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  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Baggage storage
  • Heating
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During the week, The Old Ship Inn is a picturesque traditional pub and on Friday and Saturday nights it transforms into a lively venue for karaoke, DJs, and live bands until late into the night. In the very center of town, Dorchester’s oldest pub offers rooms with attached bathroom, Wi-Fi, and on-street parking nearby. Each room has en suite or private bathroom facilities with shower and complimentary toiletries. All rooms have a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee facilities. The historic county town of Dorset, Dorchester is famous for its connections to Thomas Hardy and has a Roman Town House and Maiden Castle among its attractions. The coastal resort of Weymouth is just 8 miles to the south. The Old Ship Inn is host to live music, discos, and karaoke until closing time.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
7.3
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
7.8
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
8.6
Low score for Dorchester
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Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The old ship inn
    • Cuisine
      American • Local • European
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Amenities of The Old Ship Inn

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Private Bathroom
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Activities
  • Darts
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Baggage storage
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business Facilities
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Cash The Old Ship Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please let the property know your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking or contact the property.

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Please note that the property does not serve food on Sundays or on Saturday evenings.

Parking is not available onsite, but there is free on-street parking in front of the building from 18:00 to 08:00. There is also a long-stay car park just 1312 feet away, at the Top o'Town Car Park.

Please inform The Old Ship Inn of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about The Old Ship Inn

  • The Old Ship Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Pool table
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Yes, The Old Ship Inn is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at The Old Ship Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Old Ship Inn has 1 restaurant:

    • The old ship inn

  • The Old Ship Inn can accommodate this group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The Old Ship Inn has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at The Old Ship Inn is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The Old Ship Inn is 1,500 feet from the center of Dorchester. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.