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Reviews of Dolphin SA1

12-14 Whitewalls, Swansea, SA1 3AB, United Kingdom

#15 of 21 hotels in Swansea

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Review score

Based on 2606 hotel reviews

7.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    6.0
    good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    i did not try it

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    8.0
    Well satisfied, a well run operation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Well appointed, well equipped and clean studioin the City Centre. Good for self-catering.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was very cold, room was smaller to last time I stayed

    Clean

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    8.0
    Fantastic stay. Good value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No cutlery.

    Located centrally. Big room. Bath shower facility.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2024

    7.0
    Good value for the price and an ideal location but the hotel is in need of refurbishment..
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little run down with floors closed off and clearly in need of major refurbishment. The rooms we stayed in were in need of redecoration and the double beds were very hard and a bit uncomfortable. Cooked breakfast was in the attached cafe and had to be ordered separately. However as non of our party wanted a cooked breakfast this was not a problem.

    Very well positioned for everything we wanted to do - university campus, theatre, restaurants, other attractions. All the basics necessary in the room were present.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Wi-fi should be working.

    Location was ideal.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2024

    6.0
    Ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast o

    Awful not what we ordered b

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    7.0
    You get what you pay for decor wise but perfectly situated right in the middle of bars and restaurants staff we first cl
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom could do with an uplift leaking shower screen/bath panel

    Ideal position

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    7.0
    Good little budget hotel in the city centre.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    First room we were in the bathroom light didn’t work, not really an issue as we were moved to another room, second room we couldn’t turn the radiator off so opened the window but had to close it at around 7am due to seagulls having a party on the roof right outside our window. Rooms are a bit grubby but passable for the price.

    Staff very helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Enjoyed my stay there was nothing l disliked about it.

    Very good central location. The hotel room was nice and clean and the hotel staff were 1st rate and very friendly. I fully recommend the Dolphin Hotel and book again next time l visit Swansea.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    8.0
    Good location, comfortable. Wish there was a portable heater
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was not serviced day I extended my stay

    Location, staff and cafe

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    smell of smoke

    location

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints

    Great location.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was okay

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Always stay at the dolphin and it’s always a pleasure, can never fault it. Very friendly staff. Good location and would definitely recommend.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2023

    8.0
    Good location decent hotel at a good price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location, cheap parking nearby and hotel was clean and tidy. We paid 48 pound in a Thursday night before Xmas. Bargain

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2023

    8.0
    Would not go back to the big chain hotels nearby, once I tried this place a few times.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    I don't use the TV in the rooms as not the best reception which is OK as there is free Wi-Fi.

    Yes, Yes, Yes. Location, Price, free Wi-Fi, tall ceilings so don't make you feel cramped and for me an actual bath still there which is now getting more rare when booking places to stay and the thoughtful updated design of the furniture too, in keeping with the age of the building and it maybe in the centre of bustling shops but is well sound-proofed and you can open a window in a normal fashion. It's the little things that add up.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unable to switch off the bathroom light Could do with a surface to put stuff on in bathroom

    Clean perfectly adequate room

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Inconsiderate guests kept us awake 3-4:30am.

    Location. Friendly staff. Comfortable room.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I asked for twin room as I travelled with colleague from work

    I really like the location and friendly staff in the reception

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2023

    6.0
    Budget friendly, convenient central location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dirty bath and pictures online do not represent the room

    Location good

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    -

    Perfect location in the city center

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2023

    7.0
    A centrally located hotel, which although dated, was clean with pleasant staff and a nice cafe.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    For the price paid it needed a bit of a spruce up. Having said that, it was clean, comfortable and convenient.

    A centrally located hotel, which although dated, was clean with pleasant staff. Although I didn't use it it had a nice looking and well used cafe in the reception/foyer area. Right next to Swansea's Market.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2023

    6.0
    Fine
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bit dated

    Location great

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2023

    6.0
    Enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Executive room nice size but no extras as advertised… bottle of wine, biscuits/chocs

    Location and staff

    Stayed in December 2023

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