The Sydney Arms | Hotel in Dorchester

7.6 (335 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly  3 Bathrooms  5 Guests
Dorchester Hotel | The Sydney Arms

Hotel in Dorchester

Located in Dorchester and with Monkey World reachable within 15 miles, The Sydney Arms has a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property is around 18 miles from Golden Cap, 24 miles from Corfe Castle and 25 miles from Poole Harbor. Bournemouth International Center is 29 miles from the hotel and Sandbanks is 29 miles away. At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV. The Sydney Arms provides some rooms that feature city views, and all rooms have a private bathroom with a shower. All rooms will provide guests with a closet and an electric tea pot. You can play darts at the accommodation. Athelhampton House is 6.3 miles from The Sydney Arms, while Portland Castle is 13 miles from the property. Bournemouth Airport is 29 miles away.

The Sydney Arms is located in Dorchester.

This 5 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Pet Friendly, Designated Smoking Area, Balcony/Terrace, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 335 reviews with the average score of 7.6 . Coming to Dorchester and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Pet Friendly
Designated Smoking Area
View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Child Friendly
Internet

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Bar
Activities
  • Evening entertainment
  • Game room
  • Karaoke
  • Darts
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
Guest Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Private check-in/out
  • Pet bowls
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • First aid kits available
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.03
Location:
8.03
Staff:
8.19
Facilities:
6.63
Comfort:
7.16
Cleanliness:
7.26
Tarrant
Dec 30, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Summary: Great value for money, friendly and a good location
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Single Room
Room Type: Single
Room Size: 7 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Shower, Bathtub or shower, Shampoo, Towels, Body soap, Toilet, Private bathroom, Toilet paper

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

Living Area

Desk

General

Carpeted, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Trash cans, Fan, Private entrance

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

View

Garden view

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack
Double or Twin Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 14 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Shower, Bathtub or shower, Shampoo, Towels, Body soap, Toilet, Private bathroom, Toilet paper

Media & Technology

Streaming service (like Netflix), Flat-screen TV, TV

Living Area

Desk

General

Carpeted, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Trash cans, Fan, Private entrance

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

View

City view

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack
Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 17 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Bathtub, Shower, Bathtub or shower, Shampoo, Towels, Body soap, Toilet, Private bathroom, Toilet paper

Media & Technology

Streaming service (like Netflix), Flat-screen TV, TV

Living Area

Desk

General

Carpeted, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Trash cans, Fan, Private entrance

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

View

Garden view, City view

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack
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