The Sydney Arms

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Scored 7.5
Rated good

Staff

9.1
  • City view
  • Garden
  • Free WiFi
  • Bath
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Luggage storage
  • Heating

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Sydney Arms in Dorchester offers private bathrooms with garden or city views, tea and coffee makers, and work desks. Each room includes a TV, wardrobe, and electric kettle. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a garden, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a games room, outdoor seating area, bicycle parking, and luggage storage. Private check-in and check-out services ensure a smooth arrival and departure. Prime Location: Located 47 km from Bournemouth Airport, the hotel is an 8-minute walk from Roman Town House and less than 1 km from Maumbury Rings. Nearby attractions include Athelhampton House (10 km) and Max Gate-National Trust (2.4 km). Guest Satisfaction: Guests appreciate the attentive staff, convenient location, and impeccable room cleanliness.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Marston's Inns
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Neldar
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful old pub stayed in the room overnight Saturday called the ritz bed very comfortable and very clean. had the carvery on Sunday absolutely delicious would definitely stay there again and Daniella the lovely cheerful lady who worked there...”
Matthew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“There is never a bad experience at The Sydney Arms. This is my hotel of choice every time I stay in Dorchester. Always an amazing stay.”
Jasmine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Ideal location for town. Freshly decorated room. Very happy stay. We recommend. Will be back.”
Jasmine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Attractive pub at top of town.Great location for walking into town. Refurbished room, nice and fresh. Great comfy bed.”
Bored
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Food limited but lots of places to eat near by. Friendly service throughout Good location. Enjoyed our stay”
Peter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location was excellent, 5 minutes from the town centre and directly opposite Dorchester Hospital where i need to visit. Clean, comfortable room that was right at the back of the pub, no noise from either the pub or the road. It was half the price...”
Oliver
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Separated entrance and exit to the accommodation from the pub itself. Our room had an odd but surprisingly useful cloakroom square to leave shoes etc. maybe a motion led rechargable job would assist”
Judith
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Close to the hospital for work. Comfy bed. Friendly and helpful staff.”
Matthew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This is my third visit, and I've always had an amazing stay! The staff welcomed me in an amazing, professional manner, and checking in was a breeze. The single room is spotless. Clean, tidy, and beautifully presented. It is a very quiet area, so...”
Mary
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Quiet location not too far to walk to local amenities”

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of The Sydney Arms

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules

The Sydney Arms takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Sydney Arms in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.