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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

￥12,350

￥14,820 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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 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

￥15,734

￥18,881 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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.

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

3. The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

2.2 km from Dinosaur Museum

Colin

￥11,582

￥13,898 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

4. Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

0.5 km from Dinosaur Museum

Christopher

￥10,465

￥12,558 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

￥10,003

￥12,004 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

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

6. 2 Bathsheba Terrace

0.8 km from Dinosaur Museum

Rachael

￥76,935

￥92,321 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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

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.

7. The Town House

0.3 km from Dinosaur Museum

￥151,417

￥181,700 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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.

8. Frome Lodge House

1.1 km from Dinosaur Museum

￥85,072

￥102,086 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A window with a view of a road and greenery, a bench with cushions, and a floral valance.

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

9. The Heritage Bed & Breakfast

11.3 km from Dinosaur Museum

Carol

￥16,569

￥19,883 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

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 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.

10. Chapter 1 Hotels

11.6 km from Dinosaur Museum

wendy

￥29,550

￥35,460 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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

A breakfast buffet with various food items and condiments.

11. Aaran Guesthouse

11.9 km from Dinosaur Museum

Paul

￥17,695

￥21,234 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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 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

￥22,451

￥22,451 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

13. Driftwood B&B

11.5 km from Dinosaur Museum

Andrew

￥10,617

￥10,617 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

A building with a prominent sign reading "ASHMIRA."

14. Ashmira Guest House

10.6 km from Dinosaur Museum

￥18,294

￥18,294 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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

￥12,306

￥20,013 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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.

16. Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

10.5 km from Dinosaur Museum

David

￥17,217

￥20,661 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

A hotel lobby with a wooden floor, a chandelier, and glass doors on the left.

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

17. Hotel Prince Regent

11 km from Dinosaur Museum

Anders

￥20,033

￥24,039 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and sink.

A rocky beach with clear blue sky and calm sea.

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

￥82,218

￥98,662 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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 living room with a beige sofa, a red armchair, a fireplace, a bookshelf, and a window with curtains.

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

19. Beach View Guesthouse

11.9 km from Dinosaur Museum

Matt

￥15,737

￥18,884 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

A dining area with a wooden table set for four, surrounded by wooden chairs. A television is mounted on the wall in the background.

A living room with teal sofas, a wooden coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

A bedroom with a bed, a television, a chair, and a dresser.

20. Louisa Cottage

12.2 km from Dinosaur Museum

￥90,601

￥108,721 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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Compare popular hotels close to Dinosaur Museum

Property	Star rating	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 613 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"

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)

Travel back in time to ancient Egypt and discover the secrets of the pharaohs in Dorchester's celebrated mummy museum.

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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. Chapter 1 Hotels

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. Beach View Guesthouse

20. Louisa Cottage

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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

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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