Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available onsite, and it is limited. No reservation is required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Full breakfasts are served at The Kings Restaurant for a fee. Serving hours are weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM. The cost is approximately GBP 12.95 for adults and GBP 9.95 for children.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features elevators, step-free entrances, and wheelchair-accessible facilities including public areas and bathrooms.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Dorchester, just a 1-minute drive from Clay Pigeon Raceway and 6 minutes from Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is also 6 miles from Cerne Abbas Giant and 9.4 miles from Badger Watch Dorset.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

One child aged 6 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

What are the policies for additional guests regarding extra beds or cribs?

Rollaway beds are available for a fee of GBP 30.00 per day. Advance request or confirmation may be required.

George Albert Hotel & Spa in Sydling St Nicholas

Average nightly price at George Albert Hotel & Spa by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$84
February	$92
March	$94
April	$102
May	$109
June	$111
July	$114
August	$119
September	$114
October	$94
November	$95
December	$98

What guests think

Across recent reviews, George Albert Hotel & Spa is praised for very clean, spacious rooms and consistently friendly, helpful staff, with many guests noting good value despite some dated touches in places.

The out of town setting is convenient for driving to Dorchester, Yeovil and wider Dorset, but many say you need a car and the approach and grounds can look scruffy. Facilities are mixed: there is plenty of free parking and a bar, while the spa operates separately with paid access, limited hours and no pool; some noted closures or minor issues, though treatments were enjoyed. Dining feedback varies, from tasty dinners and very good breakfasts to limited menus, slow refills and occasionally basic or poor options. Expect a practical base with easy road access and some rough edges.

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Facilities

Large free parking is widely appreciated; the exterior and grounds often look run down. The spa is run separately with paid access, limited hours, and no pool; experiences range from enjoyable treatments to closures or minor issues.

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Gordon

Jun 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a great stay here. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Evening meal was fantastic. Highly recommend the local steak if it's on the specials board. Well stocked bar with a huge selection of spirits. Filled up on the full English breakfast each morning. Well worth adding that option! Outside and car park could do with a spruce up but don't let that put you off, the interior is fantastic!

6

Helen

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Spacious room but small window looking out on rooftop so not a space to relax and enjoy particularly. Staff were lovely and very accommodating. Breakfast was pretty standard. Teas and coffee from a flask. The nicer seating area is for spa guests. Spa is a separate business and treatment was lovely but you have to pay to use the sauna, steam room and hit tub. They have their own opening hours and there's no pool which you kind of expect with the Spa Hotel name. Odd location off the road and massive slightly run down park with seating out the front. Lovely on a warm day, but no garden. It's more of a conference /event hotel I would say. Nice walk to a lovely pub but hills on way back! Emporium next door.

8

Kerri

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff and very helpful. Clean interior and comfortable, spacious bed. Amazing food, both dinner and breakfast. Loved the choice of fish on the menu. Great location for travelling in the Dorset and Somerset area. Plenty of free parking, free and easy to use WiFi.

6

Albert

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The outside car parking and gardens are an absolute disgrace They make the hotel appear derelict and unkept Inside all looks good, clean and tidy with welcoming staff First night half the food choses on the menu were not available ( no fish on a Friday ) When food came it was OK

10

Alison

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Didnt have a breakfast at hotel. Car park very large making parking easy. A lovely clean room and all staff helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend this hotel.

10

Dave

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent. Nothing bad to report about this hotel. Very clean and spacious room and nice, comfortable bed. There is a huge car park and one EV charging point (un-tethered) which I didn't use on this occasion. Can't report on the restaurant as we didn't eat there.

8

Nick

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Didn’t have breakfast. Plenty of parking on an open piece of land. (Shared with roadwork gang at far end).Didn’t see any cameras. Took tools off van for the night. All was quiet in morning

8

Sean

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Exterior does not give the best impression when you approach an empty car park but don't be put off, once in the hotel is well presented and the staff very helpful. Rooms are perfect for a stop off and a good breakfast.

10

Lynn

Feb 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed for girlie catch up and spa. The Spa treatments and facilities were amazing and staff lovely. The hotel is an ideal base for visiting Dorset but you do need a car. The hotel facilities are spotless and restaurant and food of a great quality. What sets this apart from other hotels is the staff. From front desk, to bar staff, restaurant staff and housekeeping this is customer service at it’s best. Will do anything to help if you ask, will advise on services and places to see and all with a smile. So friendly and interactive it made you feel so welcome. Would definitely recommend.

4

wilsonbell electrical

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Booked mainly to use spa area for the 2 days ! When I checked in I was told spa is closed and I was supposed to reserve and also pay £20 per 2 hours to use This was not on the booking page as I checked Food was poor very greasy and did get a bad belly ! Cancelled my next night luckily the staff was very friendly and helpful

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Cleanliness

Reviews repeatedly highlight very clean, well maintained rooms and public areas, with several noting spotless standards.

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10

Blerta

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was in quite place ,need a car to drive and shop around.Hotel inside was big and nice.Also our double room was huge and very clean.Nice hotel I fully recommend

10

Nathan

Sep 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect! I needed a quiet hotel before a very early start. Staff were lovely and the place was spotless. Super quiet and just off a main road so easy access to Dorchester and beyond.

10

Lindsey

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic stay, unbelievably clean and well maintained. Rooms were big, bright and furnishings seemed quite new. Food in the restaurant was lovely and plentiful. The best thing is the staff, nothing is too much trouble from reception to the bar to the restaurants to the housekeeping. All staff were lovely but Helen and Richard were particularly amazing. Would stay again in a heartbeat.

10

John Richard

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The room was cleaned to a very high standard.

10

Jean

Sep 16, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a short break in the area of Sherborne. The hotel was the cleanest hotel we have ever stayed in everywhere was spotlessly clean. We stayed B&B as they don’t have a chef midweek only at weekends but found some lovely pubs/inns nearby to try. Breakfast excellent too.

10

Ivor

Apr 29, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Friendly, helpful, professional hosts. Excellent rooms exceedingly clean. Highly recommended all round

10

Dave

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent. Nothing bad to report about this hotel. Very clean and spacious room and nice, comfortable bed. There is a huge car park and one EV charging point (un-tethered) which I didn't use on this occasion. Can't report on the restaurant as we didn't eat there.

10

Raluca

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We only stayed for one night, but we were delighted with everything—from the clean and comfortable room to the restaurant, where the food was absolutely delicious.

10

Katie

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel very nice place rooms was soo nice and clean

10

Joanne

Apr 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good value clean hotel. Room was very spacious and clean. Modern bathroom. Staff were excellent, very helpful and friendly.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable, with modern bathrooms in places and quiet stays when events are managed. Some decor feels dated, a few beds were too firm or less comfortable, and in room charging points may be lacking.

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Morgana

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good value for money, especially for the breakfast, staff were very friendly and room was large and clean.

10

Paul

Jun 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed the night on business, lovely room, very clean , large lovely bathroom. Nothing bad for me all good. Will stay again

6

Dean

May 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were big and clean,breakfast set up not to good room we ate in was not up to the standard of the rest of the hotel and breakfast average.

6

Helen

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Spacious room but small window looking out on rooftop so not a space to relax and enjoy particularly. Staff were lovely and very accommodating. Breakfast was pretty standard. Teas and coffee from a flask. The nicer seating area is for spa guests. Spa is a separate business and treatment was lovely but you have to pay to use the sauna, steam room and hit tub. They have their own opening hours and there's no pool which you kind of expect with the Spa Hotel name. Odd location off the road and massive slightly run down park with seating out the front. Lovely on a warm day, but no garden. It's more of a conference /event hotel I would say. Nice walk to a lovely pub but hills on way back! Emporium next door.

8

Neil

May 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice little hotel, very clean, comfortable room and friendly staff. Only minor issue was the bathroom was absolutely roasting hot because the heating towel rail never seemed to turn off

10

Shannon

Dec 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great size room, cot provided. We were pre-warned of Christmas parties being on over the weekend and had been put further away from an potential noise, we didn't hear a thing and weren't disturbed at all.

4

Peter

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Largely underwhelming. Room was acceptable, nothing special. Very dated, but functional. We booked this hotel due to the supposedly incredible food, but this was not the case. The evening menu was limited to the bar menu due to staff shortages, and the breakfast was incredibly basic. The hotel is very much on par with an Ibis imo. But the staff very lovely.

10

Paula

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

great hotel, extremely helpful staff, nothing was too much trouble. food was excellent . stayed in a twin room i didnt sleep very well, i think the bed was too firm but i also suffer with arthritis and think that had a lot to do with it.

8

Cheryl

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfy bed, room was a good size & light & clean. Bathroom had both shower & bath & was clean. Did not have any charging points in the room. Breakfast was very good, however not organised in keeping items in hot section topped up so ended up not having all items.

8

Jason

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was pretty standard and very clean. Bathroom was very modern, but the main suite was looking a bit dated. Bed was not as comfortable as it should have been. Breakfast was also average. Wifi was ok. We'd stay here again if visiting dorchester, yeovil or surrounding area for sure though.

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Service

Service is a strong point, with friendly, helpful staff across reception, bar and restaurant noted frequently. Occasional downsides include slow breakfast service, staff shortages affecting menus, and one complaint about inflexible cancellation.

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Lindsey

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic stay, unbelievably clean and well maintained. Rooms were big, bright and furnishings seemed quite new. Food in the restaurant was lovely and plentiful. The best thing is the staff, nothing is too much trouble from reception to the bar to the restaurants to the housekeeping. All staff were lovely but Helen and Richard were particularly amazing. Would stay again in a heartbeat.

4

Philip

Apr 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a great first day stay. All ok. Sadly customer service after that was sadly lacking. I’d booked for two night originally. Finished meetings early and returned to the hotel to ask if I could cancel the last evening of my stay. They refused. Said they’d be keeping my money. I don’t see this as fair as it was way before the time allotted. Not helpful. As I had to leave and am out of pocket

10

Ravindra

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A great hotel with friendly, helpful staff. All facilities clean and well looked after. Would stay again.

8

Kerri

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff and very helpful. Clean interior and comfortable, spacious bed. Amazing food, both dinner and breakfast. Loved the choice of fish on the menu. Great location for travelling in the Dorset and Somerset area. Plenty of free parking, free and easy to use WiFi.

8

Alison

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were great, giving a sense of place & atmosphere to the hotel

10

Mandy

Feb 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic weekend stay. Felt like staying with friends. Food was lovely and good value. Nothing was too much trouble for the friendly and welcoming staff. We were treated so well and felt completely relaxed and refreshed when we left.

10

Malini

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quick checkin excellent service clean rooms also booked 3 rooms and were all next to each other. Free parking

4

Peter

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Largely underwhelming. Room was acceptable, nothing special. Very dated, but functional. We booked this hotel due to the supposedly incredible food, but this was not the case. The evening menu was limited to the bar menu due to staff shortages, and the breakfast was incredibly basic. The hotel is very much on par with an Ibis imo. But the staff very lovely.

10

Paula

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

great hotel, extremely helpful staff, nothing was too much trouble. food was excellent . stayed in a twin room i didnt sleep very well, i think the bed was too firm but i also suffer with arthritis and think that had a lot to do with it.

10

Alistair

Apr 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and helpful. Would stay again.

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Location

Quiet, out of the way setting that suits drivers exploring Dorset, Dorchester and Yeovil. Many say a car is needed; public transport is limited and the approach lacks kerb appeal.

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Blerta

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was in quite place ,need a car to drive and shop around.Hotel inside was big and nice.Also our double room was huge and very clean.Nice hotel I fully recommend

10

Simon

Dec 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Had a very nice room on our stay Evening meal was excellent as was the 80s theme night music Great location for easy access from yeovil/dorchester

10

Akshath

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean and spacious rooms with all basic necessity included. Friendly staff . A plus factor is its location making travel to different parts of coastline very convenient .

10

V. Kenneth

Jul 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location, in the country and all the amenities that you'd need. Staff was friendly and helpful.

6

Helen

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Spacious room but small window looking out on rooftop so not a space to relax and enjoy particularly. Staff were lovely and very accommodating. Breakfast was pretty standard. Teas and coffee from a flask. The nicer seating area is for spa guests. Spa is a separate business and treatment was lovely but you have to pay to use the sauna, steam room and hit tub. They have their own opening hours and there's no pool which you kind of expect with the Spa Hotel name. Odd location off the road and massive slightly run down park with seating out the front. Lovely on a warm day, but no garden. It's more of a conference /event hotel I would say. Nice walk to a lovely pub but hills on way back! Emporium next door.

8

Kerri

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff and very helpful. Clean interior and comfortable, spacious bed. Amazing food, both dinner and breakfast. Loved the choice of fish on the menu. Great location for travelling in the Dorset and Somerset area. Plenty of free parking, free and easy to use WiFi.

10

Rodney

Jul 16, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable stay in a good hotel although some miles from the nearest towns and with a main road close bye. Good and friendly staff.

8

Graham

Jul 20, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

The hotel was very nice and of a high standard very welcoming staff. The outside was not very appealing, especially when arriving i saw highway trucks parked.And the flower beds vey overgrown. I didn't realise how from from the neareat Town was,and no bus service available, i let to go for a walk evening's and enjoy local atmosphere. Not available here im afraid.

10

Safdar

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

What an absolute gem! Nice quiet location for a short commute to Dorchester with excellent fresh clean big room and even better customer service. I stayed for work but they have nice SPA facilities for couples and families so a great opportunity to relax and have some peace and quiet.

10

Yvonne

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I wanted to take my granddaughter to Weymouth, it’s about 15 miles outside of Weymouth bay but there is plenty of parking at the bay. The hotel was lovely and all the staff were friendly, however it wasn’t ideal for my trip as I didn’t really want to drive into Weymouth.

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Dining

Feedback is mixed: some guests enjoyed tasty dinners and very good breakfasts, while others found options basic, limited, slow to replenish or, occasionally, poor. Restaurant availability may vary on some days.

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Sharon

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beds comfortable and good shower. Breakfast was not great … no bread available, had to ask and hot food could have done with fresh refills.

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Gordon

Jun 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a great stay here. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Evening meal was fantastic. Highly recommend the local steak if it's on the specials board. Well stocked bar with a huge selection of spirits. Filled up on the full English breakfast each morning. Well worth adding that option! Outside and car park could do with a spruce up but don't let that put you off, the interior is fantastic!

6

Helen

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Spacious room but small window looking out on rooftop so not a space to relax and enjoy particularly. Staff were lovely and very accommodating. Breakfast was pretty standard. Teas and coffee from a flask. The nicer seating area is for spa guests. Spa is a separate business and treatment was lovely but you have to pay to use the sauna, steam room and hit tub. They have their own opening hours and there's no pool which you kind of expect with the Spa Hotel name. Odd location off the road and massive slightly run down park with seating out the front. Lovely on a warm day, but no garden. It's more of a conference /event hotel I would say. Nice walk to a lovely pub but hills on way back! Emporium next door.

10

Divyesh

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was baaic but good Fruits weren't very good

8

Kerri

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff and very helpful. Clean interior and comfortable, spacious bed. Amazing food, both dinner and breakfast. Loved the choice of fish on the menu. Great location for travelling in the Dorset and Somerset area. Plenty of free parking, free and easy to use WiFi.

10

David

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a lovely hotel with good quality fixtures and fittings. Breakfast was very good. All good and friendly staff.

10

Raluca

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We only stayed for one night, but we were delighted with everything—from the clean and comfortable room to the restaurant, where the food was absolutely delicious.

4

Peter

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Largely underwhelming. Room was acceptable, nothing special. Very dated, but functional. We booked this hotel due to the supposedly incredible food, but this was not the case. The evening menu was limited to the bar menu due to staff shortages, and the breakfast was incredibly basic. The hotel is very much on par with an Ibis imo. But the staff very lovely.

4

wilsonbell electrical

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Booked mainly to use spa area for the 2 days ! When I checked in I was told spa is closed and I was supposed to reserve and also pay £20 per 2 hours to use This was not on the booking page as I checked Food was poor very greasy and did get a bad belly ! Cancelled my next night luckily the staff was very friendly and helpful

8

Jason

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was pretty standard and very clean. Bathroom was very modern, but the main suite was looking a bit dated. Bed was not as comfortable as it should have been. Breakfast was also average. Wifi was ok. We'd stay here again if visiting dorchester, yeovil or surrounding area for sure though.

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