Inner Dowsing Lightship provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Free self parking
Room features
All guestrooms at Inner Dowsing Lightship have comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
Heating and portable fans
Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
32-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
Languages
English, Korean
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Inner Dowsing Lightship pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Inner Dowsing Lightship?
As of Mar 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Inner Dowsing Lightship on Mar 22, 2025 start from P 7,385.79, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Inner Dowsing Lightship?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Inner Dowsing Lightship?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Inner Dowsing Lightship?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Inner Dowsing Lightship located?
Situated in the historical district, this guesthouse is within 2 mi (3 km) of Dickens' Swiss Chalet, The Vines Park, and Rochester Cathedral. Rochester Castle and Six Poor Travellers House are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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Inner Dowsing Lightship Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 22 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.6/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Nick
May 30, 2024
Lovely, unique location and host was amazing
Nick
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Judith
Sep 30, 2024
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.
Judith
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rosemary
Dec 9, 2023
Unique and special historical accomodation,great ,ication and fine hosts
Rosemary
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Terence
Jul 22, 2024
Unique place
Unique place to stay. Owners were both very friendly and helpful.
Breakfast was very good.
Terence
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
P
Oct 25, 2024
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
P
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Angela
Mar 7, 2025
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.
Angela
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ben
Sep 2, 2024
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!
Ben
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Steve
Jan 21, 2024
Amazing
We had a lovely stay, great place, really nice views and really nice host. Great breakfast too.
Steve
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
8/10 Good
Alvyn
Nov 24, 2024
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
Alvyn
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cristina
Jun 7, 2024
We loved the experience! The host was terrific.
Cristina
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa
Jul 28, 2024
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.
Lisa
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Victor
Jun 12, 2024
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.
Victor
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Juliette
Feb 14, 2024
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!
Juliette
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kevin
Sep 15, 2023
Unique & Great Location!
We had a warm welcome from the moment that we got there. The room was so bright with windows/doors down to sides of the room. All that yoj would need. A lovely sun deck to to relax on and enjoy the late summer sun.
Location for Rochester City center & surrounding area was spot on.
In the morning the continental breakfast was really good to start the day.
Kevin
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tina
Sep 18, 2023
Feel of the Med on the Medway 😎
What a treat staying on a boat! Well worth it. So glad we chose this place. At a marina so a little out of the way. Lovely food at The White Horse Borstal. Hope to return. Need to have reasonable mobility because of steps and hill up to the pub.
Jeremy and family were great hosts. We hope to return soon. Thanks for your hospitality. The breakfast was superb.
Tina
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kim
Dec 29, 2024
Kim
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Thorsten
Aug 8, 2024
Außergewöhnlich, mal was anderes...
Eine Nacht auf dem Schiff im Hafen ist mal was anderes. Zwei Zimmer stehen zur Buchung zur Verfügung, davon ein Familienzimmer mit einem Hochbett. Zimmer und Bad sind liebevoll eingerichtet. Frühstück gibt es unter Deck, im warmen Sommer sicherlich auch auf Deck. Gastgeben leben selbst auf dem Schiff und sind sehr freundlich und nett. Gesicherter Parkplatz auf dem Hafengelände ist fussläufig zu erreichen. Der Ort Rochester ist per zu Fuß oder per Auto (schneller) zu erreichen. Gerne wieder...