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A wooden table with a fruit basket, two glasses of champagne, and small white cups on a wooden board.

A dining table set with plates, glasses, and candles, with a fireplace in the background.

A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, two armchairs, and a patterned sofa.

A well-maintained garden with neatly trimmed hedges and a traditional house with a sloped roof in the background.

1. Yalbury Cottage

2.6 km from Dinosaur Museum

Ardyce

SAR 318

SAR 381 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A restaurant with a large copper dome, wooden tables, and potted plants.

A view through a window with a book on a windowsill.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

A bar area with a checkered floor, wooden staircase, and bar stools.

2. The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

2.2 km from Dinosaur Museum

"This is the perfect definition of a small english town stay. I loved the vibe of the rooms and the location. The rooms were clean and they provide complimentary biscuits and tea. The customer service was good as my boyfriend needed to catch a taxi somewhere and couldn’t do it himself so the Inn was able to call for him. The breakfast felt a bit pricy, but there was a cold buffet in addition to any hot item on their menu. Their fresh honey comb was really cool!"

Samantha

SAR 286

SAR 344 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern dining area with a round table set for six, large windows, and a view of the garden.

A courtyard with potted plants, a small table, and chairs.

A modern building with large glass sliding doors, a brick facade, and potted plants outside.

A modern bedroom with a flat-screen TV, a round mirror, a dresser, and a small ottoman.

3. Bay Tree House

0.7 km from Dinosaur Museum

John

SAR 462

SAR 554 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A room with a purple sofa, a grey sofa, and a white table with a vase of flowers.

A cozy living room with a plaid sofa, a wooden side table, and a lamp.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.

A two-story building with a flag, windows, and a street in front.

4. Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

0.5 km from Dinosaur Museum

Christopher

SAR 248

SAR 298 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A building with multiple windows, some with signs, and a signboard for 'Old Ship Inn' accommodation.

A sign for the Old Ship Inn Accommodation with a nautical theme.

An outdoor patio area with multiple wooden picnic tables and benches, surrounded by a wooden fence.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a bedside table with a coffee maker, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

5. Old Ship Inn

0.3 km from Dinosaur Museum

Mrs S

SAR 237

SAR 284 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A cozy living room with a grey sofa, a green throw blanket, and a dining area with wicker chairs.

A staircase with beige carpeted steps, white walls, and a small window with a view of greenery.

A conservatory with a glass table and wicker chairs, large windows, and a view of a garden.

A row of red brick houses with white doors and windows, a narrow pathway, and lush greenery.

6. 2 Bathsheba Terrace

0.8 km from Dinosaur Museum

Rachael

SAR 1,820

SAR 2,184 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A building with a black door, a lion statue in front, and a sign reading "The Town House".

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a window with curtains, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A dining area with a wooden table set for four, surrounded by blue chairs. There is a dark-colored sofa with a red pillow in the adjacent living area.

7. The Town House

0.3 km from Dinosaur Museum

SAR 3,582

SAR 4,298 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A view through a window of a coastal area with a beach, a pier, and buildings.

A hotel room with a bed, floral pillow, white towels, and a view of a statue and ocean through large windows.

A grand entrance with a set of stone steps leading to a door, flanked by two potted topiaries and a decorative metal sphere above.

A room with two blue armchairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and large windows with a view of buildings.

8. Chapter 1 Hotels

11.6 km from Dinosaur Museum

wendy

SAR 641

SAR 769 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a small table with a vase, and a view of the beach.

A beach with people walking along the shore, a dog, and buildings in the background.

A breakfast buffet with various food items and condiments.

A harbor with boats docked, buildings along the waterfront, and a clear sky.

9. Aaran Guesthouse

11.9 km from Dinosaur Museum

Paul

SAR 420

SAR 504 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A table with food and drinks, a bottle of wine, and a view of the beach through a window.

A beach with a clear sky and distant rocky coastline.

A hotel room with a large bed, two windows with patterned curtains, a painting on the wall, and a view of the sea.

A window with a view of the sea and a mountain range.

10. Acqua Beach

11 km from Dinosaur Museum

Matthew

SAR 511

SAR 613 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A window with binoculars and a mug on the windowsill, overlooking a beach with waves and a cloudy sky.

A row of colorful Victorian-style buildings with bay windows and a pub sign.

A dining area with a table set for four, a view of the street with parked cars, and a sign advertising vacancies in en-suite rooms.

A room with a bed, two wicker chairs, a small table with a glass, and a view of the sea through a bay window.

11. Channel View Guest House

10.8 km from Dinosaur Museum

Anthony

SAR 381

SAR 457 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A beach with a statue, people, and buildings in the background.

A building with a sign reading "Alexandra" and a café bar sign below it.

A two-story building with a sign reading "Alexandra" above the entrance. There are outdoor seating areas with tables and chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a mirror, a television, and a window with curtains.

12. Alexandra Hotel

11.9 km from Dinosaur Museum

sheelagh

SAR 300

SAR 360 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A building with a green door and a sign that reads "DRIFTWOOD BED & BREAKFAST".

A kitchen with a green countertop, a coffee machine, and jars of spices.

A reception desk with a plant, a sign, and a stack of magazines.

A room with a dark blue sofa, a green and white striped pillow, and a wooden dresser.

13. Driftwood B&B

11.5 km from Dinosaur Museum

Andrew

SAR 452

SAR 452 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a chandelier, and a geometric-patterned wall.

A building with a prominent sign reading "ASHMIRA."

A garden with potted plants and a barbecue grill.

A hallway with a textured wall, a chandelier, a door with frosted glass panels, and a small table with a vase.

14. Ashmira Guest House

10.6 km from Dinosaur Museum

SAR 423

SAR 423 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A room with a wooden floor, a pool table, a bench, and a mural of a beach.

A fireplace with a brick surround and a decorative stone piece in the center.

A hotel entrance with a fire exit sign, a door with a "Shut" sign, and a "Jurassic World" sign on the door.

15. Jurassic Bay Holidays

11 km from Dinosaur Museum

Daniel

SAR 273

SAR 452 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A view from a window overlooking a busy street with a beach and ocean in the background.

A beachfront apartment building with ivy-covered walls, outdoor seating, and a sign reading "BEACHVIEW APARTMENT".

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV. There is a window with a view of the beach.

16. Fairhaven Hotel

11.8 km from Dinosaur Museum

Shaun

SAR 285

SAR 342 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A traditional pub with a clock, wooden beams, and outdoor seating.

The Smugglers Inn with a traditional thatched roof, a visible clock, and a sign for Hall & Woodhouse.

A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and sink.

A wooden tray with various tea and coffee products, including Twinings and Arriba brands, and Nescafe Gold packets.

17. The Smugglers Inn

9.8 km from Dinosaur Museum

Mr C J

SAR 368

SAR 442 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A bedroom with a large bed, a bathtub, and a wooden staircase.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a patterned carpet, and a bookshelf in the background.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a wooden bench.

A living room with a stone fireplace, a television mounted on the wall, and a large wooden cabinet.

18. The New Inn

10.8 km from Dinosaur Museum

Nick

SAR 592

SAR 710 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

The entrance to Cumberland with a grand archway, steps, and a black iron fence with gold accents.

A reception desk with a 'Welcome' sign, a clock, and a fireplace in the background.

A dining area with multiple tables set for breakfast, featuring a variety of food items and beverages.

19. The Cumberland

11.3 km from Dinosaur Museum

Yvonne

SAR 465

SAR 558 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, clear poolside railing, and a no diving sign.

A bar area with a wooden counter, two chairs, a wine glass, a bottle, and a vase with flowers.

An indoor patio area with a stone wall, a white fence, and a row of metal chairs.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a black headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

20. Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

10.5 km from Dinosaur Museum

David

SAR 392

SAR 471 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Dinosaur Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Yalbury Cottage	9.4 Exceptional 110 reviews	View
The Duchess of Cornwall Inn	9.2 Wonderful 193 reviews	View
Bay Tree House	9.2 Wonderful 399 reviews	View
Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester	8.8 Excellent 611 reviews	View
Old Ship Inn	7.6 Good 29 reviews	View

Top Dinosaur Museum Hotel Reviews

Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel , modern , great working spa facilities. If there was any comment maybe on weekends breakfast could be extended until 10.30 ? Just in spa for an hour , time you are out and changed it left no time for breakfast"

Yalbury Cottage

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay and friendly staff"

Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

10/10 Excellent

"It was fine."

Westwood House

10/10 Excellent

"First Class a must visit to see"

Delightful thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy Dorset village and countryside

8/10 Good

"The only criticism I have of the whole experience was the WiFi, I needed to work from my laptop on arrival but the internet was hit and miss. If I was staying midweek and needed to work it would have been unacceptable. The property described there was internet access but that’s not really true as we also had issues with live streaming programmes."

The Casterbridge

10/10 Excellent

"Our room was lovely, suitably large with 2 good wardrobes and a light over the dressing table mirror. The mattress was very comfortable and table water was always available. Breakfast was served in the conservatory with a lovely view of the enclosed garden. We ventured away from the Full English to try the omelettes which were delicious! The owner, Noorani Willamson is charming, chatty and very knowledgable about the surrounding area."

Newly refurbished thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy village

8/10 Good

"Had an enjoyable stay. It is a lovely quaint cottage, parking was sufficient for two cars (an estate and hatchback). Generally clean but a few things were missed or could have been cleaner. We also had a bit of trouble opening and locking the doors might have been user error or possibly the weather? Despite the above we had a nice time"

A wonderful base to enjoy your next holiday.

10/10 Excellent

"We had 4 nights at Woodlander and found it to be a charming and practical space. The property is clean and well laid out with good kitchen facilities, a spacious lounge, 2 good-sized bedrooms and a very good bathroom with large shower cubicle. A couple of car parking spaces really helps too. Decor and furniture in the lounge creates a very homely effect and in general accommodation is possibly better than expected. Pauline’s communication was helpful as were the numerous leaflets about places of interest to visit in the area. This property was ideal for our visit and we would certainly stay there again. Many thanks Steve & Jill"

Charming Country Retreat on Old Sherbourne Road

10/10 Excellent

"Really nice cabin set in a private location. Host was lovely and very helpful"

Other attractions near Dinosaur Museum

Tutankhamun: The Exhibition

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Tutankhamun: The Exhibition, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Dorchester. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area, or check out its lively bars.

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Terracotta Warriors Museum

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Terracotta Warriors Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Dorchester. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this culturally rich area.

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Dorset Teddy Bear Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can study the exhibits at Dorset Teddy Bear Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Dorchester. Amble around this culturally rich area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.

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Dorset County Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Dorset County Museum during your trip to Dorchester. While in this quaint area, you can savor the lively bars.

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Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum in Dorchester. While in this quaint area, you can savor the lively bars.

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Borough Gardens

8.8/10 (5 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Borough Gardens, a lovely green space in Dorchester. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this culturally rich area.

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Roman Town House

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Dorchester when you take a trip to Roman Town House. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this culturally rich area.

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The Keep Military Museum

You can browse the exhibits at The Keep Military Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Dorchester. Amble around this culturally rich area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Dinosaur Museum?

Dinosaur Museum is located in a welcoming area of Dorchester known for its beautiful beaches and bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 32 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Dinosaur Museum?

Adjacent to Dinosaur Museum, Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and conference space. Other good choices close by include The Casterbridge and Old Ship Inn.

How many hotels will I find close to Dinosaur Museum?

Expedia has 32 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Dinosaur Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Dinosaur Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Dinosaur Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Dinosaur Museum?

To find more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Dinosaur Museum, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Dinosaur Museum?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Tutankhamun: The Exhibition, Dorset Teddy Bear Museum, or Terracotta Warriors Museum. Explore notable local landmarks like Maiden Castle, Hardy's Cottage, and Roman Town House. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens, Dorset National Landscape, or Borough Gardens.

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Our top choices for Dinosaur Museum hotels

1. Yalbury Cottage

2. The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

3. Bay Tree House

4. Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

5. Old Ship Inn

6. 2 Bathsheba Terrace

7. The Town House

8. Chapter 1 Hotels

9. Aaran Guesthouse

10. Acqua Beach

11. Channel View Guest House

12. Alexandra Hotel

13. Driftwood B&B

14. Ashmira Guest House

15. Jurassic Bay Holidays

16. Fairhaven Hotel

17. The Smugglers Inn

18. The New Inn

19. The Cumberland

20. Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

Compare popular hotels close to Dinosaur Museum

Top Dinosaur Museum Hotel Reviews

Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

Yalbury Cottage

Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

Westwood House

Delightful thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy Dorset village and countryside

The Casterbridge

Newly refurbished thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy village

A wonderful base to enjoy your next holiday.

Charming Country Retreat on Old Sherbourne Road

Other attractions near Dinosaur Museum

Tutankhamun: The Exhibition

Terracotta Warriors Museum

Dorset Teddy Bear Museum

Dorset County Museum

Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

Borough Gardens

Roman Town House

The Keep Military Museum

Frequently asked questions