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Reviews of The Dolphin

113 Bartholomew Street, Newbury, RG14 5DT, United Kingdom

#6 of 16 hotels in Newbury

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Review score

Based on 373 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 10 September 2024

    9.0
    Good location, clean and comfortable.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Central and good parking

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2024

    8.0
    Lovely pub, great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms were a little basic, but fine for what we needed. Breakfast was not good. Not enough selection and room was small and dark.

    The pub, the food, location, staff all good.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2024

    9.0
    Brill pub and comfy rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Old building so uneven floors and creaky floorboards as expected. Shower in bathroom- "rainfall" showerhead that covered pretty much all the shower footprint, difficult to not be under the water to larger up hair or leave conditioner in for a bit! Lighting in bathroom also a bit dim. Not unusable just not ideal for doing your makeup! Also no wardrobe or drawers for anyone who likes to unpack suitcases whilst staying.

    Really nice pub and very friendly and helpful staff. Bed was comfortable and the location really convenient. Very much enjoyed staying here. Despite it being a popular pub, the rooms are quiet and we had no issues sleeping even with the window open. Self serve continental breakfast was perfect as didn't want to be tempted by a cooked offering!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2024

    8.0
    Great hotel with loveky garden room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was a bit hot or maybe it was us, so we had to keep the window open onto the main road but they did provide a fan.

    Centrally located, great shower and lovely restaurant and garden. We appreciated the breakfast that finished at 11 am that we could eat in the garden room. The staff were amazing.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2024

    7.0
    Pleasant, comfortable stay in the centre of Newbury
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There’s nothing I didn’t like, it was what I excepted.

    Nice little pub, comfortable rooms, right in the centre of Newbury, not too noisy despite being in the centre. Free parking. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2024

    8.0
    Canny Pub with rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Carpark was adequate. but make sure you put your registration into the PC at the Bar. A minor negative

    The Dolphin is a Pub with rooms. Our room was spacious comfortable bed. Shower and Toilet OK. TV good Food in Hotel was good, General Bar cuisine. Bar area was comfortable outside and inside. Breakfast was Continental. Nice meats and bread. Cereals also. A nice Breakfast offering. Location was excellent a short walk to the Town. for us a long walk to Newbury Races(40minutes) Would I stay again, "most definitely" Good Carparking

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent having free parking and very good location

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2024

    9.0
    Dinner was amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were great. We stopped for dinner and it was fantastic

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2024

    9.0
    Nice hotel. Very clean. Lovely staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No still water in room or breakfast tea bags

    Friendly staff. Good atmosphere.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely little boutique hotel, excellent location. Continental breakfast was good. All in all a good stay.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Building and facilities a bit old. Car park location a bit confusing.

    Very friendly staff. Good location. Clean and tidy room.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Window wouldn't close & the bedside light fitting was unstable.Room 1 a little noisy as there were 3 parties ongoing downstairs & people in the beer garden

    Very central easy check-in staff lovely

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2024

    9.0
    Great overnight stay .
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely rooms. , friendly staff , nice breakfast, and free parking . Good central location 👍

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2024

    9.0
    Staff were SO wonderful and accommodating! I loved this interesting stop!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There really was nothing I didn't like. We had been warned there might be noise from the bar before they closed at 12 but there was not enough to bother me (although I DO sleep with earplugs anyway...).

    I LOVED our staff at the Dolphin! When we checked in, I thought 'what an unusually helpful staff member'!! And it just got better from there! ALL the staff went above and beyond the call of duty with SUCH a feeling of helpfulness(kindness?)! Breakfast was very nice!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2024

    8.0
    Friendly, comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly staff, comfortable well equipped room, nice pub and enjoyable breakfast. Only negative was the street noise as our rooms were on the front.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2024

    7.0
    Review
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Felt overpriced for what you get, bathroom was very small and the breakfast was very basic (we actually chose to go somewhere else). For £134 a night would expect more. That being said, it's a great location and the employees were really friendly and helpful.

    Really friendly employees, great location and comfy beds.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night

    breakfast was very basic but was as expected

    friendly staff. Nice location and very comfortable. Nice beer garden

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2024

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

    Basic continental breakfast with black bananas left out. Very little choice of tea.

    Friendly welcome, peaceful night's sleep, no pub noise. Good shower.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2024

    9.0
    Great BnB for a short break. Lovely pub, people and ambiance.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The coffee machine in the breakfast area wasn’t working, And the very appetising specials on the food board weren’t available

    Free Guest Parking. Lovely ambiance, Lovely staff, nice beer garden and the food was good. The Room was comfortable, clean and had everything we needed, for an overnight stay.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    8.0
    Just what the doctor ordered!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quiet even when the pub was busy downstairs. Large room and bathroom. Good parking facilities. Excellent location.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    8.0
    Nice central location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very noisy in room when pub patrons stay late but only relates to Fri and Sat I believe. Quite steep stairs to negotiate with luggage but not a deal breaker.

    Great location with good off street parking. Nice pub food and atmosphere. Friendly and helpful staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    8.0
    Good place to stay for location to train station and a great breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower screen too short to prevent water hitting toilet if not very careful. Needs a little work.

    Location to train station and the high street. Friendly and helpful staff great breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    9.0
    Easy and well located
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing to complain about.

    Lovely staff. Room and shower were great. And the location was very central

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    Great location, easy to find, good parking, lively bar but quiet after 10pm
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Disappointed that we could not get the coffee machine to work at breakfast and there was no one to ask.

    Good location, comfortable rooms, great staff. Would recommend.

    Stayed in April 2024

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