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Durdle Door Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Wareham, a short walk to Lulworth Cove

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Standard Double Room | Desk, bed sheets
Exterior
Reception
Front of property
Superior Double Room, Sea View | Desk, bed sheets
West Lulworth House sits in a rural setting just a short walk from Lulworth Cove. Guests can unwind with satellite TV in their rooms, prepare instant coffee or tea whenever they like, and return to freshly tidied accommodations thanks to daily housekeeping service.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room | Desk, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Signature Double Room, Sea View | Desk, bed sheets

Signature Double Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Located on the top floor
Desk
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | Desk, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, Sea View | Desk, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, Sea View | Desk, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Triple Room | Desk, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

Deluxe Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Double Room With Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

Signature Double Room, Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double Room With Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Located in Wareham, Durdle Door Hotel is in a rural area. Corfe Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. Monkey World Ape Rescue Center and The Blue Pool and Tea House are also worth visiting.
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West Lulworth House, Main Road, West Lulworth, Wareham, England, BH20 5RJ

What's nearby

  • Lulworth Cove Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lulworth Cove - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lulworth Castle - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Durdle Door Beach - 9 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Durdle Door - 13 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Wool Station - 15 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Orchard Tea Room - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lulworth Cove Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Monkey World Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Frampton Arms - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Smugglers Inn - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Durdle Door Hotel

Hotel near Lulworth Cove
Durdle Door Hotel provides everything you need. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a TV in the lobby, and outdoor furniture
  • Luggage storage
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers and shampoo
  • 32-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 5 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 9.95 per person

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 9.95 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 5 per day (328 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet (varies based on length of 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

West Lulworth House
Durdle Door Hotel Hotel
Durdle Door Hotel Wareham
Durdle Door Hotel Hotel Wareham

Frequently asked questions

Is Durdle Door Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at Durdle Door Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Durdle Door Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Durdle Door Hotel located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Weymouth Bay and Lulworth Cove. Durdle Door is 1.2 mi (2 km) away.

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Durdle Door Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for a visit to Lulworth cove. Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Hotel and room with great view. Exceptionally helpful and nice staff. Nice Location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Oli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Amy the manager was great. But the room was very basic for £150
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great with the hotel and the staff were lovely. Our only issue is that it’s not very clear where you’re supposed to park especially when we arrived in the dark. The hotel should specify the name of the car park on the information provided.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yogesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super friendly staff, great location, absolutely worth the money.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mamta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
very conveniently located near durdle door. Beautiful shore and walking trails nearby. Since the place is new, some renovation was ongoing hence quite noisy. Staff was very friendly and cooperative. Would go there again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaohui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean and well decorated. Convenient location. Friendly staff. Pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Great location. Nice and helpful staff. Small room but clean and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely staff, quick and easy checking, clean room and also beautiful views. Would definitely be visiting again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Abhijeet

Easy not secure
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stefania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very nice and the staff very kind and nice too. The room was kind of small and we could hear the noise of the room from the top up of us, so it wasn’t tranquil. The surroundings are so amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashish

Lovely location, a few yards from the Cove.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

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

1 night stay Durdle Door Hotel

We had a one night stop-over at the newly opened/re-opened hotel. There were a few issues with decor but overall the large, dog friendly double room was VERY comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely building only a few minutes walk from the Cove, with easy access to several restaurants near the water and absolutely lovely staff. Great views and a very quiet area, with access to Durdle Door trails, shared parking access to the lot closer to Durdle Door for those less eager to walk distances (£5 a day for three lots coverage), and a superbly comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cicek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is excellent very clean and receptionist is very kind. I highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location of the hotel was amazing with only few minutes walk to lulworth cove. The hotel was ok. I do not have wifi because it cannot reach to the room The room itself when i stayed was cold. The window in my room is not double glaze
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Virginia

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, beds comfortable, but the whole place needs a serious refurbishment. Breakfast very poor. Parking close by in a public car park, but walk was uphill and up steps to hotel. Staircase steep in hotel. Would be difficult if elderly or have mobility problems. Website and false reviews VERY misleading. Disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel under new ownership, Lovely location, Rory was especially helpful, especially in sorting a parking permit, enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Karl

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Tired looking facility with tears in carpet and dirty windows. Certainly not worth the £200 per night cost of the room with no breakfast included
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From check-in to check-out the staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel was perfect for our needs and for exploring Lulworth. We had a great stay and would definitely return.
Breakfast in the sunshine
Lulworth cove
Morning walk from the hotel to Durdle Door.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint! However, lots of stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location! So close to the cove and Durdle Door. Great walking paths and viewpoints nearby. The rooms were comfortable and the staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely relaxing stay at the Durdle Door Hotel and nothing was too much trouble for the staff. Friendly and informative. The hotel is spotlessly clean and offers an optional continental breakfast. Parking was available at a discounted rate which is very useful. The hotel is walkable to the cove, lots of eating places and the coastal path. We will definitely visit again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff, breakfast was a real highlight and excellent value. Subsidised car parking saved a lot.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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