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Inner Dowsing Lightship

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Rochester with free parking

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Travelers aboard the Inner Dowsing Lightship receive a warm welcome and continental breakfast each morning. The vessel offers practical amenities including WiFi and laundry services, with tranquil surroundings that provide a peaceful retreat after a day of exploration.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is £109
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept

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Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Heating
Fan
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Large Single Sofa Beds

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

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Marina View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Heating
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Heating
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

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Inner Dowsing Lightship, Medway Bridge Marina, Manor Lane, Rochester, England, ME1 3HS

What's nearby

  • Diggerland - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Rochester Castle - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Rochester Cathedral - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • The Vines Park - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Historic Dockyard Chatham - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Chatham Station - 6 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coopers Arms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Beantown Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Man of Kent - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shozna - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Inner Dowsing Lightship

Guest house in the historical district
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 include comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with digital channels

Languages

English, Korean

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Front of property

Ship & Trades

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 652 reviews
The price is £135
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Ship & Trades

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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 21 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Inner Dowsing Lightship on 4 Sept 2025 start from £108.75, including 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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Inner Dowsing Lightship located?

Situated in the historical district, this guesthouse is within 2 miles (3 km) of Dickens' Swiss Chalet, The Vines Park and Rochester Cathedral. Rochester Castle and Medway Little Theatre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Inner Dowsing Lightship Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 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

10/10 Excellent

Almuth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really very nice, thank you very much
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely place to stay,great views looking down Medway,can be a bit noisy from motorway bridge nearby,really needs to offer breakfast as its not cheap just for a bed but staying on an old boat looking down the Medway and Rochester makes the price more bearable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

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

Rosemary

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

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

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

Steve

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

Cristina

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

Ben

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Angela

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

Lisa

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

8/10 Good

Victor

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

Kevin

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juliette

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Thorsten

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

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...
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terence

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

👎
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024