Old Ship Inn

Property class: 2

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Old Ship Inn provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is HK$496
HK$595 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov

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A neatly made bed with white linens, a bedside table with a coffee maker, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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A small, neatly arranged room with two beds, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Classic Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a TV, and a radiator.

Family Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a mirror.

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 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 Durdle Door. Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens and Fantasy Island Fun Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Dorchester travel guide
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High W St, Dorchester, England, DT1 1UW

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a large stained glass window and a sign for the Tutankhamun exhibition.
    Tutankhamun: The Exhibition
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dorset County Museum
    1 min walk - 0.2 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Coffee #1
    6 min walk
  • Vivo Lounge
    9 min walk
  • The Cornish Bakery
    2 min walk
  • Kings Arms
    3 min walk
  • Costa Coffee
    3 min walk

About this property

Old Ship Inn

  • Property highlights
  • Old Ship Inn provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks such as:
  • Smoke-free property
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Old Ship Inn offer amenities, such as free WiFi.

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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 28 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Old Ship Inn on 1 Nov 2026 start from HK$496, 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.

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 steps away from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum, Tutankhamun: The Exhibition and Dorset County Museum. Borough Gardens and The Keep Military Museum are also within 5 minutes. Dorchester West Station is 9 minutes by foot and Dorchester South Station is 11 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Old Ship Inn Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely comfortable, clean room, friendly staff, and pet friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The young lady Heron was very helpful and polite The toilet rocked Radiator hanging of the wall It hadn't been swept or cleaned under the bed dust on the wooden headboard The blinds we could not open or close as broken 1 could thing the bed was comfortable and clean bedding Wouldn't stop here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful setting with character accompanied by outstanding service from all concerned. My father said he has never been made to feel more welcome at any other establishment, he has 81 years experience on this matter. I have to agree. Would 100% stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was on the first floor, above the pub, so unfortunately it wasn't the best place to stay on a Friday night, as it was very noisy until late at night. When we reached the floor where our room was located, it was extremely hot. It was already warm outside, but inside it felt like at least 35°C. There was literally no fresh air to breathe. Luckily, the member of staff was very friendly and helpful, and she gave us a fan, which helped us get through the night. The room and the beds were clean and comfortable. However, the bathroom was outside the room, which I found quite inconvenient, as you had to leave the room to use the toilet. The bathroom was also in quite a poor state of repair. It was fine for one night, but we probably won't be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Not worth the price unfortunately. The beds were made up nicely and comfortable but the curtains have mould at the bottom and the curtain pole isn’t secure so it fell and hurt my hand when I went close the curtains. The bathroom had empty shower gel and soap dispensers. We went out for dinner but on returning the pub door was locked as they closed early. Luckily, a member of staff was still there to let us in and then kindly informed us that there is a back entrance too which we didn’t know before. No one was around at check out time (11am) so we just left the keys in the room. Will not stay again. I have no idea how some have rated this place 10/10. I’m just glad my young children did not get hurt but I left with a lovely bruise on my hand.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decent room with everything we needed. The staff were particularly helpful with carrying luggage up the stairs as I was on my own with a baby.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pet friendly and the manager very helpful. Not posh but clean and everything there tv tea coffee nice biscuits. Lots of clean white towels and bedding. No food there but a very nice weatherspoons next door and in the brewery quarter lots of various up market restaurants and bars minutes away. Beautiful park at the top of the road.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best value in town. Clean, quiet, professional. A+
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff lovely, but the room was above the bar and very noisey, room needed some love.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean and comfortable but the dj and music until 02:30 meant stopping by in Dorchester to break our journey to make sure we were not too tired for the following day was pointless. I thought being a pub they may be open till late but that was too much.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
not known
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024