Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 14 min drive
Southampton (SOU) - 38 min drive
Branksome Station - 16 min drive
Hamworthy Station - 20 min drive
Pokesdown for Boscombe Station - 21 min drive
Restaurants
The Butchers Dog - 5 min walk
The Green Man - 1 min walk
The Man in the Wall - 4 min walk
Costa Express - 4 min walk
Piazzo Lounge - 3 min walk
About this property
The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant
At The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Poole Harbour. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
10 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site parking includes off-street options
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine.
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 25 per night
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
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
Does The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant?
No, this inn doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (20-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant and nearby?
The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers British cuisine.
What's the area around The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant like?
The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant is a short 3-minute walk from Wimborne Minster and 4 minutes' walk from Tivoli Theatre.
The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
13 Nov 2024
Lovely rooms, good bar, fantastic food.
Aaron
Aaron, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Aug 2024
James
James, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Aug 2024
Itzhak
Itzhak, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
3 Aug 2024
Family get together
Location poor due to traffic noise at night
No Parking . The room was over looked by general public so had to keep curtains closed. Breakfast took a long time to come
but was nice
Lynette
Lynette, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
20 Jul 2024
justin
justin, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 Jul 2024
Mike
Mike, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Jul 2024
Billie
Billie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 Jul 2024
Nice place to stay
All good staff were great, was on the top l floor so only for the fit
terry
terry, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
14 Jun 2024
Nice play to stay and excellent breakfast
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
10 Jun 2024
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
Susan
Susan, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Jun 2024
Good!
Ben
Ben, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Jun 2024
justin
justin, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 May 2024
Lovely pub with lots of character
Really enjoyed my stay. Excellent breakfast. Very helpful friendly staff.
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
5 May 2024
Alexandra
Alexandra, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
25 Apr 2024
Paula
Paula, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
20 Apr 2024
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
15 Apr 2024
We had a really pleasant stay, friendly staff and excellent breakfast. Parking is limited but found a spot near by.
peeping
peeping, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Apr 2024
Loved everything about The Minster.
Debbie
Debbie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
2 Mar 2024
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.
C
C, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
4 Feb 2024
Dawn
Dawn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
4 Feb 2024
Excellent staff so helpful lovely food overall a very nice stay
Maureen
Maureen, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Jan 2024
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!
Paul
Paul, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
29 Dec 2023
lovely room allthough a bit ackward up the stairs to get to it in the eaves. service good and very polite and helpful
SKOPH-
SKOPH-, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
7 Dec 2023
arrived too the pub was ignored by the bar staff for a good five minutes not a hello or nothing. room hot water tap not working and very cold in the room carpets where stained and ripped and stains on the walls. shame as could be a lovely place with some minor adjustments
Joe
Joe, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 Nov 2023
Fab!
I nearly didn't book because of the bad reviews but glad we did, had a wonderful time! Lovely room and great breakfast!