Reviews of Dolphins Hotel
Tregonwell Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5NR, United Kingdom
#28 of 44 B&Bs and Inns in Bournemouth
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 420 B&B reviews
8.5Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.9
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Comfort
8.8
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Location
9.2
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Facilities
8.3
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Staff
9.5
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Value for money
8.6
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Free WiFi
8.6
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Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Claudia
Romania40 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The curtains were not hanged properly and there was a bit of dust but noting to worry about.
It was a small single room but warm and the bathroom was spacious and clean. Close to town centre and beach but not too close to be loud.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Robert
United Kingdom3 reviews8.0Very good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Friendly welcome, good price and easy access to Westbourne where I was working and to the town centre for getting dinner. Not far from the beach so I was able to walk back from Westbourne to the hotel along the coast when the rain had stopped. I was also given more than adequate top ups of tea and milk for the room on request!
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Geoff
United Kingdom8 reviews7.0“an experiance which i enjoyed”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
a little more space to hang clothes
Room and host were fine. i had an enjoyable time on the south coast
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Arkadiusz
United Kingdom39 reviews7 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was good from hotel stuff to location
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Theresa
Kenya9 reviews2 helpful votes7.0“A great experience with caring hosts.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The radiator was put off during the night making it difficult to sleep in a cold room. The duvet is thin and light thus not able keep warm
The couple that owns the property are lovely
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Benjamin
United Kingdom3 reviews9.0“Perfect for a weekend getaway to a beautiful part of the country.”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Very cosy feel. Really helpful hosts, offering local suggestions for food and helpful with work.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Kate
United Kingdom15 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Good value for money”- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Heating in room wasn't working on quite a chilly evening, but an extra duvet was quickly provided. Heating came on in the morning.
Friendly welcome. Glad I managed to get last of 3 parking spaces at the property. Was expecting a single but given a double room which was great.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Richard
United Kingdom50 reviews4 helpful votes8.0“Friendly staff, good value for money”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Friendly staff, good value for money
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Puthur
United Kingdom1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Really nice and comfortable. Prime location. Excellent staff and service.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Sreenath
United Kingdom9 reviews3 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Classic Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Checkout time could have been 11
Location
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Amy
United Kingdom1 review10“Best Home from home hotel”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
EVERYTHING! From the minute of booking I had enquired about parking and got a response straight away, Upon mine & my daughters arrival Lena & Miles welcomed us with open arms, from standing outside as we arrived helping me park my car on their drive as close as possible to greeting us with warm heart felt welcoming signing in. Literally felt the home to home connection I booked my next visit with out even checking our room out 1st. Lena has the motherly atmosphere around her so much that when I woke up early hours the following morning with a raging ear ache I rung the buzzer & asked if she had any pain killers, Lena straight away went downstairs and soon reappeared with 2 types alongside her advice of nearest medical place being Good Friday which was so helpful. If it wasn't for her I wouldn't of been able to leave the room and break the promise of taking my daughter to the beach. Miles was so welcoming he helped us in with our luggage aswell as helping my daughter out with hers on our departure. We had a conversation outside the front for ages which it felt like we had been friends for years! Not just met and put us up as guests. I've been travelling down to Bournemouth since January and stayed in other hotels and felt uneasy and uncomfortable but Dolphin Hotel completely the opposite! I highly reccomend Dolphins hotel and the owners Lena & Miles with out a doubt Looking forward to my return next week
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Tina
United Kingdom2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
All was really nice highly recommend 👌
Lovely hotel staff are lovely great location food lovely clean
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Dino
United Kingdom1 review9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
N/A
Quiet,Cosi and management very friendly and helpful making it that extra special.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Suzanne
United Kingdom21 reviews8.0“Great hotel, close to BIC with super hosts who were very attentive and nothing was too much trouble for them.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing.
The property was well maintained, had a fridge in each room and was clean and tidy.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Mutley
United Kingdom1 review10“Great little dolphin”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Clean comfortable room, basic but didn't need for anything else. Breakfast was plentiful and cooked fresh. A very reasonable rate for a night in Bournemouth. Lena and Miles are great hosts, very friendly.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Roxana
United Kingdom6 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I would definitely recommend staying here! Very attentive hosts. I asked for a gluten free breakfast and they were happy to oblige. Nice, comfortable room, with a view and the property is very close to the town centre and the beach
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Michael
United Kingdom3 reviews9.0“Excellent service”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
First class personal service from the warm welcome to the excellent breakfast
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Andrew
United Kingdom6 reviews9.0“Unassuming Hotel with Ultra Friendly owners in great location”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing for the price. Perhaps it might be time to upgrade the bed, but really can't complain.
Unassuming little Hotel with friendly and helpful owners. Whilst not in any way grand, it was the cleanest hotel room I have been in for a number of years.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Jacalyn
United Kingdom3 reviews7.0“Would use again”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Classic Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very dated
Clean, comfortable room
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Cheryl
United Kingdom1 review8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Bathrooms were completely clean still soap residue in the shower from previous tenants. No hairdryer as stated there would be under facilities.
Owners were lovely and friendly, they were very helpful too let us leave the cars on the forecourt after we checked out whilst we went into town for breakfast and little shopping.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 2 March 2024
David
United Kingdom58 reviews6 helpful votes9.0“A really good value for money , small hotel , run by lovely people”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Really high quality for a small , seaside hotel , delightful owner , handy parking , extremely good bathroom for a little hotel , location so convenient .
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 11 December 2023
Tony
United Kingdom2 reviews9.0“A most enjoyable stay and what a lovely couple who run it.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I liked everything.
Both Lena and Miles couldn't have been more welcoming when I arrived. Nothing was too much trouble, despite my requiring a phone charging lead to a later breakfast ( which was delicious ) would definitely consider staying at The Dolphins again.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Andrew
Germany6 reviews1 helpful vote10“Ideal for my needs.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 8 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Parking could be a problem in summer months
Very central and convenient, friendly and clean.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 21 November 2023
Viktor
Finland3 reviews9.0“Very good.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
There was nothing I disliked about the place.
Extremely nice couple who owned the place and made me feel very welcome, and the service was great. Had good knowledge about the area and how to get to the places I wanted to go.
Stayed in October 2023
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