A 3-minute walk from Dorchester West Train Station, The Junction is a Marston’s Inn offering bed and breakfast in this historic Dorset town. Stylishly furnished rooms have free Wi-Fi and the ground floor location offers disabled access. Each room has an en suite bathroom, flat-screen TV with Freeview channels, desk, tea and coffee and complementary bottled water. A hearty breakfast is served to guests each morning. The inn serves a wide choice of classic pub food. Sandwiches, salads and light meals are joined by main courses including Wiltshire ham, egg and chips and British beef and Marston’s Ale pie. The market town of Dorchester is well-known as the former home of author Thomas Hardy, and was the inspiration for his novel ‘The Mayor of Casterbridge’. The Roman Town House is a local attraction, along with Maiden Castle around 2 miles from the town centre. outside garden area installed Very Limited Parking Drop off point but may have to use public car park only 100 metres from hotel two minute walk.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Marston's Inns
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

  • Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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

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Guests who stayed here loved

Neil
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The room was large and clean shower and toilet were clean and nice,inside the junction pub was great and homely meals were great.will stay again.THANKS.
Brian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Albert was a true gentleman absolutely first class breakfast and easy to get to from the train station also in the centre of town
Maria
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Clean, warm, comfortable room. Basic but with everything you might need. Central location with parking. Big welcome from landlord. Excellent traditional breakfast with plenty of good coffee.
Kevin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location close to shops station buses etc room was clean and tidy and above average size large comfortable bed staff friendly and prices in bar for food and drinks very good decent breakfast parking outside room and because just away from bar etc...
Deborah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Easy access to Dorchester and lovely bar and accommodation
Alan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Room was basic, however it was clean warm and the bed was very comfortable.The breakfast was great,freshly cooked and lots of it. Great value overall, 👍
Les
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We had an evening meal at the bar it was delicious. Well presented and good value for money. We also had breakfast it was cooked to how we wanted it. It was piping hot and plenty of it. Staff were very friendly and polite
Jasmine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Perfect breakfast served on hot plates. Very comfy room and good shower. A place to hang clothes and good comfy large mattress. Your own entrance beside pub. Lovely location and surprisingly quiet.
Dean
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great breakfast, close to town, friendly staff, spotless room, comfy bed
Sue
France France
The full English breakfast was amazing…and the staff were all very helpful and friendly!

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Guests who stayed here loved

Neil
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The room was large and clean shower and toilet were clean and nice,inside the junction pub was great and homely meals were great.will stay again.THANKS.
Brian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Albert was a true gentleman absolutely first class breakfast and easy to get to from the train station also in the centre of town
Maria
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Clean, warm, comfortable room. Basic but with everything you might need. Central location with parking. Big welcome from landlord. Excellent traditional breakfast with plenty of good coffee.
Kevin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location close to shops station buses etc room was clean and tidy and above average size large comfortable bed staff friendly and prices in bar for food and drinks very good decent breakfast parking outside room and because just away from bar etc...
Deborah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Easy access to Dorchester and lovely bar and accommodation
Alan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Room was basic, however it was clean warm and the bed was very comfortable.The breakfast was great,freshly cooked and lots of it. Great value overall, 👍
Les
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We had an evening meal at the bar it was delicious. Well presented and good value for money. We also had breakfast it was cooked to how we wanted it. It was piping hot and plenty of it. Staff were very friendly and polite
Jasmine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Perfect breakfast served on hot plates. Very comfy room and good shower. A place to hang clothes and good comfy large mattress. Your own entrance beside pub. Lovely location and surprisingly quiet.
Dean
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great breakfast, close to town, friendly staff, spotless room, comfy bed
Sue
France France
The full English breakfast was amazing…and the staff were all very helpful and friendly!

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
The Junction Hotel
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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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

If you require check-in outside the standard times, please contact property using the details on your Booking Confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.