The Red Lion

Property class: 3

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Take advantage of free to-go breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at The Red Lion. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a restaurant.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
The current price is ₩122,575
₩147,090 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite

A neatly made bed with pillows and towels, a painting on the wall, and two bedside lamps.

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, two bedside tables with lamps, and a painting on the wall.

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Double Room, Ensuite

A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted ship's wheel decoration, and a painting.

Family Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Double Room, Ensuite (Value)

A neatly made bed with white linens and striped pillows, a bedside lamp, and a painting of a boat on water.

Basic Double Room, Ensuite (Value)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Dorchester is home to The Red Lion. Corfe Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Weymouth Beach and Durdle Door. Monkey World Ape Rescue Center and Fantasy Island Fun Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Visit our Dorchester travel guide
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A352, Winfrith Newburgh, Dorchester, England, DT2 8LE

What's nearby

  • An aerial view of a coastal area with a rocky cliff, a sandy beach, and a clear blue sea.
    Dorset National Landscape
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A coastal landscape with a natural rock arch formation, a sandy beach, and a clear view of the sea.
    Durdle Door
    17 min drive - 6.8 km
  • The ruins of a medieval stone structure with arches and towers, surrounded by greenery.
    Corfe Castle
    22 min drive - 22.0 km
  • A ferry docked at a pier with other boats.
    Poole Harbour
    46 min drive - 37.2 km
  • A beach with a pier extending into the sea, surrounded by people and umbrellas.
    Bournemouth Beach
    59 min drive - 44.5 km

Getting around

  • Wool Station
    7 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    58 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hurricane Terrace & Bar
    8 min drive
  • treetops cafe
    7 min drive
  • The Red Lion Hotel
    1 min walk
  • The Seven Stars
    4 min drive
  • Weld Arms
    7 min drive

About this property

The Red Lion

  • Property highlights
  • Take advantage of free to-go breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at The Red Lion. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
  • Other perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • Smoke-free premises

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Frequently asked questions

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Red Lion?

As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Red Lion on Nov 1, 2026 start from ₩122,575, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Red Lion?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Red Lion?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Red Lion located?

Situated in Dorchester, this inn is within 6 mi (10 km) of Durdle Door Beach, Man Of War, and Weymouth Bay. Mill House Cider Museum and Monkey World Ape Rescue Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Red Lion Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 266 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 266 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 266 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 266 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 266 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for visiting Lulworth Cove and Swanage.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Red Lion is an old style country pub that served good quality evening meals and breakfast and is ideally situated to see the sights of the surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast had a limited selections but it was very nice. The room was clean and a comfy bed. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
There was plenty of parking. The room was clean, spacious and nice. The bathroom was a bit worn and there wad absolutely no water pressure, I could barely shower. Staff was nice. Sunday at 7pm the kitchen was already closed and Monday they only start breakfast at 8:30am so keep that in mind.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, good food and very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff & convenient location for our visit to the tank museum. Accommodation was adequate for our needs for couple nights stay. Unfortunately after a busy weekend & arriving Monday and few items on the menu were not available, however what we had was fresh, tasty & served hot. The rooms were clean & nice big fluffy towels. Breakfast was as big or as small as you wanted. A large car park. Although our room faced the main road we were not disturbed by traffic noise. A very pleasant stay & would recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
IT WAS OK BUT TWO NIGHTS WERE ENOUGH WOULD NOT STAY A WEEK THERE. FOOD GOOD. STAFF FREINDLY
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great one night stay as a family with 2 children. Staff were all helpful and friendly and food was good for both dinner and breakfast. Would stay again and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly when helped us settle down, and bring breakfast basket to the room. Room space is still OK enough to put my lugguages and bags, and so far not bad though seems a bit old for furniture and devices. Windows need be closed otherwise there could be spiders crossing the dent, since it is 2nd floor and we are near a roof of meal bench. The biggest problem is the water tap of the shower tube, because it provided little hot water no matter how we rotated or twisted it. My wife failed to wash her hair with almost cold water, and I managed to wash myself using a "cool" , thin stream. We did not want to argue with the hotel, because it is very late and we must get up early to catch up next day schedule. Anyway, this room's device must be repaired, and I was surprised hotel did not detect it or no one ever complaint about.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time, the staff were attentive and friendly. The food was good and the room perfect. We could highly recommend a stay at The Red Lion, you won't be disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

My bedroom was slightly noisy over night, as it was adjacent to the kitchen with its freezers or other machines, working through the night. Really enjoyed my stay there, staff extremely helpful and building was very clean , inside and out . Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfortable and a super friendly welcome. Abundant parking. Lovely pub restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most welcome I’ve ever felt anywhere! Great food and lovely atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean. Personnel is absolutely superb! Very friendly service and great food. Absolutely fantastic stay and will come again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I definitely liked having on-site dining options and that the parking was close by.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Pleasant Stay

Lovely stay, very friendly staff, rooms comfortable & clean, great breakfast. Nice traditional pub with an Olde World charm. Nice location close to Lulworth Cove & Dorchester
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Dorset stay

Hotel was a little old fashioned, but we enjoyed our stay, it was handy for our visit to the Dorset coast and friends, staff were friendly and accommodating, food was good, plenty of parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice staff, very helpful in getting us a cab.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old pub. Staff excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family run pub/ campsite

Run by a friendly family. Room was small but nice funiture/ equiped. An old house bur cosy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Loved our stay

A lovely small hotel with a lot to offer! The staff was welcoming and attentive, making our stay enjoyable. Breakfast was delicious, with a nice variety of cereals that our kids loved. Our room was spacious, clean, and comfortable, and it was great that they provided a dog bed for our pet, which made us feel very welcome
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host is very friendly, polite
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4 Star

Good accommodation friendly helpful staff .Was a 4 star basic room but adequate ,
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed here multiple times and it is a gem. Located close to the Bovington Tank Museum it has cozy rooms and a wonderful pub with a solid menu, including being extremely good for people with food allergies. I have celiac disease and having several gluten free options (e.g., starters, entres, deserts, beer, etc) at a small hotel is unexpected. The staff is also extremely nice and helpful and even put together a gluten free tradiitoonal breakfast to go since my train left before they opened breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025