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Alexandra Hotel & Restaurant
Lyme Regis,
Dorset
Hotel
+44 (0)1297 442010
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£100 - £455
per night
An attractive, seaside hotel with an airy, contemporary feel - chic interiors, an excellent restaurant and big sea views await
30 rooms
Rooms sleep 1 – 6
Children welcome
Babies welcome
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2 Guests 04 Dec 24 - 04 Dec 24
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The Experience
Views soar up the Jurassic coast all the way to Chesil Beach and on to Portland Bill. It sits high on the hill with one foot in town and the other paddling in the water. Directly below, the Cobb curls into the sea. Outside, there’s a sun-trapping garden, where guests fall asleep in deckchairs, then a lookout tower with big sea views for a romantic dinner for two.
Inside, an easy elegance flows: stripped wood floors, windows everywhere, an airy bar for pre-dinner drinks, an attractive sitting room with lots of books. There’s a smart breakfast room (delicious continental or full English, smoked salmon with avocado, poached eggs) that could double as a ballroom, then a sun-filled conservatory for lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. Both offer tasty, local food – perhaps Lyme Bay scallops, chicken with cavolo nero, a white chocolate mousse.
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We think you'll love
- The mesmerising sea views
- Sitting on the covered terrace or in the garden
- The excellent restaurant serving tasty food from local ingredients
You should know
- There's no lift
- Parking needs to be booked (for an extra fee)
Essentials
- EV charger
- Swimming pool
- Hot tub
- Garden
- Open fire / woodburner
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast available
- Meals available
- Vegetarian meals
- Parking on premises
- Free parking nearby
- Accessible by public transport
- WiFi
- Television
- Spa
- Central heating
- Limited mobility
- Wheelchair access
- Mobile reception
- Hob
- Bar
- Barbecue
- Licensed premises
- Paid parking nearby
- Air conditioning
- Relaxation areas
- Washing machine
- Tennis court
- No smoking
- Credit cards
- Working farm
- Owner has pets
- Pets welcome
Family friendly
- Baby monitor
- Books and toys
- Children welcome
- Babies welcome
- Stair gates
- High chair
- Fire guard
- Cot available
Nearby
- Pub/bar within 3 miles
- Restaurant within 3 miles
- Shop within 3 miles
Activities
- Bikes available
- Food courses
- Kayaking
- Other courses
- Sailing
- Surfing
- Wild swimming
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Accommodation
Pricing
- Nightly price
- from £100
- Surcharges
- Singles £190.
- 3 Family rooms for 4
- From £305
- 1 Apartment for 6
- £435
- 1 Apartment for 4
- £360
- 23 Twin/doubles
- From £195
- 1 Single
- £100
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Information
Booking information
- Other details
- Pets by arrangement.
- Closed
- Christmas, New Year, 23 December - 26 December, 31 December - 27 January.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Meals
- Lunch from £9.90. Afternoon tea from £7.50. Dinner, 3 courses, about £35. Sunday lunch from £23.
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Reviews
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Recently spent 8 nights here on a Dinner, Bed & Breakfast basis & our experience was perfect - just perfect. From booking to checkout everything was handled remarkably well & nothing was too much trouble. The Staff, without exception, are welcoming, warm & friendly. The bedrooms are very well furnished & comfortable offering every conceivable luxury whilst not compromising the Hotel's environmentally friendly & highest of "green" standards. Breakfast, lunch & dinner are exceptional offering delicious well cooked & presented meals using the highest quality local produce. What's not to love!!
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I spent a week at The Alexandra Hotel, Lyme Regis at the end of August/beginning of September. Staying at the Alexandra you are right in the centre of town with sea/beach and all amenities just outside. However, it's like staying at a comfy, country house hotel - peaceful and calm. All the staff were helpful and courteous and I felt appreciated as a guest. Dining in the conservatory was a lovely experience - food, service and atmosphere - perfect.
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My wife and I enjoyed another return visit to The Alexandra Hotel in Lyme Regis. We have always been impressed by the helpfulness and courtesy of the Staff and we found that to be the case on this visit. The hotel is in a superb location on the Cliff top above Lyme Beach and the views are spectacular. Every room we have stayed in during our visits has been comfortable, spacious and well equipped. The Breakfasts and Dinners are very well prepared and served, and make delicious meals. We have already booked our next visit.
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We had a wonderful stay at the beauiful Alexandra Hotel to celebrate a special birthday. Our room was extremely comfortable and we had a sea looking out over their garden. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. We had great meals in the light and airy restaurant. We couldn't have had a better stay and will return.
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The Alexandra Hotel & Restaurant benefits from beautiful architecture, charming gardens & grounds with commanding views of both the Cobb & Golden Cap & Jurassic coastline. There is a beautiful Dining Orangery, contemporary breakfast room, Lounge / drawing room and comfortable bedrooms with great views of the sea and coastline. Staff are polite & welcoming and it is one of the first things that you notice. If you are looking for something very special, with traditional values and exceptional hospitality, then, you have found it. Highly Recommended. Thank you to all the staff for their care.
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Excellent staff, helpful, friendly receptionists and good service in the bar and dining room. Good quality, fresh food. Fabulous view over Lyme Regis from SV rooms and hotel gardens.
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I loved my stay at the Alexandra Hotel Lyme Regis. I had two rooms and my friend a third, and all were comfortable, clean, spacious, and each had a reading nook (where I nodded off each night). The staff is attentive and ready to help at any time. The breakfast was delicious—I chose Eggs Benedict, a dish I never fix at home. Over my time in Lyme Regis and London, I had fish and chips about four times and the Alexandra’s version was absolutely the best: the light, crisp batter with sea salt sprinkled over the top made this stand out over all the others. I highly recommend this hotel!
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A delightful place to stay and be looked after. A superb position looking out to sea over the hotel's extensive lawn and gardens. Most comfortable bedroom. Ask for one with a sea view if budget allows. Attentive, cheerful and most helpful staff, Relaxed and comfortable.
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A beautiful quintessentially English hotel, nearly 300 years old. Very welcoming with lovely staff and tastefully decorated. The atmosphere is understated and relaxed and fits perfectly with the stunning sea views over Lyme bay itself. My husband and I agreed it is one of the nicest hotels we have ever stayed in and we have been lucky enough to travel quite widely. We are very blessed that we live only an hour further along the coast and are already planning a return trip.
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We were a party of 6 staying over the weekend to celebrate a big birthday and we had the most wonderful time. The staff in every section of the hotel are exceptional, so friendly and helpful. The food in the restaurant is outstanding, such a big choice, nothing was repeated over the three nights we were there.
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We had a fabulous stay at the Alexander Hotel, Lyme Regis. We could not fault it and definitely fell for Lyme Regis. The Hotel was so accommodating.
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Staff made a good place to stay into an exceptional place to stay and eat. The staff couldn’t do enough for you which was so refreshing in these times.
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Highly recommended. We had an excellent stay. Extremely comfortable room, excellent food and very fast service. Staff helpful, friendly and effective. The hotel itself had a gorgeous atmosphere.
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Beautiful location in the heart of Lyme Regis. The hotel was smart and comfortable, and the staff very welcoming; nothing was too much trouble. Great breakfast choice and the dinner we had in the conservatory restaurant was exceptional. A return visit is being planned
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Just spent 4 nights in the lovely Alexandra Hotel at Lyme Regis. Wonderful location with easy access to the beach, stunning views from our room and very helpful and friendly staff. The breakfasts and dinners are really excellent. I would heartily recommend to anyone looking for a restful break in a quiet and beautiful setting.
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We stayed at The Alexandra for a second time on our traditional winter visit to Lyme Regis and we really are very fond of this hotel! The rooms are warm and comfortable and, as it was quiet, we were delighted to be upgraded to one on the first floor overlooking the garden and sea. The place feels both stylish and homely and is really pleasant to spend time in when the weather outside is less than clement. I think they were a bit short-staffed during our visit, which meant the occasional short wait to get served at the bar and when checking in, but all the staff were really friendly, efficie
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Hi Milly, many thanks for another wonderful break at the Alexandra hotel. I cannot remember if it was our fourth or fifth visit, but it was great to see that your standards as high as they were the first time, we stayed with you about ten years ago. Keep up the good work, and we look forward to seeing you again next year.
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Lovely friendly staff good food and excellent all around.
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Location
The neighbourhood
You're within walking distance of all the shops and restaurants on the high street. The beach is a 2-minute walk for lovely picnics, swimming and paddle boarding, foraging for fossils. Sandy beaches are also nearby and you can join the Coast Path with a packed lunch ordered from the hotel. There are plenty of activities from January's costumed hurl into the sea to fireworks in November.
Local points of interest from Kathryn Haskins
- Guided Fossil Hunting TripsAs part of England’s first natural UNESCO World Heritage Site, the beaches around Lyme Regis are among the best on the ‘Jurassic Coast’ to begin your hunt for fossils.
- Rock Pooling AdventuresOur guide will introduce you to a rock pool like never before! You will hunt for and learn about the creatures that live in these wonderful little habitats, teaming with life.
- On the SeaWater sports are a major part of life in Lyme. Swimming, Water Skiing, Sailing and Windsurfing keep the famous Cobb Harbour alive with activity during the summer months.
- Coastal pleasure trips, mackerel fishing and deep sea fishing are all available from Lyme’s quaint harbour.
- Nature WalksThere are many ‘Heritage’ coastal pathways both east and west of the town. As these paths wind their way along cliffs and through woodlands, stunning sea and landscapes may be enjoyed.
- Houses & GardensMany wonderful private houses, gardens and National Trust properties are open to the public in the Devon and Dorset area. We are happy to arrange transport and packed lunches should you wish to enjoy a ‘day away’.
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The Alexandra is a special family run hotel with a carefully maintained and innovative garden, gently sloping down to a beautiful panorama of Lyme Bay. The Hotel directly overlooks the historic Cobb protecting the harbor. The old building built in 1735 is full of character and unusual decor ideas. The staff were all helpful and friendly. For those with mobility problems there are ground floor rooms with a little patio looking out to the sea. The rooms are exceptionally well cleaned. The Alexandra follows a green agenda. I would thoroughly recommend a stay at this lovely place.