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 centre of town, Dorchester’s oldest pub offers en-suite rooms, 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 particularly 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)


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
2 single beds
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1 double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.4
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
7.9
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
8.6
Low score for Dorchester
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Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

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

Facilities of The Old Ship Inn

Most popular facilities
  • 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 be applicable.
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Activities
  • Darts
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Luggage storage
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business facilities
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • 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 15:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-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 400 metres away, at the Top o'Town Car Park.

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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

FAQs about The Old Ship Inn

  • Check-in at The Old Ship Inn is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

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

    • 1 bedroom

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

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

  • The Old Ship Inn is 500 yards from the centre of Dorchester. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Old Ship Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Old Ship Inn has 1 restaurant:

    • The old ship inn

  • The Old Ship Inn can accommodate the following group size:

    • 2 guests

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

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

    • Billiards
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 3 km)