place to stay.
10
Deborah
Jul 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Really lovely relaxing stay at the Durdle Door Hotel and nothing was too much trouble for the staff. Friendly and informative. The hotel is spotlessly clean and offers an optional continental breakfast. Parking was available at a discounted rate which is very useful. The hotel is walkable to the cove, lots of eating places and the coastal path. We will definitely visit again!
Really lovely relaxing stay at the Durdle Door Hotel and nothing was too much trouble for the staff. Friendly and informative. The hotel is spotlessly clean and offers an optional continental breakfast. Parking was available at a discounted rate which is very useful. The hotel is walkable to the cove, lots of eating places and the coastal path. We will definitely visit again!
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Nicholas
Jul 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel with friendly staff in great location. It has recently been taken over by new management and they are planning on tidying it up, which it needs in some areas. (For example frayed carpet on stairs.) But the room was comfortable and we were upgraded for free to a bigger room as there was space. Trevor and Scott were both ver helpful. Location perfect and next to some great restaurants and bars.
Lovely hotel with friendly staff in great location. It has recently been taken over by new management and they are planning on tidying it up, which it needs in some areas. (For example frayed carpet on stairs.) But the room was comfortable and we were upgraded for free to a bigger room as there was space. Trevor and Scott were both ver helpful. Location perfect and next to some great restaurants and bars.
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MISS L J
Sep 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely clean room & helpful staff. Upgraded to a sea view room for free which I was so pleased about
Lovely clean room & helpful staff. Upgraded to a sea view room for free which I was so pleased about
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Miss F M
Oct 29, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Staff were very helpful as my elderly sister suffers from dementia. The room was clean and well appointed, some areas were rather tired looking and in need of refurbishment. Great views from the bedrooms. Breakfast very good and catered for allergy problems.
Staff were very helpful as my elderly sister suffers from dementia. The room was clean and well appointed, some areas were rather tired looking and in need of refurbishment. Great views from the bedrooms. Breakfast very good and catered for allergy problems.
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Rooms
Rooms range from spacious with sea views and comfortable beds to small or basic. Several reviews mention thin walls or overhead noise, and occasional issues with temperature, ventilation or windows, plus weak Wi‑Fi in some rooms.
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Eve
Oct 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel is in a beautiful location - actually much closer to Lulworth Cove than Durdle Door, but still in a cute little village. My biggest issue was the size of the room was tiny for a double (including the bed), and the fact it was so so noisy. If it wasn’t the dog running around above us with the occasional barking (interesting choice to have a dog on the upper floor, usually hotels have them stay ground floor), it was the cleaner slamming doors before check out effectively waking everyone up who was staying until check out. Hardly slept at all so would not recommend for a peaceful stay. Finally, the parking - is a problem. When you arrive there are spaces by the hotel which could be used first come first served but you’re not allowed to - instead you need to pay at the huge car park for a discounted rate of £5. To enable this you need to set up an account, etc. Again not clear when you’ve just paid through the nose to visit other of the Estates tourist traps. All in all, not a fab stay - but the welcome on reception was hreay
The hotel is in a beautiful location - actually much closer to Lulworth Cove than Durdle Door, but still in a cute little village. My biggest issue was the size of the room was tiny for a double (including the bed), and the fact it was so so noisy. If it wasn’t the dog running around above us with the occasional barking (interesting choice to have a dog on the upper floor, usually hotels have them stay ground floor), it was the cleaner slamming doors before check out effectively waking everyone up who was staying until check out. Hardly slept at all so would not recommend for a peaceful stay. Finally, the parking - is a problem. When you arrive there are spaces by the hotel which could be used first come first served but you’re not allowed to - instead you need to pay at the huge car park for a discounted rate of £5. To enable this you need to set up an account, etc. Again not clear when you’ve just paid through the nose to visit other of the Estates tourist traps. All in all, not a fab stay - but the welcome on reception was hreay
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Tracy
Nov 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was large, the bed very comfortable. The view from the window was good too, considering the car park was right in from of the hotel! Breakfast was great. Staff were wonderful. Location was perfect. Didn’t give it 5 stars because: The decor definitely needs a refresh. Our room was cold when we arrived and the curtains weren’t long enough to tuck behind the radiator so the heat was going straight out the very old windows, one of which wouldn’t close properly. Bathroom radiator didn’t work, nor did the ventilation fan. Would probably stay again.
The room was large, the bed very comfortable. The view from the window was good too, considering the car park was right in from of the hotel! Breakfast was great. Staff were wonderful. Location was perfect. Didn’t give it 5 stars because: The decor definitely needs a refresh. Our room was cold when we arrived and the curtains weren’t long enough to tuck behind the radiator so the heat was going straight out the very old windows, one of which wouldn’t close properly. Bathroom radiator didn’t work, nor did the ventilation fan. Would probably stay again.
10
Martina
Jun 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Really lovely staff, quick and easy checking, clean room and also beautiful views. Would definitely be visiting again!
Really lovely staff, quick and easy checking, clean room and also beautiful views. Would definitely be visiting again!
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Julie
Sep 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Location of the hotel was amazing with only few minutes walk to lulworth cove. The hotel was ok. I do not have wifi because it cannot reach to the room The room itself when i stayed was cold. The window in my room is not double glaze
Location of the hotel was amazing with only few minutes walk to lulworth cove. The hotel was ok. I do not have wifi because it cannot reach to the room The room itself when i stayed was cold. The window in my room is not double glaze
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Stefania
Aug 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel is very nice and the staff very kind and nice too. The room was kind of small and we could hear the noise of the room from the top up of us, so it wasn’t tranquil. The surroundings are so amazing.
The hotel is very nice and the staff very kind and nice too. The room was kind of small and we could hear the noise of the room from the top up of us, so it wasn’t tranquil. The surroundings are so amazing.
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GARY
Oct 27, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely location, and very welcoming staff. Room was clean and comfortable - only issue is that the walls are rather thin, so a noisy neighbour next door or on the floor above can make for an uncomfortable night if you’re a light sleeper.
Lovely location, and very welcoming staff. Room was clean and comfortable - only issue is that the walls are rather thin, so a noisy neighbour next door or on the floor above can make for an uncomfortable night if you’re a light sleeper.
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Oli
Oct 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Amy the manager was great. But the room was very basic for £150
Amy the manager was great. But the room was very basic for £150
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Matthew
Jul 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely building only a few minutes walk from the Cove, with easy access to several restaurants near the water and absolutely lovely staff. Great views and a very quiet area, with access to Durdle Door trails, shared parking access to the lot closer to Durdle Door for those less eager to walk distances (£5 a day for three lots coverage), and a superbly comfortable bed.
Lovely building only a few minutes walk from the Cove, with easy access to several restaurants near the water and absolutely lovely staff. Great views and a very quiet area, with access to Durdle Door trails, shared parking access to the lot closer to Durdle Door for those less eager to walk distances (£5 a day for three lots coverage), and a superbly comfortable bed.
10
Claudia
Oct 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful Hotel and room with great view. Exceptionally helpful and nice staff. Nice Location.
Beautiful Hotel and room with great view. Exceptionally helpful and nice staff. Nice Location.
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Martin
Jun 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice hotel, friendly welcome. Light and airy dining area for breakfast. Window wouldn't open is only gripe
Nice hotel, friendly welcome. Light and airy dining area for breakfast. Window wouldn't open is only gripe
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Service
Staff are widely praised as friendly, helpful and accommodating, with smooth check-ins and considerate touches. A few guests reported miscommunication about the restaurant or specific room requests.
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Karen Jane
Apr 27, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The hotel staff are lovely, attentive without being cloying. I was late checking in (my family lives in the village and they had picked from Wool train station, and invited me to dinner) The concierge phoned me to check that I was alright. The weather was very wet, and the roads are narrow nearer you get to the bay. I thought that was sweet. When I arrived check in was easy, shown to my lovely big, airy room. A comfy double bed, built in wardrobe, ensuite bathroom with shower. Lovely. I was informed that the breakfast was continental in style rather than a hot breakfast. Not a big issue. My only issue was the amount of steps! Steep steps up to the hotel, and then a lot of short flights up and down to get to my room. Hotel could do with a little touch up here and there but nothing major. But the location was perfect. A five (5) minute slow walk to the cove, two (2) minutes to the restaurant’s and shops, ten (10) minutes to Lulworth. And Durdle door was a (40) forty minute walk (with photo and breathing stops) away .. very worth it. Overall a beautiful hotel, lovely staff. I woke to the sound of bird song and waves. A wonderful way to start the day.
The hotel staff are lovely, attentive without being cloying. I was late checking in (my family lives in the village and they had picked from Wool train station, and invited me to dinner) The concierge phoned me to check that I was alright. The weather was very wet, and the roads are narrow nearer you get to the bay. I thought that was sweet. When I arrived check in was easy, shown to my lovely big, airy room. A comfy double bed, built in wardrobe, ensuite bathroom with shower. Lovely. I was informed that the breakfast was continental in style rather than a hot breakfast. Not a big issue. My only issue was the amount of steps! Steep steps up to the hotel, and then a lot of short flights up and down to get to my room. Hotel could do with a little touch up here and there but nothing major. But the location was perfect. A five (5) minute slow walk to the cove, two (2) minutes to the restaurant’s and shops, ten (10) minutes to Lulworth. And Durdle door was a (40) forty minute walk (with photo and breathing stops) away .. very worth it. Overall a beautiful hotel, lovely staff. I woke to the sound of bird song and waves. A wonderful way to start the day.
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Xiaohui
Jul 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable, clean and well decorated. Convenient location. Friendly staff. Pleasant stay
Comfortable, clean and well decorated. Convenient location. Friendly staff. Pleasant stay
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Suzi
Jul 9, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
All round easy and enjoyable experience from beginning to end. Messaged a request and was fulfilled, what more can you ask for! Lovely room, very friendly and engaging host/s which always makes a difference. Many thanks.
All round easy and enjoyable experience from beginning to end. Messaged a request and was fulfilled, what more can you ask for! Lovely room, very friendly and engaging host/s which always makes a difference. Many thanks.
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Diane
Aug 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful quaint hotel in a perfect location close to the beach and food places.Staff so friendly and accommodating.
Beautiful quaint hotel in a perfect location close to the beach and food places.Staff so friendly and accommodating.
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Joe
Jul 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Had phoned after booking & asked for ground floor room with sea view as wifef disabled & paying top price direct to Hotel but told when arrived not available. Told shoud have put on instructions on go compare.com which we did not use. Booked two nights only stayed one
Had phoned after booking & asked for ground floor room with sea view as wifef disabled & paying top price direct to Hotel but told when arrived not available. Told shoud have put on instructions on go compare.com which we did not use. Booked two nights only stayed one
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rosemary
Jul 31, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
It started when I rang the hotel a few days beforehand asking do we need to book restaurants the man said no need then we found our hotels restaurant wasn't up and running and we had problems getting in elsewhere the hotel had no lifts and the room was very pokey for the extortionate amount of money breakfast wasn't included and only continental won't be coming here again
It started when I rang the hotel a few days beforehand asking do we need to book restaurants the man said no need then we found our hotels restaurant wasn't up and running and we had problems getting in elsewhere the hotel had no lifts and the room was very pokey for the extortionate amount of money breakfast wasn't included and only continental won't be coming here again
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Nicholas
Jul 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel with friendly staff in great location. It has recently been taken over by new management and they are planning on tidying it up, which it needs in some areas. (For example frayed carpet on stairs.) But the room was comfortable and we were upgraded for free to a bigger room as there was space. Trevor and Scott were both ver helpful. Location perfect and next to some great restaurants and bars.
Lovely hotel with friendly staff in great location. It has recently been taken over by new management and they are planning on tidying it up, which it needs in some areas. (For example frayed carpet on stairs.) But the room was comfortable and we were upgraded for free to a bigger room as there was space. Trevor and Scott were both ver helpful. Location perfect and next to some great restaurants and bars.
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David
Oct 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent front desk staff
Excellent front desk staff
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James
Oct 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel, great staff, highly recommended
Great hotel, great staff, highly recommended
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Hayley-Louise
Dec 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Booked last minute, fantastic service, we did not stay for breakfast,
Booked last minute, fantastic service, we did not stay for breakfast,
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Location
Excellent, walkable base a few minutes from Lulworth Cove with easy access to Durdle Door trails, coastal paths and local eateries; some guests also arrived easily by public transport. Many enjoyed scenic sea views.
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Eve
Oct 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel is in a beautiful location - actually much closer to Lulworth Cove than Durdle Door, but still in a cute little village. My biggest issue was the size of the room was tiny for a double (including the bed), and the fact it was so so noisy. If it wasn’t the dog running around above us with the occasional barking (interesting choice to have a dog on the upper floor, usually hotels have them stay ground floor), it was the cleaner slamming doors before check out effectively waking everyone up who was staying until check out. Hardly slept at all so would not recommend for a peaceful stay. Finally, the parking - is a problem. When you arrive there are spaces by the hotel which could be used first come first served but you’re not allowed to - instead you need to pay at the huge car park for a discounted rate of £5. To enable this you need to set up an account, etc. Again not clear when you’ve just paid through the nose to visit other of the Estates tourist traps. All in all, not a fab stay - but the welcome on reception was hreay
The hotel is in a beautiful location - actually much closer to Lulworth Cove than Durdle Door, but still in a cute little village. My biggest issue was the size of the room was tiny for a double (including the bed), and the fact it was so so noisy. If it wasn’t the dog running around above us with the occasional barking (interesting choice to have a dog on the upper floor, usually hotels have them stay ground floor), it was the cleaner slamming doors before check out effectively waking everyone up who was staying until check out. Hardly slept at all so would not recommend for a peaceful stay. Finally, the parking - is a problem. When you arrive there are spaces by the hotel which could be used first come first served but you’re not allowed to - instead you need to pay at the huge car park for a discounted rate of £5. To enable this you need to set up an account, etc. Again not clear when you’ve just paid through the nose to visit other of the Estates tourist traps. All in all, not a fab stay - but the welcome on reception was hreay
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Joe
May 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Perfect place to stay for a weekend, we stayed for two nights (Couple and a dog) in a Standard room. Super close to everything in Lulworth Cove and West Lulworth and very easy to get to via Train from London to Wool and a short bus journey to Lulworth Cove. The service was incredible and very friendly, welcoming and accommodating, offering guidance and advice on things to do and places to visit.
Perfect place to stay for a weekend, we stayed for two nights (Couple and a dog) in a Standard room. Super close to everything in Lulworth Cove and West Lulworth and very easy to get to via Train from London to Wool and a short bus journey to Lulworth Cove. The service was incredible and very friendly, welcoming and accommodating, offering guidance and advice on things to do and places to visit.
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Tracy
Nov 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was large, the bed very comfortable. The view from the window was good too, considering the car park was right in from of the hotel! Breakfast was great. Staff were wonderful. Location was perfect. Didn’t give it 5 stars because: The decor definitely needs a refresh. Our room was cold when we arrived and the curtains weren’t long enough to tuck behind the radiator so the heat was going straight out the very old windows, one of which wouldn’t close properly. Bathroom radiator didn’t work, nor did the ventilation fan. Would probably stay again.
The room was large, the bed very comfortable. The view from the window was good too, considering the car park was right in from of the hotel! Breakfast was great. Staff were wonderful. Location was perfect. Didn’t give it 5 stars because: The decor definitely needs a refresh. Our room was cold when we arrived and the curtains weren’t long enough to tuck behind the radiator so the heat was going straight out the very old windows, one of which wouldn’t close properly. Bathroom radiator didn’t work, nor did the ventilation fan. Would probably stay again.
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Christina
May 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful location! So close to the cove and Durdle Door. Great walking paths and viewpoints nearby. The rooms were comfortable and the staff was very nice.
Beautiful location! So close to the cove and Durdle Door. Great walking paths and viewpoints nearby. The rooms were comfortable and the staff was very nice.
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Jane
Jul 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This was a great location with sea views and the staff were lovely. We werent aware before we arrived that there was no operational bar or restaurant. This area and the terrace were lovely so it was a shame not to be able to eat there but we were advised of other places in the village. Be aware that food serving stops at 8.30pm in Lulworth, we got turned away from 2 places and only just got in at a third! I think the hotel is having a refurb in autumn and we would love to return after this has been done
This was a great location with sea views and the staff were lovely. We werent aware before we arrived that there was no operational bar or restaurant. This area and the terrace were lovely so it was a shame not to be able to eat there but we were advised of other places in the village. Be aware that food serving stops at 8.30pm in Lulworth, we got turned away from 2 places and only just got in at a third! I think the hotel is having a refurb in autumn and we would love to return after this has been done
10
Deborah
Jul 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Really lovely relaxing stay at the Durdle Door Hotel and nothing was too much trouble for the staff. Friendly and informative. The hotel is spotlessly clean and offers an optional continental breakfast. Parking was available at a discounted rate which is very useful. The hotel is walkable to the cove, lots of eating places and the coastal path. We will definitely visit again!
Really lovely relaxing stay at the Durdle Door Hotel and nothing was too much trouble for the staff. Friendly and informative. The hotel is spotlessly clean and offers an optional continental breakfast. Parking was available at a discounted rate which is very useful. The hotel is walkable to the cove, lots of eating places and the coastal path. We will definitely visit again!
10
Ashish
May 22, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely location, a few yards from the Cove.
Lovely location, a few yards from the Cove.
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Matthew
Jul 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely building only a few minutes walk from the Cove, with easy access to several restaurants near the water and absolutely lovely staff. Great views and a very quiet area, with access to Durdle Door trails, shared parking access to the lot closer to Durdle Door for those less eager to walk distances (£5 a day for three lots coverage), and a superbly comfortable bed.
Lovely building only a few minutes walk from the Cove, with easy access to several restaurants near the water and absolutely lovely staff. Great views and a very quiet area, with access to Durdle Door trails, shared parking access to the lot closer to Durdle Door for those less eager to walk distances (£5 a day for three lots coverage), and a superbly comfortable bed.
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Sahibnoor
Apr 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Loved the place very much, its 1-1.5 mile walk to durdle door
Loved the place very much, its 1-1.5 mile walk to durdle door
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Carl
Aug 1, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Perfect little get away to the beach. The Durdle Door Hotel is super well located and easy to get to, even by public transport.
Perfect little get away to the beach. The Durdle Door Hotel is super well located and easy to get to, even by public transport.
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Dining
Breakfast is continental-only and often considered good value. Several reviews were disappointed by the lack of hot options and that the on-site restaurant/bar was closed during their stay.
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Steve
Sep 12, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Just about ok, breakfasts were not good, unable to have any hot food, kitchen not running.£9.95 for a cold buffet type breakfast wasn't good, we ended up eating breakfast at a local cafe. Hotel decor in places needed some attention, in our room 4 the wall paper was coming off the wall
Just about ok, breakfasts were not good, unable to have any hot food, kitchen not running.£9.95 for a cold buffet type breakfast wasn't good, we ended up eating breakfast at a local cafe. Hotel decor in places needed some attention, in our room 4 the wall paper was coming off the wall
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David
Sep 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Amy at the front desk was perfectly friendly, and the facade of the place looked nice. However, I felt the value for the price we paid for 1 night (250 USD) was discordant. The restaurant was closed for renovations, so we had to find somewhere off-site to eat dinner. There was a 10 pound charge per person if we wanted to have a continental breakfast. There is no parking at the property, so we had to pay 5 pounds to park in a dirt lot across the street. Thankfully we were there on a cool day. There was no AC in the room. Even though it was cool outside, inside was uncomfortably warm. We had the window open the whole time we were there, but air flow in/out of the room was not good. Because the window was open, we heard every passerby.
Amy at the front desk was perfectly friendly, and the facade of the place looked nice. However, I felt the value for the price we paid for 1 night (250 USD) was discordant. The restaurant was closed for renovations, so we had to find somewhere off-site to eat dinner. There was a 10 pound charge per person if we wanted to have a continental breakfast. There is no parking at the property, so we had to pay 5 pounds to park in a dirt lot across the street. Thankfully we were there on a cool day. There was no AC in the room. Even though it was cool outside, inside was uncomfortably warm. We had the window open the whole time we were there, but air flow in/out of the room was not good. Because the window was open, we heard every passerby.
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Tracy
Nov 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was large, the bed very comfortable. The view from the window was good too, considering the car park was right in from of the hotel! Breakfast was great. Staff were wonderful. Location was perfect. Didn’t give it 5 stars because: The decor definitely needs a refresh. Our room was cold when we arrived and the curtains weren’t long enough to tuck behind the radiator so the heat was going straight out the very old windows, one of which wouldn’t close properly. Bathroom radiator didn’t work, nor did the ventilation fan. Would probably stay again.
The room was large, the bed very comfortable. The view from the window was good too, considering the car park was right in from of the hotel! Breakfast was great. Staff were wonderful. Location was perfect. Didn’t give it 5 stars because: The decor definitely needs a refresh. Our room was cold when we arrived and the curtains weren’t long enough to tuck behind the radiator so the heat was going straight out the very old windows, one of which wouldn’t close properly. Bathroom radiator didn’t work, nor did the ventilation fan. Would probably stay again.
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Jane
Jul 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This was a great location with sea views and the staff were lovely. We werent aware before we arrived that there was no operational bar or restaurant. This area and the terrace were lovely so it was a shame not to be able to eat there but we were advised of other places in the village. Be aware that food serving stops at 8.30pm in Lulworth, we got turned away from 2 places and only just got in at a third! I think the hotel is having a refurb in autumn and we would love to return after this has been done
This was a great location with sea views and the staff were lovely. We werent aware before we arrived that there was no operational bar or restaurant. This area and the terrace were lovely so it was a shame not to be able to eat there but we were advised of other places in the village. Be aware that food serving stops at 8.30pm in Lulworth, we got turned away from 2 places and only just got in at a third! I think the hotel is having a refurb in autumn and we would love to return after this has been done
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Neil
Apr 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lulworth Cove can be very busy during the daytime, but when the doctors have left it is a peaceful haven and this girl makes the most of it. With a view out to sea we found this to be a relaxing been of a place with a very reasonably priced simple breakfast offering. It is in bed of some tlc (the carpet on the stairs springs to mind), but otherwise a great place to stay.
Lulworth Cove can be very busy during the daytime, but when the doctors have left it is a peaceful haven and this girl makes the most of it. With a view out to sea we found this to be a relaxing been of a place with a very reasonably priced simple breakfast offering. It is in bed of some tlc (the carpet on the stairs springs to mind), but otherwise a great place to stay.
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Deborah
Jul 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Really lovely relaxing stay at the Durdle Door Hotel and nothing was too much trouble for the staff. Friendly and informative. The hotel is spotlessly clean and offers an optional continental breakfast. Parking was available at a discounted rate which is very useful. The hotel is walkable to the cove, lots of eating places and the coastal path. We will definitely visit again!
Really lovely relaxing stay at the Durdle Door Hotel and nothing was too much trouble for the staff. Friendly and informative. The hotel is spotlessly clean and offers an optional continental breakfast. Parking was available at a discounted rate which is very useful. The hotel is walkable to the cove, lots of eating places and the coastal path. We will definitely visit again!
10
Timothy
Apr 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location and friendly staff, breakfast was a real highlight and excellent value. Subsidised car parking saved a lot.
Great location and friendly staff, breakfast was a real highlight and excellent value. Subsidised car parking saved a lot.
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Michael
Feb 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Had a wonderful 2 nights in the Durdle door hotel . Arrived to a very friendly welcome, room was lovely and the continental breakfast was amazing value for £4.99 Very difficult to find anything to fault our stay. Will definitely return . Thankyou.
Had a wonderful 2 nights in the Durdle door hotel . Arrived to a very friendly welcome, room was lovely and the continental breakfast was amazing value for £4.99 Very difficult to find anything to fault our stay. Will definitely return . Thankyou.
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Maria Cecilia
Apr 21, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Near the tourist attractions. There’s no heavy meal breakfast and no dinners at the facility. Very helpful and warm staff.
Near the tourist attractions. There’s no heavy meal breakfast and no dinners at the facility. Very helpful and warm staff.
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Miss F M
Oct 29, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Staff were very helpful as my elderly sister suffers from dementia. The room was clean and well appointed, some areas were rather tired looking and in need of refurbishment. Great views from the bedrooms. Breakfast very good and catered for allergy problems.
Staff were very helpful as my elderly sister suffers from dementia. The room was clean and well appointed, some areas were rather tired looking and in need of refurbishment. Great views from the bedrooms. Breakfast very good and catered for allergy problems.
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Lee
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
A lovely hotel and a great location for Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door. The staff are friendly, welcoming and extremely helpful. They went above and beyond to ensure our stay was thoroughly enjoyable.
A lovely hotel and a great location for Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door. The staff are friendly, welcoming and extremely helpful. They went above and beyond to ensure our stay was thoroughly enjoyable.
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Nadia
Jul 27, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel is pricey esp as it doesn’t include breakfast but it’s so centrally located for everything. We had a weekend without a car but didn’t feel the need at all
The hotel is pricey esp as it doesn’t include breakfast but it’s so centrally located for everything. We had a weekend without a car but didn’t feel the need at all
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Don
Jul 22, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely overnight stay in a beautiful part of Dorset Very friendly helpful staff
Lovely overnight stay in a beautiful part of Dorset Very friendly helpful staff
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Mark
Jul 9, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
—1 night— An absolutely great location, where you can enjoy Lulworth after the charabancers have left. It was lovely sitting out on the veranda with an evening drink and a bite to eat. The room was spacious and comfortable. Parking arrangements were poorly described in advance, but the helpful desk staff sorted us out. A great stay.
—1 night— An absolutely great location, where you can enjoy Lulworth after the charabancers have left. It was lovely sitting out on the veranda with an evening drink and a bite to eat. The room was spacious and comfortable. Parking arrangements were poorly described in advance, but the helpful desk staff sorted us out. A great stay.
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Richard
May 13, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
We booked two rooms while walking the coast path. Neither room had a working shower. Both produced boiling hot water that would burn.All we were offered was the use of another shower in an outside building. We declined. Tired building and the Manager uninterested in offering any support or refund. He just told us the rooms were due to be updated! My advice..Go somewhere else.
We booked two rooms while walking the coast path. Neither room had a working shower. Both produced boiling hot water that would burn.All we were offered was the use of another shower in an outside building. We declined. Tired building and the Manager uninterested in offering any support or refund. He just told us the rooms were due to be updated! My advice..Go somewhere else.
FAQs about Durdle Door Hotel
Is parking available at the hotel?
Nearby parking is available for GBP 5 per day, located approximately 328 feet away from the hotel. No reservation is required.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Continental breakfast is available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 9.95 per person.
Does the hotel allow pets?
Pets are allowed at the hotel with a fee of GBP 10 per pet per night, varying based on the length of stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
Accessibility features include step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about accessible rooms or bathrooms are not provided.
What is the location of the hotel in relation to nearby attractions?
The hotel is located in Wareham, Dorset, within a 15-minute walk of Lulworth Cove Beach and the Dorset and East Devon Coast. Key attractions include Weymouth Bay (0.1 km), Lulworth Cove (0.5 km), and Monkey World Ape Rescue Center (10.4 km).
What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the hotel, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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- 2026-09-07: 157.65134493969725USD
- 2026-09-08: 175.7052106993408USD
- 2026-09-09: 186.9787654308624USD
- 2026-09-10: 181.601468835556USD
- 2026-09-11: 250.1167742268219USD
- 2026-09-12: 316.22885573312374USD
- 2026-09-13: 174.42371007801816USD
- 2026-09-14: 195.2101110213928USD
- 2026-09-15: 201.78235847360227USD
- 2026-09-16: 193.1429393473663USD
- 2026-09-17: 187.20815157632444USD
- 2026-09-18: 242.8821966753845USD
- 2026-09-19: 297.53630628457637USD
- 2026-09-20: 176.44821887370298USD
- 2026-09-21: 195.14875098139953USD
- 2026-09-22: 200.36868275601194USD
- 2026-09-23: 199.7445452460022USD
- 2026-09-24: 201.73435608325192USD
- 2026-09-25: 233.62743870344542USD
- 2026-09-26: 278.21743739918514USD
- 2026-09-27: 181.0004987763214USD
- 2026-09-28: 199.56899770169065USD
- 2026-09-29: 199.78923039799497USD
- 2026-09-30: 176.15195578381346USD
- 2026-10-01: 166.66445894956968USD
- 2026-10-02: 223.9733349031372USD
- 2026-10-03: 245.617020221405USD
- 2026-10-04: 161.06091605473327USD
- 2026-10-05: 134.9846020248718USD
- 2026-10-06: 151.47104605171202USD
- 2026-10-07: 177.94127770172116USD
- 2026-10-08: 173.6630690965576USD
- 2026-10-09: 166.70646547593688USD
- 2026-10-10: 225.11792405043028USD
- 2026-10-11: 130.08972413081358USD
- 2026-10-12: 165.40889310086058USD
- 2026-10-13: 180.73022367677305USD
- 2026-10-14: 170.69132022698972USD
- 2026-10-15: 162.64219213597104USD
- 2026-10-16: 189.95941940019225USD
- 2026-10-17: 221.30066966302488USD
- 2026-10-18: 159.66584880258176USD
- 2026-10-19: 177.4869934391632USD
- 2026-10-20: 178.9211757211456USD
- 2026-10-21: 173.2096717961273USD
- 2026-10-22: 160.3098542642517USD
- 2026-10-23: 182.93407621467588USD
- 2026-10-24: 204.48250180043027USD
- 2026-10-25: 131.75137672006224USD
- 2026-10-26: 166.7262624706268USD
- 2026-10-27: 220.40955655258176USD
- 2026-10-28: 168.17474258210754USD
- 2026-10-29: 163.8626875021515USD
- 2026-10-30: 176.22775556724548USD
- 2026-10-31: 188.7182045987091USD
- 2026-11-01: 146.5521847017212USD
- 2026-11-02: 150.7838987521515USD
- 2026-11-03: 155.9689196974182USD
- 2026-11-04: 157.43373765129087USD
- 2026-11-05: 160.70666338093565USD
- 2026-11-06: 172.37188284880065USD
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
- 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
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 7.95 to 14.95 per person
- Nearby parking fee: GBP 5 per day (328 ft away)
- Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet (varies based on length of 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.
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