The King'S Arms, Dorchester ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

30 High East Street, Dorchester, United Kingdom, DT1 1HF

The King's Arms is a 4-star boutique hotel with an 8.8/10 Booking.com rating, featuring 28 stylish en-suite bedrooms and a restaurant highlighting fresh local ingredients. This Dorchester hotel offers a public bar, outside terrace, and a focus on both comfort and a unique historical charm.

Rooms & Amenities

Each room at The King's Arms includes a desk, flat-screen TV, and private bathroom with luxurious products. The hotel offers unique rooms with king-size or super king-size beds, Nespresso machines, and en-suite bathrooms featuring rain showers.

Dining Options

The bar and restaurant at The King's Arms serve a seasonal menu crafted with local ingredients, including famous Sunday roasts available all day. Guests can enjoy a variety of beverages, including local craft beers, fine wines, and cocktails, alongside a kids' menu in a relaxed setting.

Leisure & Local Area

The King's Arms is dog-friendly, welcoming pets in the bar area and certain first-floor rooms. Guests can experience the vibrant local area, with attractions like Fantasy Island Fun Park and Bennetts Water Gardens nearby.

Services & Transportation

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and first aid kit. The hotel provides free in-room WiFi and is within a 10-minute walk from Dorchester South train station, facilitating easy travel. Bournemouth Airport is located 36 km away.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe King Room

2 persons

25 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Deluxe Queen Suite

2 persons

31 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Deluxe King Suite

2 persons

40 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Standard Double Room

2 persons

18 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Getting around

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City Centre

Dorchester500 m

Airports

Bournemouth (BOH) 48.9 km

Exeter International (EXT) 80.3 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Free Wi-Fi

Free parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
24-hour security
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Children

Cots
Children's menu

Room features

Heating
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Terrace
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Location

30 High East Street, Dorchester, United Kingdom, DT1 1HF

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30 High East Street, Dorchester, United Kingdom, DT1 1HF

City landmarks

Museum

The Dinosaur Museum

1.1 km

Museum

The Tutankhamun Exhibition

910 m

Museum

Dorset County Museum

750 m

Museum

Terracotta Warriors Museum

1.3 km

Museum

The Keep Military Museum

910 m

Landmark

Maumbury Rings

910 m

Square

Brewery Square

910 m

Museum

Dorset Teddy Bear Museum

1.3 km

Landmark

Max Gate

1.6 km

Park

Borough Gardens

910 m

Landmark

Wolfeton House

2.1 km

Gallery

DAG Dorchester Art Gallery

830 m

Farm

Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens

2.2 km

Square

Queen Mother Square

2.1 km

Church

St Michael's Church

2.1 km

Landmark

Poundbury

2.1 km

Landmark

Maiden Castle

3.2 km

Landmark

Hardy's Cottage

3.6 km

Landmark

Thorncombe Woods Local Nature Reserve

3.5 km

Landmark

Wrackleford House

3.7 km

Landmark

Weymouth SEA LIFE Adventure Park

4.3 km

Landmark

Thorncombe Wood

3.7 km

Landmark

Hardy's Monument

4.6 km

Landmark

Xtreme Falconry at Dorset Falconry Park

4.6 km

Nearby

Art object

Statue of Thomas Hardy

400 m

Museum

Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

230 m

High East Street

St Peter's Dorchester

140 m

County Hall Colliton Park

Romano-British House

400 m

10 South Street Place nam should read 'Barclays Bank'

Barcleys bank

400 m

Northern Hay

Roman Town House

410 m

Restaurants

The King's Arms

0 m

30 High East Street

The Posh Partridge

40 m

29 High East Street

the blue raddle

180 m

9 Church Street

Potters Cafe Bistro

220 m

19 Durngate Street

Lee Garden

80 m

45 High East Street

Vinny at Six

140 m

6 North Square Square

Walnut Grove

190 m

25 Durngate Street

Masala

220 m

14 High East Street

Costa Coffee

230 m

Dorset County Hospital Williams Avenue Dorset County Hospital

The Loft

160 m

16 Antelope Walk

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