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Durdle Door Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 6-minute walk to Lulworth Cove

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Superior Double Room, Sea View | Desk, bed sheets
Signature Double Room, Sea View | Desk, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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West Lulworth House, Main Road, West Lulworth, Wareham, England, BH20 5RJ
  • Place, Weymouth Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lulworth Cove Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lulworth Cove
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room | Desk, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Signature Double Room, Sea View | Desk, bed sheets

Signature Double Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | Desk, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

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

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Standard Double Room, Sea View | Desk, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, Sea View | Desk, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Triple Room | Desk, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

Deluxe Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Double Room With Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

Signature Double Room, Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double Room With Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Wareham

Lulworth Cove is a short stroll from Durdle Door Hotel, and other popular attractions like Durdle Door are within a couple of miles (3 km). This 18-room, 3-star hotel has in-room conveniences like electric kettles, TVs, and free tea bags/instant coffee.

What's nearby

  • Weymouth Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lulworth Cove Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lulworth Cove - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Wool Station - 15 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smugglers Inn - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪treetops cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Orchard Tea Room - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Monkey World Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Seven Stars - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Durdle Door Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, 6-minute walk to Lulworth Cove
Durdle Door Hotel features free WiFi in public areas and a TV in a common area. Offsite parking is available for a fee. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations.
32-inch TVs come with satellite channels. Other amenities include electric kettles, hair dryers, and desks. Change of towels is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 5 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 9.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 10 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 9.95 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 5 per day (328 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers discounted parking nearby.

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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

West Lulworth House
Durdle Door Hotel Hotel
Durdle Door Hotel Wareham
Durdle Door Hotel Hotel Wareham

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Durdle Door Hotel?

Durdle Door Hotel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see within easy reach of Durdle Door Hotel?

This hotel is located in Wareham, just steps from Weymouth Bay and Dorset and East Devon Coast, and within a short walk of Lulworth Cove. You'll also find Lulworth Cove Beach and South West Coast Path Section 51 Trailhead less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Durdle Door Hotel?

No, there isn't parking at the hotel but you'll find nearby parking for GBP 5 per day (discounts available).

Does Durdle Door Hotel have a casino at the property?

No, Durdle Door Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Durdle Door Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Durdle Door Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include sea views.

Does Durdle Door Hotel have a hot tub?

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

Does Durdle Door Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Durdle Door Hotel serves continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Durdle Door Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Durdle Door Hotel for a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night.

Does Durdle Door Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Durdle Door Hotel?

The closest major airport to Durdle Door Hotel is Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.), which is about 21.4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Durdle Door Hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Durdle Door Hotel.

Durdle Door Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was large, the bed very comfortable. The view from the window was good too, considering the car park was right in from of the hotel! Breakfast was great. Staff were wonderful. Location was perfect. Didn’t give it 5 stars because: The decor definitely needs a refresh. Our room was cold when we arrived and the curtains weren’t long enough to tuck behind the radiator so the heat was going straight out the very old windows, one of which wouldn’t close properly. Bathroom radiator didn’t work, nor did the ventilation fan. Would probably stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marouane

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nilam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
staff and service was good and location also good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Miss F M

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were very helpful as my elderly sister suffers from dementia. The room was clean and well appointed, some areas were rather tired looking and in need of refurbishment. Great views from the bedrooms. Breakfast very good and catered for allergy problems.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Eve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The hotel is in a beautiful location - actually much closer to Lulworth Cove than Durdle Door, but still in a cute little village. My biggest issue was the size of the room was tiny for a double (including the bed), and the fact it was so so noisy. If it wasn’t the dog running around above us with the occasional barking (interesting choice to have a dog on the upper floor, usually hotels have them stay ground floor), it was the cleaner slamming doors before check out effectively waking everyone up who was staying until check out. Hardly slept at all so would not recommend for a peaceful stay. Finally, the parking - is a problem. When you arrive there are spaces by the hotel which could be used first come first served but you’re not allowed to - instead you need to pay at the huge car park for a discounted rate of £5. To enable this you need to set up an account, etc. Again not clear when you’ve just paid through the nose to visit other of the Estates tourist traps. All in all, not a fab stay - but the welcome on reception was hreay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful room on a cold windy rainy day! The day manager was lovely & she was very sweet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for a visit to Lulworth cove. Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Excellent front desk staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Virginia

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, beds comfortable, but the whole place needs a serious refurbishment. Breakfast very poor. Parking close by in a public car park, but walk was uphill and up steps to hotel. Staircase steep in hotel. Would be difficult if elderly or have mobility problems. Website and false reviews VERY misleading. Disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great with the hotel and the staff were lovely. Our only issue is that it’s not very clear where you’re supposed to park especially when we arrived in the dark. The hotel should specify the name of the car park on the information provided.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Oli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Amy the manager was great. But the room was very basic for £150
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Abhijeet

Easy not secure
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

A lovely stay

Great hotel, great staff, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Radu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amy at the front desk was perfectly friendly, and the facade of the place looked nice. However, I felt the value for the price we paid for 1 night (250 USD) was discordant. The restaurant was closed for renovations, so we had to find somewhere off-site to eat dinner. There was a 10 pound charge per person if we wanted to have a continental breakfast. There is no parking at the property, so we had to pay 5 pounds to park in a dirt lot across the street. Thankfully we were there on a cool day. There was no AC in the room. Even though it was cool outside, inside was uncomfortably warm. We had the window open the whole time we were there, but air flow in/out of the room was not good. Because the window was open, we heard every passerby.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mrs

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Karl

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Tired looking facility with tears in carpet and dirty windows. Certainly not worth the £200 per night cost of the room with no breakfast included
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location of the hotel was amazing with only few minutes walk to lulworth cove. The hotel was ok. I do not have wifi because it cannot reach to the room The room itself when i stayed was cold. The window in my room is not double glaze
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Steve

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Ok, just.

Just about ok, breakfasts were not good, unable to have any hot food, kitchen not running.£9.95 for a cold buffet type breakfast wasn't good, we ended up eating breakfast at a local cafe. Hotel decor in places needed some attention, in our room 4 the wall paper was coming off the wall
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MISS L J

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

Lovely hotel

Lovely clean room & helpful staff. Upgraded to a sea view room for free which I was so pleased about
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025