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
Hotel size
41 rooms
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
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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
Children
One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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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
14 Dec 2024
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.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
11 Dec 2024
The honda civic of hotels
Decent hotel with very friendly staff. Cheap and affordable if you need somewhere to stay for the night
Jose
Jose, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
10 Dec 2024
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Dec 2024
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
William, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
4 Dec 2024
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.
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
28 Nov 2024
Stay in Swansea
Convenient stay, location great
Bader
Bader, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Nov 2024
MASAYUKI
MASAYUKI, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Oct 2024
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
24 Sept 2024
Thank you
A well located hotel with very helpful staff
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
24 Sept 2024
Ashley
Ashley, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Sept 2024
David
David, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
14 Sept 2024
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
Donna, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Sept 2024
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
Donna, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
26 Aug 2024
Timothy
Timothy, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
23 Aug 2024
Really really old fashioned and dirty carpets and walls
Lorraine
Lorraine, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
22 Aug 2024
Needs updating
Verified traveller
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
18 Aug 2024
Heather
Heather, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
17 Aug 2024
It's seen better times....
Byron
Byron, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Aug 2024
Izzy
Izzy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
9 Aug 2024
Ana
Ana, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 Jul 2024
Nancy
Nancy, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
29 Jul 2024
Comfortable
The trip was unexpected as Hotels.com managed to mess up our trip to Tenby, by giving the guest house landlady the wrong dates. So we spent our second night of the weekend in Swansea. It was bery comfortable and clean, but there were no fans or AC in the rooms, so we cooked after a shower.
P M
P M, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
27 Jul 2024
A nice stay in a budget hotel, had a nice sleep even in a single bed, was very clean and tidy.
A few issues, the room was so hot!
On arrival the receptionist asked to take our card details because there was a 100 pound "charge" if the room was damaged in any, i dont remember reading anything about this at booking and it was asked in a way that made me feel apprehensive especially as the room was missing a draw, i took a video of the room on entry to cover myself. Despite these couple of bits it was a pleasant stay with friendly staff
Russell
Russell, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Jul 2024
24 hour front desk, convenient location and friendly staff
Oliver
Oliver, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
24 Jul 2024
The stay was amazing! The hotel was clean and comfortable. The location is great, within easy reach from everything.