The Best Hotels Closest to Dinosaur Museum in Dorchester for 2026

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Tonight

Tomorrow

Next weekend

In two weeks

Our top choices for Dinosaur Museum hotels

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

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

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

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

1. Yalbury Cottage

2.6 km from Dinosaur Museum

Ardyce

SAR 298

SAR 357 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

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

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

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

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

2. Bay Tree House

0.7 km from Dinosaur Museum

colin

SAR 346

SAR 416 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

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

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

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

3. The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

2.2 km from Dinosaur Museum

Colin

SAR 301

SAR 361 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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.

4. Old Ship Inn

0.3 km from Dinosaur Museum

Mrs S

SAR 238

SAR 286 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small side table, and a wardrobe.

A white door with the number 8, a black mailbox, and a stone wall with purple flowers.

A living room with a fireplace, blue patterned sofa, wooden coffee table, and a stone wall.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, stone walls, and large windows.

5. The Heritage Bed & Breakfast

11.3 km from Dinosaur Museum

Carol

SAR 388

SAR 466 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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

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.

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

6. Barton Cottage Bed and Breakfast

5.4 km from Dinosaur Museum

Roger

SAR 475

SAR 570 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a barbecue grill.

A staircase with wooden handrails and metal balusters, leading to an upper floor.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a mirror, and a small bench.

A white building with a blue door, two windows, and a sign reading "BIRCH HOUSE 31".

7. Birch House B&B

9.5 km from Dinosaur Museum

James

SAR 328

SAR 394 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A breakfast buffet with various food items and condiments.

8. Aaran Guesthouse

11.9 km from Dinosaur Museum

Paul

SAR 433

SAR 519 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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 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.

9. Driftwood B&B

11.5 km from Dinosaur Museum

Andrew

SAR 248

SAR 248 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 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 breakfast buffet with various food items and beverages.

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

10. Alexandra Hotel

11.9 km from Dinosaur Museum

sheelagh

SAR 299

SAR 359 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

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

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

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

A garden with potted plants and a barbecue grill.

11. Ashmira Guest House

10.6 km from Dinosaur Museum

SAR 438

SAR 438 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 hotel entrance with a fire exit sign, a door with a "Shut" sign, and a "Jurassic World" sign on the door.

12. Jurassic Bay Holidays

11 km from Dinosaur Museum

Daniel

SAR 275

SAR 456 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

13. Fairhaven Hotel

11.8 km from Dinosaur Museum

Sam

SAR 260

SAR 312 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 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 traditional pub with a clock, wooden beams, and outdoor seating.

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.

14. The Smugglers Inn

9.8 km from Dinosaur Museum

Mr C J

SAR 353

SAR 424 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with a blue-tiled floor and a white fence.

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

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

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

15. Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

10.5 km from Dinosaur Museum

Phillip

SAR 373

SAR 447 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, and large windows with curtains.

A bar area with wooden paneling, a dog menu, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

16. The Jubilee Hotel West- with Spa Facilities

10.9 km from Dinosaur Museum

Mihai

SAR 312

SAR 375 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A room with a large window overlooking a beach, a table with a vase of flowers, and a chair with a floral pattern.

A dining area with a white table set for four, wooden chairs, and a wall decorated with vintage wine boxes.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a wardrobe, a radiator, and a window with a view of a harbor.

A guest house entrance with a sign reading "The Beach View Guest House."

17. Beach View Guesthouse

11.9 km from Dinosaur Museum

Matt

SAR 376

SAR 452 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A room with two armchairs, a small table, and a view of a harbor with boats and colorful buildings.

A harbor with boats, a dock, and a road with cars.

A coastal landscape with a prominent rock arch formation, a sandy beach, and a clear view of the sea.

18. The Cavendale

11.9 km from Dinosaur Museum

David

SAR 457

SAR 549 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the sea.

A hot tub in a covered outdoor area with a stone wall and greenery.

A restaurant interior with booths, hanging light fixtures, and a brick wall with a sign.

A coastal building with a parking lot and a view of the sea.

19. The Jubilee Hotel East- with Spa Facilities

10.9 km from Dinosaur Museum

Sukhchain

SAR 277

SAR 332 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A red brick building with a sign reading "BREWERS QUAY" and a "FOR SALE" sign.

A street view with a pub named 'Babs & Pita' on the right, a white building with 'GREENE KING' signage on the left, and a pedestrian walkway with outdoor seating.

A beach with lifeguard equipment, including a red flag and a yellow surfboard.

A dining table set with plates, glasses, and a bottle of wine, surrounded by chairs and red curtains.

20. Harbour Retreat

12 km from Dinosaur Museum

"A very good location and a lovely property. You are in the centre of town so expect some noise. The only downside is the parking. I misunderstood the zone map and got a ticket. When I did understand the map I couldn’t find a space anywhere so use the recommended car park across the river which is reasonably priced. Visit was in May half term and the town was busy on a bank holiday weekend so probably why"

christian

SAR 1,856

SAR 2,227 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

View all properties

Compare popular hotels close to Dinosaur Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Yalbury Cottage	9.4 Exceptional 110 reviews	View
Bay Tree House	9.2 Wonderful 399 reviews	View
The Duchess of Cornwall Inn	9.2 Wonderful 195 reviews	View
Old Ship Inn	7.6 Good 29 reviews	View
The Heritage Bed & Breakfast	10.0 Exceptional 77 reviews	View

Top Dinosaur Museum Hotel Reviews

Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

10/10 Excellent

"This is a lovely hotel - the building itself is full of character with plenty of space throuhgout. With free hot drinks and a vending machine for snacks, soft drinks and some alchoholic ones too, there is no need to rush out - but literaly within a stone's throw are 2 restaurants and 2 pubs - and for powerfully-armed cricketers - a couple of cafes. Our limited interactions with the staff found them all to be very helpful and friendly. A huge thank-you to all."

Delightful thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy Dorset village and countryside

10/10 Excellent

"Value for money outstanding. Expedia and VRBO websites not the easiest to navigate, but this isn’t the owners fault directly. Great food “take-away offers from New Inn next door and landlord most helpful. Their in-house food was exceptional."

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 Casterbridge

10/10 Excellent

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

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"

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

Find hotels near Dinosaur Museum, Dorchester from SAR 248

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Check prices for these dates

Filter by

Star rating

Guest rating

Our top choices for Dinosaur Museum hotels

1. Yalbury Cottage

2. Bay Tree House

3. The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

4. Old Ship Inn

5. The Heritage Bed & Breakfast

6. Barton Cottage Bed and Breakfast

7. Birch House B&B

8. Aaran Guesthouse

9. Driftwood B&B

10. Alexandra Hotel

11. Ashmira Guest House

12. Jurassic Bay Holidays

13. Fairhaven Hotel

14. The Smugglers Inn

15. Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

16. The Jubilee Hotel West- with Spa Facilities

17. Beach View Guesthouse

18. The Cavendale

19. The Jubilee Hotel East- with Spa Facilities

20. Harbour Retreat

Compare popular hotels close to Dinosaur Museum

Top Dinosaur Museum Hotel Reviews

Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

Delightful thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy Dorset village and countryside

Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

The Casterbridge

Bramlies

Newly refurbished thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy village

Yalbury Cottage

Westwood House

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