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About the Hotel

30 High East Street, Dorchester, United Kingdom, DT1 1HF
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Close to the historic old town
Very good
7.8
/10

Best Western Kings Arms Hotel Dorchester offers 28 rooms only a 5-minute walk from The Dinosaur Museum. Guests who stay at the hotel can park their car on site.

Location

This 3-star hotel is located in the historic part of Dorchester, in the vicinity of Borough Gardens. Max Gate is just 1.6 km from the property, while Trinity Street C2 bus stop is 750 metres away.

The Weymouth SEA LIFE Adventure Park is 10 minutes away by car, while Dorchester South train station is situated not far from the Best Western.

For those travelling from afar, Bournemouth airport is 45 minutes' drive away.

Eat & Drink

Guests can try European dishes at the restaurant Vinny at Six located 150 metres away.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit the Dorchester Museum for local history and artifacts.
  • Stroll through the beautiful gardens at Maiden Castle nearby.
  • Try the renowned Dorset apple cake at a local café.
  • Explore the ancient ruins of Dorchester's Roman Town.
  • Attend a performance at the Colliton Club for local culture.
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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Parking

Room features

  • Wi-Fi in rooms
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Location

30 High East Street, Dorchester, United Kingdom, DT1 1HF
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30 High East Street, Dorchester, United Kingdom, DT1 1HF
Nearby
Museum
The Dinosaur Museum
1100 ft
Museum
Terracotta Warriors Museum
1000 ft
Museum
The Tutankhamun Exhibition
1100 ft
Museum
Dorset County Museum
300 ft
Art object
Statue of Thomas Hardy
1400 ft
Museum
Dorset Teddy Bear Museum
1000 ft
Museum
Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum
800 ft
High East Street
St Peter's Dorchester
500 ft
County Hall Colliton Park
Romano-British House
1400 ft
10 South Street Place nam should read 'Barclays Bank'
Barcleys bank
1400 ft
Northern Hay
Roman Town House
1400 ft
Restaurants
The Horse with the Red Umbrella
600 ft
10 High West Street
Costa Coffee
800 ft
Dorset County Hospital Williams Avenue Dorset County Hospital
The Old Ship
300 ft
16 High West Street
Tom Browns Pub
500 ft
47 High East Street
Royal Oak
1200 ft
21_22 High West Street
Poppins Restaurant
1000 ft
The Forum Centre 2 Trinity Street
Cafe 11
1200 ft
11-12 South Street
The Dorset Kitchen
1300 ft
22-23 South Street Ground floor of Goulds Household Store
Snappy Tomato Pizza
1400 ft
5 The Forum Centre Trinity Street Unit 5
The Gorge Cafe
1400 ft
39 South Street Town Centre
Subway
1500 ft
33A South Street
Coffee Saloon
1700 ft
27C South Street
Getting around
City Centre
Dorchester6 min  ·  1700 ft
Airports
Bournemouth (BOH)74 min  ·  30.4 mi
Exeter International Airport (EXT)121 min  ·  49.9 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Modem internet access is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Breakfast
At the hotel Best Western Kings Arms guests are invited to a full breakfast served for free. 
Children & extra beds
All children: 0 - 2 years
Cot: FREE
Existing beds: FREE
All children: 3 - 12 years
Existing beds: FREE
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Year renovated:
2006
Number of rooms:
28
Former name
Best Western
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