About this property
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 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- P0tter
United Kingdom“Substantial breakfast available. All hotel staff cheerful and helpful. Central location and satisfactory car parking.” - Joe United Kingdom“Everything. I’ve stayed here a few times for work: the staff are just lovely- very down to earth- and excellent food and they do the best breakfast! Not cheap but free if you book direct. Free parking. Rooms are beautiful”
- Susan United Kingdom“Great location with parking, friendly staff and lovely food”
- Becks United Kingdom“The rooms are always decorated lovely, with great little extras. The food is amazing. Lovely friendly staff.”
- Trevor United Kingdom“Very friendly helpful staff and immaculately clean.”
- Bridget United Kingdom“Everything!! The room, the staff, the food, the location.”
- Nigel United Kingdom“The hotel, with its Thomas Hardy associations, is fairly central, but also within the distance of a pleasant walk to Stinsford, and Puddletown forest where Hardy's birth-place may be visited. The hotel's restaurant is excellent.”
- Karen United Kingdom“Comfortable and quiet room with lovely linen and towels. Very good food in the restaurant.”
- Juliet
Australia“History of property, location, food, and decor were all spot on. Very friendly staff as well.” - Paula United Kingdom“Luxurious room. Very professional and friendly staff. Fantastic meal in the restaurant.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
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
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.
The fine print
Group bookings of 6 rooms or more have a cancellation policy of 14 days. This rule is also applied to individual bookings of 5 nights or more.
We offer group rates for bookings of 8+ rooms and they must be cancelled outside of 28 days to avoid a cancellation charge.
Full payment is required 14 to 28 days prior to the above bookings.
