Last-minute family friendly hotel deals in Dorset

A stay at Alexandra Hotel places you in the heart of Weymouth, within a 10-minute walk of Weymouth Beach and Weymouth Bay. This hotel is 14.5 mi (23.4 km) from Durdle Door and 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Chesil Beach.

Set in a 19th-century pub just a 10-minute drive from Dorchester town centre, The Black Dog Inn has an outdoor children’s playground. Real ales are served in the traditional bar, and food is served 7 days a week. Each soundproofed room has a flat-screen TV with Freesat.

Free private parking is provided and the seaside town of Weymouth is a 20-minute car journey from The Black Dog.

During the summer months, guests can relax with a drink in the large garden seating area. Full English breakfasts and an evening menu are available in the restaurant.

The bright and airy bedrooms also have an en suite bathroom and tea and coffee making facilities.

With a stay at St Johns Guest House in Weymouth, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Jubilee Clock Tower of Weymouth and Sandworld. This beach bed & breakfast is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Weymouth Beach and 0.7 mi (1 km) from SEA LIFE Centre Weymouth.

With a stay at The Jubilee Hotel East- with Spa Facilities, you'll be centrally located in Weymouth, within a 5-minute drive of Weymouth Beach and Weymouth Bay. This beach hotel is 13.8 mi (22.3 km) from Durdle Door and 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Chesil Beach.

With a stay at The Victorian Barn self catering holidays with pool & hot tubs in Blandford Forum, you'll be 12.4 mi (20 km) from Cerne Abbas Giant and 19.9 mi (32 km) from Kingston Lacy House. This family-friendly holiday home is 22 mi (35.4 km) from Wimborne Model Town and 30.5 mi (49 km) from Moors Valley Country Park.

Located in Dorchester, Gaggle Of Geese Pub & Shepherd Huts is in a rural location – a 2-minute drive from Badger Watch Dorset and 10 minutes from Cerne Abbas Giant. This inn is 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from South West Survival.

When you stay at this apartment in Weymouth, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Weymouth Beach and Weymouth Harbour. This beach apartment is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Weymouth Pavilion and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Dorset and East Devon Coast.

With a stay at Waterside Holiday Park & Spa in Weymouth, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Weymouth Beach and Fantasy Island Fun Park. This family-friendly holiday park is 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Durdle Door and 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Chesil Beach.

With a stay at Jurassic Bay Holidays in Weymouth, you'll be in a shopping district, within a 5-minute drive of Weymouth Beach and Weymouth Bay. This guest house is 14.1 mi (22.6 km) from Durdle Door and 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from Chesil Beach.

Located in Wareham, Host Stay Gwyle in Wareham is within a 15-minute drive of Poole Harbour and Corfe Castle. This holiday home is 15.3 mi (24.7 km) from Bournemouth Beach and 9.8 mi (15.9 km) from Durdle Door Beach.

Located in Dorchester, this holiday home is on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Cerne Abbas Giant. This holiday home is 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Chesil Beach and 16.1 mi (25.9 km) from Weymouth Beach.

Stable Cottage - Rudge Farm Cottages, a property with barbecue facilities, is located in Bridport, 37 km from Monkey World, 24 km from Dinosaurland Fossil Museum, as well as 27 km from Portland Castle. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the holiday home free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is set 14 km from Golden Cap.

The 1-bedroom holiday home is fitted with a living room with TV, and a fully equipped kitchen.

A minimarket is available at the holiday home.

You can play billiards, table tennis, and tennis at the 4-star holiday home. A bowling alley and an indoor play area are available at Stable Cottage - Rudge Farm Cottages, while guests can also relax in the garden.

Portland Museum is 30 km from the accommodation, while Athelhampton House is 30 km away. Exeter International Airport is 62 km from the property.

Carters Cottage - Rudge Farm Cottages, a property with a tennis court, is located in Bridport, 25 km from Weymouth Harbour, 42 km from Monkey World, as well as 25 km from Dinosaurland Fossil Museum. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the holiday home free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is set 15 km from Golden Cap.

The 3-bedroom holiday home is fitted with a living room with TV, and a fully equipped kitchen.

A minimarket is available at the holiday home.

For guests with children, Carters Cottage - Rudge Farm Cottages offers both an indoor and outdoor play area. Barbecue facilities are included at the holiday home, and guests can also relax in the garden or go on a picnic in the picnic area.

Portland Castle is 27 km from the accommodation, while Portland Museum is 30 km away. Exeter International Airport is 62 km from the property.

Gardeners Cottage - Rudge Farm Cottages is set in Bridport, 37 km from Monkey World, 24 km from Dinosaurland Fossil Museum, as well as 27 km from Portland Castle. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the holiday home free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is situated 14 km from Golden Cap.

The 2-bedroom holiday home features a living room with TV, and a fully equipped kitchen.

A minimarket is available at the holiday home.

You can play billiards, table tennis, and tennis at the 4-star holiday home. An indoor play area is also available at Gardeners Cottage - Rudge Farm Cottages, while guests can also relax in the garden.

Portland Museum is 30 km from the accommodation, while Athelhampton House is 30 km from the property. Exeter International Airport is 62 km away.

Situated just 37 km from Monkey World, Orchard Cottage - Rudge Farm Cottages provides accommodation in Bridport with access to a garden, barbecue facilities, as well as private check-in and check-out. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the holiday home free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is located 14 km from Golden Cap.

The 3-bedroom holiday home comes with a living room with TV, and a fully equipped kitchen. Laundry service is also available.

A minimarket is available at the holiday home.

You can play billiards and table tennis at the 4-star holiday home. A bowling alley and an indoor play area are available at Orchard Cottage - Rudge Farm Cottages, while guests can also relax on the sun terrace.

Dinosaurland Fossil Museum is 24 km from the accommodation, while Portland Castle is 27 km away. Exeter International Airport is 62 km from the property.

Shepherds Cottage - Rudge Farm Cottages is set in Bridport, 37 km from Monkey World, 24 km from Dinosaurland Fossil Museum, as well as 27 km from Portland Castle. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the holiday home free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is situated 14 km from Golden Cap.

The 2-bedroom holiday home features a living room with TV, and a fully equipped kitchen.

A minimarket is available at the holiday home.

You can play billiards, table tennis, and tennis at the 4-star holiday home. A bowling alley and an indoor play area are available at Shepherds Cottage - Rudge Farm Cottages, while guests can also relax in the garden.

Portland Museum is 30 km from the accommodation, while Athelhampton House is 30 km from the property. Exeter International Airport is 62 km away.

FRESHWATER BEACH HOLIDAY HOME offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and private bathrooms with a hairdryer and shower. A patio with garden and seating, as well as accommodation with a kitchen in Freshwater Beach Holiday Park.

The holiday park offers a private beach, 2 indoor pools and two outdoor pools plus sauna and steam room. There is restuarant and bars plus ten pin bowling alley. Passes are available for all guests. The property is situated in a few minutes to the sea and in few minutes to the entertainment.

FRESHWATER BEACH HOLIDAY PARK provides a sun terrace restuarant and bar area.

Bridport is less than a mile away. Weymouth is 13 miles away via a bus route or road.

Situated just 37 km from Monkey World, Hayloft Cottage - Rudge Farm Cottages offers accommodation in Bridport with access to a garden, barbecue facilities, as well as private check-in and check-out. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the holiday home free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is set 14 km from Golden Cap.

The 2-bedroom holiday home has a living room with TV, and a fully equipped kitchen.

A minimarket is available at the holiday home.

You can play billiards, table tennis, and tennis at the 4-star holiday home. A bowling alley and an indoor play area are available at Hayloft Cottage - Rudge Farm Cottages, while guests can also relax on the sun terrace.

Dinosaurland Fossil Museum is 24 km from the accommodation, while Portland Castle is 27 km from the property. Exeter International Airport is 62 km away.

Situated 37 km from Monkey World, 24 km from Dinosaurland Fossil Museum and 27 km from Portland Castle, Milkmaids Cottage - Rudge Farm Cottages provides accommodation set in Bridport. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the holiday home free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is located 14 km from Golden Cap.

The 1-bedroom holiday home is equipped with a living room with TV, and a fully equipped kitchen.

A minimarket is available at the holiday home.

You can play billiards, table tennis, and tennis at the 4-star holiday home. An indoor play area is also available at Milkmaids Cottage - Rudge Farm Cottages, while guests can also relax in the garden.

Portland Museum is 30 km from the accommodation, while Athelhampton House is 30 km away. Exeter International Airport is 62 km from the property.

With a stay at Calm Sea Guesthouse in Weymouth, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Weymouth Beach and Weymouth Bay. This bed & breakfast is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Durdle Door and 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Durdle Door Beach.