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Latest Dorset Hotel Deals

MOST POPULARLyme Regis
3 stars from R1 351
4+ stars from R2 495
Swanage
3+ stars from R1 176
Bournemouth
3 stars from R699
4+ stars from R807

Best Dorset hotels

Royal Bath Hotel - Bournemouth - Lounge
Royal Bath Hotel
Bournemouth, ENG, United Kingdom
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet-friendly
Carrington House Hotel - Bournemouth - Beach
Carrington House Hotel
Bournemouth, ENG, United Kingdom
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet-friendly
ibis Styles Bournemouth - Bournemouth - Lounge
ibis Styles Bournemouth
Bournemouth, ENG, United Kingdom
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel - Bournemouth - Bar
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Cumberland Hotel - Oceana Collection - Bournemouth - Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Laguna Hotel - Bournemouth - Patio
Laguna Hotel
Bournemouth, ENG, United Kingdom
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Hilton Bournemouth - Bournemouth - Lounge
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Burley Court Hotel - Bournemouth
Burley Court Hotel
Bournemouth, ENG, United Kingdom
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet-friendly
Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel - Bournemouth - Bedroom
Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel
Bournemouth, ENG, United Kingdom
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
Durley Dean - Bournemouth - Pool
Durley Dean
Bournemouth, ENG, United Kingdom
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
The Hermitage Hotel - Oceana Collection - Bournemouth - Bedroom
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights for hotels in Dorset

Discover seasonal trends, ideal booking windows, and other data-driven tips to plan your stay in Dorset with confidence.

Which month has the cheapest hotel rates in Dorset?

Hotels are cheapest in Dorset in December, with average rates of R850/night. In comparison, July is the most expensive month, with prices at R2 967/night.

What is the cheapest day of the week to book a hotel in Dorset?

Monday offers the lowest rates in Dorset, with an average nightly price of R850/night. The highest prices are found on Saturday, with average rates at R2 329/night.

How much is a hotel in Dorset for tonight?

The best deal for a 3-star hotel room in Dorset found by KAYAK users in the last 3 days was R671, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was R894. The cheapest room found overall was for R671.

How much is a hotel in Dorset for this weekend?

The cheapest hotel room in Dorset for the upcoming weekend found on KAYAK in the last 3 days was for R644 per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as R644 per night and 4-star hotel rooms from R1 038 per night.

How early should you book a hotel in Dorset?

Book at least 89 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Dorset hotel.

How much is a Dorset hotel?

Here are our most popular & best value hotels

Good to know

Average price (weeknight)

R1 614

Average price (weekend night)

R2 028
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

Top tips for finding the perfect Dorset hotel

  • If you’re looking for a cheap hotel in Dorset, you should consider visiting during the low season. You'll find cheaper accommodations in Dorset in December and May.
  • Hotel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll most likely find the best hotel deals in Dorset if you stay on a Monday. The opposite is true for, Tuesday, which is usually the most expensive day.
  • How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their accommodation in Dorset for 2 days.

FAQs when booking a hotel in Dorset

  • What is the most popular destination in Dorset?

    Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular destination is Lyme Regis (50% of total searches to Dorset). The next most popular destinations are Swanage (33%) and Bournemouth (17%).

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Dorset?

    KAYAK users have found double rooms in Dorset for as cheap as R463 (Bournemouth) in the last 3 days. The average price is R2 890.

Where to stay in Dorset?

Our map will help you find the perfect place to stay in Dorset by showing you the exact location of each hotel.