Old Ship Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel in Dorchester

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Exterior
Interior
Classic Twin Room
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$165
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov

Explore the area

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High W St, Dorchester, England, DT1 1UW
  • Place, Tutankhamun: The Exhibition
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dinosaur Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Roman Town House
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

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

Family Triple Room

Highlights

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

Classic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

About the area

Dorchester

Old Ship Inn places you steps from Tutankhamun: The Exhibition and within a short 5-minute stroll of Borough Gardens. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Added amenities include a banquet hall. .In proximity to this Dorchester hotel you'll find Durdle Door.

What's nearby

  • Tutankhamun: The Exhibition - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dinosaur Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Roman Town House - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Dorset Teddy Bear Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Terracotta Warriors Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Oak (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kings Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Old Ship Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Old Ship Inn

Hotel in Dorchester
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.

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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

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  • 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.

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 on-site 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 all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Old Ship Inn?

Old Ship Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 14 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Old Ship Inn on 17 Nov 2025 start from NZ$164.63, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Old Ship Inn?

The closest beach to Old Ship Inn is Bowleaze Cove Beach (8.9 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Old Ship Inn?

No, Old Ship Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Old Ship Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.