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The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant

3.5 star property
Inn in Wimborne with free breakfast and a coffee shop

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Premier Double Room
Luxury Double Room
Interior entrance
Premier Double Room
Terrace/patio
In the heart of town, The Minster Arms offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast, a cozy coffee shop, and an inviting garden. Connect to WiFi and unwind at the bar or restaurant while enjoying British cuisine. Guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Tonight

Sep. 4 - Sep. 5
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Tomorrow

Sep. 5 - Sep. 6
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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Double Room

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 14 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 10 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premier Double Room

Premier Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 12 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Wimborne is home to The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant. Poole Harbour and Sandbanks Beach are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore New Forest National Park and Bournemouth Beach. Bournemouth Pier and Wimborne Model Town are also worth visiting.
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Map
23 West Street, Wimborne, England, BH21 1JS

What's nearby

  • Wimborne Minster - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kingston Lacy House - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Splashdown Waterpark - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Poole Quay - 14 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Poole Harbour - 14 min drive - 13.5 km

Getting around

  • Branksome Station - 16 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Piazzo Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Man in the Wall - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Long Johns Fish And Chips - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Coach And Horses - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cricketers Arms - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant

Property highlights
Consider a stay at The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the on-site British cuisine restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a bar.
Other perks at this inn include:
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant include comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Minster Arms Inn Wimborne
Minster Arms Inn
Minster Arms Wimborne
Minster Arms
The Minster Arms
The Lion Pub & Restaurant Inn
The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant Inn
The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant Wimborne
The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant Inn Wimborne

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant?

As of Sept 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant on Sept 8, 2025 start from CA $139.04, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant located?

Situated in Wimborne, this inn is within a 5-minute walk of Wimborne Model Town, Wimborne Minster, and Tivoli Theatre. Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs and Kingston Lacy House are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 245 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 245 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 245 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 245 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 245 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the hotel was fine. What needs to be made clearer is that the car park is actually a Dorset Council run pay and display between 8am and 6pm. Also the hotel is on a busy junction in Wimborne and is noisy at the peak hours.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Trefor the manager was great. Very helpful and kind. Nothing was too much trouble. The room was bright and clean. The facilities were great. The bed was comfortable. The bar and restaurant were nice and I enjoyed the live music and quiz night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room very comfortable staff warm welcoming and friendly would definitely stay again and highly recommend 😀
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Lion Hotel was a pleasure to stay in. Clearly recently decorated to a high standard the quality of materials used were also reflected in the way the bedrooms were furnished and clean crisp linen on comfortable beds
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Anniversary stay

Gorgeous hotel, lovely large room. Great facilities and lovely staff. Early awakening from washing machine and deliveries - understandable. Will be returning again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff so helpful lovely food overall a very nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place and excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is one of the most charming English places I have stayed. We only stayed here because we wanted to go to renoufs but we will definitely be back !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place to stay

All good staff were great, was on the top l floor so only for the fit
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, clean, quiet good food. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

peeping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a really pleasant stay, friendly staff and excellent breakfast. Parking is limited but found a spot near by.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely stay in Minster Arms - comfortable clean rooms and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Howard

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Needs new beds

Sorry to say this but we had a great room, suite I think, but the let down was the bed. The mattress was completely collapsed and we had a very uncomfortable night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about The Minster.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Anniversary stay

Great one night stay in one of the premium rooms. Gorgeous room in the eaves. Lovely welcome on check in and good service throughout. Food very tasty and extremely well presented.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spot on!!

Great stay! Really nice place! And the charcuterie and cheese board in the restaurant was amazing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fab!

I nearly didn't book because of the bad reviews but glad we did, had a wonderful time! Lovely room and great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

AMAZING STAY! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

This was my families third stay at the Minster Arms and it went great. Hannah (manager) and Penny (asst manager) took wonderful care of our family. Great service! The food in the pub was also amazing. Very warm and friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend the place!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really liked the two chaps in charge nice menu room tiny no shelving in the bathroom to put stuff easily rectified surely very handy for town minutes away
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Working away

Room was great couldn’t fault it bar and food was fantastic will be returning again when working in the area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Stay

We had a lovely one night stay here! We actually stayed for our wedding night and the room was comfortable and had a very large bath and shower. It was clean and the staff were very friendly. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First appearance was off putting, the building is old and in need of some 'curb appeal' and repainting. The room was very clean but very dark decor. The breakfast was excellent and staff friendly
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay. Very friendly staff. Unfortunately the Expedia website is misleading - there is NO on site car parking. The only parking available is in Pay & Display car parks nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023