Old Ship Inn offers a charming retreat with outdoor spaces for relaxation and activities that make any stay memorable - a perfect blend of comfort and fun.
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.
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
High W St, Dorchester, England, DT1 1UW
What's nearby
Tutankhamun: The Exhibition
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Borough Gardens
3 min walk - 0.3 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
Costa Coffee
3 min walk
Kings Arms
3 min walk
The Royal Oak (Wetherspoon)
1 min walk
Colliton Club
1 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 like:
Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Old Ship Inn include amenities such as free WiFi.
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
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Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets 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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
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
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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 2026/3/6, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Old Ship Inn on 2026/3/10 start from NT$2,861, 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?
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?
Check-out 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.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select 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
7.8
Good
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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.
Karen
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
cedric
2024/8/4
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!)
Dog friendly, clean, friendly and convenient - just what we needed!
Sarah
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
2/10 Terrible
Janet
2024/7/6
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.
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.
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.