The Lawrence of Arabia Hotel

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8.3Excellent

(169 Ratings)

"The most lovely owner and her son are running The Lawrence. A beautiful Hotel literally 10 yards away from the sea. Delicious breakfast and comfortable room (no. 8 with sea view) including a cosy loun..."

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8.3 / 10.0

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Featuring a shared lounge, The Lawrence of Arabia Hotel is located in Weymouth in the Dorset region, 1.1 miles from Weymouth Beach and 15 miles from Monkey World. The property is around 23 miles from Corfe Castle, 25 miles from Golden Cap and 5.

Amenities at The Lawrence of Arabia Hotel

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Non-smoking

Heating

WiFi/Internet

Beach access

Shared living spaces

Accessible by lift

Housekeeping available

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning products

Map of Weymouth

Nearby attractions

Purbeck Heritage Coast

21.7 mi

Lulworth Cove

8.9 mi

Moors Valley Country Park & Forest

30.9 mi

Bournemouth Parks - Lower Gardens

26.2 mi

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8.3Excellent

(169 Ratings)

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8.3 / 10.0

Excellent(169 Ratings)

Hotel in Weymouth

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valueWell priced for this area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Weymouth

Nearby attractions

Purbeck Heritage Coast

21.7 mi

Lulworth Cove

8.9 mi

Moors Valley Country Park & Forest

30.9 mi

Bournemouth Parks - Lower Gardens

26.2 mi

Available Rooms

About this hotel

Amenities

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Non-smoking

Heating

WiFi/Internet

Beach access

Shared living spaces

Accessible by lift

Housekeeping available

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning products

Ratings and reviews

8.3 / 10.0

Excellent(169 Ratings)

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10.0 / 10.0

Listen to the waves and relax

The most lovely owner and her son are running The Lawrence. A beautiful Hotel literally 10 yards away from the sea. Delicious breakfast and comfortable room (no. 8 with sea view) including a cosy lounge at the first floor.

Everything was just splendid!

10.0 / 10.0

Friendly and homely

I loved my stay in this friendly family run hotel It was warm and cosy it just had a nice atmosphere and feel to it. I also loved the decor with all the interesting furniture and items related to Lawrence of Arabia. Breakfast was delicious and hot, and a great choice of cereal jams juice and the all nicely presented I can't wait to go back to beautiful Weymouth and I will be staying there again.

Car parking is at the end of the road It's not a long walk You can pull up at the side of the hotel to unload so really wasn't a problem

10.0 / 10.0

Excellent hotel in great location. Owners very receptive to guests needs and very welcoming.

The owners were extremely helpful and welcoming. The breakfast was excellent. The hotel overlooks the sea and is in a brilliant location with on road or public car parking close by. The information concerning Laurence of Arabia and his family/career was fascinating and made the hotel unique.

9.0 / 10.0

Lawrence of Arabia hotel

Everything. breakfast verry good best I have had at any hotel we have ever stayed at

From door shut at 12 at night if you stayed out after that time you had to ring bell which your did not like to do. front door keys would be good idea and you can stay out if you wanted to and not disturb anyone

9.0 / 10.0

We stayed for 6 nights and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves

The location was perfect and the breakfast was lovely. The hosts were really nice

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect location, stunning sea views and super comfortable room.

Unique, super comfortable room and keeping the stunning Georgian property to its original beauty. Fantastic breakfast.

Bathroom was tiny with little shelving for you to put wash bag and toiletries.

8.0 / 10.0

Quirky in a nice way

Location was perfectly, over looking the beach the hosts were very helpful and especially interesting about history of Lawrence of Arabia..

8.0 / 10.0

Friendly staff - very knowledgeable about T.E. Lawrence

Perfectly cooked breakfast - great location

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect setting and lovely hosts would recommend!!

Absolutely perfect location close to everything and very interesting themed hotel featuring Lawrence of Arabia. Would have loved to read every single bit of information but didn’t have time. There will be a next time though. We loved it. Hosts were the politest we have ever met and the room, although described as small, was absolutely perfect and very comfortable and clean. Breakfast was delicious.

Nothing at all!

7.0 / 10.0

Good

Host friendly, lots of nice touches in room. Hand wash, slippers, fresh milk in room fridge and lovely fresh smelling clean white towels. Very clean room lovely clean sheets.

Not enough toilet roll in room, had to use tissues provided.I informed the hosts on departure. They said sorry.

8.0 / 10.0

Great location, very very clean and solid breakfast - suitable for ironman

Location was spot on, we stayed for the Ironman locally and the hotel was in walking distance of the transition, the race actually passes the hotel on the run. The hotel is a an interesting homage to the great man himself LOA, each room looks like its themed a little bit and there is an interesting lounge area on the 2nd floor with a few of his belongings. Overall this theme was take it or leave it, its nice but not massively over bearing if history isn't your thing but a nice touch. The owners we great, Richard and Teresa made us feel welcome and also had a bit of banter about 2 blokes sharing a bed due me swapping wife for mate :-) for the race. What was really surprising was that they made an effort to get a race breakfast for us, overnight oats/yoghurt/coffee/boiled eggs/cereal/bread rolls etc, we didn't plan on this but made a difference to us. We were also allowed to store the bikes in the office, not in the rooms. That also suited us fine. Breakfast from 9-10am on non race day and was great with plenty of choice.

Not a case of not liking, small concerns but specifically for ironman peeps. There was nothing really to dislike. No guarantee of close parking but we knew that, we parked at the Swannery car park a short walk away and left the car for a few days for around £15. Brought the car around for loading and unloading. No bikes in the room might not suit some if staying longer but a. they were very accomodating in the office and b. not everyone is there with a bike :-)

8.0 / 10.0

Pleasant interesting stay,attentive hosts

Uniquely themed, much more interesting than boring chain hotels Good breakfast and comfortable lounge

Nothing particularly

10.0 / 10.0

The most enjoyable stay at a remarkably good hotel.

This hotel is by far the nicest we’ve stayed at in all of our visits to Weymouth. It’s perfectly located, close enough to the town to be very convenient, yet just far enough to be quiet and free of the drunken late-night noise! Our room was probably in the best location too, peer out and round to the left and you can see the sea but much more importantly it was a side-facing room and doesn’t get the intense sunshine for many hours of the day and also avoids a lot of the traffic and pedestrian noise. It was nicely and seemingly newly decorated to a high level and if I was taking part in a monetised contest of ‘Find A Spec Of Dust’, I’d be absolutely broke! This place is immaculately clean throughout from the front door right to room. The small TV played Radio 1 while we’re getting dressed, the little fridge kept our wine, cider and freshly provided milk for the fully kitted out hot drink station, perfectly chilled. I’m a heavy guy, and initially the very soft mattress made me worry that I’d not sleep particularly well and affect my back but was proven very wrong by 2 excellent nights sleep with zero discomfort. Once I figured out that the shower / mixer tap worked the opposite way round to what I’m used to, we enjoyed a lovely and hot shower with the fancy stone / beaded shower head providing skin-tingling power. There was enough closet and drawer space for a week away for a couple, maybe bring your own hangers if you’re bringing more than half a dozen shirts / dresses. The breakfasts were cooked freshly and were the best, tastiest and oil-less breakfasts I’ve had on a mini-break. Excellent quality meats and cooked to perfection. A good choice of muesli / cereals on offer too, with fresh fruits available to go with the great choice of yoghurts. The view out of the restaurant is looking directly over the beach and sea, a lovely setting. The whole experience of this lovely hotel is topped off by the wonderful owners, Richard and Theresa.

There was nothing not to like.

2.0 / 10.0

Not what we expected and we will NOT be back

Not a lot.

Proprietors were miserable. Nearly had my breakfast down me one morning as he could not be bothered to put tray on table nearby to pass breakfast . Put the tray nearly above my head to reach for breakfast. And they had a go at my husband for putting a wet towel to change in the shower. Where else are you meant to put them.

10.0 / 10.0

Would definitely stay again

The hotel has unique one-of-a-kind historic character, the photos online do not do justice to how much it feels like a filming spot for a Hercule Poirot movie, we felt completely immersed in the atmosphere. The lounge on the first floor is incredibly beautiful and comfortable, perfect to enjoy sea views in the heat of the day or read a book while listening to the waves before going to sleep. The location is outstanding as well, I cannot think of a better one in the whole town, especially if you are using Weymouth as a base to travel around the coast: the train and bus stations are both less than 5 minutes away, the beach is just across the road. It is very central but is just about far enough from the main attractions so that you get actual sea views and are not looking at the strobe lights of arcades and the fairground. The breakfast alone is probably worth another visit as well. The Al'Ula breakfast that you can request the day before might just have been the most delicious and at the same time most authentic meals I have ever had, cannot recommend enough. Everything on the menu is cooked fresh to order in the morning. The room was clean and had everything we needed, it was not noisy at all even on the weekend, there was definitely enough space for two people to be comfortable and even some fresh milk and biscuits for our tea in the room. It was also vey nice to be able to leave our suitcase in the luggage store before and after the stay. It's a small family-run place, the owners were very kind and helpful, we had a lovely chat with them during breakfast, as well as a thorough introduction to the Al'Ula which was much appreciated. Would definitely come again!

Nothing important was missing and there weren't any issues. The hotel is tiny and seems to be operated by 3-4 people, so of course it cannot run as seamlessly or quickly as a massive chain. But again, for someone who values unique experiences over perfection in facilities, Lawrence of Arabia is an easy recommend.

9.0 / 10.0

We had an excellent stay.

Breakfast was brilliant, freshly cooked. Excellent variety of food on offer. Good location to the station. They have an amazing lounge on the first floor. Over looking the sea. You can bring your own drinks if you like too. The owners have a wealth of information all about Lawrence of Arabia. If you like history, you will love it The owners are working hard to meet all your needs. Super value too. They were happy to hold onto our luggage until our train home.

The shower head in our room, could be a little better. Perhaps you don't need two chairs in the room either.

8.0 / 10.0

One of the Best Summer Destination

Love the owners, the couple were so lovely. Love the breakfast choices, comfy beds, clean rooms, fresh linens and towels and most of all the location. Beach just right across. Walking distance to merely everything. Lots of shops, cafes and restaurants around the area. Very close to the train station. We will definitely be back! Thank you so much for the warm welcome.

The lounge on the 2nd floor is a lovely place to chill. I think a good lighting and a bit of make-over should be done especially to the growing plants around it definitely need some tlc.

5.0 / 10.0

Weymouth weekend

Location and close to train station.

Shame there was no bar facility in the gorgeous lounge with balcony and view. Maybe an honesty bar would work. Advertise price with full fridge of drinks and an honesty box.

8.0 / 10.0

Although it said small twin room there was plenty of space

Location

There wasn’t anything to dislike! Could have probably done with a few more hangers.

10.0 / 10.0

Amazing location, food great, lots of extras in room. Run by lovely people

Very quirky but clean and comfortable

No lounge or bar to relax at the end of the day

8.0 / 10.0

Enjoyable- very clean

Location. Friendly owners, Cooked breakfast. Comfortable beds.

No bar.

1.0 / 10.0

DO NOT STAY HERE. The owner was rude and verbally abusive.

The location.

DO NOT STAY HERE. The owner was rude and abusive. The bed was uncomfortable. No curtain on the window, shower covered in limescale. Single glazed window so you hear all noise from outside. You only get shower gel, shampoo, toilet paper and coffee on the first day. When I asked about these, I got shouted at and was told that all the other guest bring their own. The plumbing in the bathroom, I have never seen anything like it. Every time we use it, it sounds like someone drilling into the wall and when the guests use the bathroom next door, we couldn't flush the toilet or wash our hands at night because of how loud it was. We were even asked to take our rubbish out and put it in the public bin across the road and you are not allowed to eat anything in your room. They say its a hotel but this isn't a hotel, its a B&B. if you call them they say its not a 24 hour service. If you're unlucky to stay here and you need to speak with them. DO NOT ask or complain about anything, if you do they will make your stay a living hell. Just suffer in silence or leave. I made the mistake and spoke with them about the issues the first morning and both husband and wife made our stay a nightmare. They are very twisted and will twist everything you say. There is lots more to say but I will finish here.

3.0 / 10.0

Very disappointed

Nothing

Owner looks upon his guest like dirt,found not at all polite and no consideration for my wife when she is in the room trying to get ready,by this I mean walking in room without politely knockiing door first

10.0 / 10.0

Amazi no stay and definitely will be staying again in the future.

The property is very well decorated and has a great theme going. The room we had was very spacious and was absolutely spotless. The bed was really comfortable and we both slept very well. There was a fridge and fan in the room along with a good selection of tea and coffees. The milk was delivered in small glass bottles and always fresh. The breakfast was outstanding and well worth eating. The fried bread was out of this world. The owners were really friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Location was right on beachfront and easy to access town centre, local buses to go to other places.

Nothing to dislike

9.0 / 10.0

A wonderful experience. So much attention to detail, stylish and very interesting.

Superb home cooked breakfast, great location, very interesting and artistic hotel. Perfect for anyone who wants to experience the art deco style with the added bonus of the presence of T.E Lawrence in the archival memorabilia and style.

9.0 / 10.0

Loved it all.

Lovely staff and hotel. Absolutely unique. So much knowledge and attention to historical detail. Our room based on Cloud Cottage, quirky, fun. Slippers and toiletries provided. Terrific breakfast. Lovely hosts. Perfect location. Would recommend and revisit.

Nothing really.

10.0 / 10.0

I had a nice relaxing stay.

The breakfast was excellent and the lounge is a lovely comfortable space to sit and relax. Plenty of information about T.E.Lawrence for anyone intereted in Lawrence of Arabia.

Nothing comes to mind.

9.0 / 10.0

Exceptional stay and views

Clean, well placed, hosts are genuinely nice people, exceptional views and very interesting memorabilia.

When going through the fire door on the way to rooms 7-10, it was very dark and a trip hazard

9.0 / 10.0

Great breakfast

Friendly hosts , great breakfast. Interesting b&b Clean room .

The busy road , the price you pay to be opposite the beach .

1.0 / 10.0

Do not go here. Much better places available nearby.

Location not far from train station and on sea front.

Owner unpleasant. Room very dated and small. View is only of roofs next door. No lounge. Sitting area in room is 2 dining room chairs against the wall. Breakfast only 9-10am.

10.0 / 10.0

Location was excellent not to far from the town

Richard and Theresa were very welcoming and the room was very pleasant and clean.. breakfast was delicious will definitely stay again

There wasn’t anything we didn’t like

8.0 / 10.0

quirky, pleasant hotel

very quirky place in a good way bedroom spotless, bedding and towels white and very clean Richard very pleasant and welcoming breakfast delicious location very good

quite a long wait for breakfast but Richard was working on his own so understandable

10.0 / 10.0

Quirky little hotel where the owners are very helpful and friendly and the rooms are extremely clean

Breakfast was freshly cooked. It was lovely

Nothing

9.0 / 10.0

We was welcome very well and are stay was lovely.

Breakfast was great Location was great right on sea front

N/a

10.0 / 10.0

Fantastic

My partner Alan and I stayed here for two nights, lovely old building with lots of memorabilia and information related to Lawrence of Arabia (History buffs you will love this) which was very interesting. Lovely beachfront location with a large shared lounge where you can relax and enjoy the beautiful panoramic sea views. Room was very clean with a lovely comfortable bed. The 7 Pillars breakfast was absolutely outstanding - all locally sourced produce - I am not normally a cooked breakfast fan but easily managed to wolf this down - uhmm - delicious. The hosts Richard and Theresa were lovely and friendly and extremely knowledgeable about the area and everything regarding Lawrence of Arabia. We will definitely return here!

Mugs would of been better than tea cups but that’s just our personal preference!

10.0 / 10.0

Teresa and Richard great hosts. Amazing breakfast. Theresa was very knowledgeable nothing too much trouble. Beds super r

Great location. Right on the beach. Near the shops, bus stops and train station

Nothing

9.0 / 10.0

Historic Guesthouse with Great Breakfast

Nice historic building, truly home cooked breakfasts, and interesting lounge on 2nd floor with lots of history books about the town and area. We were in the sea view room and went to sleep each night with the full moon on the water, woke up to the sun rising over the cliffs.

Bathroom small but adequate. After all, it is an old inn on the historic registry.

9.0 / 10.0

Arabian experience in Weymouth

We LOVED the Al'Ula breakfast for 2 which you need to order the previous day; the different middle eastern cheeses, Fava beans and peanut butter with the kuboos was pure heaven. An authentic Lawrence of Arabia experience with the amazing food, decor and stories of Saudi Arabia by the friendly hosts Teresa and Richard. Lovely sea views from the lounge with the palms. The room itself was comfortable, clean with a side view of the sea. The bathroom was clean and adequate. All in all a memorable stay and would definitely recommend it to others visiting weymouth.

The hallway and lounge had a bit of a musty smell, but apart from that, everything was lovely.

10.0 / 10.0

A lovely seafront hotel with unique decor, very welcoming owners and an excellent breakfast.

Welcoming hosts, comfortable hotel with loads of atmosphere, right on the seafront and a delicious breakfast.

8.0 / 10.0

A lovely venue for staying away with friends with a great lounge to spend time together.

The owners were lovely to chat to and they have created a really interesting place to stay. The breakfast was excellent and nicely presented. I got adventurous and had the Al' Ula breakfast, which was a mixture of hot and cold dishes. A great opportunity to try something new. Our room was delightfully decorated and very comfortable (best room in the house, overlooking the sea). The hotel is with easy access to the station and for getting into the town.

Our timing for our break wasn't good. We were there during a storm so the wind was very noisy. Also, we live in a really quiet place so we were very aware of road noise.

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