# 16 Family-friendly hotels in Dorchester (2026)

> 16 family-friendly hotels in Dorchester, best reviewed first — including The Frampton Arms. Ratings, locations and details.

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16 listed · best reviewed first

Updated 31 August 2026 · Ratings from Google · [All hotels and B&Bs in Dorchester](https://staycation.co.uk/dorchester/hotels)

[Dog-friendly 12](https://staycation.co.uk/dorchester/hotels/dog-friendly) [Families 16](https://staycation.co.uk/dorchester/hotels/family-friendly)

[Dorchester The Frampton Arms ★ 4.4 (1,317) A traditional pub-hotel on the edge of Dorchester, surrounded by Dorset countryside good for walking and cycling.](https://staycation.co.uk/dorchester/hotels/the-frampton-arms) [Dorchester New Inn - Dorchester ★ 4.7 (739) A straightforward town-centre base for travellers exploring Dorchester and Dorset, with free parking and a restaurant and bar on site.](https://staycation.co.uk/dorchester/hotels/new-inn-dorchester) [Dorchester The Countryman Inn ★ 4.3 (1,223) A small 8-room pub inn near Dorchester, Dorset, suited to travellers who want a quiet countryside base with a proper bar and free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/dorchester/hotels/the-countryman-inn) [Dorchester The Brewers Arms ★ 4.7 (556) Small pub-hotel in Martinstown near Dorchester with a proper bar and restaurant, just two rooms and free parking, handy for the Jurassic Coast.](https://staycation.co.uk/dorchester/hotels/the-brewers-arms) [Dorchester The Fox Inn ★ 4.4 (811) A traditional pub-hotel in Lower Ansty near Dorchester, with 11 en-suite rooms above a proper Dorset local.](https://staycation.co.uk/dorchester/hotels/the-fox-inn) [Dorchester Gaggle of Geese Pub & Shepherd Huts ★ 4.7 (476) Shepherd huts with en-suite bathrooms on Locketts Lane near Dorchester, attached to a traditional pub with its own garden and bar.](https://staycation.co.uk/dorchester/hotels/gaggle-of-geese-pub-shepherd-huts) [Dorchester Premier Inn Dorchester ★ 4.2 (825) 76 rooms across five floors near Dorchester town centre, with on-site parking and a restaurant for exploring Dorset's history and countryside.](https://staycation.co.uk/dorchester/hotels/premier-inn-dorchester) [Dorchester Yalbury Cottage ★ 4.8 (328) A quiet countryside guesthouse near Dorchester in Lower Bockhampton, suited to slow-paced breaks with dogs, golf trips or cycling holidays.](https://staycation.co.uk/dorchester/hotels/yalbury-cottage) [Dorchester The Brace of Pheasants - Inn ★ 4.7 (335) Eight en-suite rooms above a village inn at Plush, near Dorchester, with a bar, restaurant and garden for exploring rural Dorset.](https://staycation.co.uk/dorchester/hotels/the-brace-of-pheasants-inn) [Dorchester George Albert Hotel ★ 4.4 (421) A 39-room hotel near Dorchester with restaurant, bar and breakfast on site, free parking and easy reach of the Jurassic Coast.](https://staycation.co.uk/dorchester/hotels/george-albert-hotel) [Dorchester Sleeping Bear Hotels Dorchester ★ 4.4 (404) A 29-room hotel on Dorchester's High West Street, close to the Roman Town House and Dorset Museum for exploring the town and county.](https://staycation.co.uk/dorchester/hotels/sleeping-bear-hotels-dorchester) [Dorchester The Rivers Arms ★ 4.6 (290) A village hotel in Cheselbourne, Dorset countryside, with free parking and easy reach of Maiden Castle and the Jurassic Coast.](https://staycation.co.uk/dorchester/hotels/the-rivers-arms) [Dorchester The Oak at Dewlish ★ 4.6 (247) A two-room B&B in Dewlish, near Dorchester, well placed for exploring the Jurassic Coast and Dorset countryside.](https://staycation.co.uk/dorchester/hotels/the-oak-at-dewlish) [Dorchester Westwood Guest House ★ 4.9 (116) A 9-room Dorchester guest house on High West Street, close to golf, entertainment and restaurants.](https://staycation.co.uk/dorchester/hotels/westwood-guest-house) [Dorchester The Poachers Inn ★ 4.3 (196) A village inn in Piddletrenthide near Dorchester, with a garden, outdoor pool and free parking, handy for the Jurassic Coast.](https://staycation.co.uk/dorchester/hotels/the-poachers-inn) [Dorchester Bramlies Bed & Breakfast ★ 4.9 (35) A three-room B&B on Bridport Road in Dorchester, with free on-site parking and a garden setting close to Dorset's countryside.](https://staycation.co.uk/dorchester/hotels/bramlies-bed-breakfast)

## Quick answers

How many family-friendly hotels are there in Dorchester?+

We list 16 in Dorchester. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which family-friendly hotels in Dorchester are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: The Frampton Arms (4.4/5, 1,317 reviews), New Inn - Dorchester (4.7/5, 739 reviews) and The Countryman Inn (4.3/5, 1,223 reviews).

Is this list up to date?+

It is built live from our listings; ratings come from Google and each venue page shows when its details were last checked. Always confirm with the venue before travelling.