Title: Old Ship Inn - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=182509&destination=Dorchester%2C+England%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=91167561&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Old Ship Inn 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. ## Photo gallery for Old Ship Inn ![Exterior - Old Ship Inn (Dorchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91170000/91167600/91167561/6f06123b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Classic Double or Twin Room - Old Ship Inn (Dorchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91170000/91167600/91167561/95a2fdbb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Old Ship Inn (Dorchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91170000/91167600/91167561/85b8e405.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Old Ship Inn (Dorchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91170000/91167600/91167561/f3edb1b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Garden - Old Ship Inn (Dorchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91170000/91167600/91167561/387b9dbc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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. ## Reviews 7.8 Good ## Popular amenities - Pet friendly - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Mar. 24 - Mar. 25](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25&selected=91167561&PinnedHotelID=91167561&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25&selected=91167561&PinnedHotelID=91167561&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Mar. 25 - Mar. 26](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26&selected=91167561&PinnedHotelID=91167561&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26&selected=91167561&PinnedHotelID=91167561&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Mar. 27 - Mar. 29](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=91167561&PinnedHotelID=91167561&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=91167561&PinnedHotelID=91167561&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Apr. 3 - Apr. 5](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=91167561&PinnedHotelID=91167561&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=91167561&PinnedHotelID=91167561&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 2 beds 1 bed Showing 4 of 4 rooms ### View all photos for Classic Double or Twin Room ![Classic Double or Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91170000/91167600/91167561/95a2fdbb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Double or Twin Room - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 2 Large Twin Beds ### View all photos for Classic Twin Room ![Classic Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91170000/91167600/91167561/ca36402d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Twin Room - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Family Triple Room ![Family Triple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91170000/91167600/91167561/aa851140.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Triple Room - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed ### View all photos for Classic Double or Twin Room ![Classic Double or Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91170000/91167600/91167561/a053646e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Double or Twin Room - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Dorchester travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Dorchester.dx182509) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.71509%2C-2.43885&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_HsAKL2EdG3kKOM2o-Ef5oZMH5k=) High W St, Dorchester, England, DT1 1UW ### What's nearby - ![Tutankhamun: The Exhibition which includes a monument and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092151/fd4c8838-0a3b-4309-af60-ab8f3d05aab7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Tutankhamun: The Exhibition 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - ![Maumbury Rings which includes tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092147/778580f1-5c8f-4de4-8d64-09c9986a5eb0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Maumbury Rings 11 min walk \- 0.9 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. 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In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - No onsite parking available ### Conveniences - Limited-hour front desk ### Outdoors - Garden ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker ## 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### 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? ### How much does it cost to stay at Old Ship Inn? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Old Ship Inn? ### What time is check-out at Old Ship Inn? ### Where is Old Ship Inn located? ### Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Old Ship Inn Reviews 7.8 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.6 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Amenities ### 8.6 Staff & service ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mrs S Oct 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Lovely comfortable, clean room, friendly staff, and pet friendly. ##### Mrs S Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### marcus Dec 12, 2025 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. ##### marcus Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen Jul 27, 2024 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. ##### Karen Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### cedric Aug 4, 2024 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!) ##### cedric Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah Aug 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Dog friendly, clean, friendly and convenient - just what we needed! ##### Sarah Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sean Oct 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Best value in town. Clean, quiet, professional. A+ ##### Sean Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 2/10 Terrible #### Janet Jul 6, 2024 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. ##### Janet Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller Jun 18, 2024 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](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9E43A65B3F2A06BB5CC5D1CCF5192D424AC49A9D1718740771937.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Top of bin dirty](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/61868CF87BFBA3F3493A5E7D04324EB26049A9591718740772625.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Shower](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/B5543DC90FC3B7A9CB1DCB6943A1A409EE750FB11718740771179.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Kettle dusty](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/1773F0F57BECFC18EF696DD6124CAFE8695D76E21718740771249.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller Jun 18, 2024 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul Nov 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Clean and comfortable room ##### Paul Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Paul Jan 6, 2026 ##### Paul Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Barry Sep 15, 2024 ##### Barry Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Koffigan Raymond Jun 25, 2024 Liked: Staff & service ##### Koffigan Raymond Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jun 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stefan Jun 2, 2024 ##### Stefan Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024