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Old Ship Inn

2.0 star property
Enjoy a stay at this Dorchester hotel

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Traditional English pub with a classic facade, adorned with signs and flower boxes.
Two single beds with white linens and pillows, a nightstand, and a TV are featured in this hotel room.
Experience the rich history of the Old Ship Inn, where a sailor's journey to Dorchester comes alive on the walls.
Enjoy a meal in our Beer Garden, where you can sit at a table with a potted plant and watch the street activity.
Welcome to the Old Ship Inn Accommodation, where a nautical theme sets the tone.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
High W St, Dorchester, England, DT1 1UW
  • Tutankhamun: The Exhibition
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Dorset Teddy Bear Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Twin Room | 1 bedroom

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Triple Room | 1 bedroom

Family Triple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Dorchester

In Dorchester .You'll be steps from Tutankhamun: The Exhibition and a 5-minute walk from Borough Gardens. The Keep Military Museum and Roman Town House are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Tutankhamun: The Exhibition - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Dorset Teddy Bear Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Hardy's Cottage - 8 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Weymouth Beach - 15 min drive - 9.7 miles

Getting around

  • Dorchester West Station - 9 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The King's Arms - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Goldies - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • Old Ship Inn

About this property

Old Ship Inn

Enjoy a stay at this Dorchester hotel
Old Ship Inn offers its guests a terrace and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces.
  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Old Ship Inn offers 4 accommodations. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

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Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total includes taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Old Ship Inn to the airport?

Old Ship Inn is 30.4 mi (51-min drive) away from the Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Old Ship Inn?

As of Jul 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Old Ship Inn on Jul 28, 2025 start from $111.91, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Old Ship Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Old Ship Inn.

How close is Old Ship Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 7.8 mi (12-min drive) from Weymouth Beach and 11.5 mi (26-min drive) from Chesil Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Old Ship Inn offer free breakfast?

Old Ship Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Old Ship Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Old Ship Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Old Ship Inn?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Old Ship Inn have a pool?

Old Ship Inn does not have a pool.

Does Old Ship Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Old Ship Inn to downtown Dorchester?

Old Ship Inn is 0.3 mi away from Dorchester.

Old Ship Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Barry

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

cedric

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Let down by small things! I'd stay at the Old Ship again. Switched room mid-stay at venue's request, but I was okay with that. Comfortable beds and great linen. Both rooms were freshly painted and had been thoughtfully decorated.. However, neither bathroom had a shelf - awkward - and one room had only an overhead light. Extra lamp could not be provided on request. No iron was available. More seriously, my second room could only be secured from the inside, meaning the room was not secured if I went out. (A guest had gone off with the only key apparently!)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Old Ship Inn is the perfect place to stay during our trip to Dorchester and surrounding area. It’s a gorgeous Inn tucked into a very special old pub. Our room was very clean, and the beds were super comfortable. We will be coming back here for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Janet

Disliked: Cleanliness
The website said check in between 15.00 and 22.30. I turned up at 21.15, the door was locked and no one answered the phone. I had to ring around other hotels and ended up paying over £180.00 extra as this was the only hotel that had a room. Do not go to this hotel as they do not honour their commitments.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dirty room, needed a clean. Would not book again.

I was late getting to room as working at Dorchester, was given room 3. Seemed clean when i walked in. On closer inspection bed and towels were clean, but the room was very dirty. Spoons were dirty, never been washed, skirting was dusty, looked like it hadnt been cleaned for weeks. I honestly didn’t feel like stopping in the room. It was most probably worst room i have stayed in for years.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dirty room, needed a clean. Would not book again.

I was late getting to room as working at Dorchester, was given room 3. Seemed clean when i walked in. On closer inspection bed and towels were clean, but the room was very dirty. Spoons were dirty, never been washed, skirting was dusty, looked like it hadnt been cleaned for weeks. I honestly didn’t feel like stopping in the room. It was most probably worst room i have stayed in for years.
Spoons were not clean
Top of bin dirty
Shower
Kettle dusty
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Koffigan Raymond

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024