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The Dorset Hotel

2.5 star property
Guests connect with speedy in-room WiFi at this welcoming city hotel before starting their day with a complimentary self-serve breakfast

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The Dorset Hotel sits in the city center, offering travelers a convenient base with practical amenities. Guests enjoy free self-serve breakfast, reliable in-room WiFi, an on-site bar and restaurant, and laundry facilities that make longer stays comfortable.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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Basic Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Comfort Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Derby, The Dorset Hotel is in the city center. Derby Schoolhouse Museum and Derby Tin Mine Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Darby-Norris Distillery and Scottsdale Golf Course. Visit our Derby travel guide
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29 Main Street, Derby, TAS, 7264

What's nearby

  • One of the most beautiful sights in Tasmania during December and January is Bridestowe Lavender Estate.
    Bridestowe Lavender Estate
    53 min drive - 41.7 miles
  • Derby Schoolhouse Museum
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Derby Tin Mine Centre
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Little Blue Lake
    26 min drive - 20.4 miles
  • Barnbougle Dunes
    53 min drive - 45.0 miles

Getting around

  • Launceston, TAS (LST)
    88 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dorset Hotel
  • The Hub
    8 min walk
  • Two Doors Down Cafe
    7 min walk
  • LOT 40 Trail Builders Bar
    5 min walk
  • Tin Timbers Cafe
    7 min drive

About this property

The Dorset Hotel

Hotel in the city center
Free self-serve breakfast, a firepit, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at The Dorset Hotel. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Secured bicycle storage and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms at The Dorset Hotel have amenities such as free WiFi.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Tuesday - Saturday (3:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 35.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 35.0 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dorset Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Dorset Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Dorset Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Dorset Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Derby, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Derby Schoolhouse Museum and Derby Tin Mine Centre. Derby Regional Reserve is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Dorset Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

6.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Perfect location, will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I felt completely at home. Friendly staff, met lots of people and the facilities were always there ready for me to use. Felt I could come and go with ease and check in/Checkout were effortless.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, private, right in middle of town. Property was clean and comfortable. Home away from home.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Courteous, friendly staff. Booked the ensuite queen. Great bathroom. Only issue was the bedroom window which rattled most of the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, cleanliness, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was so peaceful and I could sleep with the window open and get lovely fresh air (I live on a farm). The beds were clean and comfortable and I actually found that unisex bathrooms can work admirably, even when the Hotel was fully occupied.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Leigh

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

Derby day

An overnight trip to Derby so we could experience the floating sauna. The hotel is room only with shared bathrooms. Everything is spotless. Staff were very friendly. Dinner was great and the continental breakfast supplied is beyond usual expectations. They have a laundromat on site and a bike shed for those who ride. Cute little town
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

Everything you could need and more!

I loved the Dorset Hotel, it had everything you could want, a great food and drink menu (I can highly recommend their whisky selection!) immaculate clean bedrooms, smoking hot water and friendly knowledgeable staff. I was immediately made to feel welcome, and, as a solo traveller, to feel like one of the gang. Being in Derby it’s in a perfect location to access all manner of interests and activities both on the doorstep and further afield. Would have loved to have extended my stay here were it not for having to move on up country.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Penny

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were nice & friendly. The meals we had for dinner were delicious & generous portions.The actual room we stayed in was very basic & overpriced.There was no television & when I enquired if any rooms had televisions I was told no. We took the doona off the bed as it had no cover & it was stained.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes everything was good.
Just a few steps from the back of the Dorset Hotel, Cascade River.
Beautiful town with stunning views!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never disappoints
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Thi Quynh Nhu

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
To be honest, I am not confident to give the good review for this hotel. I wasn't sure about the shared bathroom because I didn't see when I booked. I booked because I saw the reviews was ok. However, since I went into the rooms, so many fliers were flying around, it was noisy and disgusting. I am sorry to say like that but it can't be acceptable with lots of fliers. I can't go back there anymore.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historic ambience with modern bathroom fascilities and the best menu we have seen in Tasmania! Happy staff and great service too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

HsinHua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
9點以前有點吵，附近景點還好 主要是騎腳踏車的人去的 但我們沒有騎 就單純住
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marliese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Gutes Essen und Biergarten Lage am Bach Kleines Zimmer Frühstück na ja 😏
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025