Stay at The Golden Lion Hotel in Weymouth with free Wi-Fi, breakfast, bar, and kid-friendly amenities. Close to Weymouth Beach and Durdle Door.
Visitors appreciate the hotel's convenient location near Weymouth’s seafront, attentive and helpful staff, and the vibrant pub environment offering live music and good food. Some note occasional wait times but find the overall experience positive and good value.
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The Golden Lion Hotel Weymouth is a traditional inn-style hotel located in the heart of Weymouth, just a short walk from the seafront and town centre. The property offers a straightforward, comfortable stay with practical amenities including free Wi-Fi, a smoke-free environment, and kid-friendly facilities. While air conditioning, a pool, and airport shuttle services are not available, guests can enjoy on-site dining through its restaurant and bar, which have received positive notes for atmosphere and service.
Guests typically appreciate the convenient setting, especially for sightseeing and recreation around Weymouth. Nearby attractions such as Weymouth Beach, Nothe Fort, and the iconic Durdle Door provide a variety of outdoor and historical activities. The hotel’s location also allows easy access to several nearby airports including Bristol, Southampton, and Exeter, making it a reasonable option for those travelling by air.
Feedback from visitors highlights the friendly and attentive staff along with clean, comfortable rooms. Some reviews mention occasional wait times for food, but overall the dining experience is regarded as solid and fairly priced. The lively bar with live music on weekends adds to the venue’s appeal, particularly for those looking to enjoy the local atmosphere. However, potential guests should note the absence of air conditioning and pet-friendly policies when making arrangements.
With a 3.9 rating from over 550 reviews, The Golden Lion Hotel Weymouth suits travellers seeking a central base to explore the town and nearby coastal highlights. Families and visitors focused on local activities often find the hotel well positioned for their needs, offering a practical environment without needless extras.
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Lovely pub with fantastic staff. The lady that made my trip and a lot more had a brommie accent and was absolutely fabulous. As my phone was low on battery she suggested a seat with a plug. Haven't tried the pizza but it smelled divine
Staff were very pleasant. The food was above the usual Greene King standard. Plenty of social distancing. We did a walk by and were offered a place straight away. I had steak. And it was perfect. Chip were lovely too. Only small criticism was the wait. But it was worth waiting for a good standard of food. Place was very clean and so were the toilets. Cant really knock it for the price and they are in competition with alot of front side bars. Worth a visit
The pub has a good selection of ales, attentive bar service, great free live music on the weekends. Dogs allowed until 8pm. Good mix of punters gives it a lively vibe.
Very nice Greene King pub in the heart of Weymouth town. Felt very safe, track & trace & gel on arrival. Clean tables with full table service. We had drinks and snack food. Freshly cooked, hot and a good price. Would visit again and would recommend
Really good pub grub & good pint of beer. The burgers are excellent. I can see how service might be stretched at busy times, but on a quiet Monday lunch was great. Much less busy than the super-packed places along the harbour side.
We had a large family weekend away 31/3-01/4, all the staff were lovely and very helpful. Room was big, very clean and comfortable. The kitchen was being refurbished, so no food which we knew about on booking. The location is perfect for harbour/seafront and high street. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend
Stumbled on it by accident after looking for somewhere for a drink after dinner, abs heard some music so went in. Great atmosphere and live music on Saturday night. Everyone up dancing and having a good time. Busy, but not uncomfortably crowded. Went back again on Sunday and much quieter, but still had a good night and little boogie as more live music on.
Just back from overnight stay. Fantastic place, great location. Staff were brilliant especially the young guy behind the bar who checked us in (sorry didnt get his name) who went above and beyond . A real credit to you. Definitely will stay again. Highly recommend.
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