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A wooden table with a fruit basket, two glasses of champagne, and small white cups on a wooden board.

A traditional thatched-roof cottage with brick walls, multiple windows, and potted plants.

A well-maintained garden with neatly trimmed hedges and a traditional house with a sloped roof in the background.

A dining table set with plates, glasses, and candles, with a fireplace in the background.

1. Yalbury Cottage

1.9 km from Max Gate

Ardyce

Rp1.530.644

Rp1.836.773 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern dining area with a round table set for six, large windows, and a view of the garden.

A modern building with large glass sliding doors, a brick facade, and potted plants outside.

A courtyard with potted plants, a small table, and chairs.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a decorative mirror on the wall.

2. Bay Tree House

0.6 km from Max Gate

John

Rp1.800.518

Rp2.160.670 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A room with a purple sofa, a grey sofa, and a white table with a vase of flowers.

A two-story building with a flag, windows, and a street in front.

A reception area with a fireplace, a mirror, and a bookshelf with books.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.

3. Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

1.7 km from Max Gate

Alan Peter

Rp1.197.504

Rp1.437.005 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A building with multiple windows, some with signs, and a signboard for 'Old Ship Inn' accommodation.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a bedside table with a coffee maker, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

An outdoor patio area with multiple wooden picnic tables and benches, surrounded by a wooden fence.

A wall with a historical quote and a menu board for the Old Ship Inn.

4. Old Ship Inn

1.6 km from Max Gate

Mrs S

Rp1.140.480

Rp1.368.576 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A building with a black door, a lion statue in front, and a sign reading "The Town House".

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A narrow pathway leading to a building with a bridge over a water body, surrounded by greenery and a clear sky.

A dining area with a wooden table set for four, surrounded by blue chairs. There is a dark-colored sofa with a red pillow in the adjacent living area.

5. The Town House

1.6 km from Max Gate

Rp17.326.897

Rp20.792.277 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, floral curtains, and artwork on the walls.

A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a lamp. There is a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a door in the background.

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a fireplace, a desk, and a window with curtains.

6. The Casterbridge

1.3 km from Max Gate

Philippa

Rp1.782.000

Rp2.280.960 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A park with a gazebo, picnic tables, benches, and a variety of trees and flowers.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a window with lace curtains, a clock, and a microwave.

A bedroom with a bed, a radiator, a window with curtains, a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

A cozy living room with a television, a sofa, and a coffee table. There is a kitchen area with cabinets and a dining table.

7. Frome Lodge House

2.3 km from Max Gate

Rp9.734.900

Rp11.681.880 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small side table, and a wardrobe.

A window with a view of a road and greenery, a bench with cushions, and a floral valance.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, stone walls, and large windows.

A white door with the number 8, a black mailbox, and a stone wall with purple flowers.

8. The Heritage Bed & Breakfast

11.1 km from Max Gate

Carol

Rp1.901.676

Rp2.281.963 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a blue patterned rug.

A spacious living room with a large window, a blue cabinet, a teal sofa, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A traditional thatched-roof house with a wooden extension, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and neighboring houses.

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a desk, a fireplace, and a wardrobe.

9. Barton Cottage Bed and Breakfast

4.1 km from Max Gate

Roger

Rp2.685.051

Rp3.222.157 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A view through a window of a coastal area with a beach, a pier, and buildings.

A hotel room with a bed, floral pillow, white towels, and a view of a statue and ocean through large windows.

A grand entrance with a set of stone steps leading to a door, flanked by two potted topiaries and a decorative metal sphere above.

A room with two blue armchairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and large windows with a view of buildings.

10. Chapter 1 Hotels

11 km from Max Gate

wendy

Rp3.381.424

Rp4.057.708 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a small table with a vase, and a view of the beach.

A beach with people walking along the shore, a dog, and buildings in the background.

A row of brick buildings with blue window frames and a sign reading "AARAN HOUSE".

A harbor with boats docked, buildings along the waterfront, and a clear sky.

11. Aaran Guesthouse

11.3 km from Max Gate

Paul

Rp2.200.927

Rp2.641.112 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A room with a bay window overlooking a beach, featuring wicker chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of people on the beach.

A room with two grey upholstered chairs facing a window with a view of the sea. A small table with a wine bottle and glass is between the chairs.

A marina with several boats docked, surrounded by residential buildings.

A garden pathway leading to a historic building with a view of the sea.

12. Lichfield House

10.2 km from Max Gate

Rosa

Rp2.569.082

Rp2.569.082 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A building with a green door and a sign that reads "DRIFTWOOD BED & BREAKFAST".

A reception desk with a plant, a sign, and a stack of magazines.

A room with a dark blue sofa, a green and white striped pillow, and a wooden dresser.

A kitchen with a green countertop, a coffee machine, and jars of spices.

13. Driftwood B&B

11 km from Max Gate

Andrew

Rp1.320.556

Rp1.320.556 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A beach with a statue, people, and buildings in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a mirror, a television, and a window with curtains.

A building with a sign reading "Alexandra" and a café bar sign below it.

A two-story building with a sign reading "Alexandra" above the entrance. There are outdoor seating areas with tables and chairs.

14. Alexandra Hotel

11.3 km from Max Gate

sheelagh

Rp1.449.610

Rp1.739.532 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a chandelier, and a geometric-patterned wall.

A garden with potted plants and a barbecue grill.

A hallway with a textured wall, a chandelier, a door with frosted glass panels, and a small table with a vase.

A hallway with a chandelier, a staircase, and a door with frosted glass panels.

15. Ashmira Guest House

10 km from Max Gate

Rp2.250.948

Rp2.250.948 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A room with a wooden floor, a pool table, a bench, and a mural of a beach.

A bar area with a wooden counter and five stools, a blue door, and a mural of a beach scene.

A hotel entrance with a fire exit sign, a door with a "Shut" sign, and a "Jurassic World" sign on the door.

16. Jurassic Bay Holidays

10.5 km from Max Gate

Daniel

Rp1.492.191

Rp2.390.883 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A view from a window overlooking a busy street with a beach and ocean in the background.

A beachfront apartment building with ivy-covered walls, outdoor seating, and a sign reading "BEACHVIEW APARTMENT".

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV. There is a window with a view of the beach.

A breakfast buffet with various food items and condiments.

17. Fairhaven Hotel

11.2 km from Max Gate

Shaun

Rp1.380.581

Rp1.656.697 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A traditional pub with a clock, wooden beams, and outdoor seating.

A bedroom with a white metal bed frame, a white upholstered chair, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A wooden tray with various tea and coffee products, including Twinings and Arriba brands, and Nescafe Gold packets.

A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and sink.

18. The Smugglers Inn

8.7 km from Max Gate

Mr C J

Rp2.034.857

Rp2.441.828 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, clear poolside railing, and a no diving sign.

A bar area with a wooden counter, two chairs, a wine glass, a bottle, and a vase with flowers.

An indoor patio area with a stone wall, a white fence, and a row of metal chairs.

A bar area with a tap system, shelves of liquor bottles, and a display of beer taps.

19. Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

9.9 km from Max Gate

David

Rp1.964.096

Rp2.356.915 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A room with a large window overlooking a beach, a table with a vase of flowers, and a chair with a floral pattern.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a wardrobe, a radiator, and a window with a view of a harbor.

A living room with a beige sofa, a red armchair, a fireplace, a bookshelf, and a window with curtains.

A guest house entrance with a sign reading "The Beach View Guest House."

20. Beach View Guesthouse

11.3 km from Max Gate

Matt

Rp1.800.758

Rp2.160.909 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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Top Max Gate Hotel Reviews

Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely place to stay, convenient for town and for visiting Dorsey County Hospital which was my main reason for visiting Dorchester."

Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

8/10 Good

"Our Executive room didn't feel very 'Executive ' being a bit bland but it was nice and quiet. Leisure facilities were very good. Bar drinks were very expensive. Breakfast was OK."

Fairhaven Hotel

8/10 Good

"It was a last minute booking . Good value for the money. Breakfast was excellent freshly cooked. very attentive staff. Had the pizza in the evening beautifully cooked very fresh. Ideal hotel if you want to be close to the town. Has lift so easy for people who struggle with mobility issues."

The Casterbridge

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely place. Spotless and comfortable and great breakfast."

The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely clean large room. Great tv with a superb picture. Plenty of tea / coffee and biscuits welcome tray. We were surprised how quiet our sleep was, the pub below was busy but no sound from it. The decoration of the whole venue is incredible with so much to look at. There is a lot of car spaces but the area is very busy so it’s a bit of a search to find one."

Bramlies

10/10 Excellent

"Warm welcome, clean room and great breakfast. Easy parking also welcome after a long journey."

Yalbury Cottage

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay and friendly staff"

Other attractions near Max Gate

A grassy hill with a dirt path leading to the top.

Maumbury Rings

History is hidden in plain sight, with grassy mounds concealing ancient constructions from three different eras, at this park in the heart of bustling Dorchester.

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A historic building with a large urn in the foreground and a well-maintained garden.

Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens, a lovely green space in Stinsford. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its lively bars.

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A historic building with a large stained glass window and a sign for the Tutankhamun exhibition.

Tutankhamun: The Exhibition

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

Travel back in time to ancient Egypt and discover the secrets of the pharaohs in Dorchester's celebrated mummy museum.

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Terracotta Warriors Museum

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Terracotta Warriors Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Dorchester. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this culturally rich area.

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Dorset Teddy Bear Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can browse the exhibits at Dorset Teddy Bear Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Dorchester. Amble around this culturally rich area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.

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Dinosaur Museum

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Dinosaur Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Dorchester. Amble around this culturally rich area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.

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Dorset County Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Dorset County Museum during your trip to Dorchester. While in this quaint area, you can savour the lively bars.

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Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum in Dorchester. While in this quaint area, you can savour the lively bars.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Max Gate?

Max Gate is located in a welcoming area of Dorchester known for its beautiful beaches and bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 23 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Max Gate?

Bay Tree House is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this guest house offers free parking and a fitness centre. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Max Gate. Other good options close by include The Casterbridge and Old Ship Inn.

How many hotels will I find near Max Gate?

Expedia has 23 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Max Gate.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Max Gate, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Max Gate.

What can I see and do near Max Gate?

Tutankhamun: The Exhibition, Dinosaur Museum and Terracotta Warriors Museum feature captivating exhibits. Hardy's Cottage, Maiden Castle and Maumbury Rings are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens, Dorset National Landscape or Borough Gardens.

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Our top choices for Max Gate hotels

1. Yalbury Cottage

2. Bay Tree House

3. Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

4. Old Ship Inn

5. The Town House

6. The Casterbridge

7. Frome Lodge House

8. The Heritage Bed & Breakfast

9. Barton Cottage Bed and Breakfast

10. Chapter 1 Hotels

11. Aaran Guesthouse

12. Lichfield House

13. Driftwood B&B

14. Alexandra Hotel

15. Ashmira Guest House

16. Jurassic Bay Holidays

17. Fairhaven Hotel

18. The Smugglers Inn

19. Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

20. Beach View Guesthouse

Top Max Gate Hotel Reviews

Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

Fairhaven Hotel

The Casterbridge

The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

Bramlies

Yalbury Cottage

Other attractions near Max Gate

Maumbury Rings

Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens

Tutankhamun: The Exhibition

Terracotta Warriors Museum

Dorset Teddy Bear Museum

Dinosaur Museum

Dorset County Museum

Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

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