Featuring a bar, The King's Arms is set in Dorchester. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also has a restaurant and a terrace. Private parking can be arranged at no extra charge. At the hotel, every room includes a wardrobe. At The King's Arms all rooms include a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. à la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options are available every morning at the accommodation. Bournemouth is 33 km from The King's Arms, while Weymouth is 17 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 36 km from the hotel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.9
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mandy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location was great , great choice of breakfast, Staff were fantastic and were very helpful
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Came in November, room temperature perfect, bed super comfy, stylish modern decor, parking good, lovely staff, great bar on site, excellent location in town
  • Alice
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We absolutely loved the room. It felt like it could be your very own bedroom and en suite. Tastefully done. The bed was super comfortable, and the bedframe was right up our street. Adored the vintage style radio too, which was turned on when we...
  • Dawid
    Poland Poland
    Charming, characterful hotel at a central location operated very efficiently.
  • Pete
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, free parking, comfortable rooms, friendly service
  • Katie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were lovely and friendly and gave the place a really nice atmosphere and the food was divine. If you stay and don't eat there then you've missed a trick. The best Sunday roast we've ever had.
  • Joanna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely breakfast options, good evening meal and lovely bar. Super dog friendly and really nice friendly staff. Very comfortable bed and good shower etc. Pop up bread shop was a great plus on our last day!
  • S
    Sheena
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was perfect with parking. Breakfast very good
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It had all the facilities that we required. The restaurant food was very good.
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything. The location was perfect and came with free parking, food was excellent, rooms were very elegant with lovely soft furnishings to compliment the ambience of the building and staff were very accommodating and friendly.

Property questions and answers
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  • Is our dog allowed in the breakfast area, bar,and bedrooms?. Also is the car park free and near? thankyou. Garry

    Dogs are very welcome in the Bar and Old Smoking Room for all dining including breakfast. All our first floor rooms are dog friendly. Our car park is..
    Answered on 19 March 2021
  • You mention electric kettle and tea coffee maker in the standard double and superior twin room and I’m presuming milk etc? Any hot choc sachets? Many thanks.

    Hello, we have milk in all bedrooms, no hot chocolate unfortunately. Thanks
    Answered on 19 June 2022
  • Hello, what time is breakfast available from please?

    Breakfast is served from 7.30-11am. Thanks
    Answered on 19 June 2022
  • Are there any bedrooms available where dogs are not allowed please?

    Absolutely - all our second floor rooms are pet free.
    Answered on 11 May 2021
  • I can’t find any information about accessible rooms or general information about accessibility

    Hello, Please check our access statement on our web page. Many thanks, Sophie
    Answered on 1 August 2023
  • Do they serve breakfast? Is the breakfast £20 per person per day

    Hello, we do serve breakfast which a plated A la carte option, therefor priced for what you have. Many thanks
    Answered on 6 January 2024
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of The King's Arms
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • 24-hour front desk
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key card access
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Lift
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    The King's Arms takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:00
    Check-out
    Until 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Extra bed upon request
    £20 per child, per night
    Cot upon request
    Free
    3 - 12 years
    Extra bed upon request
    £20 per child, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
    Groups
    When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
    Cards accepted at this hotel
    VisaMastercardMaestroCash is not accepted

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Group bookings of 3-7 rooms have a cancellation policy of 14 days. This rule is also applied to individual bookings of 5 nights or more. Group bookings of 8+ rooms must be cancelled outside of 28 days to avoid a cancellation charge. Full payment is required 14 days/28 days prior for the above bookings.

    FAQs about The King's Arms

    • Check-in at The King's Arms is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The prices at The King's Arms may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at The King's Arms include:

      • Double
    • The King's Arms has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1
    • The King's Arms offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • The King's Arms is 400 yards from the centre of Dorchester. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.