The Smugglers Inn

Hotels
9 (689 reviews)
Osmington Mills , Weymouth , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Garden
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable rooms
Friendly and helpful staff
Beautiful location
Cons:
Minor issues with breakfast replenishment
Some noise from surrounding area

Categories

Cleanliness
9.21
Most reviews indicated clean and well-maintained facilities.
Service
9.18
Staff were described as friendly, helpful, and attentive.
Location
9.22
Excellent location, close to attractions and with beautiful surroundings.
Room Quality
8.67
Rooms were comfortable and well-equipped, though some minor issues reported.
Amenities
9.2
Good amenities overall, including excellent breakfast.
Value for Money
9.16
Good value for the price, as mentioned by several guests.
Food and Beverage
8.21
Mixed reviews on food quality, with some issues reported.
Overall Experience
9.18
Overall, experiences were very positive, with most guests expressing a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 22:56

Property Description

Stunning Views and Scenic Footpaths
Located on the edge of the Jurassic Coast, The Smugglers Inn offers breathtaking views and picturesque footpaths for guests to explore the surrounding beauty.

Award-Winning Ales and Fresh Seasonal Dishes
Guests can indulge in a selection of award-winning ales, international lagers, and a delectable menu of fresh, seasonal dishes served in the on-site restaurant.

Convenient Location for Exploring
With nearby attractions like the Osmington Mills and easy access to Weymouth and Dorchester, guests can conveniently explore the area's landmarks and activities during their stay.

Book your stay at The Smugglers Inn now to experience a perfect blend of scenic beauty, culinary delights, and convenient exploration options.

Important information:

Please note: Parking is free for guests but you will need to get a permit from behind the bar upon arrival.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 689 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.21
Service: 9.18
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 8.67
Amenities: 9.2
Value for Money: 9.16
Food and Beverage: 8.21
Overall Experience: 9.18
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Christina • family_with_children • de
10
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Mihaela • couple • gb
10
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Vanessa • couple • gb
5
I wouldn’t stay there again
Pros:

I liked the location since we had a really nice walk but I didn’t like the beach ( which was my main reason to book this place).
I foolishly believed we could easily walk to the beach. When we arrived it proved to be more complicated than that. We had to go downhill through a not very easy to walk path.Also small beach full of pebbles. That was really disappointing. I guess it was my fault to getting the wrong impression from the picture I saw.

Cons:

I didn’t like one of the girls working there. We had an issue with her and it wasn’t pleasant. The rest of the staff were sweet hearts.

Please keep in mind this is a pub so if you are an early bird like us, remember music will keep you up till midnight. Our room was right on top of the pub and I found it extremely noisy.

I didn’t like the food either.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Steve • couple • gb
5
Not very good value
Pros:

Location was nice.

Cons:

Room was too hot and noisy. The food needs improving

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Kristiana • couple • au
9
Fabulous pub, great food and comfortable room.
Pros:

The accommodation was very nice and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The pub was really lovely with typical very low ceilings and great atmosphere - we were there during a heatwave and I can imagine during winter it would be so cosy. The food was really good although unfortunately the dish we really wanted to try was unavailable - so perhaps we will need to return. Lovely room and very comfortable bed - I would recommend staying here.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Giovanna • couple • it
9
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Austin • solo_traveller • gb
8
Lovely stay, great location, room too hot
Pros:

I loved the inn, the location is perfect. The rooms are cute, clean and very comfortable. Staff a nice and plenty of them.

Cons:

My downside was the room was boiling, yes was a heatwave but outside in the evening and morning was lovely and cool with the sea breeze but my room was still boiling which meant I didn’t sleep well. I had my dog with me and he slept in the bathroom to try and get cooler on the tile flooring. The window was on a security latch so didn’t open fully to let cooler air in during the evening.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • gb
10
We had a lovely weekend escape.
Pros:

Location, charming property and great staff.

Cons:

It was very warm when we stayed but staff were helpful in opening windows.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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AdrianBall • couple • gb
10
Great accommodation and wonderful staff, shame about the appalling lunch/dinner food selection
Pros:

Fabulous old inn in a stunning location, very quiet at night. The rooms are superb, very quaint, comfortable, nicely furnished and just great. The staff were brilliant. The breakfasts are fantastic.
The purpose of our visit was to explore the SW coast path, and the Smuggler's is very well located for a long walk to Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove one way, and to Weymouth / Portland Bill the other way. There are also good bus services if you cant manage 26km there and back up and down steep cliffs.

Cons:

I dont like Hall and Woodhouse restaurants, the food is essentially nothing more than ready-meals nicely laid out on a plate. They dont have proper chefs, just food assemblage, and it seems to me that someone in head office has told them to massively overcook everything. Beef croquettes actually looked more like lumps of coal, only less edible. Horrendous. We couldnt find a single dish that we liked in our three day stay, and had to find alternatives.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Denise Müller • family_with_children • de
5
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
9
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Nigel • couple • gb
8
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Konrad • solo_traveller • de
10
Ein wunderbarer Aufenthalt in einem historischen Pub, das sehr sauber gepflegt ist.
Pros:

Das Zimmer war wie auf den Photos. Alles picobello sauber.
Das Essen im Pub war gut 😊
Die Lage war Klasse .
Das Pub hat den typischen alten Flair.
Sehr schön.

Cons:

Bei Zimmer Nr.3 haben sie das Abluftsystem der Küche hörbar bis der Pub schließt.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • nz
5
just ok
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Service for dinner and breakfast was slow. room was hot. lights by the mirror were not working.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Beate • extended_group • de
8
Spektakulär
Pros:

Unglaubliche Lage und außergewöhnliche Unterkunft.
Genauso wie es auf den Bildern dargestellt wird. Tolles Restaurant.

Cons:

Die Zimmer waren unglaublich warm, die Fenster können nur einen Spalt geöffnet werden, ohne Klima. Frühstück etwas dürftig.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Geoffrey • solo_traveller • gb
9
Good location, well worth a visit.
Pros:

Property condition good, staff friendly and always helpful.

Cons:

Car parking at peak times can be challenging.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Julia • couple • de
10
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Marta • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Absolutely amazing location, beautifully looking, lovely rooms and there's badger welcoming you, what more could you possibly want?

Cons:

Food is a bit pricey.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Roland • couple • de
5
Enttäuscht
Pros:

Beefburger sind sehr lecker

Cons:

Das Zimmerfenster lag direkt neben dem Dunstabzug der Küche. Geruchsbelästigung und vor allem Lärm! Erst um 23.30 Uhr wurde dieser abgestellt. Zimmerpreis ist dafür viel zu hoch!!
Das englische Frühstück war geschmacklich leider nicht gut, restliche Frühstücksauswahl gut.
Servicegebühr für Restaurantbesuch wurde ohne Hinweis verrechnet 😕

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee