Old Ship Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel in Dorchester

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Interior
Classic Twin Room

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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High W St, Dorchester, England, DT1 1UW
  • Place, Tutankhamun: The Exhibition
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Maiden Castle
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

About the neighborhood

Dorchester

Old Ship Inn places you next to Tutankhamun: The Exhibition and within a 5-minute walk of Borough Gardens. This 4-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a terrace.

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

About this property

Old Ship Inn

Hotel in Dorchester
Guests staying at Old Ship Inn enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a garden. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide front-desk service during limited hours. This hotel also has a banquet hall.

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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

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 elevator

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

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-10:30 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector and outdoor lighting.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Old Ship Inn?

Old Ship Inn offers free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do around Old Ship Inn?

This hotel is located in Dorchester, just steps from Tutankhamun: The Exhibition and Borough Gardens, and within a short walk of The Keep Military Museum. You'll also find Roman Town House and Dinosaur Museum less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Old Ship Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Does Old Ship Inn include a casino at the property?

No, Old Ship Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Old Ship Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Does Old Ship Inn have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Old Ship Inn have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Old Ship Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Old Ship Inn allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Old Ship Inn for a fee of GBP 15 per accommodation, per night.

Does Old Ship Inn have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Old Ship Inn?

The closest major airport to Old Ship Inn is Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.), which is about 26.9 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Old Ship Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Old Ship Inn.