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8.7 / 10 Guest Rating

Sleeping Bear Hotels Dorchester

32 High West Street, Dorchester, gb

Sleeping Bear Hotels Dorchester - main view

About the Property

Delightful Georgian Hotel in the Heart of Dorchester

Premium Amenities: Enjoy free WiFi, premium digital TV channels, and modern en suite bathrooms with a bath and power shower in every room.

Historic Charm: Built in 1756, the hotel boasts classic features such as fireplaces, panelling, and a magnificent grand staircase, offering a truly unique and charming stay.

Perfect for Relaxation: Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway or a longer stay, The Wessex Royale provides an ideal setting for a peaceful and rejuvenating break.

Book now to experience the historic charm and modern comforts of The Wessex Royale in Dorchester.

Facilities & Amenities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Meeting/banquet facilities
Non-smoking throughout
Daily housekeeping
Designated smoking area

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

No elevator available. Guests should note that we have limited parking available on site, and this is charged at £10 a day through Just Park, and needs to be booked in advance . Please note, group bookings of more than 6 rooms will be subject to a 7 day cancelation policy - if canceled later than 7 days before the day of arrival the first night's stay will be charged. The Reception Desk is staffed between the hours of 10.00am and 6.00pm. Outside of these hours, please use the self-service reception kiosk located in the lounge. It's quick and easy and takes less than a minute. No elevator available. Guests should note that we have limited parking available on site, and this is charged at £10 a day through Just Park, and needs to be booked in advance . Please note, group bookings of more than 6 rooms will be subject to a 7 day cancelation policy - if canceled later than 7 days before the day of arrival the first night's stay will be charged.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. A deposit may be required at the property.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

Available Rooms

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Standard Double Room

This room offers 1 double bed and flat-screen TV with digital channels. The room can accommodate 2 guests and a cot is available for a maximum 1 infant.

12 sqm
Sleeps 2
1 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVTelephoneHair dryerDesk

Standard Double Room

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$186.11

$148.89

Includes taxes & fees

Guest Reviews

8.7
Excellent1386 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the friendly staff and frequently praise the great location.

Categories

Cleanliness7.9
Service9.4
Location9.4
Room Quality8.4
Amenities8.9
Value for Money8.9
Food and Beverage7.9
Overall Experience8.9

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K
KevingbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 25, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0
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DavidgbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 25, 2026

"Please room in a nice building that was once an inn, but now offers no food or bar service"

7.0

Location and comfort

Minimal staff presence and no food or bar service other than from vending machines and free coffee. A waste of what was obviously previously an inn

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GeraldauAU
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 24, 2026

"Enjoyed the central location and parking was a bonus"

9.0

A great location

All good

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LauragbGB
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extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 23, 2026

"Great hotel and really central"

9.0
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RichardgbGB
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 21, 2026

"Conveniently located and served the simple purpose of overnight accommodation."

5.0

Bedroom quite spacious. Bed comfortable. No breakfast (known in advance) but attractive local cafes readily available and actually a good alternative !

Reception unmanned 18.00 to 10.00 next morning. Though the auto booking in and out was easy to use & worked well. But definitely NOT the hotel experience I appreciate. Place soulless and very plain. Just a place to sleep. so not good value for money at the price asked.

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IaingbGB
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 20, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0

Very quaint little hotel and room, in a very quaint little location.

No complaints

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graemegbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 20, 2026

"Very enjoyable stay ."

8.0
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RolandbeBE
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 18, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0
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ChloegbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 18, 2026

"Comfortable, clean and spacious stay - would recommend"

8.0

Good location in a lovely old building. Easy staff-free check in (we arrived after 6pm). Coffee machine downstairs. Friendly staff on check-out and huge spacious room. We were facing the back which was much quieter than the front.

Walls were quite thin meaning you could hear the person on the phone in the room behind Lack of variety of tea (only english breakfast) available

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BennettgbGB
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 18, 2026

"Great stay overall."

8.0

The staff were very friendly and approachable; fulfilling our requests and needs at no moments notice.

More a nik-pic but there was no AC so during the recent heat waves the room would've been hard to stay in, the window provided felt unsafe on the bottom floor due to ease of reaching their hand in from outside. TV needs re-tuning as it was outdated and hard to understand what was on at night on the guide.

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