The Red Lion Hotel offers a warm welcome with free breakfast, a cozy bar, and a delightful garden. Enjoy kids' meals at the on-site restaurant or grab coffee from the cafe. The helpful staff has left previous guests feeling right at home.
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 56 min drive
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 150 min drive
Wool Station - 6 min drive
Moreton Station - 7 min drive
Wareham Station - 11 min drive
Restaurants
Ship Inn - 4 min drive
Monkey World Cafe - 6 min drive
The New Inn - 8 min drive
The Seven Stars - 4 min drive
Finleys Cafe - 7 min drive
About this property
The Red Lion Hotel
The Red Lion Hotel puts you within a 15-minute drive of Lulworth Cove and Corfe Castle. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
5 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
The host will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Traveling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Facilities
Garden
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25.0 per accommodation, per stay
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards.
This property is professionally cleaned.
Also known as
Red Lion Inn Dorchester
Red Lion Dorchester
Red Lion
Dorchester
The Red Lion
The Red Lion Hotel Dorchester
The Red Lion Hotel Bed & breakfast
The Red Lion Hotel Bed & breakfast Dorchester
Frequently asked questions
Is parking offered on site at The Red Lion Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Red Lion Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What is there to do at The Red Lion Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, fishing, and hiking. The Red Lion Hotel also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Red Lion Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
The Red Lion Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 15, 2024
Whole stay was excellent
Stewart
Stewart, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 2, 2024
Loved our stay
A lovely small hotel with a lot to offer! The staff was welcoming and attentive, making our stay enjoyable. Breakfast was delicious, with a nice variety of cereals that our kids loved. Our room was spacious, clean, and comfortable, and it was great that they provided a dog bed for our pet, which made us feel very welcome
Dasa
Dasa, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2024
Super nice staff, very helpful in getting us a cab.
Adrian
Adrian, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 7, 2024
Staff very helpful and friendly
Joe
Joe, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 15, 2024
4 Star
Good accommodation friendly helpful staff .Was a 4 star
basic room but adequate ,
Michael
Michael, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 24, 2023
I definitely liked having on-site dining options and that the parking was close by.
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 16, 2024
Nice staff,proper homemade food and spotless. Large Parking space for vehicles.Liked it.
Bipin
Bipin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 11, 2022
Very hospitable staff and great food. Wish we could stay longer.
Wayne
Wayne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2023
Great place to stay. Alan perfect owner.
Benjamin
Benjamin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2023
Everything was so easy, and we were made to feel welcome and I would stay there again
Royston
Royston, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2024
Friendly staff
It was a very pleasant stay. The hotel staff all treated me with kindness and hospitality. It was a short stay to visit Durdle Door and I had a great stay thanks to them. Thank you very much!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 1, 2023
A wonderful welcome from Jay. Breakfast was excellent and a great location to visit local attractions!
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 1, 2024
Our stay at the Red Lion Hotel was very pleasant. The room was cozy, vibe in the Pub was full of energy in the evening watching sports games, and the morning breakfast was lovely. Our car broke down nearby and the owners were very supportive and helped us in every way they could to find alternatives. We really thank them for their help and appreciate their kindness.
Kushal D
Kushal D, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 29, 2024
This is a wonderful and rustic B and B. The rooms are small, but the innkeepers are wonderful and make up for any shortcoming. The food in the tavern is fantastic. Lizzie (the owner) is an angel and she saved the day for us when we could not get transportation to our event. She drove us herself!!!!
STEPHEN
STEPHEN, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 29, 2023
Good stay
Nice clean room, excellent location, breakfast was very substantial too, literally everything one would need for their stay.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 7, 2023
The room was clean, the linen was spotless,and the meals were excellent. The English breakfast was exceptional.
Amit
Amit, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 5, 2024
Pleasant Room in good location
Stayed while on a break to Dorset, close to Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. Close to lots of towns and sites in the area with easy road access.
Friendly staff and breakfast included.
Large, spacious room that was clean and tidy.
This is an old pub and therefore the building is not like a modern hotel but that is the charm of staying in the English countryside.
Our room was upstairs and no lift should that be a necessity.
Antony
Antony, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2024
Room was very clean and perfect sized for my family. Only one problem at night , my next door neighbour was so loud when they were talking, even we could hear clearly their conversations. Its not Red Lion's fault. People need to consider others. The host was very very friendly and professional as well. We had supper and breakfast. Both were very good. We enjoyed the food.
Priunka
Priunka, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 8, 2022
Good value for money
Good value, nice room but a little small. Staff very friendly and helpful.Great breakfast!
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 6, 2024
The friendly hotel where everyone smiles
A very warm welcome, greeted by very friendly staff. The room radiator wasn't working but it was fixed within a few minutes. Excellent breakfast in very comfortable surroundings. Perfect location for Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove etc. Very good value for money. Highly recommended.
Kenneth
Kenneth, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 20, 2023
The host's from the red lion went above and beyond to make our stay excellent 👌 👏 😀 👍
We would not hesitate to stay there again.
Food was excellent and lots of it.
They made you feel welcome. X
Jennifer
Jennifer, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2023
Very family friendly hotel
Staff are all so friendly and welcoming. Felt very well looked after. We had dinner and breakfast here, both were very good. The room was clean with lovely fluffy towels and a reasonable size for a family of 4. Only negatives was that the roast dinner was only available till 3.30pm.
Claire
Claire, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 16, 2023
A warm welcome
The Red Lion is now a family business, and what a lovely family they are. From first welcome to final farewell, they couldn't have looked after us better.
paul
paul, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2023
The staff were very polite, helpful and hospitable. Breakfast was top notch! We felt very looked after and would definitely recommend this B&B is you're visiting Lulworth, Durdle Door or weymouth!
The rooms are comfortable and clean.
Thank you to all staff at the Red Lion! <3
Lauren
Lauren, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 7, 2024
The staff were really good - friendly and efficient - and the food was great too. But we were there during a heatwave and our room was very hot. A fan was supplied but it didn’t make much difference and if we left the windows open loads of flies came in so sleeping was a bit uncomfortable. Not much the pub could do I guess. The bed itself was comfy though and the bathroom very clean.