Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester
3.0 star property
Georgian hotel in Dorchester with a bar
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Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
- Bar
- Housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Business services
Explore the area
32 High West Street, 32, Dorchester, England, DT1 1UP
- Tutankhamun: The ExhibitionPlace, Tutankhamun: The Exhibition2 min walk
- Hardy's CottagePlace, Hardy's Cottage8 min drive
- Maiden CastlePlace, Maiden Castle11 min drive
- Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)48 min drive
Room options
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Standard Double Room
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
10 reviews
(10 reviews)
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
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Superior Double Room
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
2 reviews
(2 reviews)
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
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Standard Single Room
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Large Twin Bed
About the neighborhood
Dorchester
Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester places you next to Tutankhamun: The Exhibition and Borough Gardens. This 27-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a bar/lounge, free in-room WiFi, and coffee/tea in a common area.
What's nearby
- Tutankhamun: The Exhibition - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
- Dorset Teddy Bear Museum - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
- Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
- Maiden Castle - 11 min drive - 3.4 miles
- Weymouth Beach - 15 min drive - 9.7 miles
Getting around
- Dorchester West Station - 8 min walk
- Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 103 min drive
Restaurants
- Costa Coffee - 5 min walk
- The Royal Oak (Wetherspoon) - 1 min walk
- Kings Arms - 4 min walk
- The Old Ship Inn - 1 min walk
- Greggs - 4 min walk
About this property
Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester
Georgian hotel in Dorchester with a bar
Guests of Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and coffee in a common area. Self parking is available for GBP 10 per day. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage and securing valuables.
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
- Self parking on site (GBP 10 per day)
- Limited onsite parking
Food and drink
- A bar/lounge
- 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
- Individual decor
- Individual furnishings
- 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
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 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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
Important information
Optional extras
These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.
- Self parking fee: GBP 10 per day
This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.
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
- Check-in: 3:00 PM
- Check-out: 11 AM
- Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).
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.
- 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 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.
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.
Property is also known as
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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 Borough Gardens, and within a short walk of The Keep Military Museum. You'll also find Roman Town House and Dinosaur Museum less than a mile away.
How much does it cost to stay at Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester?
As of Nov 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester on Nov 21, 2025 start from $84.34, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is parking available on site at Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester?
Yes, parking is offered for GBP 10 per day.
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.
Is Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester good for couples?
Couples staying at this hotel will value amenities like a pillowtop mattress, bathrobes in some guestrooms, as well as a bar.
Are there hot tubs at Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester?
No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.
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?
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.
Are there rooms with balconies at Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester?
No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester.