The Spice Ship

Hotels
8.4 (678 reviews)
The Spice Ship 240 Preston Road , Weymouth , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Pets allowed
Non-smoking throughout
Kid meals
Cashless payment available
Television in common areas
Free wired internet
Playground on site
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Breakfast service inconsistencies

Categories

Cleanliness
7.61
Several mentions of cleanliness were positive, but one review highlighted a room filled with dog hairs and filthy carpets.
Service
9.08
Overall, guests expressed appreciation for the very friendly and helpful staff.
Location
8.62
Convenient location highlighted, though some found it a bit out of the way.
Room Quality
8.07
Rooms were generally described as cosy and comfortable, although one review noted a space issue next to the bed.
Amenities
8.1
Amenities generally rated positively, although there were complaints about the toaster and breakfast service.
Value for Money
8.56
Good portion sizes at meals but some found breakfast portions lacking for adults.
Food and Beverage
8.61
Food received praise for being excellent, with notable mentions of breakfast and dinner.
Overall Experience
8.58
Most guests expressed enjoyment of their stay, with a few minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-05 15:14

Property Description

Charming Inn with Garden and Playground

Relaxing Atmosphere: The Spice Ship offers a serene garden, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring.

Family-Friendly: With a children's playground on-site, families can enjoy a fun-filled stay at The Spice Ship.

Convenient Amenities: From the cozy rooms with TV and comfortable bedding to the free WiFi throughout the property, every detail is designed for a pleasant stay.

Book your stay at The Spice Ship for a delightful getaway in Weymouth!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 678 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.61
Service: 9.08
Location: 8.62
Room Quality: 8.07
Amenities: 8.1
Value for Money: 8.56
Food and Beverage: 8.61
Overall Experience: 8.58
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Greg • couple • gb
7
The place has a friendly, loved feel and the staff are great.
Pros:

Friendly helpful staff. The pub has a lovely old traditional feel. To access our room for the night you go through a door from the street, up a flight of stairs and then along a corridor to our room. The room was small but clearly loved. Decorated nicely. The bed was very comfy. The tea, coffee etc supplied was appreciated. There’s a lack of space to put things due to the size of the room but they’ve supplied shelving, hanging space etc where possible.

Cons:

The bathroom was our problem with this accomodation. There were no hooks, shelves, rails, handles or anything to put towels or toiletries on. There were fixtures on the wall where there had clearly been a rail or shelf but it presumably broke and has been removed. Even the two plastic cups and hand wash are on the pipe covering near the floor resulting in a wet floor when trying to get some soap when washing hands. It could do with a shower corner tray above the sink to put the hand wash and toothbrush cup on. It needs hooks or a rail to put wet towels on above the radiator. The biggest issue in the bathroom is the size of the shower. I honestly didn’t know they make one so small. To use it you have to turn the water on and rotate slowly. Switch the water off and open the doors to give you space to lather up. Close doors and switch water back on and rotate slowly to rinse off. I still managed to bang both elbows on the walls and catch the water control with my arm so I changed the temperature suddenly. Sorry if anyone heard a yelp! There’s enough room in the bathroom that a slightly larger shower would have been a squeeze but possible. The one there really is too small. If they could improve this we would happily stay again.

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Lois • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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linda • family_with_children • gb
8
Dog friendly pub/hotel
Pros:

That we had a good breakfast, and also our evening meals in the pub.
We could bring our dog.

Cons:

The room was so small, no wardrobe, but a little rail to hang our coats

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Wight • couple • gb
8
Quite a pleasant stay with lovely staff
Pros:

Room was pleasant and clean.
Considering it is a pub, the rooms were fairly quiet and the noise from the bar quite muted.
The staff were lovely especially the bar/front of house staff.
The bar cleaner was really sweet, I felt very guilty walking my outdoor shoes over her very nicely mopped floor!

Cons:

Breakfast could've been better, cooked breakfast was a little disappointing. It all felt a bit pre cooked then warmed up so very average. Not awful just not brilliant. Bathroom was starting to look a bit tired, grout needed a bit of a spruce up maybe but we were out of season and short notice so this may already be planned.

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
10
A really restful and enjoyable stay
Pros:

The breakfast was exceptional

Cons:

It was all good

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • couple • gb
9
The accommodation is comfortable
Pros:

It’s okay

Cons:

No comment

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Anne • family_with_children • de
6
Für eine Nacht voll in Ordnung
Pros:

Frühstück war ok.

Cons:

Ich hatte ein Zimmer zur Straße hin. Die vorbei fahrenden Autos waren sehr laut. Da das Fenster nur einfach verglast ist, hat es auch nichts gebracht das Fenster zu schließen.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
10
Friendly staff and good food would visit again
Pros:

The location and friendly staff

Cons:

Everything was all good . nothing ri disliks

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Mrs Dawn • couple • gb
10
Pros:

The layout of our room was very good seems we had our 9 month old cocker Spaniel Milo with us , all staff really friendly and efficient

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Charlotte • couple • gb
8
Will definitely stay again
Pros:

We had evening meal in the bar which was really good, the steak and ale pie was amazing 👏. The breakfast was really good as well

Cons:

We did not have any towels in out room but other than that I cannot fault anything

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Laird • family_with_children • gb
7
Pros:

Friendly staff. Ideally located. Breakfast was good.

Cons:

Room small. Bathroom door hanging off. Shower weak flow. Price a little expensive.

2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
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Laura • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Fabulous staff who go the extra mile.

Cons:

All good

2026-01-06 • via Nuitee
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Tina • extended_group • gb
10
Exellent
Pros:

Lovely pub accommodation and staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-03 • via Nuitee
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Myhill • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

We stayed the weekend before Christmas for three nights as we where visiting family nearby, the pub was great and very festive, all the staff where lovely and very friendly, all the food we had was great and freshly cooked.

2026-01-02 • via Nuitee
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Sulston • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

All was good

2025-12-29 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
9
A warm & friendly pub b&b.
Pros:

Warm welcome from friendly & helpful staff. Good pub food, both dinner & breakfast. Great to be in a place buzzing with a Christmas party.

2025-12-24 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • gb
10
2025-12-23 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

Comfortable and lovely sized room

Cons:

On main road.but not a big problem

2025-12-22 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

Nice room - well presented and clean. Comfy bed with huge pillows. Staff friendly.

2025-12-20 • via Nuitee
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adrian • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

Excellent location and clean, well equipped room.
Cheerful staff. Great meal at night and breakfast was to a great standard.

Cons:

N.a

2025-12-12 • via Nuitee