The Smugglers Inn

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

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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Fiona couple gb
10
Great place to stay, decent food & very dog friendly
Pros:

Great atmosphere, room is welcoming and immaculate. The whole place is also very dog friendly

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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F couple gb
10
Fantastic stay
Pros:

Lovely old property with a lot of history
Location stunning and atmosphere fantastic.
Food excellent.

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Alice extended_group gb
7
Great staff, great location, nice room. Food alittle bit disappointing and drinks abit over priced.
Pros:

The menu offered lots of variety, the food was a good standard but not amazing. The staff were all lovely and it was very quiet for sleeping (sometimes an issue when staying at a pub!). The room was clean, good bedding, great decor.

Cons:

We had breakfast included which was good value. We also ate dinner and lunch there. The food was abit over priced and i think there is a 25% mark up for the location, for example, a very small portion of chips was £6.75, 2 drinks (1 pint of beer and a G&T was £19!).The room was a bit stuffy. Would not like to have stayed there in hotter weather we've had this year, it was only 23 degrees, we slept on top of the duvet and used the fan :)

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Jane solo_traveller gb
5
We enjoyed our stay but would have expected a bigger room for the price we paid.
Pros:

It was right by the coastal path. It had a good vibe and was busy in a good way.

Cons:

The bedroom was very warm, the window did not open much. There was limited space for suitcases & clothes.

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Louise couple gb
7
Good little getaway
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

N/a

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Magnus couple se
10
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Helen couple gb
10
A lovely one night stay, enjoyed a meal and walked to beach for sunset
Pros:

Lovely cosy room, comfortable bed, very clean

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Heike couple de
8
Kurioses Ausflugsziel mit einzigartiger Atmosphäre
Pros:

Kuriose Einrichtung, erstklassige Lage in den Klippen/Dünen und moderne Dusche, nur 10 Zimmer, herzliches Personal. Wanderungen von dort aus prima möglich mit tollen Ausblicken.

Cons:

Geräuschkulisse bis tief in die Nacht von Besuchern und Restaurantgästen. Das Hotel ist gleichzeitig ein äußerst beliebter Ausflugspunkt. Preis-Leistungsverhältnis etwas erhöht.

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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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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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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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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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