The Best Newly
Opened Hotels in Dorset

Opened April 2023. Apartment hotel. Amazing guest reviews. Offering a garden and sea view, Chesil Beach Lodge Burton Bradstock Dorset DT64RJ is located in Bridport, 600 metres from Hive Beach and 11 km from Golden Cap. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The accommodation comes with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer, while the kitchen features a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also provided, as well as a kettle. At the aparthotel, all units have bed linen and towels. Monkey World is 41 km from the aparthotel, while Dinosaurland Fossil Museum is 21 km away. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 60 km from Chesil Beach Lodge Burton Bradstock Dorset DT64RJ. Show full description

Opened January 2022. Boutique hotel. Hip. Situated in Weymouth and with Weymouth Beach reachable within 1 km, Chapter 1 Hotels features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and water sports facilities. The property is located 1.6 km from Weymouth Harbour, 24 km from Monkey World and 38 km from Corfe Castle. Portland Museum is 12 km away and Rufus Castle is 12 km from the hotel. The hotel offers a continental or Italian breakfast. You can play billiards and mini-golf at Chapter 1 Hotels, and the area is popular for hiking and windsurfing. A business centre and ironing facilities are available at the accommodation. Golden Cap is 40 km from Chapter 1 Hotels, while Portland Castle is 8.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 59 km from the hotel. Show full description

Opened September 2020. Boutique hotel. Lively. 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. Show full description

Opened May 2020. Boutique hotel. Delightful property. Situated in Bridport, 10 km from Golden Cap, Outbuildings Dorset features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can have a drink at the bar. The hotel offers a barbecue. Guests at Outbuildings Dorset will be able to enjoy activities in and around Bridport, like hiking, fishing and cycling. Monkey World is 44 km from the accommodation, while Dinosaurland Fossil Museum is 19 km from the property. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 58 km from Outbuildings Dorset. Show full description

Opened January 2019. Charming. Friendly staff. Set in beautiful gardens with a tennis court and croquet, surrounded by fields and a stream with excellent walking and sightseeing nearby. Plumber Manor is a timeless hotel that boasts a restaurant which has been in the Good Food Guide for the last forty years. With free parking and WIFI, the hotel is 5 minutes from Sturminster Newton. Situated 3.3 km from Sturminster Newton, Plumber Manor Hotel offers 4-star accommodation with a tennis court and a garden. Bedrooms and bathrooms are very spacious with Molton Brown toiletries, tea and coffee facilities and homemade shortbread. There are flat-screen TVs and relaxing seating areas in all the rooms. 3 of our rooms are dog friendly so please call in advance to avoid disappointment. This 4-star hotel offers free WiFi. Guests can enjoy British dishes at the fine dining restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar. Show full description

Opened April 2017. Situated in Dorchester, 24 km from Monkey World, The Poachers Inn features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. With a terrace, the property also has a restaurant, as well as a bar. Free WiFi is available and Corfe Castle is 39 km away. At the hotel, the rooms include a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All rooms are fitted with a kettle, while some rooms are fitted with a patio and others also feature pool views. All rooms have a wardrobe. Poole Harbour is 40 km from The Poachers Inn, while Golden Cap is 41 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 47 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Opened March 2017. Great value. RNLI College is located in Poole in the Dorset region, 2 km from Poole Harbour. 5 km from Sandbanks, the property is also 3.8 km away from Brownsea Island Nature Reserve. The property is set 3.8 km from Brownsea Castle and 5 km from The Italian Villa. At the hotel, every room has a desk and tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms feature sea views. The rooms in the accommodation are equipped with a TV and a hair dryer. A Continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can help guests with any queries that they may have. BMI The Harbour Hospital is 1.1 km from RNLI College, while Poole Magistrates Court is 2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 13 km from the hotel. Everyroom has heating and air conditioning fitted. Show full description

Opened June 2016. Comfortable beds. Popular among women. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, The Chocolate Box Hotel offers accommodation in Bournemouth, 200 metres from Bournemouth Beach. Free private parking is available on site and is limited. Rooms come with a flat-screen TV. You will find a kettle in the room. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Bournemouth International Centre is 300 metres from The Chocolate Box Hotel, while Bournemouth University is 3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 8 km from The Chocolate Box Hotel. There are different terms and conditions for group bookings of 3 or more. We do not accept hen or stag groups. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Beautiful. Derby Manor is set in Boscombe, 1 km from Bournemouth Beach. Free secure private parking is available on site. Every room comes with a 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some units include a seating area for your convenience. You will find a kettle in the room, along with complimentary biscuits, chocolates, tea, coffee and hot chocolate. The rooms come with a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower. Derby Manor provides a full English and continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM until 10:00 AM. Bournemouth International Centre is 1.8 km from Derby Manor. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 6 km from the property. Show full description

Great location. Popular among families. The Gresham is situated on the seafront in Weymouth, just 0.6 miles from Weymouth harbour. The rooms have tea and coffee making facilities and a TV. There is free WiFi in all public area. Weymouth Marina is 800 metres from The Gresham, while Sandsfoot Castle is 2.3 km away. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 47 km from the property. Show full description

Superb breakfast. Popular among solo travellers. Located in Lyme Regis, 700 metres from Lyme Regis Front Beach, Kersbrook Guest Accommodation provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service. The property is non-smoking and is set 13 km from Golden Cap. At the hotel, every room has a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. At Kersbrook Guest Accommodation each room has bed linen and towels. Sandy Park Rugby Stadium is 48 km from the accommodation, while Dinosaurland Fossil Museum is 800 metres away. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 43 km from Kersbrook Guest Accommodation. Show full description

Cosy. Great breakfast. Overlooking Weymouth Bay, No. 98 Boutique Hotel is a newly refurbished Grade II listed Georgian townhouse with free WiFi access. All rooms include a TV as well as an ensuite shower room, complimentary toiletries, a hair dryer and complimentary tea and coffee/refreshment tray. All rooms have crisp white bed linen and fluffy white towels and have been refurbished in blue and green accents which beautifully reflect the seascape directly beyond our front door. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge and luggage storage. From the property Nothe Fort is a 9-minute journey on foot and Weymouth Sealife Park is 1.2 miles away. Portland Bill Lighthouse is a 24-minute journey by car. The train station is a two minute walk. This is our guests' favourite part of Weymouth, according to independent reviews. Show full description

Highly elegant. Great restaurant. With open views of the surrounding Dorset countryside, The Priory Hotel is nestled within 4 acres of English cottage gardens beside the River Frome. Free WiFi is provided, along with an on-site restaurant. Each guest room comes with an en-suite bathroom, a flat-screen TV with DVD player and tea/coffee making facilities. A full English breakfast, lunch and dinner can be enjoyed at the hotel, which also features a wine cellar housing 200 vintages. Lunch is served in the Garden Room but can also be enjoyed ‘alfresco’ on the terrace in the warmer months. The picturesque Lulworth Cove and Studland Beach can both be reached in a 20-minute drive. The hotel lies within the ancient market town and port of Wareham, which boasts Saxon town walls dating back to the 9th Century. Corfe Castle ruins and the village of Corfe are a 5-minute drive away. Show full description

Comfortable beds. Popular among business travellers. Around 10 minutes’ walk from Bournemouth seafront, No5 Durley Road - Contemporary serviced rooms and suites - no food available offers stylish accommodation. It provides free WiFi and free parking that is subject to availability. Each room has a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee facilities, with décor in-keeping with the hotel theme. All have an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer and toiletries. No5 Durley Road - Contemporary serviced rooms and suites - no food available is a 12-15 minute walk from the Bournemouth International Centre and the Oceanarium. The Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum is just 1 mile away. Show full description

Elegant. Located in the quiet village of Oborne, The Grange at Oborne is set within the rolling hills of West Dorset. With free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi, it also offers a bar, a large garden and a restaurant. Each of the spacious rooms at The Grange at Oborne includes a bathroom with a hairdryer, complimentary toiletries, a TV and a telephone. They also benefit from a countryside view. In the restaurant, a full English breakfast and a continental breakfast are available in the mornings. There is also a lunch and an extensive dinner menu. Guests with special dietary requirements can be catered for with prior arrangement. From the hotel, Sherborne Castle is a 6-minute drive away. The famous Cerne Abbas Giant is just 24 minutes’ journey by car and the town of Yeovil is less than 8 miles away. Show full description

Trendy. Comfortable beds. Facing the beachfront, The Nici offers 4-star accommodation in Bournemouth and features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden. Among the facilities at this property are a kids' club and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can use the spa and wellness centre with an indoor pool, sauna, and hot tub, as well as a shared lounge. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Each room is equipped with a kettle, while selected rooms include a terrace and others also provide guests with sea views. At The Nici every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is available daily at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving British and international cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. You can play table tennis at The Nici, and the area is popular for hiking and fishing. The hotel can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Popular points of interest near The Nici include Westcliff Beach, Alum Chine beach and Eastcliff Beach. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 13 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Friendly staff. Popular among groups of friends. Nestled on the edge of the New Forest National Park, the Avon Causeway Hotel is just 1 mile from Bournemouth Airport. With a bar and a restaurant, it is 10 minutes’ drive from Christchurch. The rooms include a TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and a dining area. The en suite or private bath or shower rooms have complimentary toiletries. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. In the mornings, the Avon Causeway Hotel offers an extensive breakfast menu. The options include full English, smoked salmon, and vegetarian breakfasts. Using quality produce, the restaurant serves homemade dishes. The lounge bar is well stocked with ales, wines, and spirits. The Avon Causeway Hotel is renowned for its Murder Mystery events. It is just 10 minutes’ drive from the historic market town of Ringwood. Home to sandy beaches, Bournemouth’s seafront is just a 15-minute drive away. The area offers numerous outdoor activities, including cycling and hiking. Poole is a 25-minute drive away and combines beach life and beautiful parks. Show full description

Lively. Cosy rooms. This former 16th-century boutique coaching inn is set in the scenic market town of Bridport. The Bull Hotel offers an on-site restaurant, located 2 miles from West Bay, home of the popular British television series, Broadchurch. Rooms at The Bull Hotel feature a flat-screen TV, 1600 pocket-sprung mattresses, Nespresso machines and Bramley toiletries. Some rooms feature a roll-top bath, four-poster bed or scenic views of Bridport. Breakfast includes yoghurt, cereals, pastries, home-made bread and fruit, followed by hot options including Eggs Benedict and kippers. The Bull Hotel is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner every day, with a mix of classic and contemporary British dishes to savour and in the Venner Cocktail Bar you can experience a wide range of cocktails. The property is well located for walkers, and information on other local attractions can be provided. A great base for exploring the Dorset Jurassic Coast, The Bull Hotel is 20 minutes’ drive from Lyme Regis. Show full description

Historic. Popular among couples. This beautiful 16th-century manor house offers incredible views across the Dorset countryside from its terrace. Located in the lovely village of Corfe Castle, Mortons Manor has an award-winning restaurant and individually designed rooms. Shops, pubs and restaurants are within 5 minutes’ walk. Serving a traditional English menu, the restaurant uses local, quality produce in its dishes. The wooden detailing in the oak-panelled drawing room was carved by Indonesian soldiers and the log fire is lit during the winter months. Free Wi-Fi is accessible in public areas. Corfe’s castle is a Grade I listed building and is also just a 5-minute walk from Mortons House. Free private parking is provided and the beautiful Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site, can be reached after 10 minutes’ drive. Guests can relax in front of the flat-screen TV in their room, which also has tea and coffee making facilities and an en suite bathroom. Rooms are either located in the original manor house, or have castle views. Show full description

Great bar. Popular among business travellers. With rooms offering fine Egyptian linen, handsprung beds, and plasma TVs, Hotel Du Vin Poole is just 10 minutes’ walk from Poole Harbour. Its French-style bistro serves the finest local produce, and guests can enjoy expert wine-tasting sessions. The sumptuous rooms all boast sleek, private bathrooms with powerful drench showers, deep baths, and deluxe toiletries. Guests can relax and enjoy free tea and coffee in their air-conditioned room. Bistro du Vin serves fantastic locally sourced cuisine, including Dorset Pork, Dorset escargot, and local fruit and veg from a nearby farm. The bar boasts an excellent and extensive wine list, and guests can enjoy a wide array of rare cigars in the hotel's humidoir. Poole’s centre and Dolphin Shopping Centre is only 15 minutes’ walk away, while Poole Park and Boating Lake is 20 minutes away on foot. Poole’s sandy beaches can be reached within a 10-minute walk. Show full description