The Manor Hotel in West Dorset

We booked through Travelzoo and our stay was good value in that respect. The hotel is nicely situated in attractive gardens with views of the sea. Sadly we couldn’t make the most of these as the weather let us down. Service was generally ok and breakfasts were good. What let the hotel down was the amount of wear and tear evident, dated decor and furnishings which had seen better days. Our room had no chairs and the small space could have been much better utilised - who needs a large fitted wardrobe for a short stay? The shower room had a cracked toilet seat and copious black mould and ingrained grime around the shower which is a poor reflection on the standard of maintenance. Time for a thorough refurbishment?

4 of us enjoyed a super meal and evening celebrating my husband’s birthday. Beautiful setting and food was great. Starter: sardines, Mains: 4 x roast dinners. Hot puds: 1 x shared chocolate brownie, 1 x sticky toffee pudding. Hope we return again soon

Delicious food, friendly staff and a stunning location.

Excellent location by the sea, such a charming hotel and pub restaurant. The service was very welcoming. We went for Sunday Lunch, delicious. Would thoroughly recommend. Wonderful outside area too with views of the sea

Enjoyed a fantastic meal, great quality with stunning views over looking Chesil Beach. Will definitely be returning.

We arrived today 9/5 intending to meet 5 family members. We had done a reckie of opening times the day before, it states clearly on the board outside and on your website, opening times were 12.00. At 12.15 the door was still locked. There is nothing more annoying. We contacted our guests to inform them of a new venue. Can you really afford to turn away 7 guests?

Spent a couple of days at The Manor whilst visiting relatives nearby. A beautiful location with plenty of parking. Great views of the sea. Being an old manor house there is wear and tear, ie the carpets have seen better days, but the staff have worked very hard to provide the best possible experience. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back again.

Three wonderful days at the Manor West Bexington. Excellent service, wonderful food, extremely comfortable bed and three good night's sleep. A wonderful location and many superb places to visit nearby. We were sorry to leave.

Really enjoyed a fab lunch today - thank you Tom - your fish finger sandwiches were outstanding. Also great service and welcome from the manager. Will return soon to sample more food. 😊

We had a lovelly few days at this outstanding hotel, staff, service & food lovelly, if I has to be pick'y our room decor needs a fresh up, but still well serviced.. Go & enjoy this location Fabulous value..

Absolute little gem, fantastic location, yummy food, comfortable bedroom with lovely soft bedding, friendly staff and awesome views. Will definitely return 👌

Great dog friendly hotel lovely hotel food good views of chesil beach beautiful

If you want somewhere to stay The Manor is perfect. Lovely rooms, great staff, amazing food. Some of the best dishes I've had in a long time. Scallops and calamari melted in your mouth. Thanks for everything

Lovely Sunday lunch with friendly staff and amazing views out to sea

I do recomend a visit, service was good and friendly, food was amazing, location fantastic but the rooms a little tired.

This is our second visit to The Manor restaurant. Friends introduced us to it last year and we loved it so today was my birthday celebration. We arrived just before 7 and left just after 9 having abandoned our dessert order after watching several other people who arrived after us finish and leave. So very disappointing def not our "special" place again

4th visit to the Manor and the first since the new owners took over. Very happy with our stay for an anniversary short break. Really friendly service, you get the feeling that they will do anything to make your stay more pleasant. Not that we had to ask for anything unusual as all our needs were met with their standard service. The restaurant deserves special mention. The dinners were outstanding. The food was so well prepared and full of flavour. Squid and King prawn starters are well worth a try. The fish and chips was fantastic, with a light crispy batter with no sign of greasiness and perfectly cooked fish. The baked cod was cooked to perfection. The only comment I can make is the the room decoration was a little tired and a sweep with a feather duster to get rid of the cobwebs would be a good idea. But the room was very comfortable with no shortage of hot water for the very powerful shower.

A charming, vast old house in a lovely location with excellent staff. Very well kept gardens and great views or the coast. the beach is a short walk down the road and the staff very friendly. A cellar bar is an asset to locals and guests. Great food in the restaurant and for breakfast. Our first visit to West Bexington and definitely on our list of favourite places.

Had Sunday Lunch today everything great but over salted. Otherwise 5 stars.

The hotel contacted us by messenger cancelling our booking for two rooms, at two days notice. No reason other than circumstances beyond their control. Hmm. We travelled from our home in France, our friend from Australia. Dreadful. Totally unprofessional. I would never consider this hotel in the future.

Amazing customer service so peaceful lovely food and delicious breakfast 😋

Just a quick one night break but we had a great time - our room was large with a lovely sea view and a very comfortable bed. A very short walk to the beach for a stunning sunset. There was an issue with the gas supply so the menu was limited but all the food we had for dinner and breakfast was excellent and the cellar bar with log-burner really cosy (Inches cider on draft). Fresh milk in a fridge on the landing was a great idea for making nice tea! The manager Millie was fantastic dealing with the issues and we are already planning to return later in the year when we can sit out on the garden terrace to enjoy the views!

Beautiful hotel, lovely location. Food was very good

Had a walking group Christmas lunch which was very nice and everyone enjoyed. Only downside was there could of been more vegetables.

A lovely weekend, we were made very welcome by Millie and her team. The service was superb and the whole team were pleasant and efficient, nothing too much trouble including for dog Arthur, thank you all x

Hiked a loop from abbotsbury and stopped here for lunch. As it was the off season, many places were closed. We were so glad to find that the manor was open. I had a local Dorset crab linguine and it was honestly one of the best meals I've ever had. The crab was flavorful and plentiful and the whole dish was cooked and seasoned perfectly. My husband enjoyed his aubergine platter as well. Beautiful spot, great service, highly recommend!

3 days chilling amazing stay cant wait to go back my complements to the chef 10 out of 10 for all food breakfast and restaurant i ordered a long island ice tea which wasnt on the cocktail list but the girl serving new what to do and it was very good the views are amazing so chilled

The Manor West Bexington is a great location near Chesil beach. There is plenty of parking and the whole place has a charming country house atmosphere. The terrace sea view on a warm evening is magical. We prefer the larger rooms which we think are good value for money. The room we stayed in was spotlessly clean. This was our second stay and on both visits the staff were welcoming and helpful. Millie the general manager does a great job and is keen to make sure guests are comfortable and happy. My wife and I are very impressed with her attention to detail.The food, evening meals and breakfast was really nicely cooked and excellent value for money. This was our second visit and we will definitely stay here again and on our next visit hope to stay for a much longer visit

Lovely hotel and restaurant. Our room was spacious.

Went for lunch meeting friends. We all felt the same - could not fault the food or service. Would highly recommend

Went for a wedding- which was beautifully arranged by the bride. Left with a very bitter aftertaste since I left an expensive charger cable in the room- I called 3 times and left multiple messages and also emailed twice, heard nothing so either happy to have staff steal leftover items or the service is awful to not even bother calling or contacting me back. Both are poor outcomes either way.

Wanting to visit this area, this hotel was a great find. We met friends there for a two night stay. We had booked Sunday lunch in advance, which was very welcoming and delicious. We then asked if our rooms were free, as it was quite early but we’re told there was no problem and we’re promptly shown up to them. We were told there was fresh milk on the landing nearby, very acceptable. Our rooms were bright and welcoming and although a little jaded in places, seemed to match the ambience of the old house. Our sea view was stunning. We then met up with our friends for a much needed walk along nearby Chesil beach. In the evening, we all felt too full for more dinner, so we asked if we could just have a cheese platter in the bar, no problem. Although the bar closed at 9.30pm we were told we could take any drinks into the lounge, which we did. After a really good and quiet night’s sleep in the very comfy bed we went for breakfast. Again, this was delicious and served by such friendly staff. We booked into dinner that evening and weren’t disappointed as the food was brilliant yet again. Nothing seemed too much trouble from the staff of this hotel. Even when we reported a leak from the bottom of the toilet, which my husband found when he got out in the middle of the night!!! we were told a plumber had been called but they put towels as a temporary measure. These things happen and didn't spoil our stay. Hopefully we will all return again in the future but would recommend this hotel for a quiet and relaxing stay.

Our experience was dinner which we enjoyed the first time to warrant a return visit two days later. We were staying close by not in the hotel. Luckily I had pre-booked as gets very busy especially Mondays. The service was excellent and Matt made us feel very welcome on both occasions. Good food, good atmosphere and a great view from the conservatory.

The Manor Hotel, West Bexington Beach, Dorset is Open to none residents and dog friendly. The hotel is on the hill overlooking the beach and if you sit outdoors the views of the Jurassic beach are spectacular. We had lunch of sandwiches, one thick ham, cheese and piccalilli, the other fish goujons and fries and really good value. Massive shout out to Frankie the manager, the company are very lucky to have her, very friendly and had driven from the Peak District, Derbyshire to cover duties for three days before driving back, now that’s commitment. This is a hidden gem, especially if you enjoy walking, absolutely gorgeous location and setting or simply breathe in the fresh air, and relax. Our third visit in three years and it’s worth the visit just for the drive and views, spectacular.

Spacious room as well as the bathroom. Bathtub with glass for a comfortable shower. From the window you can hear the sea... spectacular! The restaurant is also noteworthy. Both the fish and the dessert are good. Good breakfast. Courteous service, respected quality-price.

this was to celebrate my wife's birthday and as usual everything was just perfect

A trip down memory lane,... a big family event here nearly 30 years ago, as we were nearby why not? We were looked after wonderfully, our food was super and the staff very helpful. A magnificent old building with views out over Chesil Beach that must be seen to be believed.

What a lovely hotel. Great value, great food, great views and great staff. It’s a lovely old hotel with lots of charm. Easy walk to the beach and so peaceful. Will visit again.

Excellent food, excellent service in a beautiful location. The staff was amazing and my husband and I felt very special.

Didn't stay, just visited for food. The staff were brilliant, very warm and friendly. The steak dinner was amazing to match the gorgeous views. It is absolutely worth the long drive down. Can't recommend enough.

Arrived here to be asked if we had booked a table told they were fully booked . Complete lie plenty of tables . Then offered to buy a drink . I don’t think so! Either you want our money or you don’t. Would definitely not recommend this unprofessional service to any one . Suggest you might like to try the Three horseshoes Buton Bradstock where everyone’s money seems to be the same oddly enough . Staff really friendly food very nice . Thank you to the staff at three horseshoes for true business ethics ! 😊

We recently had a delightful short break with our best friends. It was welcoming, and comfortable, with beautiful views, delicious food, friendly, helpful staff, and the whole atmosphere conducive to relaxation and allowing a recharging of the batteries. We arrived in thick fog and pouring rain which meant a quick change of our original plans. The management immediately arranged for us to take possession of our rooms four hours early, which to us was going the extra mile. Thank you so much to The Manor Hotel! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 The weather improved dramatically and the whole stay was a great success!

Lovely meal in lovely restaurant. Really tender tasty lamb provencal and perfect fillet steak. Also enjoyed the cheese board and profiteroles! Staff are lovely and friendly.

Amazing food. This lovely hotel saved the day on our 1st Wedding Anniversary as we hadn't booked anything in advance. We stayed in West Bexington and didn't realise that there was not much open locally on a Sunday evening. Lovely place breathtaking views and just amazing food and service.

Lovely position overlooking the sea, with very large, very quiet garden. Do NOT listen to SatNav to get there, follow the B3157 through Burton Bradstock. The staff were very friendly but understaffed, with only one person waiting at dinner on Thursday and breakfast on Friday morning, which went up to two on Friday/Saturday. Breakfast and dinner were absolutely delicious, particularly the wide range at breakfast. If the weather is hot I suggest you take a lightweight duvet. Pillows are one very soft and one very hard one each. Ancient stone flagged staircase from the Cellar Bar, and across the ground floor, but I didn't see any sign of a lift, so not suitable for wheelchair access. Great position for visiting Abbotsbury/ Bridport/ Weymouth or the spectacular local beach which has a cafe. Brilliant to unwind in, the loudest noise at night was the sound of the surf.

Another excellent experience at this hotel that we've been visiting regularly for over twenty years; the rooms are clean, comfortable and well-appointed; staff are friendly and helpful; breakfast menu extensive and good selection of dishes served in the cosy cellar bar in the evening; overall a most enjoyable stay and good value for money.

A nice old hotel tucked away above Chesil Beach. Great food and very friendly and helpful staff, nothing was too much trouble. Plenty of parking too.

Stayed for two nights with family members. Would highly recommend this place - excellent food and service

It's hard to explain how lovely this place is, with its terrace and gardens on a hill overlooking Chesil beach, but it really is very nice indeed to visit on a hot summer's day. It's not cheap, but the food is very good.

Fantastic place and the sea views are outstanding Great staff and the food was excellent

Acceptable for a breakfast, but hit and miss on getting what you want. Sausages: oh sir we ran out!

Lovely food and good service and location with amazing views

Fantastic views, great beer. We didn't eat. Lovely pub garden

Just had a pint but looks good for tood

Stayed here for a couple of night, on arrival hosts were very friendly as we arrived early we had something to eat and the food was delicious. Overall the staff were wonderful and very attentive and couldn’t ask for more. Room First Class

Beautiful setting for lunch or dinner. Delicious food at reasonable prices...

Great place for food and drink, beautiful sea views.

Beautiful location, the gardens are immaculate. Staff very pleasant. In general a nice hotel, a few improvements could be done. Breakfast was swimming in oil, tea bags must be the cheapest ever just couldn’t get any colour to my tea, no fruit offered. Pleasant lady serving but probably could do with some help. Evening meal, starter was excellent, my fish pie was lovely, seasonal veg was a small portion of frozen peas and fresh carrots.

We only went in for a drink and were very impressed with the team and the friendly atmosphere. We will return to dine there because the menu looked very inviting.

Fantastic meal- Steak cooked to perfection. Staff very helpful.

Four of us just returned from three days walking part of the Jurassic Coast. Stayed at a wonderful small hotel; The Chesil Beach Manor House at West Bexington. It is located just 100-m or so off the national trail. The manager Steve, Lucas and the rest of the small team created a very friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Beds very comfortable and the rooms nice and quiet. Food menu different for a pub and excellent quality. So was the wine list, gins and whiskies. Recommend the South African Chenin Blanc together with the fish pie. The prices were below average. We should know as we have stayed in many the last 5 years walking the national trails. My only reservation is writing this review. Now you know. Perhaps I should have kept it a secret.

Excellent hotel. Lots of lovely quirky features and great views across the bay. The room was comfortable and we slept well. Very Friendly and professional staff, comfortable rooms, delicious breakfast.

Fantastic Sunday lunch served by delightful staff. As it was Mothering Sunday, all of the ladies were given flowers, picked from the Manor’s garden, which was a very nice touch. Will definitely return.

Just got back from our second visit to this little jewel of a hotel. Everything was perfect. The staff are lovely and made us feel very welcome. Our room was gorgeous with a sea view. Very quiet and relaxing. Our breakfasts were delicious and cooked to order. Dinner wasn’t cheap but was delicious and once again cooked to order. We have already booked our next stay there.

Just stayed one night and found everything very agreeable. The staff were particularly friendly and accommodating. The food (dinner and breakfast) was very good and the room very comfortable. I have no complaints at all and would love to visit in the Summer months to sit outside with a glass of wine. Too cold in February to do this but we did take a short walk down to the beach.

This was our first visit and almost certainly our last. The building and grounds were very pleasant and well maintained. In the whole bar/restaurant we appeared to be the only customers. (lunchtime). The person in charge of the bar provided a service but nothing extra. We chose the vegan burgers which were not inexpensive. we were disappointed at the time it took for the food to arrive particularly given the lack of other customers. The meal was extremely disappointing. Given the venue and the price we expected something far far far better. The burgers were tasteless and neither of us worked out what the weird orange sauce was with the meal. . Anyway we wouldn't recommend you visit unless there are some real improvements to the food offering. Such a Shame as such a great location.

Have visited The Manor Hotel lots of times throughout the years, however this was my first time staying. Travelling solo around Dorset to gain inspiration and well-being, I decided to stay at this Hotel and absolutely loved it. The staff were so friendly and accommodating, the room and whole hotel/restaurant was extremely clean and homely. My dinner and breakfast was delicious, well priced and great portion! Also a great list of wines. The most brilliant fact though - is the quietness and the tranquility of the environment. Gorgeous, couldn’t recommend more.

We booked a last minute table for Sunday lunch and are very happy we did. It was of the best roasts I’ve had. Everything was perfectly cooked, the service was fantastic, and the atmosphere was warm, welcoming and friendly. Definitely recommend, and I look forward to visiting again soon!

On arriving we were given a wonderful and warm welcome from Stephen and he showed us the rooms we could use and we even chose our table for dinner. Our room was superb, clean and comfortable with toiletries and tea and coffee and Fresh milk. There was a fridge on the landing containing more fresh milk should we need it. The menu is fairly priced as was our room and the food was delicious. Easy parking and a short walk to Chesil Beach. All in all the perfect spot for a break, the breakfast was delicious and the whole team were kind and welcoming. This is our new number one go to place Thank you all for our lovely stay we will be back!

Booked a last minute stay at this lovely place. As soon as we walked in we were made welcome by the beautiful Millie and staff who went that extra mile to make us comfortable. A bar with cushions has my vote :). Fantastic food and drink in really chilled surroundings. The view over the bay is stunning. The rooms are nicely decorated and homely. Perfect place for a relaxed Winter break. Returning very soon.

What a wonderful Hotel, clean tidy and well decorated. Stephen the Manager was exceptional nothing to much trouble all staff friendly and helpful. Wonderful breakfast choice of cereal to cooked. Evening meals were brilliant. The setting of the hotel was near the beach and the Dining room and bedroom overlooked the sea. Truly recommend this hotel and will be visiting again soon. Thankyou

Absolutely amazing staff, friendly and so helpful,very attentive, wonderful place,lovely clean room,excellent comfy bed, view of the sea,cuddliest towels I have come across, Exquisite food,lovely breakfast,such good choices,

We booked this place on short notice. When we arrived we were not disappointed! Absolutely stunning location. We managed to get the best room in the hotel with a beautiful sea veiw. Beds are extremely comfortable. We also had a meal in the restaurant. Highly...

Non ho capito le recensioni negative, forse avranno cambiato gestore, noi ci siamo fermati solo per uno spuntino veloce e ci hanno trattato con grande cortesia. Pur essendo domenica all'ora di pranzo non ci hanno trascurato anche se non abbiamo pranzato. Il paté di pesce affumicato era delizioso e ho visto passare dei piatti con l'arrosto della domenica che sembravano molto belli. Monto affascinante anche l'edificio, se tornassi da queste parti vorrei pranzare.

Not been in this part of the country for a while, so it had been some time ago that we had eaten there. Not disappointed to have gone back. Great meal in the terrace. Excellent venue, excellent service, wine very acceptable even at the bottom...

The General Manger and maintenance man at 9.30pm mid week - an hour after the kitchens closed - pulled out two scrummy fish pies for us - very grateful customers who were passing by... wonderful! Service is equally as important as the food - both...

Stayed here for two nights for a family party. Hotel were really accommodating and handled our food allergies (gluten and dairy free) very well. Room was spacious and clean with a lovely ensuite. Will be returning in the future

Fish and Chips, Fish Pie, Chilli Beef, Beetroot and Goats Cheese Salad - Yes, I had all of the above...(not in one go of course!) faultless!

Stayed over night very good will be staying a gain.

Very low quality meal and took an hour to arrive. had a fish pie and it turned out to be a potatoe soup with essence of fish. the burger was burnt. if you are not going make an effort, might as well give up now.

Fabulous Mother's Day Lunch at the Manor, sat in the Garden Room. Super friendly staff, Lyndsey was a breath of fresh air. Great service and superb food we all enjoyed our dishes the Nut Roast was outstanding.

There was an unacceptable delay in the arrival of the food. They knew we were coming as we had booked a table for eight a few days before but despite this it took one hour and twenty minutes before we got any food. We tried...

We came across the Manor Hotel on a circular walk from Abbotsbury where we were staying for the weekend, in dire need of some food and drink we ventured inside even though it said fully booked outside. The young couple who manage the Manor could...

Deferring our trip to Gran Canaria left us a little unsure of what to do for Christmas lunch. The Manor Hotel came up as a good place for Christmas lunch. Which it was. The food was absolutely delicious and one of the best Christmas meals...

stayed on the 24/11/ 21 for one night in room 5 ( fishing trip ) and had a very nice stay. the staff are all friendly and make you welcome which is a big plus for me. i spoke to the new manager/owner ? lastnight...

Great restaurant with super food and a beautiful setting,also dog friendly,staff very helpful and friendly.

Poor service & average food. Won’t be going back

Little disappointing, baked crab dry and full of herb crumb, like stuffing. 17 pounds for chips salad and stuffing poor. Cheese board good though.

Another lovely evening, spent at the Manor Hotel, I quite often bring my mum and Grandson here (when allowed) the food is very good value, the staff are exceptionally friendly, and helpful, would highly recommend, thanks again team. See you all very soon!

We booked this restaurant for a special meal whilst on holiday as my husband had been some years ago and remembered it as very good. We were shown to our seats, restaurant was empty and very cold. Service was good but unfriendly. Fish pie was...

I absolutely loved this hotel. So peaceful and I have rarely felt so relaxed. The food was simple, but very tasty, and although service was perhaps a little slow, we were lucky enough to be able to have both breakfast and dinner out on the...

What a fantastic hotel and team. Wonderful location, stunning views and great walks on your doorstep. This hotel has it all. Everything we hoped for in a two night break was catered for. The hotel team were amazing and nothing was too much trouble. The...

Ignore the negative comments - this is a super destination for lunch or dinner with incredibly well cooked food served in a friendly yet unobtrusive manner.The kitchen is only open 12-2 at lunchtimes, with a choice of light bites (soup & sandwich) or the full menu.The roast lamb was divine. Tender, flavoursome and served with vegetables cooked exactly right. My daughter said the local crab was delicious as was my hake. My son's burger was well balanced with toppings and suitably meaty. A good varied menu then with something for everyone.Then the desserts - what can I say other than they were as delicious as the mains and well presented. Top marks to the chef.Front of house is reassuringly covid compliant, so we would very happily return during this break and may still do so.

Visited for Sunday dinner. Was expensive on all accounts from drinks to dinner.Halloumi fries were tasty and chilli jam was ok.Beef was pink which should have been advised as plate was bloody. Veggies were lovely but potatoes were very greasy. Lovely setting and staff were great.

We were after a last minute weekend away after a cancelled operation and this hotel was all that was available! Well how lucky were we! The hotel has the most idyllic setting and waking up each morning lying in bed and being able to see the sea what more could you want. The rooms are clean and comfortable, hospitality tray, complimentary toiletries beautifully comfortable beds and crisp cotton sheets and fluffy towels. The bar and restaurant are nicely appointed and there is a conservatory to eat in too. The gardens wrap around the hotel and so you can always find a table in the sunshine. The food was exceptional. Proper home cooked meals and my husband had the fillet steak which he said was the best steak he’d had for a long time. Service was good, the waiting staff attentive and helpful. We ended up eating in the hotel two out of the three nights we stayed as the food was so good. Nice choice in menu and everything was available both evenings. A wonderfully relaxing stay. We will definitely be back.

So disappointing - felt as though they were trading on their reputation and location rather than on the need to tempt guests back. Food was overcooked and poorly presented and the young woman who served us, was off-handed and somewhat discourteous. I wouldn't want to eat there again, but it is a nice place to sit and watch the sea.

Nearly a 5 star rating, but the food as good as it was is a bit over priced. Nevertheless, the staff were nice and it’s hard to find a better place than sitting on the terrace.

Stopped for a drink outside with great sea views after our walk to Burton Bradstock and back. Nice service and good selection of ciders. Cosy bar area where they also served crisps and chocolate. Clean toilets. Restaurant/conservatory area where you could eat also with stunning sea views. Decent menu, so hope to eat here one day.

Table booked for 630pm expecting roast option as several other customers were. I settled for halloumi burger with chilli jam.....yuk greasy halloumi chilli jam non existent, ok chips bit of tasteless salad. Very very disappointed. Their loss we would normally have a few drinks and desert but could not wait to get out. Husbands fish pie ok and service lovely. Would not bother going back. Very abrupt old person on reception.

We only called in for a drink after being rebuffed by The Club House. Very nice staff, friendly service. Clean loos. The menu looked nice so we will be back.