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If you’re having a hard time finding motels in Dorset, consider some of the motels we suggest around the area or let us help you find a similar property from more than 29 lodging options. Simply use our search tools to filter by price per night or cost-saving amenities such as free parking and free breakfast.

At most motels, you’ll often find a free parking spot and an outdoor pool. When you stay at a motel, you’ll usually access your room from an outside corridor overlooking the car park. The word “motel” was coined in 1925 in San Luis Obispo, California by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel.

Here are some of our customers’ top motels in the larger area. The Upper Pass Lodge at Magic Mountain is located 27 km from the heart of Dorset. Enjoy access to the terrace, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Weathervane Motel: Access to free WiFi is included. Central Dorset is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) away. Four Winds Country Motel: Enjoy access to the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi and self-parking. Located 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from the heart of Dorset. Brittany Motel: Central Dorset is 8.5 mi (13.6 km) away. A snack bar/deli along with freebies such as breakfast, WiFi and self-parking are available during your stay. The Olympia Lodge: 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from the heart of Dorset. Enjoy access to the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi and self-parking.

Some outdoorsy places nearby include Emerald Lake State Park, Battenkill River and Equinox Preservation Trust. While you’re exploring the area, consider visiting Dorset Playhouse, Vermont Summer Festival and Southern Vermont Arts Center.

Weather can make or break a road trip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Dorset to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 17°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of -5°C. The snowiest months in Dorset are January, April, March and November, with each month seeing an average of 39 cm of snowfall.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Dorset to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional), which is located 20.4 mi (32.8 km) away. Otherwise, look for flights into Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial), which is 26.1 mi (42.1 km) away. If you’d like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.