4 and 5-star hotels in Dorset
19 listed · best reviewed first
Updated · Ratings from Google · All hotels and B&Bs in 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.
Bournemouth
Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa
★ 4.2 (1,382)
A 53-room hotel on West Hill Road, Bournemouth, an easy walk from the pier and beaches, with pool, spa and sauna on site.
Poole
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Poole
★ 4.5 (849)
A Georgian former merchant's mansion on Poole Quay, now a boutique hotel with a French bistro and a wine-led bar.
Bournemouth
Marsham Court Hotel
★ 4.3 (1,141)
Dog-friendly clifftop hotel overlooking the beach and pier, with an outdoor pool and family and sea-view rooms.
Christchurch
The Kings Arms, WorldHotels Distinctive
★ 4.4 (865)
A 20-room hotel on Castle Street in Christchurch, suited to couples and weekend visitors wanting easy walks to the Priory and Mudeford Quay.
Bournemouth
Miramar Hotel Bournemouth
★ 4.3 (985)
Traditional clifftop hotel on East Overcliff Drive with sea-view rooms, gardens and a sun deck, close to the pier and Oceanarium.
Poole
Harbour Heights Hotel
★ 4.3 (976)
A boutique hotel on the Sandbanks road with panoramic harbour views, a Chinese restaurant and a terrace bar.
Bournemouth
The Green House Hotel
★ 4.5 (682)
Eco-focused boutique hotel in a restored Victorian villa, with 32 individually designed rooms and two AA Rosette dining.
Dorset
Summer Lodge Country House Hotel, Restaurant & Spa
★ 4.7 (437)
A Georgian country house in the village of Evershot, with four acres of gardens, an indoor pool and spa, and a long-standing fine dining restaurant.
Bournemouth
Hermitage Hotel
★ 4.0 (975)
Recently refurbished 79-room hotel opposite the BIC, a short walk from the beach and Lower Gardens.
Poole
Haven Hotel
★ 4.0 (946)
A four-star hotel at the very tip of Sandbanks, beside the chain ferry, with sea views, a spa and a well-regarded seafood restaurant.
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.
Dorset
The Eastbury Hotel & Spa
★ 4.4 (255)
A Georgian townhouse hotel in Sherborne with a walled garden, garden spa and a strong reputation for its breakfast.
Dorset
The Swanage Haven
★ 4.8 (112)
An adults-only boutique guest house 300 yards from Swanage beach, with eight rooms, a hot tub and a quiet garden.
Dorset
Dorset House
★ 5.0 (87)
An award-winning boutique bed and breakfast in Lyme Regis, repeatedly named among the best in the country for its breakfasts.
Bournemouth
Amarillo Bed & Breakfast
★ 4.9 (94)
Award-winning guest house in a restored Victorian building, in a quiet spot between Bournemouth and Boscombe piers.
Lyme Regis
Lyme Townhouse
★ 4.7 (96)
A restored Grade II listed townhouse with individually designed rooms, steps from the high street and harbour.
Poole
Coast 77
★ 4.9 (58)
A small, family-run B&B just outside Poole with three ground-floor ensuite rooms, welcoming to cyclists and pet owners.
Dorset
The Bull Hotel
A 16th-century coaching inn on Bridport's main street with 19 boutique bedrooms, a cocktail bar and a sunlit courtyard.
Quick answers
How many 4 and 5-star hotels are there in Dorset?+
We list 19 in Dorset. The best-reviewed are shown first.
Which 4 and 5-star hotels in Dorset are best reviewed?+
By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: THE PIG-on the beach (4.4/5, 1,794 reviews), Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa (4.2/5, 1,382 reviews) and Hotel du Vin & Bistro Poole (4.5/5, 849 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.