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The Priory Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Wareham with a restaurant and a bar

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Restaurant
Exterior
Restaurant
Superior Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated
Garden
The Priory Hotel provides a peaceful retreat near the city center. Travelers can enjoy meals at the Garden Restaurant or relax in the garden and terrace. Each room includes WiFi access, while complimentary newspapers and dry cleaning/laundry services add convenience to the stay.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
LED TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Courtyard View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
LED TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
LED TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
LED TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Mini Suite)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
LED TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
LED TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Church Green, Wareham, England, BH20 4ND

What's nearby

  • Corfe Castle - 6 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • RSPB Arne - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Monkey World Ape Rescue Center - 10 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Lulworth Cove - 22 min drive - 10.8 miles
  • Durdle Door - 26 min drive - 12.0 miles

Getting around

  • Wareham Station - 14 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Baker's Arms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Thunderbird - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Orchard Tea Room - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Old Granary - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Boathouse - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Priory Hotel

Upscale hotel near Corfe Castle
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at The Priory Hotel. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Garden Restaurant, the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and 2 meeting rooms
  • Free newspapers
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and bathrobes, in addition to perks like free WiFi and free newspapers.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • LED TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Garden Restaurant

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 18 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Priory Hotel Wareham
Priory Wareham
The Priory Hotel Wareham, Dorset
The Priory Hotel Wareham
The Priory Hotel Hotel
The Priory Hotel Wareham
The Priory Hotel Hotel Wareham

Frequently asked questions

Is The Priory Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Priory Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Priory Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Priory Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Priory Hotel located?

Situated in Wareham, this hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within 3 mi (5 km) of The Blue Pool and Tea House and RSPB Arne. Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum and Shipstal Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km). Wareham Station is 14 minutes by foot.

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The Priory Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There is a relaxed tranquility at this hotel which we find perfectly suited to our requirement. The staff are friendly and efficient and cannot do enough to please.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

lucy

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

The Priory - an amazing stay

A historic and interesting property with beautiful interiors and modern appointed facilities. We received a complimentary room upgrade to a suite which was amazing. Superb breakfast service and amazing staff. Loved our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Retired married

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

A charming oasis yet just minutes from the high st

Oldy worldy and quite delightful. The huge grounds are in tip top condition and an evening stroll down to the river is bewitching. Food and ervice are very good. We definitely hope to stay there again - soon!

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent on most counts except the dinner menu was only a 3 course option. Breakfasts were excellent for both choice and quality
The Priory, Wareham
From the garden upriver
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Stunning hotel, gardens and riverfront location.

The hotel and gardens are stunning with it’s beautiful riverfront setting. We had the gorgeous Swan suite in the Boathouse with a pretty terrace right on the rivers edge. The staff were very friendly and attentive and we had a delicious dinner and breakfast in the glass fronted restaurant making the most of the view. Thank you to everyone at the hotel, particularly Jeremy, for ensuring we had a very enjoyable stay to celebrate my birthday .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Character of the property which was unusual.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, nice room, great location and gardens. Dinner was a real disappointment for the prices charged (£70 set dinner…..and my soufflé wasn’t even properly cooked). Staff were heard arguing when we had pre dinner drinks in the lounge, which was not great, staff seemed very inexperienced. Nice place overall but a lot of room for improvement.

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Fabulous hotel. The best of English

One of the nicest hotels I've had the pleasure of staying in. Amazing rooms, fabulous staff and the best breakfast I have ever had. Lovely little touches like fruit in the your room and water for your journey when you check out Gorgeous location on the river.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was smaller than expected and no dressing table
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

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

Great stay

Highly recommend, definitely will return. Rooms, hotel and grounds were all beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

michael vaughan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
an hotel full of character..Beautiful gardens and grounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Peter

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

Quick stay before ferry.

Rather small room but ok for purpose. Staff assisted with supper as did not want full meal due to late arrival. Breakfast does not start until 7:30 but that was time we needed to depart so coffee and croissant provided but additional charge for room service! Great setting but no time to enjoy this stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A haven! Next time we come, we'd like a cream tea in the garden pod!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Norbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the furnishings and design of the hotel. Traditional but with modern facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
no complaints. very good experience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryll, Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in a stunning location. Tranquil
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, with extensive gardens along the river. Very attentive staff. Car parking a bit of a problem
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Stunning

Absolutely stunning grounds, beautiful hotel, very professional staff. Felt like royalty.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Old fashioned splendour and quality service

Very comfortable. Perfect location and great food. The clientele were quiet senior but this didnt detract from the enjoyment. The main dining room was beautiful with lovely views and the staff were very attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable. Although room had everything space was very limited. Staff were very helpful and pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good room a great food in restaurant. Nice old world atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is full of charcter but there were a lot of stairs to negotiate
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ann

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

Enastående

Fantastiskt ställe med första klass service i de vackraste av omgivningar. England när det är som bäst!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Oundle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a delightful old world luxury hotel, set in beautiful gardens by the river. Car parking is limited, but all the shops and amenities of Wareham are close by. It’s important to understand what room you have signed up for. Ours was tiny...fabulous wet room, but no bath, and difficult access.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

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