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The Hotel Rex

4.4(321)
Hotel

About

The Hotel Rex blends historic charm with modern comfort on Weymouth's seafront, offering rooms with sea views and private balconies overlooking the golden sands and Jurassic Coastline. Its original Georgian architecture, once a summer residence for royalty, provides a distinctive setting for business stays.

Event spaces include a residents’ lounge and a vaulted wine cellar restaurant known for quality and hospitality, ideal for client dinners or team gatherings. The hotel also supports multi-night stays with amenities like free Wi-Fi, a licensed bar, and easy access to the town center and harbor.

Best for

  • Seaside executive retreats & multi-night stays
  • Client dinners with historic charm
  • Small team breakfasts & casual meetings

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Originally built as a summer residence for the Duke of Clarence
Historic Architecture
Originally built as a summer residence for the Duke of Clarence
The hotel retains its original 18th-century character and splendour, blending historic roots with modern comforts. The building's grand architecture sets a distinctive tone for events and stays.
Rooms with private balconies overlooking Weymouth Bay
Sea Views and Balconies
Rooms with private balconies overlooking Weymouth Bay
Select rooms offer private balconies with views of the golden sands of Weymouth Beach and the Jurassic Coastline, providing a scenic backdrop for meetings or breaks.
Vaulted wine cellar restaurant with a strong local reputation
Restaurant Setting
Vaulted wine cellar restaurant with a strong local reputation
The Rex Restaurant is located in the original Georgian building's vaulted wine cellars, known for quality, value, and hospitality—ideal for business dining and receptions.

At a glance

Rated 4.4 on Google · 321 reviews