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Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

Property class: 3

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A room with a purple sofa, a grey sofa, and a white table with a vase of flowers.
A cozy living room with a plaid sofa, a wooden side table, and a lamp.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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32 High West Street, 32, Dorchester, England, DT1 1UP
  • Place, Tutankhamun: The Exhibition
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Dinosaur Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Dorset Teddy Bear Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, a bench, a chair, and a shower area.

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a framed picture on the wall, and a ceiling with exposed beams.

Standard Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Dorchester

Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester places you next to Tutankhamun: The Exhibition and Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum. This 29-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, coffee/tea in a common area, and express check-in.

What's nearby

  • Tutankhamun: The Exhibition - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dorset County Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Roman Town House - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dinosaur Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Dorset Teddy Bear Museum - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Dorchester West Station - 8 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee #1 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Vivo Lounge - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kings Arms - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

Guests of Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and coffee in a common area. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage and securing valuables. This hotel also has express check-in.
32-inch flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and pillowtop beds with premium bedding ensure a restful night. Portable fans, phones, and ironing boards are other standard amenities.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 818 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways (31 inches high)
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1756
  • Georgian architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in is easy with express services.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Wessex Royale
Wessex Royale Dorchester
Sleeping Bear Dorchester
Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester
Dorchester Minotel
Minotel Dorchester
Minotel Hotel Wessex Royale
Minotel Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester
Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester, Dorset
Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester Hotel
Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester Dorchester
Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester
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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester?

This hotel is located in Dorchester, just steps from Tutankhamun: The Exhibition and Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum, and within a short walk of Dinosaur Museum. You'll also find Dorset Teddy Bear Museum and Borough Gardens less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Does Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester feature a casino?

No, Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester?

Amenities at this hotel that appeal to couples include premium bedding in each guestroom with bathrobes in some.

Does Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester though service animals are welcome.

Does Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester?

The closest major airport to Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester is Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.), which is about 26.9 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester.

Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 347 out of 618 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 618 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 618 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 618 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 618 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable and good price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay at the Sleeping Bear hotels in Dorchester. All of the staff were amazing and the rooms were lovely and really comfortable. Booking the parking in the hotel car park was easy and worthwhile
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very nice stay at The Sleeping Bear. The room was clean and tidy and the bed comfortable. Please be aware with no lift it is a little tricky getting up and down the stairs if you are less mobile. An excellent stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location near stores & restaurants! The staff was friendly and room was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean tom, good price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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A very well set out place with very friendly and helpful staff .The room was great and clean ,although some mould around the bath but overall a great place to stay .Noisy outside until the early hours but not a lot you can do about that .
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and quirky.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and right in the middle of downtown, only a few blocks from the train station. Very comfortable accommodation with soft fluffy towels and plenty of bathroom amenities. Quiet, and close to great restaurants.
Roman ruins in downtown Dorchester
Roman ruins in downtown Dorchester .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location and facilities for weekend, very supportive manager .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Personal thing but I don’t like hotels with no reception.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed here during our visit to the Tank Museum. It was very cozy and the staff were nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, nicely set up and well located for everything in town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The tv in the room didn’t work and the room was very hot, but the helpfulness of the staff with a different issue more than made up for it! The room was spacious and clean, and the very reasonably priced vending machine in the corridor was useful given there are no other food options at the hotel. The location is central with a big car park nearby, just make sure to pre-book taxis if you need one.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and a well looked after hotel, good location for walking into town with nearby restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, warm room. Felt happy and safe as a lone-female traveller. Close to plenty of choice of food outlets.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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excellent room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic stay.

We had a fantastic time the room was lovely and the staff we very helpfully.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. Staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A pleasant stay , helpful staff and charming atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Lovely hotel and really friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and convenient for a business stay, I would appreciate a microwave available
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only spent one night at The Sleeping Bear but enjoyed it and would certainly recommend. Helpful staff, handy location and good room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025