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The Red Lion

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Dorchester with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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The Red Lion Hotel serves free breakfast and has a cozy bar for guests to unwind. The on-site restaurant offers special kids' meals, and the cafe provides coffee all day. Previous visitors praise the attentive staff for creating a homey atmosphere.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Heating
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
Highchair
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Heating
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Heating
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
A352, Winfrith Newburgh, Dorchester, England, DT2 8LE

What's nearby

  • Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Monkey World Ape Rescue Center - 7 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Lulworth Cove - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Durdle Door - 16 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Poole Harbour - 29 min drive - 21.9 miles

Getting around

  • Wool Station - 7 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • โ€ชHurricane Terrace & Bar - โ€ฌ8 min drive
  • โ€ชOrchard Tea Room - โ€ฌ8 min drive
  • โ€ชSmugglers Inn - โ€ฌ11 min drive
  • โ€ชMonkey World Cafe - โ€ฌ6 min drive
  • โ€ชMan O'War Bar & Restaurant - โ€ฌ7 min drive

About this property

The Red Lion

Property highlights
Take advantage of free to-go breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at The Red Lion. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • High chair

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25.0 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 25.0 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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; cash is not accepted
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is 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

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Red Lion?

As of Dec 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Red Lion on Dec 14, 2025 start from $89.49, 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.

What time is check-in at The Red Lion?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Red Lion?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Red Lion located?

Situated in Dorchester, this bed & breakfast is within 6 mi (10 km) of Durdle Door Beach, Man Of War, and Weymouth Bay. Mill House Cider Museum and Monkey World Ape Rescue Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Red Lion Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 240 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 240 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 240 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great one night stay as a family with 2 children. Staff were all helpful and friendly and food was good for both dinner and breakfast. Would stay again and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time, the staff were attentive and friendly. The food was good and the room perfect. We could highly recommend a stay at The Red Lion, you won't be disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jevgenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most welcome Iโ€™ve ever felt anywhere! Great food and lovely atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Double room was clean and pleasant. Restaurant menu had lots of options and was served quickly and piping hot. Breakfast was lovely and my poached egg was perfectly cooked. Large parking area and gardens and the atmosphere in the bar in the evening was very pleasant. Quite isolated so not possible to walk anywhere in the evening. I was made very welcome by everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

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

Pleasant Stay

Lovely stay, very friendly staff, rooms comfortable & clean, great breakfast. Nice traditional pub with an Olde World charm. Nice location close to Lulworth Cove & Dorchester
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family run pub/ campsite

Run by a friendly family. Room was small but nice funiture/ equiped. An old house bur cosy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old pub. Staff excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Dorset stay

Hotel was a little old fashioned, but we enjoyed our stay, it was handy for our visit to the Dorset coast and friends, staff were friendly and accommodating, food was good, plenty of parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

chi choi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host is very friendly, polite
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely few days stay last Bank Holiday, it is a charming pub with great staff, nothing is too much for them, very friendly and breakfast was Best! Delicious! My only suggestion would be to have at least brewed coffee! Beautiful place and very calm even though there is open bar downstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I definitely liked having on-site dining options and that the parking was close by.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice staff, very helpful in getting us a cab.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Dasa

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

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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4 Star

Good accommodation friendly helpful staff .Was a 4 star basic room but adequate ,
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great food, excellent bar. V comfy room, very clean and well appointed. Excellent Car Park. Staff were brilliant. I picked this for closeness to our client's premises and will do so again. A real littel gem of a find. can definitely recommend the Red Lion lager!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bipin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff,proper homemade food and spotless. Large Parking space for vehicles.Liked it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

eugene

We didn't stay at the Red Lion since Expedia somehow didn't forward our reservation- which we didn't find out until we arrived and they were fully booked. But the hotel bent over backwards to find us a room in a nearby hotel about 10 minutes away and apologized profusely about the error (which was not their fault). 5 stars for their professionalism and customer service. Be warry of booking this hotel through this site though, the Red Lion indicated another potential guest had the same problem earlier this year.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kushal D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The host's from the red lion went above and beyond to make our stay excellent ๐Ÿ‘Œ ๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿ˜€ ๐Ÿ‘ We would not hesitate to stay there again. Food was excellent and lots of it. They made you feel welcome. X
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

Friendly staff, lovely stay

We were given a large family room which had plenty of space for the 4 of us. The staff were really friendly and helpful, the hotel and room were both very clean throughout , breakfast was very tasty and they were very accommodating to our requests. The shower in our room was not very powerful, but it was still good enough for all of us to have showers (3 of us have long thick hair)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024