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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 traditional thatched-roof cottage with brick walls, multiple windows, and potted plants.

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

1. Yalbury Cottage

2.6 km from Dinosaur Museum

Ardyce

SAR 318

SAR 382 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

A bar with copper tap handles, a sign reading "Fursy Fergret," and a "Seedors Gold" beer tap.

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

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

2. The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

2.2 km from Dinosaur Museum

Colin

SAR 280

SAR 336 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a decorative mirror on the wall.

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

3. Bay Tree House

0.7 km from Dinosaur Museum

John

SAR 339

SAR 406 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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

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.

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

4. Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

0.5 km from Dinosaur Museum

Alan Peter

SAR 229

SAR 275 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

The exterior of the Old Ship Inn, featuring a traditional facade with multiple windows, a prominent sign, and hanging plants.

A wall with a historical quote and a menu board for the Old Ship Inn.

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

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

5. Old Ship Inn

0.3 km from Dinosaur Museum

Mrs S

SAR 238

SAR 286 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A historic building with a sign reading "LOTT & WALNE, LTD."

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

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.

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

6. The Town House

0.3 km from Dinosaur Museum

SAR 3,603

SAR 4,323 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A cozy living room with a television, a sofa, and a coffee table. There is a kitchen area with cabinets and a dining table.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a window with lace curtains, a clock, and a microwave.

A two-story cottage with a stone facade, a pitched roof, and a front door.

A park with a gazebo, picnic tables, benches, and a variety of trees and flowers.

7. Frome Lodge House

1.1 km from Dinosaur Museum

SAR 2,024

SAR 2,429 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a blue patterned rug.

A spacious living room with a large window, a blue cabinet, a teal sofa, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a desk, a fireplace, and a wardrobe.

A kitchen with a dining area, featuring a striped tablecloth, wooden chairs, and a vase of flowers.

8. Barton Cottage Bed and Breakfast

5.4 km from Dinosaur Museum

Roger

SAR 510

SAR 612 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

A beach scene with two people standing in shallow water, a sunset in the background, and ships on the horizon.

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

9. Chapter 1 Hotels

11.6 km from Dinosaur Museum

wendy

SAR 703

SAR 844 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

A breakfast buffet with various food items and condiments.

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

A row of brick buildings with blue window frames and a sign reading "AARAN HOUSE".

10. Aaran Guesthouse

11.9 km from Dinosaur Museum

Paul

SAR 430

SAR 516 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with orange bedding, a decorative pillow, and a wall with a jungle-themed wallpaper.

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

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.

11. Channel View Guest House

10.8 km from Dinosaur Museum

Anthony

SAR 383

SAR 460 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A room with a bay window overlooking a beach, featuring wicker chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of people on the beach.

A beach with cliffs, a sailboat, and people relaxing.

A marina with several boats docked, surrounded by residential buildings.

A garden pathway leading to a historic building with a view of the sea.

12. Lichfield House

10.8 km from Dinosaur Museum

Rosa

SAR 534

SAR 534 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

A mirror with a wooden frame mounted on a wall.

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

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

13. Driftwood B&B

11.5 km from Dinosaur Museum

Andrew

SAR 242

SAR 242 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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

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

A breakfast buffet with various food items and beverages.

14. Alexandra Hotel

11.9 km from Dinosaur Museum

sheelagh

SAR 297

SAR 356 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

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

A hallway with a chandelier, a staircase, and a door with frosted glass panels.

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.

15. Ashmira Guest House

10.6 km from Dinosaur Museum

SAR 423

SAR 423 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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 bar area with a wooden counter and five stools, a blue door, and a mural of a beach scene.

16. Jurassic Bay Holidays

11 km from Dinosaur Museum

Daniel

SAR 275

SAR 455 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A bedroom with a white metal bed frame, a white upholstered chair, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and sink.

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

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

17. The Smugglers Inn

9.8 km from Dinosaur Museum

Mr C J

SAR 335

SAR 402 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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 lobby with a check-in desk, seating area, and large windows.

18. Fairhaven Hotel

11.8 km from Dinosaur Museum

Shaun

SAR 253

SAR 303 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A brick house with a wooden door, white-framed windows, and a garden with colorful flowers.

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and benches, surrounded by flowers and a building with a thatched roof.

A dining area with a round wooden table, chairs, and a stained glass lamp.

A living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden side table, and a white radiator.

19. The Brewers Arms

5.2 km from Dinosaur Museum

Tracy

SAR 458

SAR 549 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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 hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

20. The Cumberland

11.3 km from Dinosaur Museum

Yvonne

SAR 474

SAR 569 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 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 194 reviews	View
Bay Tree House	9.2 Wonderful 399 reviews	View
Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester	8.8 Excellent 616 reviews	View
Old Ship Inn	7.6 Good 29 reviews	View

Top Dinosaur Museum Hotel Reviews

Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

8/10 Good

"Breakfast was excellent, location is good. We are a family and they put us in a 3 bed room so great for the kids. Only negative was the shower, low water pressure and not very hot water. Would stay there again."

The Frampton Arms

8/10 Good

"Literally 5 m from the functional train rails. Train stops from 12 pm to 5:30 am. Pub music stops at 11 pm. Dinner was ok. We skipped breakfast due to amazing reviews. Pictures do not match the actual result."

Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely place to stay, convenient for town and for visiting Dorsey County Hospital which was my main reason for visiting Dorchester."

The Casterbridge

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely place. Spotless and comfortable and great breakfast."

The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely clean large room. Great tv with a superb picture. Plenty of tea / coffee and biscuits welcome tray. We were surprised how quiet our sleep was, the pub below was busy but no sound from it. The decoration of the whole venue is incredible with so much to look at. There is a lot of car spaces but the area is very busy so it’s a bit of a search to find one."

Bramlies

10/10 Excellent

"Warm welcome, clean room and great breakfast. Easy parking also welcome after a long journey."

Newly refurbished thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy village

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely stay in a lovely home in a lovely village"

Yalbury Cottage

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay and friendly staff"

Westwood House

10/10 Excellent

"First Class a must visit to see"

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. The Town House

7. Frome Lodge House

8. Barton Cottage Bed and Breakfast

9. Chapter 1 Hotels

10. Aaran Guesthouse

11. Channel View Guest House

12. Lichfield House

13. Driftwood B&B

14. Alexandra Hotel

15. Ashmira Guest House

16. Jurassic Bay Holidays

17. The Smugglers Inn

18. Fairhaven Hotel

19. The Brewers Arms

20. The Cumberland

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Top Dinosaur Museum Hotel Reviews

Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

The Frampton Arms

Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

The Casterbridge

The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

Bramlies

Newly refurbished thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy village

Yalbury Cottage

Westwood House

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

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