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The Duchess Of Cornwall Inn

Dorset · United Kingdom

12 Queen Mother SquareView location

9.2/10Excellent196 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/109.4
Service9.4/109.4
Comfort9.2/109.2
Condition9.2/109.2
Amenities9.0/109.0
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About The Duchess Of Cornwall Inn

'Enjoy a comfortable stay at The Duchess of Cornwall Inn, featuring an on-site restaurant and bar/lounge. Start your day with a full breakfast (fee applies), and stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi. The inn offers 20 guestrooms equipped with a desk, electric kettle, and private bathroom. Free self-parking is available.

Located in Dorchester, you'll be a short drive from Weymouth Beach, The Keep Military Museum, Durdle Door, and Chesil Beach. '

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With a stay at The Duchess of Cornwall Inn in Dorchester, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Weymouth Beach and The Keep Military Museum. This inn is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Borough Gardens and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Tutankhamun: The Exhibition.

Make yourself at home in one of the 20 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and electric kettles. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Only dogs are allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Important information

  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 15.95 for children
    • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
    • 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.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

The Keep Military Museum 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Dorset National Landscape 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Borough Gardens 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Tutankhamun: The Exhibition 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Maumbury Rings 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Roman Town House 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Dorset County Museum 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Dinosaur Museum 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Terracotta Warriors Museum 3 km / 1.9 mi
Dorset Teddy Bear Museum 3 km / 1.9 mi
The Avenue Stadium 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Maiden Castle 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Max Gate 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens 4.8 km / 3 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 20
  • hotel
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
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Room types

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  • DOUBLE Accessible-Queen Size BedDOUBLE • Accessible-Queen Size BedDBL.H6-QN

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    Accessible-Queen Size Bed

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

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    The Duchess Of Cornwall Inn

    DOUBLE Accessible-Queen Size Bed

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    Accessible-Queen Size Bed

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.H6-QN

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    The Duchess Of Cornwall Inn

    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

    Room photos

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.QN

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE QUEEN BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE QUEEN BEDDBL.DX-QN

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE QUEEN BED

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    The Duchess Of Cornwall Inn

    DOUBLE DELUXE QUEEN BED

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE QUEEN BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.DX-QN

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Duchess Of Cornwall Inn

9.2
Excellent
196 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.4 /10
Service
9.4 /10
Comfort
9.2 /10
Condition
9.2 /10
Amenities
9.0 /10
75 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
04 Aug 2026
joseph
Lovely place. amazing decor. Well appointed room. Bed extremely comfortable. Good breakfast. Thoroughly recommend.
10/10
Exceptional
04 Aug 2026
Robert
Perfect stay
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jul 2026
Derek
An all round good value for money hotel. A hotel with bags of character, large and spacious rooms and all cleanly presented. We would definitely choose to stay there again when we’re looking for accommodation in the area.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Jul 2026
Louise
The hotel itself was very comfortable for our stay and one night. The bathroom is fairly basic but the shower was powerful and hot. Bed was comfy and air con was great and very cold! The place was also very quiet.
We didn’t have breakfast so cannot comment
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2026
Miklos
Super nice staff, good breakfast, charming place.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2026
Jennifer
Awesome hotel with lively pub on the ground floor.
Self
8/10
Excellent
15 Jun 2026
Mr P G
Nice place, convenient location
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2026
Andrew
Great clean room with lovely big comfortable bed. Staff all very helpful. Breakfast good quality.
Eat in bar and food and drink was very good. Easy parking and near rapid ev chargers.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2026
Paul
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8/10
Excellent
11 May 2026
Nigel
Nice location, quiet.
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2026
Peter
Breakfast was great! Property was lovely & clean! Friendly staff & parking was easy and close.
8/10
Excellent
25 Apr 2026
Sally
Great breakfast
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
16 Apr 2026
Karen
Lovely hotel though frustratingly nowhere to put your wash bag in the bathrooms or to sit in front a mirror to do your hair (so many hotels guilty of this).
Staff are really great. We had a problem that was immediately resolved.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Apr 2026
Hannah
Staff really friendly and good breakfast selection
Self
10/10
Exceptional
09 Apr 2026
Sahil
The room decor trasnported to another era. Loved the experience.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2026
Victoria
So incredibly comfortable and cosy, clean and well facilitated. The staff made us feel so welcome. We had such a lovely restorative stay.
Friends_and_family Friends
4/10
Poor
03 Apr 2026
Victoria
Lovely room, but the toilet was filthy and the grapefruit for breakfast was dried out and mouldy underneath.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Mar 2026
Nigel
The room was excellent 👌 lovely and warm! Furnishings were delightful. Bathroom was lovely with both bath and shower. Food was lovely for both of the evenings that we stayed with lots of choices. Beer on tap in the bar was excellent especially if you're a badgers brewery fan which I am.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Mar 2026
Peter
Great place to stay, have taken the dog on other trips and very friendly and welcoming. Clean and tidy all round and food is very good.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 Mar 2026
Philip
A lovely stay with all amenities nearby including free parking. Thank you.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
11 Mar 2026
Debbie
Parking is free and unlimited and opposite the hotel.. unusual in that the hotel is above a pub/reataurant..
There is a lift to all floors and AC in the room. Old fashioned key for the room door, which needs to be locked on exit
Tea and coffee making with biscuits in the room and a good shower with a detachable head
Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Mar 2026
JOHN
The staff were faultless, and paid much attention to my border collie (not surprising: that always happens.)
The room was too hot and there were a lot of strange stains on the walls. Very weird.
The rooms were good otherwise. Bathroom very stylish and functional. Bed= comfortable. Good thread count on the linen. Biscuits good. Coffee undrinksble.
I’d stay again, but I’d bring my aeropress. And I’d try not to look at the walls.
10/10
Exceptional
06 Mar 2026
Penelope
Beautiful area, lovely hotel.
10/10
Exceptional
06 Mar 2026
Nicholas
Nice hotel. Cooked breakfast options would be nice to start before 7:30
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2026
John
Room excellent. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jan 2026
Robert
All perfect
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jan 2026
Charles
Great room - well appointed and spotless
Self
6/10
Pleasant
19 Jan 2026
Matthew
The room was warm and a good size, although I cant understand why the shower area would be so disproportionately small. It was fairly clean.

Breakfast was fine, although to call it a 'buffet' is a bit of a stretch. Filter coffee, half a dozen stale croissants and a couple of yogurts. The cooked breakfast element was however much better and I would recommend it.

As a dog owner I had to sit downstairs rather than with the other guests upstairs, 'buffet' and staff - I had to order from the bar. I must admit I felt a bit of an inconvenience to the staff doing so.

I felt the overall tone of the establishment is that the customer is an inconvenience, not just in the downbeat demeanour of the staff (check in, bar and serving, but in the corporate culture of the place. Ordering dinner and drinks via QR code feels a bit Wetherspoons when youre charging upwards of £20 for a meal and £7 a pint and I cant see any clear justification for it.
8/10
Excellent
18 Jan 2026
Darran
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Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jan 2026
Julian
Rooms a lovely, if a bit warm. Lovely and characterful - which is impressive for a building which is only 10 or so years old.

Only slight downside was the food at night. Which was a bit average. But as a hotel, for the price you pay, can’t fault it
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jan 2026
Alexander
Very well decorated rooms
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jan 2026
Tony
Great place to stay
Partner
2/10
Poor
01 Jan 2026
David
The breakfast was charged at 3x the price quoted on hotels.com, who demanded a screen shot and have still not repayed the overcharhe.
8/10
Excellent
29 Dec 2025
julie
Very characterful room, quiet, with very friendly & helpful staff. Would stay again.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 Dec 2025
Jonathan
Lovely charming room. Friendly staff. Breakfast/food is great. Would recommend.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
04 Dec 2025
Andrew
Room was lovely, atmosphere was fantastic and the service didn’t miss a beat. Had a great stay
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Nov 2025
Anne
Lovely staff, very friendly. Great food whether eating a Bar Snack or main meal in the restaurant.
Room was very clean, only one very minor snag was that we felt it could do with better lighting, the room seemed quite dark and made it difficult to read
Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Nov 2025
Jacqueline
Lovely great looking hotel in Poundbury. Easy parking and nice bar area and dining room. Food choice limited in restaurant. Too much fried food, cheesy mash and lack of choice. House wine was out of stock so surprise they offered one £10 more expensive. Cheese board, would not do for one which was strange as all other puddings for one.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Nov 2025
Alun
Room very clean ,fantastic shower
Business
10/10
Exceptional
17 Nov 2025
massimo
often there for buisinnes
Business
10/10
Exceptional
04 Nov 2025
massimo
Nice place, missing a gym close by
Business
6/10
Pleasant
02 Nov 2025
Paul
Quaint doesn’t excuse tired and dated
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Oct 2025
Lisa
Lovely room and amazing bathroom! Staff friendly and helpful too. Great location opposite a little Waitrose and close to lovely coastline.
6/10
Pleasant
22 Oct 2025
Jeremy
Not taken
Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Oct 2025
Bernard
Clean and tidy room, everything to hand. Warm, convenient
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Oct 2025
Hefin
Spacious rooms with a comfortable bed. Good choice of coffee and teas in the room. Roberts DAB radio provided but reception hit and miss. Large wall mounted TV. Very clean. Powerful shower with a choice of normal or \"rain\".

Good choice at the breakfast buffet with freshly cooked options from the kitchen.

Very friendly staff throughout the hotel. A special mention to Marina for being extra attentive and caring.

Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
15 Oct 2025
Anna
Room was meant to be an upgrade but felt it was poor and not worth money. Service was very good
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Oct 2025
Russell
We used the hotel for a bride and groom and some guests. We didn’t use the Duchess for the wedding ceremony, but the staff were very happy to make a special occasion for the happy couple. They also accommodated a large party of guests and non-guests for brunch the next day. Parking is easy and free. The hotel is modern and stylish, with lots of extra welcoming touches. We liked the mini books in the room and option of a rainfall or power shower. A really great place to stay.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Oct 2025
Joanne
Great overnight stay. Lovely spacious room. Breakfast was great. Plenty of parking. Lovely surroundings. Would recommend.
Leisure Pet
10/10
Exceptional
10 Oct 2025
Alan
Couldn’t have wished for anything more. Everything was perfect.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Oct 2025
Paula
Superb accommodation and excellent staff.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Oct 2025
Linda
Lovely property with excellent service and staff. Would stay here again!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
19 Sep 2025
Anne

A great four night stay

Parking was easy, lots of spaces and all free. Bar had a good feel to it, some cosy corners if preferred. Food was very good and breakfast was good, great choice
Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Sep 2025
massimo
buisinnes trip
Business
10/10
Exceptional
27 Aug 2025
Graham
Lovely hotel with great restaurant and breakfast. Good service, easy parking just outside and great value.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Aug 2025
Dominic
It was clean and quiet plenty of parking easy to find the only down side was there was no welcome pack in are room it turned up the the day before we left but we will be going back great place to stay
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Jul 2025
Les

Pleasant overall.

Overall a pleasant stay. The beds were very comfy. Breakfast was a pleasant experience, very relaxed. Room cleanliness was good but some minor defects found with lighting and the shower. The communal areas should be cleaned more regularly or carefully. Some stickiness to door handles and surfaces.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2025
Karen
Great room, friendly staff. Easy check in and out. Will stay again.
Business Partner
4/10
Poor
15 Jul 2025
Yvonne

Disappointing

Check in chaos, manager inept, tried to charge us again! Shame because the young bar staff were lovely, friendly and efficient. Rooms need upgrade and a good clean
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2025
Jonathan
Very friendly staff, the room was charming, breakfast excellent.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2025
Marie
Lovely hotel
Business
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2025
Justin
A grand hotel in a very upmarket area. Close enough to the coast to enjoy all the resorts. Definitely the smartest hotel weve ever stayed in. Enjoyed a lovely weekend here. Would 100% stay again.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2025
Rosemarie
The room was beautiful and spacious. We really enjoyed our stay. We wanted to stay for another night but already fully booked.
We definitely coming back again.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 May 2025
Irene
The hotel was welcoming and the room was spacious, and comfortable, if a little stuffy. It was at the top of the building and the windows would only open a little. The room would have been less stuffy had the windows been opened before we arrived, and the blinds drawn. It was clean, and the linen was all good.
All in all, a pleasant stay.
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
10 May 2025
James
Generally very nice upmarket pub type hotel. One day they didn’t make up the room which was annoying for the price but they fixed it quickly.
10/10
Exceptional
04 May 2025
Janjira
Would be nice if the room have wardrobe and fridge
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Apr 2025
Tony

Amazing

Great place to stay
Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Apr 2025
Verified traveler

Mixed review

Room was far too hot & the air conditioning wasnt working. Woken at 5.30am by the night porter continually crashing empty bottles into the skip under our window. Very thoughtless.Bed very uncomfortable. But restaurant & food was first class, staff excellent.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 Apr 2025
Rheinallt
An interesting project. Hotel very good but Dinner Menu very limited. However this resulted in finding two excellent restaurants!
Not easy to find shops in Poundbury as obviously any hoardings are not allowed.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Apr 2025
Andy
The property was in character with the area and is in itself a fine building. Interesting inside with its multi-levels. Staff and service was excellent - all very helpful and attentive. Lucky with the weather sitting outside looking across the square was really great and our party of 10 had a very relaxed and interesting stay.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
07 Apr 2025
Paul

Fabulous Pub great Service

We had a great stay on Sunday Afternoon and evening at Duchess of Cornwall.
We were a group of 8
Service was fabulous Food was good quality Pub grub.
Room was spacious and clean.
A great place to stay.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
28 Mar 2025
Paul

Excellent

One night business. Excellent for parking. Room very very well done, very comfortable. Breakfast and food options very good. The whole area felt safe. Would definitely book again.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
26 Mar 2025
Andrew
Great, well decorated rooms with a decent size TV, comfortable bed and powerful shower. I had a double aspect room with lovely views along the streets. Evening food was fairly basic, but reasonably priced and good quality, as was breakfast. The multi level dining area/bar is really well presented with a large central staircase and outside seating is also good. Overall a very good stay.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Mar 2025
Ben
We had a lovely stay here and would return again. Staff were friendly, polite and attentive.

There was a good selection for breakfast and all the meals we had during our stay was excellent.

Our room was great, with a nice cosy theme. The bed was too firm for me and my partner, though that is down to personal preference and no fault of the hotel. The hotel is in a quiet location in lovely surroundings with plenty to do in the surrounding areas. Highly recommend staying here if you want to explore Dorset.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Mar 2025
Les

Cosy winter pub.

Stayed here a few times now. Always friendly, welcoming. Rooms clean, good shower. Food excellent. Would recommend Duchess of Cornwall Inn.
Self

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The Duchess Of Cornwall Inn
12 Queen Mother Square, Dorchester, United Kingdom

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