Near the sacred Kashi Vishwanath Temple, HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND offers a tranquil retreat with dry cleaning and laundry services. Savor local flavors at the restaurant or stay connected with in-room WiFi. With free valet parking and multilingual staff, guests appreciate the helpful service.
Reviews
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Airport transfer
Non-smoking
Laundry facilities
Free parking
24/7 front desk
Air conditioning
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurants
Breakfast available
Airport shuttle
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
ATM/banking services
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Multilingual staff
Concierge services
Free newspapers in the lobby
Feel at home (6)
Private bathroom
Separate sitting area
Television
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
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The current price is NZ$321
NZ$321
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, City View
Bhelupur Rd, Next to LIC office, B 12 / 119, A1 ARAJI NO. 91, Varanasi, UP, 221001
What's nearby
Harishchandra Ghat - 8 min walk
Hanuman Ghat - 8 min walk
Dasaswamedh ghat - 16 min walk
Asi Ghat - 19 min walk
Kashi Vishwanath Temple - 3 min drive
Getting around
Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri) - 55 min drive
Sarnath Station - 13 min drive
Jeonathpur Station - 14 min drive
Banaras (Manduadih) Station - 19 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Aman Restaurant - 6 min walk
Kerala Cafe - 2 min walk
Bikanervala - 6 min walk
Brown Bread Bakery Varanasi - 10 min walk
Monalisa - 10 min walk
About this property
HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND
When you stay at HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND , you'll be a short five-minute drive from Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Dasaswamedh ghat. You'll have free perks such as WiFi and valet parking. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of Banaras Hindu University. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Hindi
At a glance
Hotel size
39 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Parking
Free secured on-site valet parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Transfers
Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Restaurant dining guide
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
A damage deposit of INR 2000 will be collected before check-in
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately INR 500 per person
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of INR 1000 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 4)
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards and outdoor lighting on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 24 December.
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December.
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND ?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND ?
Yes, there's free valet parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND ?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is INR 1000 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND ?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Are there restaurants at or near HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND ?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND like?
HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND is in the heart of Varanasi, a short 16-minute walk from Dasaswamedh ghat and 8 minutes' walk from Harishchandra Ghat.
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HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
11 January 2025
Great hotel and fantastic staff !!!!
A great hotel , european standard with an excellent service from all the staf ! From the front-desk , the restaurant , etc....a very kindky and professional atention ! Thanks a lot to every one who made my stay so fantastic. The hotel give a very good service with taxi ( they pick-up from the train station, then to Sarnath, etc.... with fantastic guy named Monu). The room is perfect, fantastic bed and acomodities . Strongly recomended in Varanasi.
Philippe
Philippe, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
27 October 2024
Very helpful staff. Good room and breakfast.
Lindley
Lindley, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 November 2024
Nice place inside, but noisy and dirt outside, can’t be changed in small Indian cities.
Parkash
Parkash, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 October 2024
a very affordable oasis in varanasi
this hotel must have been renovated not so long ago. it was out-of-india quality of cleanliness with one the friendliest and the most helpful staffs we’ve met during our trip in india. it was the first time in our trip that we enjoyed clean water shower that reverted our hair back to normal conditions after the shower. we had an amazing stay here.
YONG HUN
YONG HUN, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 April 2024
Very nice hotel
subbarao
subbarao, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
29 October 2024
Great Varanasi Value
Hotel Dolphin Grand in Varanasi is a fantastic value. Very conveniently located and comfortable hotel for the price. Sure, there might be nicer places in town and ones closer to the Ghats, but they cost a lot more and will be much noisier. Dolphin is close enough to walk to the Ganges, and located on a main street where it is easy to find a Tuk Tuk if you need a ride to the farther parts of town.
The room is comfortable enough for two people. The shower did get a little water on the floor, but not a big deal. The staff was very kind and helpful, especially Lakshmi at the front desk. Breakfast in the lobby was tasty.
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 March 2024
Very clean hotel, great service
Sowmya
Sowmya, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 September 2023
Good hotel to stay in !
Priti
Priti, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
4 March 2024
Great value & food with western standards met
Sarah
Sarah, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 May 2024
Enjoyed my stay at the Grand Dolphin. The service was warm and attentive, the hotel clean and the food quite good. As a foreign traveller, I found the area a little tricky to navigate but there were always rickshaws nearby to help me get around.
Stephanie
Stephanie, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 October 2023
Service and cleanliness is really good. Had a pleasant stay.
Prabhakara Rao
Prabhakara Rao, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 November 2023
Excellent hotel close/ walkable to all major attractions Kashi Vishwanth temple, ghats. Excellent service, friendly staff. Had an excellent stay.
Ritu
10/10 Exceptional
14 May 2024
Either newly built or renovated. The place was clean and nicely appointed. Close enough to the ghats so that you can walk to it in 15 min.
Albert
Albert, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 January 2024
The staff was helpful. The property despite being in busy area was still very quiet and really clean.
Bhavini
Bhavini, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
17 April 2024
Varanasi
The hotel is close to Ganges River, but is was outdated, dirty and very expensive for what we payed for.
Richard
Richard, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 November 2023
Exceptional newer property close to the river. Room was modern and everything worked perfectly. Service was excellent. The restaurant attracts locals and is very good.
John
John, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 November 2023
Very good hosptality. Proximity to many tourist places-river, ghats, temples. Food is excellent in the restaurant. Really nice hotel placed perfectly for many activities.
Thank you to the staff. We will visit again.
Tarakeswari
Tarakeswari, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 March 2024
Location is good if you want to walk down to the ghats.
Restaurant is good, but vegetarian only.
Room is a decent size and it all worked well but a thermostatic shower mixer would have been nice.
WiFi is good.
Having learned more about that area of town, I'd definitely stay there again.
Edward
Edward, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 February 2024
Staff at Grand Dolphin were very helpful and courteous, starting from the front desk management to the dining staff. Laksmi from the reservation team made my car bookings to Ayodhya, Boat Tour for Ganga Aarati and Airport pick up. Prices were reasonable and she was very responsive to my requests. I would highly recommend the hotel to anyone travelling to Varanasi.
Sarita
Sarita, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 March 2024
What a fabulous find in the midst of such an amazing and vibrant city.
A real oasis when a bit of peace and quiet was required.
A great welcome by the whole excellent staff , including the ever helpful Krishna with his huge smile.
The room was extremely well maintained, clean and comfortable.
The food and service in the restaurant was as of a very good standard.
The hotel is well located for walking and short rickshaw rides to all the main sights.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would certainly recommend it highly to anyone visiting Varanasi.
John
John, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 November 2023
Perfect location for Banaras getaway
We really enjoyed our stay at this hotel. The rooms were super nice with comfy beds and good ameneties. The staff was very friendly and attentive to the needs of our family. This at an excellent location not too far from the popular ghats. The breakfast and lunch buffets at the restaurant were excellent in terms of variety and quality.
Garima and the rest of front desk staff were very helpful in sorting out our reservation issues with hotels.com and planning our visits around the city
Mohan
Mohan, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 January 2024
New hotel. Clean rooms and toilet. Courteous staff. Nice restaurant downstairs though they can add some of the local delicacies. Overall good experience and would recommend. Hope they can keep their high standards for years to come
Debrup
2/10 Poor
13 April 2024
Very poor breakfast
Shashi
Shashi, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 June 2023
It’s nice hotel with good customer service, the only negative is noise from the road. It has good Restaurent in it and close to Gaht to travel to Ganges. With my limited time I couldn’t plan ahead but they have services which is an added adavantage for this hotel.
chakradhara
chakradhara, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
2 April 2024
The room was pretty clean, but upon looking more closely at one of the provided bottled waters, the seal had been broken and it was filled to a different level than the other bottle with an unbroken seal.