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

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

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

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

1. Bay Tree House

1 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

John

₹12,802

₹15,363 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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 view through a window with a book on a windowsill.

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

2. The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

1.9 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse 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

₹7,214

₹8,657 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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.

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

3. Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

0.1 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

Christopher

₹6,385

₹7,662 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 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.

4. Old Ship Inn

< 0.1 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

Mrs S

₹6,486

₹7,783 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 grand entrance with a set of stone steps leading to a door, flanked by two potted topiaries and a decorative metal sphere above.

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

5. Chapter 1 Hotels

11.6 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

wendy

₹16,536

₹19,844 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 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.

6. Aaran Guesthouse

11.9 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

Paul

₹10,797

₹12,956 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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.

A mirror with a wooden frame mounted on a wall.

7. Driftwood B&B

11.5 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

Andrew

₹11,778

₹11,778 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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 breakfast buffet with various food items and beverages.

8. Alexandra Hotel

11.9 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

sheelagh

₹7,343

₹8,812 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 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 fireplace with a brick surround and a decorative stone piece in the center.

9. Jurassic Bay Holidays

11.1 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

Daniel

₹7,672

₹12,407 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 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".

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

10. Fairhaven Hotel

11.8 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

Shaun

₹7,361

₹8,834 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 bar area with a tap system, shelves of liquor bottles, and a display of beer taps.

11. Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

10.5 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

David

₹10,467

₹12,560 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A patio area with a wooden fence, a potted plant, a wooden table with a chair, and a door leading to an interior space.

A harbor with boats docked, a wooden walkway, and buildings along the water.

12. Hide-a-way

12.8 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

Kim

₹44,290

₹53,148 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A coastal landscape with white cliffs and a sandy beach.

A bar area with a wooden counter, multiple illuminated drink dispensers, and a variety of bottles in the background.

A conference room with round tables, chairs, and a projector screen.

A spa and beauty reception area with a stone wall, a chandelier, and a reception desk.

13. George Albert Hotel & Spa

14.5 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

Dean

₹9,326

₹11,191 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

14. The New Inn

10.7 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

Nick

₹16,536

₹19,844 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 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 room with a large window overlooking a body of water, a table with a vase, and two chairs.

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

15. Lyndale Guest House

10.8 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

Maxine

₹11,618

₹13,942 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A grassy area with a view of a calm body of water and distant landforms.

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a TV, a radiator, and a white chair.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a dining table set with white chairs and polka-dotted tableware.

16. Lobster Cottage

12.2 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

Sharon

₹54,084

₹64,901 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A coastal landscape with a prominent rock arch formation, a sandy beach, and cliffs.

A dark grey door with a wreath, a view of the beach, and a clear sky.

A hotel room with a large window, a television mounted on the wall, and a bed with a headboard.

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table, a TV, a window with a view of the sea, and a balcony with a table and chairs.

17. Gloucester House

11.3 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

Tony

₹14,403

₹17,283 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A coastal view with boats on the water, a sandy beach, and a clear sky.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a stainless steel range hood, and a tiled backsplash.

A two-story house with a front porch, a blue door, and a small outdoor seating area with a table and chairs.

A bedroom with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a view of the sea through the window, and a radiator on the wall.

18. Beach View House

14.6 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

Arve Moen

₹78,024

₹93,629 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, dresser, nightstands, and a window with curtains.

A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror above it, and a towel rack with a brown towel.

A building with a sign for 'Railway Tavern' and 'Free House'.

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a television on the wall.

19. The Clifton Hotel

11.2 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

Becca

₹12,802

₹12,802 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A wide sandy beach with footprints and a person in a blue shirt.

A cozy dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by wooden chairs and a glass ceiling.

A residential area with a pathway leading to a house, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A room with a window overlooking a wooden deck and a garden.

20. Redcliff View Lodge

12.7 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

₹71,713

₹86,055 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bay Tree House	9.2 Wonderful 399 reviews	View
The Duchess of Cornwall Inn	9.2 Wonderful 193 reviews	View
Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester	8.8 Excellent 611 reviews	View
Old Ship Inn	7.6 Good 29 reviews	View
Chapter 1 Hotels	10.0 Exceptional 133 reviews	View

Top Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum Hotel Reviews

The Frampton Arms

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and comfortable. The shower pressure and temperature was fantastic. Staff helpful and cheerful Breakfast was great, with a good selection of meat, cheese,bread and cereals."

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"

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."

The Little Cottage

10/10 Excellent

"Clean cottage, great location, comfortable beds."

Other attractions near Shire Hall Historic Courthouse 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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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 savour 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 through 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 travels to Dorchester. Amble around this culturally rich area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.

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Roman Town House

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Dorchester when you spend time at Roman Town House. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this culturally rich area.

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Dinosaur Museum

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Dinosaur 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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Dorset Teddy Bear Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

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

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Terracotta Warriors Museum

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

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

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum?

Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum is located in Dorchester. This welcoming area is known for its bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 32 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum?

Adjacent to Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum, Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and conference space. Other good options close by include Old Ship Inn and Westwood House.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum?

Expedia has 32 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum.

What can I see and do near Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Tutankhamun: The Exhibition, Dinosaur Museum or Dorset Teddy Bear Museum. Maiden Castle, Hardy's Cottage and Roman Town House are landmarks that you won't want to miss. Enjoy the outdoors at Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens, Dorset National Landscape or Borough Gardens.

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Our top choices for Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum hotels

1. Bay Tree House

2. The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

3. Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

4. Old Ship Inn

5. Chapter 1 Hotels

6. Aaran Guesthouse

7. Driftwood B&B

8. Alexandra Hotel

9. Jurassic Bay Holidays

10. Fairhaven Hotel

11. Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

12. Hide-a-way

13. George Albert Hotel & Spa

14. The New Inn

15. Lyndale Guest House

16. Lobster Cottage

17. Gloucester House

18. Beach View House

19. The Clifton Hotel

20. Redcliff View Lodge

Compare popular hotels close to Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

Top Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum Hotel Reviews

The Frampton Arms

Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

Yalbury Cottage

Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

Westwood House

The Casterbridge

The Little Cottage

Other attractions near Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

Tutankhamun: The Exhibition

Dorset County Museum

Borough Gardens

The Keep Military Museum

Roman Town House

Dinosaur Museum

Dorset Teddy Bear Museum

Terracotta Warriors Museum

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