Dolphins Hotel is located in the coastal town of Bournemouth, a 10-minute walk from the sandy beaches and Bournemouth Pier. It offers bed and breakfast accommodations in the town center. With limited free private parking on site, Dolphins is a family-run hotel offering free wired and wireless internet in each bedroom. Rooms also feature carpeted floors, TVs, and tea and coffee facilities. Full English breakfast is served in the wooden-floored eating area. There is also a small garden for guests to enjoy, with barbecue facilities. Bournemouth International Center is less than a 10-minute walk from Dolphins Hotel. Meyrick Park Golf Club is a 5-minute drive from the building.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Bournemouth, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2!

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
2 bunk beds
and
1 queen bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.6
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See what guests loved the most:

  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really high quality for a small , seaside hotel , delightful owner , handy parking , extremely good bathroom for a little hotel , location so convenient .
  • Gary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Spacious room and early check-in. Very friendly staff.
  • Gray
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel met all our expectations and more. Easy to get into the centre of the town and some excellent local bars selling great beverage's. Would recommend this very friendly hotel !!!!

Managed by Miles & Lena Dolphin - Please note that we never ask for extra card payments

Company review score: 9.5Based on 473 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Miles and Lena have been married for twenty five years and have been running this hotel for the last twenty years, gradually improving it every winter. We will never ask for unadvertised payments in advance - only make payments direct to booking com or to us at reception on arrival. (This is due to reports of "hacking")

Property info

This is a modernized detached Town-house from the early 1900s, with all new shower-rooms and fully refurbished bedrooms.

Neighborhood info

The hotel is close to the center of Bournemouth, with easy access to the shopping streets as well as the beach. Slightly away from the noise, with almost no passing traffic by car or on foot this is a quiet area in the middle of town.

Languages Spoken

English,French

Area info

Amenities of Dolphins Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoors
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Baggage storage
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French

House rules

Dolphins Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 2 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Solo Cash Dolphins Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that parking spaces are limited; guests should check with the hotel for availability before arriving with a car.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about Dolphins Hotel

  • Room options at Dolphins Hotel include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family
    • Quad
    • Triple

  • Check-in at Dolphins Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Dolphins Hotel is 1,300 feet from the center of Bournemouth. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Dolphins Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The nearest beach is 1,650 feet from Dolphins Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Dolphins Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):