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The Dolphin SA1 Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with bar/lounge, near Swansea Marina

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Snack bar
LCD TV
Double Room
Coffee shop
Coffee shop

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Luggage storage

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Lift
The price is NZ$135
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan

Room options

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Desk, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Sofa bed - double
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 18.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 18.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 18.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Single Room

Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 14.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 18.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 18.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Whitehalls, Swansea, Wales, SA1 3AB

What's nearby

  • Grand Theatre - 6 min walk
  • Swansea Marina - 8 min walk
  • Singleton Park - 4 min drive
  • Swansea University - 6 min drive
  • Swansea Beach - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 71 min drive
  • Swansea Station - 9 min walk
  • Swansea (WSS-Swansea Train Station) - 11 min walk
  • Skewen Station - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zinco Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Coffee No 1 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kardomah Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Dolphin SA1 Hotel

Located near a train station, The Dolphin SA1 Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Swansea. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and continental breakfast is available daily. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 41 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No on-site parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: GBP 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Breakage deposit: GBP 150 per stay

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 7.50 for adults and GBP 4.50 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 10 (subject to availability)

Policies

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

Dolphin SA1 Hotel Swansea
Dolphin SA1 Hotel
Dolphin SA1 Swansea
Dolphin SA1
The Dolphin SA1 Hotel Hotel
The Dolphin SA1 Hotel Swansea
The Dolphin SA1 Hotel Hotel Swansea

Frequently asked questions

Does The Dolphin SA1 Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Dolphin SA1 Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Dolphin SA1 Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Dolphin SA1 Hotel?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at The Dolphin SA1 Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Dolphin SA1 Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge of GBP 10 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at The Dolphin SA1 Hotel and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Swansea Marina (8-min walk) and Swansea Beach (1.2 mi), along with Singleton Park (1.6 mi) and Swansea University (1.7 mi).
What's the area around The Dolphin SA1 Hotel like?
The Dolphin SA1 Hotel is in Castle, a short 9-minute walk from Swansea Station and 5 minutes' walk from Swansea Arena.

The Dolphin SA1 Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Pretty basic hotel, dated decor, but still clean and perfectly pleasant. I stayed on a Monday night so was quite quiet, but I wonder if it would be that quiet in other days.
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

GEM OF A HOTEL & SO CENTRAL
Very nice people running hotel, helpful & kind.
Tammy, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Room deposit
Although the hotel was satisfactory, I was somewhat disappointed with the £100 deposit. While I understand that such deposits are customary, it would have been beneficial if the hotel had explicitly indicated that contactless payment was not an option. The only payment methods available were chip and pin or card number. Fortunately, I had my card number readily available, as I would have been unable to check in without it. In 2024, it is perplexing that contactless payment is not a standard feature.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

The honda civic of hotels
Decent hotel with very friendly staff. Cheap and affordable if you need somewhere to stay for the night
Jose, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Chris, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient and comfortable
I stayed due to travel disruption. Very convenient for the station, friendly and helpful receptionist, clean and comfortable room with all I needed for the night.
William, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good value accommodation
The staff were friendly. Basic hotel accommodation. Very clean and well maintained. Decor a bit dated. The only down side was the very thin duvet and no extra blankets or duvets available in the room.
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Stay in Swansea
Convenient stay, location great
Bader, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

MASAYUKI, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

It's grubby and noisy, but very central. The staff are lovely.
James, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Staff was friendly. But located in noisy shopping street. Not ideal for solo women travellers in my experience.
Luisa, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The friendliness and helpfulness of staff was outstanding. The check in/check out was efficient. The rooms were small but very, very comfortable and clean. Had a great night's sleep. The Swansea market and castle are nearby, shop are an easy few steps away, and there are some great eating options within walking distance. The on-site cafe, Cafe Lucia served great coffee and was a very comfortable, inviting venue. Would stay here again, if we ever get the opportunity to return to Swansea.
Peter, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Thank you
A well located hotel with very helpful staff
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Ashley, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

David, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Hotel great, staff wasn't on this occasion
We're regular customers at The Dolphin, when visiting Swansea. The hotel is good value for money. However on this occasion, the staff member who check us in was rude and dismissive. Staff can make or break a stay if someone has never been there before. We will return again, hoping for a better experience.
Donna, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent value for money
Always clean and tidy. While not fancy or particularly handsome as rooms go, its good value for money and highly recommended.
Donna, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Timothy, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Really really old fashioned and dirty carpets and walls
Lorraine, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Needs updating
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Heather, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

It's seen better times....
Byron, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Izzy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Ana, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review