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The Dolphin SA1 Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Swansea Marina

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Coffee shop
Snack bar
LCD TV
Double Room
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Whitehalls, Swansea, Wales, SA1 3AB
  • Swansea Marina
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Swansea Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Swansea University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

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

Triple Room, Multiple Beds

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room

Single Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Superior Double Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Swansea

Castle stay.With a stay at this Castle hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Swansea Marina and 2 miles (3 km) of Swansea Beach. Singleton Park and Swansea University are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Grand Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Swansea Marina - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Swansea Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Singleton Park - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Swansea University - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Swansea Station - 9 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 71 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

3-star hotel near Swansea Marina
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Dolphin SA1 Hotel also features coffee/tea in a common area and an elevator.

This 3-star Swansea hotel is smoke free.

  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Dolphin SA1 Hotel offers 41 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Swansea hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 7.50 for adults and GBP 4.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Breakage deposit: GBP 100 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 7.50 for adults and GBP 4.50 for children
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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The Dolphin SA1 Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 472 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 472 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 472 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 472 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 472 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly efficient . Hotel was easy to locate. The room was clean & tidy. Just a bit to warm. Otherwise good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mehmet

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
1 night business stay over
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would go there again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Single rooms are a good saving for a coach driver waiting over a weekend. The room had everything I needed & a nice view. Not flashy, but well maintained. The only downsides were that the TV required paying an outside provider, however with excellent WiFi, I just used U-Tube & BBC Sounds on my mobile phone. Also the cup was a bit small for my requirements.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
It was accessible to the town
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Bennie

City centre early start with city cleaning
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stuff!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Staff very friendly and helpful BUT

The hotel requires a £150 deposit! In cash you get it a checkout once the room hss been checked, use a credit card and it will be refunded within 3- 5 days! Totally unacceptable I am not a room wrecker and it is not Falaraki! Also I paid extra for a Superior room.not sure what was superior about it - would not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jazmyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

craig

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a really nice place no compaints clean cheap bar downstairs didntbtry the food was just a sleep over
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

w r

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My first stay was very impressive and reasonably quiet considering the city centre location in the middle of swanseas night life. Everything you need within easy walking distance. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. I was only there for one night playing in a weekend sporting competion. I deal for a covenient place to get your head down, nothing fancy it is what is. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Wayne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Most uncomfortable night ever had in a hotel

I have never seen such a small single bed in my life not only was extremely uncomfortable but trying to lie down on it was like trying to lie on a rope. My arms and shoulders had nothing to rest on as the bed was so narrow.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

GEM OF A HOTEL & SO CENTRAL

Very nice people running hotel, helpful & kind.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sami

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

The honda civic of hotels

Decent hotel with very friendly staff. Cheap and affordable if you need somewhere to stay for the night
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024