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

1. Yalbury Cottage

2.6 km from Dinosaur Museum

Ardyce

SAR 316

SAR 379 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 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 courtyard with potted plants, a small table, and chairs.

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

2. Bay Tree House

0.7 km from Dinosaur Museum

John

SAR 325

SAR 390 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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 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 277

SAR 333 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

A reception area with a fireplace, a mirror, and a bookshelf with books.

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

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

Christopher

SAR 249

SAR 299 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

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.

5. Old Ship Inn

0.3 km from Dinosaur Museum

Mrs S

SAR 238

SAR 285 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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.

6. 2 Bathsheba Terrace

0.8 km from Dinosaur Museum

Rachael

SAR 1,826

SAR 2,191 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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.

A narrow pathway leading to a building with a bridge over a water body, surrounded by greenery and a clear sky.

7. The Town House

0.3 km from Dinosaur Museum

SAR 3,594

SAR 4,313 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

8. Frome Lodge House

1.1 km from Dinosaur Museum

SAR 2,028

SAR 2,433 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 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.

9. The Heritage Bed & Breakfast

11.3 km from Dinosaur Museum

Carol

SAR 385

SAR 462 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

A stone building with a central entrance and multiple windows, illuminated by exterior lights.

10. The New Inn

10.8 km from Dinosaur Museum

Nick

SAR 643

SAR 772 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 harbor with boats docked, buildings along the waterfront, and a clear sky.

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".

11. Aaran Guesthouse

11.9 km from Dinosaur Museum

Paul

SAR 411

SAR 493 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 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 garden pathway leading to a historic building with a view of the sea.

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

A room with two grey upholstered chairs facing a window with a view of the sea. A small table with a wine bottle and glass is between the chairs.

12. Lichfield House

10.8 km from Dinosaur Museum

Rosa

SAR 533

SAR 533 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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.

A mirror with a wooden frame mounted on a wall.

13. Driftwood B&B

11.5 km from Dinosaur Museum

Andrew

SAR 247

SAR 247 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 hallway with a textured wall, a chandelier, a door with frosted glass panels, and a small table with a vase.

A garden with potted plants and a barbecue grill.

14. Ashmira Guest House

10.6 km from Dinosaur Museum

SAR 411

SAR 411 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 hotel entrance with a fire exit sign, a door with a "Shut" sign, and a "Jurassic World" sign on the door.

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

15. Jurassic Bay Holidays

11 km from Dinosaur Museum

Daniel

SAR 273

SAR 452 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

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.

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

16. Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

10.5 km from Dinosaur Museum

David

SAR 407

SAR 489 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A seaside promenade with a white railing, a bench, and a building with a blue exterior.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a TV, and a view of the ocean.

A room with a fireplace, a blue sofa, and a coffee shop menu sign.

A corner room with two blue upholstered chairs, a small wooden table, and a view through a large window with blue curtains.

17. Hotel Prince Regent

11 km from Dinosaur Museum

Anders

SAR 476

SAR 571 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A red brick building with a sign reading "BREWERS QUAY" and a glass-fronted structure adjacent to it.

A rocky beach with clear blue sky and calm sea.

A multi-story brick building with white-framed windows, a flat roof, and a small garden area with plants and a tree.

A street with a shop selling toys and a sign for a landslip victim.

18. Admiral's Quarter Apartment 5

12.2 km from Dinosaur Museum

"Ideally placed to have a stroll to the harbour with the convenience of secure parking within the gated community. Within easy reach of pubs/restaurants (try the burgers at the Northe tavern 100 yards away) but a quiet area. It's in a residential block, most of residents friendly but there are rules on no ball games or storing of fishing rods/beach equipment outside of apartment to keep area clear. Designated space for car, big enough for my range rover, even though 1 neighbour came and checked...

Richard

SAR 1,960

SAR 2,352 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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

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

19. Chapter 1 Hotels

11.6 km from Dinosaur Museum

wendy

SAR 701

SAR 842 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A room with a large bay window overlooking a beach, wicker furniture, and a small table with a plant.

A table with a blue tablecloth, a vase with white flowers, salt and pepper shakers, a mug, and a menu.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a table, and a view of the beach through large windows.

A room with a large window overlooking a body of water, a table with a vase, and two chairs.

20. Lyndale Guest House

10.8 km from Dinosaur Museum

Maxine

SAR 417

SAR 500 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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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 194 reviews	View
Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester	8.8 Excellent 614 reviews	View
Old Ship Inn	7.6 Good 29 reviews	View

Top Dinosaur Museum Hotel Reviews

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"

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."

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. Bay Tree House

3. The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

4. Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

5. Old Ship Inn

6. 2 Bathsheba Terrace

7. The Town House

8. Frome Lodge House

9. The Heritage Bed & Breakfast

10. The New Inn

11. Aaran Guesthouse

12. Lichfield House

13. Driftwood B&B

14. Ashmira Guest House

15. Jurassic Bay Holidays

16. Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

17. Hotel Prince Regent

18. Admiral's Quarter Apartment 5

19. Chapter 1 Hotels

20. Lyndale Guest House

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Top Dinosaur Museum Hotel Reviews

The Casterbridge

The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

Bramlies

Newly refurbished thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy village

Yalbury Cottage

Westwood House

Delightful thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy Dorset village and countryside

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

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