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Inner Dowsing Lightship

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
$154
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23

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Inner Dowsing Lightship, Medway Bridge Marina, Manor Lane, Rochester, England, ME1 3HS
  • Place, Diggerland
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Rochester Castle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Rochester Cathedral
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LCY-London City)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room, Ensuite, Marina View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room, Ensuite, Marina View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Apartment, Ensuite, Marina View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Large Twin Sofa Beds

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About this property

Inner Dowsing Lightship

3-star Rochester guest house with free in-room WiFi
Along with laundry facilities, this guesthouse has free self parking and free WiFi in public areas. Housekeeping is available on request.
Inner Dowsing Lightship offers 2 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Inner Dowsing Lightship features laundry facilities. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Complimentary secured self parking is available on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Inner Dowsing Lightship Rochester
Inner Dowsing Lightship Bed & breakfast
Inner Dowsing Lightship Bed & breakfast Rochester

Inner Dowsing Lightship Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I know the area really well, as I used to live nearby. The surrounding area doesn’t have a great deal to do, but if you have a car there’s plenty of choice within a few miles. I was visiting my mother, and wasn’t looking for entertainment. Fancied staying on a boat, which was good Amazing river views, especially the first night as it was 33c and beautiful to sit outside on the deck area. .
Evening views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Surrounding wasn't that great but its a working harbor, beautiful boat. Quite and chilled if we are down that way we will definitely go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely amazing and unique stay, the view, the comfort and the history of the ship were all genuinely wonderful. We arrived on the hottest day of the year so far and the lovely hosts kindly ungraded us to the much larger self catering accommodation as this was much cooler and was much appreciated! Everything was just amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very cosy and warm, steep steps up to room and parking a few minutes walk away. A wonderful view to wake up to overlooking the river Medway. No breakfast inc and it’s not clear reading the other reviews, I think it’s overpriced without breakfast. We enjoyed our stay but I wouldn’t stay here again unfortunately. If you are a light sleeper noisy traffic in the background also. The host was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alvyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is very different to a hotel I would say quirky very unique being the last wooden hull lightship remaining Very friendly owners who live on board warm and cosy when blowing a gale as it did when we stayed Difficult to find in the dark needs more signage to direct you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Delightful find

Very helpful check in.Good breakfast in an interesting location.A piece of history.Close to a good local pub and a nice walk into town
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were very welcoming and the boat was a lovely experience that we hope to repeat in the near future. Breakfast was delicious and served with a happy smile.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply beautiful, as a native to the area and someone who has worked in multiple hotels in the area I have to say that this was a refreshing surprise and the entire family enjoyed their stay. From the unique setting to the warm hospitality shown by the owners, not to mention the amazing breakfast, it was a beautiful stay in a beautiful setting with comfort to equal the views. We cannot wait to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful find. Very impressed, everything was perfect. The room was amazing, especially waking up to the views in the sunshine. Everything we needed and the room was spotless. All the little details have been thought of. The breakfast was yummy and the owners very friendly. We even had a text the evening we arrived asking us what time we would like breakfast and the options available. Such a lovely personal touch. Will definitely go back and recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unique place

Unique place to stay. Owners were both very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Traveled with partner
👎
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Victor

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely accommodation. Very lovely hosts. Very good breakfast . Comfy bed. Unfortunately close to M2 bridge and rail line. Relaxing with constant back ground noise . And i would say not in a marina more a boat yard. Not a problem for us but need to be aware very steep stairs to upper deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristina, Ã’dena

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the experience! The host was terrific.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely, unique location and host was amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juliette

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a such a wonderful time on this beautiful family run boat. My husband and I stayed in the comfort quadruple room with our two young boys aged 6 and 8 to explore Diggerland and Rochester a few minutes away. We were even able to spend a day at Port Lympne Safari an hour' drive during the half-term break. Jeremy and his wife were so warm and hospitable and every little detail on the boat is exceptional. We looked forward to the fresh breakfasts every morning from croissants, pastries, breads, yoghurts, fresh fruit and best of all themed pancakes what the boys loved. Thank you for a memorable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

We had a lovely stay, great place, really nice views and really nice host. Great breakfast too.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique and special historical accomodation,great ,ication and fine hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023