# 93 Dog-friendly hotels and B&Bs in Dorset (2026)

> 93 dog-friendly hotels and B&Bs in Dorset, best reviewed first — including The Drovers Inn. Ratings, locations and details.

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93 listed · best reviewed first

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

[Dog-friendly 93](https://staycation.co.uk/dorset/hotels/dog-friendly) [Families 261](https://staycation.co.uk/dorset/hotels/family-friendly) [4-5 star 19](https://staycation.co.uk/dorset/hotels/four-and-five-star)

[Arrochar The Drovers Inn ★ 4.4 (5,822) A country pub-hotel in Gussage All Saints near Wimborne Minster, suited to walkers and drivers touring Dorset rather than nightlife seekers.](https://staycation.co.uk/wimborne-minster/hotels/the-drovers-inn) [Weymouth The Smugglers Inn ★ 4.4 (3,893) A characterful old smugglers' pub-inn at Osmington Mills near Weymouth, with sea views, free parking and rooms right by the Jurassic Coast path.](https://staycation.co.uk/weymouth/hotels/the-smugglers-inn) [Weymouth Haven Littlesea Holiday Park Dorset ★ 4.3 (3,627) A large family holiday park on the edge of Weymouth, overlooking Fleet Lagoon, with indoor and outdoor pools and full entertainment.](https://staycation.co.uk/weymouth/hotels/haven-littlesea-holiday-park-dorset) [Poole Haven Rockley Park Holiday Park Dorset ★ 4.1 (3,990) A large holiday park on Poole's Napier Rd with direct beach access, indoor and outdoor pools, and Dorset countryside close by.](https://staycation.co.uk/poole/hotels/haven-rockley-park-holiday-park-dorset) [Wareham Castle Inn ★ 4.4 (2,227) Village hotel in West Lulworth, Dorset, close to Durdle Door, with a bar, restaurant and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/west-lulworth/hotels/castle-inn) [New Milton Cliff House Hotel ★ 4.6 (1,498) A 12-room hotel on Belle Vue Road, Bournemouth, with sea views and free parking, close to golf, cycling and the seafront.](https://staycation.co.uk/bournemouth/hotels/cliff-house-hotel) [Blandford Forum Crown Hotel ★ 4.4 (2,053) The Crown Hotel is a wedding-venue hotel on West Street in Blandford Forum, Dorset, with a garden and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/blandford-forum/hotels/crown-hotel) [Lyme Regis The Pilot Boat ★ 4.4 (1,996) An adults-only hotel by the Cobb in Lyme Regis, well suited to couples wanting seaside walks and a good meal without children in tow.](https://staycation.co.uk/lyme-regis/hotels/the-pilot-boat) [Salisbury The Royal Oak ★ 4.7 (1,199) A village pub-hotel in Ansty, Wiltshire, with free parking and easy reach of Salisbury Cathedral, Stonehenge and Marlborough.](https://staycation.co.uk/ansty/hotels/the-royal-oak) [Christchurch Avon Causeway ★ 4.4 (1,940) A 12-room hotel at Hurn near Christchurch, Dorset, with a garden setting and free on-site parking about 3.75 miles from town.](https://staycation.co.uk/christchurch/hotels/avon-causeway) [Wareham Lulworth Cove Inn ★ 4.3 (2,291) Hotel on Lulworth Cove's Main Road with restaurant, bar and breakfast, plus sea views and easy access to the Jurassic Coast.](https://staycation.co.uk/lulworth-cove/hotels/lulworth-cove-inn) [Weymouth Haven Seaview Holiday Park Dorset ★ 4.2 (2,579) A holiday park on the Dorset coast near Weymouth, with beach access, indoor and outdoor pools, and caravans or safari tents to choose from.](https://staycation.co.uk/weymouth/hotels/haven-seaview-holiday-park-dorset) [Dorset THE PIG-on the beach ★ 4.4 (1,794) A Gothic Revival manor above Studland Bay with a kitchen garden restaurant, shepherd's huts and a path down to the sand.](https://staycation.co.uk/dorset/hotels/the-pig-on-the-beach) [Bournemouth The Spyglass & Kettle by Greene King Inns ★ 4.1 (2,828) A pub-hotel on Stourwood Avenue in Bournemouth, minutes from Boscombe Pier and the coastal path, with 8 rooms and free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/bournemouth/hotels/the-spyglass-kettle-by-greene-king-inns) [Lyme Regis Rock Point ★ 4.5 (1,315) A harbourside hotel on Broad Street in Lyme Regis, with sea-view rooms and a terrace overlooking the Jurassic Coast.](https://staycation.co.uk/lyme-regis/hotels/rock-point) [Blandford Forum The Museum Inn ★ 4.5 (1,139) A countryside inn in the village of Farnham near Blandford Forum, Dorset, with free parking and easy reach of Kingston Lacy.](https://staycation.co.uk/blandford-forum/hotels/the-museum-inn) [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 The Duchess of Cornwall ★ 4.2 (1,813) A 24-hour hotel on Queen Mother Square in Dorchester, with free on-site parking and a handy base for the Jurassic Coast.](https://staycation.co.uk/dorchester/hotels/the-duchess-of-cornwall) [Beaminster Winyards Gap Inn ★ 4.6 (918) A small six-room inn near Beaminster, Dorset, with a bar and restaurant, handy for exploring the Brit Valley and Jurassic Coast.](https://staycation.co.uk/beaminster/hotels/winyards-gap-inn) [Lyme Regis Cobb Arms ★ 4.3 (1,437) A pub hotel on Marine Parade in Lyme Regis, right by the harbour and Jurassic Coast, with just three rooms above the bar.](https://staycation.co.uk/lyme-regis/hotels/cobb-arms) [Wareham The Scott Arms - Inn ★ 4.2 (1,688) A two-room inn at The Scott Arms in Wareham, Dorset, pairing simple pub-side comfort with easy reach of the Jurassic Coast.](https://staycation.co.uk/wareham/hotels/the-scott-arms-inn) [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) [Weymouth The Spice Ship ★ 4.2 (1,460) The Spice Ship in Weymouth offers en-suite rooms, some with a microwave and washing machine, close to Weymouth Beach and Nothe Fort.](https://staycation.co.uk/weymouth/hotels/the-spice-ship) [Bridport Bridport Arms Hotel ★ 4.3 (1,229) Thatched hotel in West Bay, Bridport, with en-suite family rooms and a bar and restaurant close to the harbour.](https://staycation.co.uk/bridport/hotels/bridport-arms-hotel) [Bournemouth The Pavilion Arms ★ 4.4 (1,042) A 10-room hotel on Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, close to the New Forest National Park and about 1.5 miles from the town centre.](https://staycation.co.uk/bournemouth/hotels/the-pavilion-arms) [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) [Dorset The Royal Lion Hotel ★ 4.5 (860) A former 17th-century coaching inn on Lyme Regis high street, a few minutes above the Cobb, with an indoor pool and sea-view rooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/dorset/hotels/the-royal-lion-hotel) [Poole Inn In The Park ★ 4.5 (749) A five-room pub-hotel in Poole with comfortable, clean rooms and free on-site parking, close to Branksome and the New Forest.](https://staycation.co.uk/poole/hotels/inn-in-the-park) [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) [Sherborne The Hunters Moon - Inn ★ 4.6 (628) The Hunters Moon Inn is an 8-room pub hotel in Middlemarsh near Sherborne, Dorset, with its own restaurant, bar and garden.](https://staycation.co.uk/sherborne/hotels/the-hunters-moon-inn) [Blandford Forum The Langton Arms ★ 4.5 (708) Thatched-village pub-hotel in Tarrant Monkton, Dorset, with free parking and gardens, handy for Kingston Lacy and the Jurassic Coast.](https://staycation.co.uk/blandford-forum/hotels/the-langton-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) [Bournemouth The Hop Inn ★ 4.0 (1,585) Pub-hotel on West Cliff Road in Bournemouth, close to the seafront, known for hearty English breakfasts and steak and ale pie.](https://staycation.co.uk/bournemouth/hotels/the-hop-inn) [Weymouth The Lugger Inn ★ 4.4 (809) A characterful pub-hotel on West Street in Weymouth, with 14 rooms and a restaurant known for hearty roasts and gluten-free options.](https://staycation.co.uk/weymouth/hotels/the-lugger-inn) [Sturminster Newton The Crown at Marnhull ★ 4.5 (693) A traditional 10-room inn near Sturminster Newton, Dorset, with a restaurant, bar and garden, plus free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/sturminster-newton/hotels/the-crown-at-marnhull) [Dorchester The Acorn Inn ★ 4.8 (460) A traditional inn on Fore Street in Evershot, Dorset, with a garden, games room and free parking for exploring the surrounding countryside.](https://staycation.co.uk/evershot/hotels/the-acorn-inn) [Wimborne Horton Inn ★ 4.3 (938) A traditional inn in Horton, Dorset, with its own restaurant and bar, plus en-suite rooms and free parking near the Jurassic Coast.](https://staycation.co.uk/horton/hotels/horton-inn) [Bournemouth Riviera Hotel ★ 4.2 (1,009) Hotel at Bowleaze Cove near Weymouth Beach, with sea views and an outdoor pool, handy for walking, cycling and watersports along the Dorset coast.](https://staycation.co.uk/weymouth/hotels/riviera-hotel) [Bournemouth Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments Alum Chine ★ 4.2 (1,007) A 75-room hotel near Alum Chine beach in Bournemouth, with an indoor pool and spa but some noticeably dated rooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/bournemouth/hotels/riviera-hotel-holiday-apartments-alum-chine) [Sherborne The Plume of Feathers ★ 4.6 (545) A small four-room coaching inn on Half Moon Street in the heart of Sherborne, Dorset, with its own bar and restaurant.](https://staycation.co.uk/sherborne/hotels/the-plume-of-feathers) [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 The Junction Hotel by Marstons Inns ★ 4.2 (983) The Junction Hotel by Marstons Inns offers en-suite rooms with free WiFi in central Dorchester, plus free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/dorchester/hotels/the-junction-hotel-by-marstons-inns) [Christchurch Bear of Burton ★ 4.4 (686) A small, characterful hotel on Salisbury Road in Christchurch, with just 10 rooms and easy reach of coast and New Forest.](https://staycation.co.uk/christchurch/hotels/bear-of-burton) [Dorchester Coach House Inn ★ 4.5 (581) A small five-room inn in Winterbourne Abbas, Dorset, suited to travellers touring the Jurassic Coast, Weymouth and Dorchester by car.](https://staycation.co.uk/winterbourne-abbas/hotels/coach-house-inn) [Bournemouth Urban Beach Hotel ★ 4.4 (668) A relaxed 12-room Bournemouth hotel with a bistro and bar, offering modern rooms just off Argyll Road with free parking and Wi-Fi.](https://staycation.co.uk/bournemouth/hotels/urban-beach-hotel) [Bournemouth The Norfolk Royale Hotel ★ 4.1 (1,072) 95 spacious en-suite rooms, some with fridges, in a Bournemouth hotel on Richmond Hill near the beach and town centre.](https://staycation.co.uk/bournemouth/hotels/the-norfolk-royale-hotel) [Christchurch The Fishermans Haunt ★ 4.1 (1,044) The Fishermans Haunt is a 13-room riverside hotel on Salisbury Road, Christchurch, with fishing right on its doorstep.](https://staycation.co.uk/christchurch/hotels/the-fishermans-haunt) [Bournemouth Hotel Collingwood BW Signature Collection ★ 4.2 (830) Hotel Collingwood is a 53-room hotel in Bournemouth with a restaurant, bar and breakfast, plus a pool and spa a short walk from the beach.](https://staycation.co.uk/bournemouth/hotels/hotel-collingwood-bw-signature-collection) [Shaftesbury The Grove Arms ★ 4.5 (520) A six-room inn in Shaftesbury, Dorset, with its own restaurant, bar and garden for meals in or out.](https://staycation.co.uk/shaftesbury/hotels/the-grove-arms) [Wareham Kingston Country Courtyard ★ 4.6 (434) A B&B in the village of Kingston near Corfe Castle, Dorset, with a restaurant, bar and garden, well placed for the Jurassic Coast.](https://staycation.co.uk/corfe-castle/hotels/kingston-country-courtyard) [Blandford Forum The Charlton Inn ★ 4.4 (558) A small six-room inn in Blandford Forum, Dorset, suited to travellers who want a simple pub-style stay with free parking and a bar downstairs.](https://staycation.co.uk/blandford-forum/hotels/the-charlton-inn) [Sherborne The Queens Arms ★ 4.5 (469) Traditional inn in Sherborne, Dorset, with comfortable en-suite rooms, a restaurant and bar, close to Sherborne Abbey.](https://staycation.co.uk/sherborne/hotels/the-queens-arms) [Poole The Canford ★ 4.4 (538) A Young's-run coastal pub in Canford Cliffs with eleven boutique ensuite rooms and a garden.](https://staycation.co.uk/poole/hotels/the-canford) [Poole Rose and Crown ★ 4.6 (395) A straightforward hotel on the Wareham Road into Poole, handy for the harbour and Bournemouth beaches, with free parking on site.](https://staycation.co.uk/poole/hotels/rose-and-crown) [Weymouth Sailors Return Weymouth ★ 4.2 (681) A quayside pub with rooms on St Nicholas Street, Weymouth, serving real ales and classic pub grub alongside simple B&B accommodation.](https://staycation.co.uk/weymouth/hotels/sailors-return-weymouth) [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) [Sherborne The Cross Keys Sherborne ★ 4.5 (427) Traditional pub-hotel on Sherborne's Cheap Street, with its own bar and restaurant plus free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/sherborne/hotels/the-cross-keys-sherborne) [Shaftesbury The Benett Arms ★ 4.6 (365) A pub B&B in Semley near Shaftesbury, with en-suite family rooms above a proper bar and restaurant, plus free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/shaftesbury/hotels/the-benett-arms) [Dorset Alexandra Hotel and Restaurant ★ 4.5 (390) A family-owned Georgian dower house above Lyme Bay, with gardens looking down to the Cobb and a sea-view restaurant.](https://staycation.co.uk/dorset/hotels/alexandra-hotel-lyme-regis) [Poole OX Hotel Bar & Grill ★ 4.2 (585) A modern Poole hotel with its own bar and grill, close to the coast and handy for golf, fishing, watersports and cycling.](https://staycation.co.uk/poole/hotels/ox-hotel-bar-grill)

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## Quick answers

How many dog-friendly hotels and B&Bs are there in Dorset?+

We list 93 in Dorset. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which dog-friendly hotels and B&Bs in Dorset are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: The Drovers Inn (4.4/5, 5,822 reviews), The Smugglers Inn (4.4/5, 3,893 reviews) and Haven Littlesea Holiday Park Dorset (4.3/5, 3,627 reviews).

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