Located in the heart of town, Dunster Castle Hotel offers a warm welcome with its beautiful garden, arcade/game room and barbecue grills. Unwind after a day of exploring with dry cleaning/laundry services and connect to WiFi in public areas. Previous guests have praised the helpful staff.
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 166 min drive
Minehead Station - 7 min drive
Taunton Station - 31 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
The Deck Restaurant - 6 min drive
Brewers Fayre - 3 min drive
Flapjackery - 4 min drive
Pancake Stand - 5 min drive
About this property
Dunster Castle Hotel
Dunster Castle Hotel offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Exmoor National Park. Free self parking is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and scuba diving.
At a glance
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Hotel size
9 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free onsite extended parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Barbecue grills
What to do
Karaoke
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Horse riding nearby
Rafting nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Computer station
Conference space
Services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
ATM/banking
Garden
Picnic area
Arcade/game room
Room amenities
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Castle Hotel Dunster
Dunster Castle Hotel
Dunster Castle Hotel Minehead
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Inn Dunster Castle Hotel Minehead
Minehead Dunster Castle Hotel Inn
Inn Dunster Castle Hotel
Dunster Castle Minehead
Dunster Castle
Dunster Castle Hotel Hotel
Dunster Castle Hotel Minehead
Dunster Castle Hotel Hotel Minehead
Frequently asked questions
Is parking offered on site at Dunster Castle Hotel?
Yes, there's free self and extended parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Dunster Castle Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Dunster Castle Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, fishing, and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching. Enjoy amenities like an arcade, a picnic area, and a garden.
What's the area around Dunster Castle Hotel like?
Dunster Castle Hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Exmoor National Park and 3 minutes' walk from Dunster Castle.
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Reviews
Dunster Castle Hotel Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Location
9.8
Staff & service
9.2
Eco-friendliness
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently excellent with a range of choices and freshly cooked options. (30 reviews)
Onsite car parking was a huge plus and easily accessible. (4 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 14, 2025
Brilliant hotel
First class, very nice people, excellent location
patrick
patrick, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2025
Summer break.
The two night stay was absolutely brilliant, the hotel was lovely the owners could not do enough to make your stay as good as possible.
The room we had was large and very comfortable and the food was second to none, breakfast and evening meals. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone whose interested in visiting Dunster.
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 18, 2025
Beautiful friendly hotel in a stunning village.
Duncan
Duncan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 17, 2025
Great hosts
Very friendly hosts and lovely breakfast. Beautiful town with lots to see and do. Well worth a visit.
Caroline
Caroline, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2025
Excellent service
The rooms were lovely & clean. John & Lisa were extremely helpful & friendly. Food was extremely good. I would definitely recommend although maybe not so good if you have mobility issues. We had a lovely time & and would definitely return
Michael
Michael, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 28, 2025
Very good hotel in the centre of Dunster so didn’t need to move the car for the whole weekend. We were able to park our car in the hotel’s car park at back of property. Breakfast was very good - freshly cooked, The owners were very friendly & helpful
Gillian
Gillian, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 4, 2024
Highly recommended
Very warm welcome on checking in, comfortable well appointed bedroom and excellent breakfast
Nicola
Nicola, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 7, 2025
Excellent all round
Ross
Ross, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 23, 2023
Anniversary break
Fantastic place to stay, very welcoming and comfortable in a beautiful town.
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 3, 2023
A very enjoyable stay.
Julia
Julia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 16, 2024
1-Night Stay, Great Hotel
Great 1 night stay. Lovely hosts and lovely hotel. Very good breakfast.
Edward
Edward, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2024
the hosts John & Lisa perfect hosts
lovely hotel
WORTH A VISIT
Gary
Gary, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2024
Great hotel
Beautiful location, lovely hotel and so friendly and welcoming. Would definitely stay again.
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 27, 2024
An extremely pleasant and friendly hotel in the heart of Dunster.
Alan
Alan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 4, 2024
Lovely friendly welcome. Fabulous breakfast.
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 25, 2024
Beautiful old and well decorated hotel. The Sunday roast dinner is the best Easy walking to Dunster Castle which is a must see. A highly recommended place to stay.
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2024
Beautiful area
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2025
All ok
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 3, 2022
Great stay
Great hosts, nothing was too much trouble and breakfast was fantastic
Nicola
Nicola, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 5, 2023
Lovely Time
Dunster Castle hotel is a lovely place to stay in a beautiful location. The staff were so welcoming, the breakfast was delicious, the hotel is clean and comfortable and has the additional bonus of parking.
Carolyn
Carolyn, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2024
Great hotel
Lovely hotel, really liked the quirky decor in the breakfast / dining area. Really nice comfy bed and delicious breakfast. The owners lovely and friendly, id definitely stay there again ( and it had parking which was a bonus for Dunster)
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2024
Quirky little hotel the staff were excellent couldn’t do enough for me.
daren
daren, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 17, 2024
Very comfortable stay in a lovely small town
Comfortable, pleasant stay, attentive friendly family management. Useful recommendations for evening dining. Excellent, efficiently delivered breakfasts, after selection the evening before.
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 23, 2023
Highly recommend
Would definitely stay here again, very dog friendly, wonderful breakfasts and the roast dinner was fabulous too. The room had lovely decor and super comfortable
Helen Louise
Helen Louise, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 26, 2023
Very nice stay with personable hosts. Room was clean, comfortable, and quiet. Very convenient for visiting the town and castle.