The Manor House

3.5 star property
Hotel in Dorchester with a restaurant and a bar

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The Manor House welcomes guests with breakfast on the terrace or in the garden. The Manor Restaurant offers local and international dishes with ocean views. Visitors enjoy free WiFi, relax with drinks at the bar, and benefit from extended parking options.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Room options

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 12 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
West Bexington, Dorchester, England, DT2 9DF

What's nearby

  • West Bexington Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hive Beach - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Abbotsbury Swannery - 12 min drive - 9.5 km
  • West Bay Beach - 12 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Upwey Station - 25 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rise - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Duck's Farm Shop & Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The West Bay Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bridport Arms Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪West Bay Tea Rooms - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Manor House

Property highlights
Consider a stay at The Manor House and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a bar. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Manor Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), wedding services, and 1 meeting room
  • A reception hall and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, beach locale, and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Manor House feature comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating, 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

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bar & Garden Room
  • Manor Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

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 full breakfast: approximately GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per day
  • 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Manor House Hotel Dorchester
Manor House Dorchester
The Manor House Hotel
The Manor House Dorchester
The Manor House Hotel Dorchester

Frequently asked questions

Is The Manor House pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Manor House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Manor House?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Manor House?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Manor House located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of West Bexington Beach and Chesil Beach. Dorset and East Devon Coast and Macmillan Way - South are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

The Manor House Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 323 out of 500 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 500 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 500 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 500 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 500 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful place to stay, breakfast was wonderful and we could have dinner as well at the restaurant. Staff were amazing and friendly. Travelling around was good and lots to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

wayne

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

Such a nice stay

Excellent stay wonderful team that look after us, so friendly, food excellent and service, we will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The main impression I have is the attitude the staff show the guests which is both efficient and friendly I did not find anything to dislike
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quiet location only a short walk from the beach. Nice rooms and very friendly staff. Good food, particularly breakfast. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique hotel with beautiful grounds Not at all snobby Food and drink good The views are fabulous Cant wait to visit again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and the staff are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful place to rest up
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely location and old building. Room a bit tired but food lovely.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely cellar bar with good food
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location for Coast Path walkers, beautiful place to stay, very comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super location and enjoyable experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely food, beautiful location, nice rooms and great staff - cannot recommend enough!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the most tranquil stay ever, staff, food, accommodation and beautiful sea views..what a treat.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, room with a sea view and good range of breakfast choices.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming and very relaxing great views
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely one night stay here. The staff were friendly, service was excellent. the brekkie was amazing and would definitely come back. Only complaint was the duvet was way too hot.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay 1 night in Superior Double room . Very pleasant stay , comfy bed, great breakfast , friendly staff . Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Yan chun

Liked: Staff & service
The place is beautiful and we had a sea view room. Staff there were very friendly and we love the outdoor sitting area, very beautiful garden.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In a beautiful location and the staff can’t be more friendly and helpful. Food is excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All round perfect stay . Check in , room , location , breakfast and staff all amazing. Can’t wait to return
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely hotel

Lovely hotel, a little tired, beautiful views and surroundings
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We both enjoyed our stay at the Manor House.The staff were excellent and the food was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryn

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

Lovely quiet location.

A lovely old fashioned style hotel with modern comforts. Lovely attentive service and top notch food. The location is walking distance from a long stretch of pebble beach. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Mavis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant weekend break Thankyou
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

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

Long weekend

Wonderful staff, delicious food and a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024