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Old Ship Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel in Dorchester

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Classic Twin Room
Interior
Travelers can relax in the garden or spend time on the terrace at Old Ship Inn. The property provides public WiFi that keeps everyone connected, while the billiards table invites guests to enjoy friendly competition during their stay.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is £68
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept

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Classic Twin Room

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Triple Room

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Classic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Classic Double or Twin Room

Classic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
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About the area

Dorchester is home to Old Ship Inn. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Weymouth Beach and Chesil Beach. Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens and Fantasy Island Fun Park are also worth visiting.
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High W St, Dorchester, England, DT1 1UW

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
  • Maiden Castle - 11 min drive - 3.4 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
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬3 min walk
  • Old Ship Inn

About this property

Old Ship Inn

Property highlights
Old Ship Inn provides amenities, such as a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • A billiards/pool table and a banquet hall
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall

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 are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Ship Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 14 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Old Ship Inn on 22 Sept 2025 start from £68.00, including 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.

How much is parking at Old Ship Inn?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Old Ship Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Old Ship Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Old Ship Inn located?

Situated in Dorchester, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Tutankhamun: The Exhibition, Borough Gardens and The Keep Military Museum. Roman Town House and Dinosaur Museum are also within 10 minutes. Dorchester West Station is 9 minutes by foot and Dorchester South Station is 11 minutes.

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Reviews

Old Ship Inn Reviews

7.0

Good

6.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

7.8

Staff & service

6.0

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dog friendly, clean, friendly and convenient - just what we needed!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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 traveller

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

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

8/10 Good

cedric

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

6/10 Okay

Barry

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Koffigan Raymond

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024