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The Red Lion

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A cozy, rustic interior with wooden beams, a bar area, and seating arrangements. - The Red Lion (Dorchester)
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window. - The Red Lion (Dorchester)
A bar area with a wooden bar counter, stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses. - The Red Lion (Dorchester)
A pub named "The Red Lion" with outdoor seating and illuminated signage. - The Red Lion (Dorchester)
A room with a large window overlooking a grassy area with picnic tables and a sign reading "The Red Lion." - The Red Lion (Dorchester)
Take advantage of free to-go breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at The Red Lion. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a restaurant.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar

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Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite

A neatly made bed with pillows and towels, a painting on the wall, and two bedside lamps.

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, two bedside tables with lamps, and a painting on the wall.

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Double Room, Ensuite

A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted ship's wheel decoration, and a painting.

Family Double Room, Ensuite

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Double Room, Ensuite (Value)

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a TV, a window with curtains, a radiator, a lamp, and a shelf with books and a plant.

Basic Double Room, Ensuite (Value)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Dorchester is home to The Red Lion. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Weymouth Beach and Durdle Door. Monkey World Ape Rescue Center and Fantasy Island Fun Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling. Visit our Dorchester travel guide
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A352, Winfrith Newburgh, Dorchester, England, DT2 8LE

What's nearby

  • An aerial view of a coastal area with a rocky cliff, a sandy beach, and a clear blue sea.
    Dorset National Landscape
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A coastal landscape with cliffs, a beach, and clear blue waters.
    Lulworth Cove
    10 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • A coastal landscape with a natural rock arch formation, a sandy beach, and a clear view of the sea.
    Durdle Door
    17 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • A ferry docked at a pier with other boats.
    Poole Harbour
    46 min drive - 23.2 miles
  • A row of beach huts along a seaside promenade with a cyclist in the distance.
    Bournemouth Beach
    59 min drive - 27.7 miles

Getting around

  • Wool Station
    7 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    58 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hurricane Terrace & Bar
    8 min drive
  • treetops cafe
    7 min drive
  • The Red Lion Hotel
    1 min walk
  • Monkey World Cafe
    6 min drive
  • Weld Arms
    7 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • High chair

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

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  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25.0 per accommodation, per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 25.0 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Red Lion?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Red Lion?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Red Lion located?

Situated in Dorchester, this bed & breakfast is within 6 mi (10 km) of Durdle Door Beach, Man Of War, and Weymouth Bay. Mill House Cider Museum and Monkey World Ape Rescue Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Red Lion Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 263 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 263 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 263 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 263 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 263 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for visiting Lulworth Cove and Swanage.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast had a limited selections but it was very nice. The room was clean and a comfy bed. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ágnes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
There was plenty of parking. The room was clean, spacious and nice. The bathroom was a bit worn and there wad absolutely no water pressure, I could barely shower. Staff was nice. Sunday at 7pm the kitchen was already closed and Monday they only start breakfast at 8:30am so keep that in mind.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff & convenient location for our visit to the tank museum. Accommodation was adequate for our needs for couple nights stay. Unfortunately after a busy weekend & arriving Monday and few items on the menu were not available, however what we had was fresh, tasty & served hot. The rooms were clean & nice big fluffy towels. Breakfast was as big or as small as you wanted. A large car park. Although our room faced the main road we were not disturbed by traffic noise. A very pleasant stay & would recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
IT WAS OK BUT TWO NIGHTS WERE ENOUGH WOULD NOT STAY A WEEK THERE. FOOD GOOD. STAFF FREINDLY
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, good food and very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great one night stay as a family with 2 children. Staff were all helpful and friendly and food was good for both dinner and breakfast. Would stay again and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philip

My bedroom was slightly noisy over night, as it was adjacent to the kitchen with its freezers or other machines, working through the night. Really enjoyed my stay there, staff extremely helpful and building was very clean , inside and out . Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time, the staff were attentive and friendly. The food was good and the room perfect. We could highly recommend a stay at The Red Lion, you won't be disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfortable and a super friendly welcome. Abundant parking. Lovely pub restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jyrki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean. Personnel is absolutely superb! Very friendly service and great food. Absolutely fantastic stay and will come again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jevgenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most welcome I’ve ever felt anywhere! Great food and lovely atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I definitely liked having on-site dining options and that the parking was close by.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul

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

Pleasant Stay

Lovely stay, very friendly staff, rooms comfortable & clean, great breakfast. Nice traditional pub with an Olde World charm. Nice location close to Lulworth Cove & Dorchester
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Dorset stay

Hotel was a little old fashioned, but we enjoyed our stay, it was handy for our visit to the Dorset coast and friends, staff were friendly and accommodating, food was good, plenty of parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice staff, very helpful in getting us a cab.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mr Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old pub. Staff excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family run pub/ campsite

Run by a friendly family. Room was small but nice funiture/ equiped. An old house bur cosy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dasa

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

Loved our stay

A lovely small hotel with a lot to offer! The staff was welcoming and attentive, making our stay enjoyable. Breakfast was delicious, with a nice variety of cereals that our kids loved. Our room was spacious, clean, and comfortable, and it was great that they provided a dog bed for our pet, which made us feel very welcome
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

chi choi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host is very friendly, polite
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed here multiple times and it is a gem. Located close to the Bovington Tank Museum it has cozy rooms and a wonderful pub with a solid menu, including being extremely good for people with food allergies. I have celiac disease and having several gluten free options (e.g., starters, entres, deserts, beer, etc) at a small hotel is unexpected. The staff is also extremely nice and helpful and even put together a gluten free tradiitoonal breakfast to go since my train left before they opened breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4 Star

Good accommodation friendly helpful staff .Was a 4 star basic room but adequate ,
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely few days stay last Bank Holiday, it is a charming pub with great staff, nothing is too much for them, very friendly and breakfast was Best! Delicious! My only suggestion would be to have at least brewed coffee! Beautiful place and very calm even though there is open bar downstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bipin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff,proper homemade food and spotless. Large Parking space for vehicles.Liked it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024