# 19 4 and 5-star hotels in Dorset (2026)

> 19 4 and 5-star hotels in Dorset, best reviewed first — including THE PIG-on the beach. Ratings, locations and details.

Source: https://staycation.co.uk/dorset/hotels/four-and-five-star (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version.

19 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)

[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 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.](https://staycation.co.uk/bournemouth/hotels/best-western-plus-the-connaught-hotel-and-spa) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/poole/hotels/hotel-du-vin-and-bistro-poole) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/bournemouth/hotels/marsham-court-hotel) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/christchurch/hotels/the-kings-arms-worldhotels-distinctive) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/bournemouth/hotels/miramar-hotel-bournemouth) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/poole/hotels/harbour-heights-hotel) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/bournemouth/hotels/the-green-house-hotel) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/dorset/hotels/summer-lodge-country-house-hotel) [Bournemouth Hermitage Hotel ★ 4.0 (975) Recently refurbished 79-room hotel opposite the BIC, a short walk from the beach and Lower Gardens.](https://staycation.co.uk/bournemouth/hotels/hermitage-hotel-bournemouth) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/poole/hotels/haven-hotel) [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) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/dorset/hotels/the-eastbury-hotel-and-spa) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/dorset/hotels/swanage-haven) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/dorset/hotels/dorset-house-lyme-regis) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/bournemouth/hotels/amarillo-bed-and-breakfast) [Lyme Regis Lyme Townhouse ★ 4.7 (96) A restored Grade II listed townhouse with individually designed rooms, steps from the high street and harbour.](https://staycation.co.uk/lyme-regis/hotels/lyme-townhouse) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/poole/hotels/coast-77) [🏨Hotels 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.](https://staycation.co.uk/dorset/hotels/the-bull-hotel-bridport)

## 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.