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Reviews of The Dolphin Inn Hostel

2 Queen's Road, Dunbar, EH42 1JZ, United Kingdom

#4 of 19 hotels in Dunbar

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 365 hostel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    10
    Went to enjoy ourselves in Dunbar and see puffins on Isle of May and succeeded!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really.

    Everything, beds comfy, facilities great and location spot on and staff friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    8.0
    The wonderful Dunbar Dolphin.I
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That I had to leave!

    It is a home from home. I love staying there. Clean, comfortable. quirky and friendly and convenient for the railway station, buses and shops and with sea views.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    9.0
    Super find will return
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Room was great, location, added extra of breakfast included (toast, cereal etc) staff helpful and great value for money, comfy beds too

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    very friendly staff, very clean, illy coffee for breakfast and view of the sea

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    9.0
    Very Clean, great holiday spot for the whole family.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    All of us commented that we had a reacted to the fabric softener/ dryer sheets - strong scent on the bedding.

    Great location, very clean, we were all impressed. Spacious room (booked the Family Room) which had a designated shower room and addition WC. Nice to have simple breakfast selection available (saves a couple of ££). There was a small Morrison just down the road. We liked the décor.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    9.0
    Suited me just fine, would book again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    wasn't keen on the mattress, although seemed to sleep quite well, personal choice of course

    efficient check in info. - reception shut for the evening, by the time I arrived friendly reception staff the following morning nice breakfast area and kitchen room was clean, tidy, great bathroom ensuite

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Good, clean facilities. Provided most of my own breakfast, but that was due to my own dietary requirements, and if the management had known beforehand, I'm led to believe, they could have made provision. Generally, pleasantly surprised and impressed with the value for money. Many thanks.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    10
    Lovely place to stay, rebuilt and decorated beautifully with lots of care. Clean and well-equipped.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing!

    Delightful stay! The staff couldn't have been more helpful, my room and bathroom were both super clean, the kitchen is very well equipped, all the vintage decor and extras are wonderful. Overall excellent vibes, couldn't recommend it more highly.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just brilliant cant wait to come back

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    10
    cool, well equipped hostel with lovely staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Initially the shower wasn't draining, but unblocked the drain and was fine so quick fix. Something to watch for in the routine cleaning

    Very large, welcoming and comfortable communal spaces. Well stocked and cool quirky, retro vibe. The staff were lovely, very helpful and accommodating. I came by bike and the lady found me some WD40 and offered to let me use their hose. The room and en suite were spacious

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    10
    Brilliant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No free wifi signal in room.

    I loved the fact it was so ideally suited to contractor life. The staff were all very friendly.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    10
    Excellent experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved everything everyone in the hostel

    The location, warm and welcoming staff Abbey and Joe are so helpful and friendly! The room is clean, everything in the dinning room and kitchen is in order! People alway leave food when they leave, so nothing is wasted. The bicycle shed is so convenient and safe for our bikes.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    8.0
    Cheap and cheerful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no lift which makes it very hard for disabled travellers

    Nice cheerful atmosphere, with everything you need provided. Staff were more than helpful and pleasant.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Creativity in the building, staff, friendliness.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    8.0
    Very pleasant and was ideal location for my purpose.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Was clean and was very quirky as regards the decor. Nice large shower.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    10
    the stay at Dolphin was like staying a friends house. So
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    nothing!

    location was great. very central and super easy to find from the train station. Breakfast was varied and other guests and staff very friendly.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Radio didn't appear to be working.

    Staff, cleanliness, breakfast and location.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    8.0
    Welcoming, Relaxed, Dog Friendly, Very Clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No coat hangers, didn't ask for any - didn't know (I arrived late as reception staff were about to leave for the day).

    The self service breakfast and use of kitchen facilities at anytime. Staff really friendly and helpful. The decor - relaxed and novel. The atmosphere - relaxing and calm. Very close to the rail station. My train was delayed, resulting in a late arrival - reception staff Abbi rang me to explain procedure as she was leaving and at 8pm the door would be locked. I just made it in time.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    9.0
    Lovely hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    WiFi good on ground floor but patchy upstairs

    Stylish, clean independent hostel, great facilities, friendly staff. Great value.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    9.0
    Lovely place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    It was quiet, very clean and quite quirky.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hi, I had a great time, it's a simple and inexpensive hostel, the staff was very kind, the room was clean.They met all my needs, thank you very much, I recommend it to everyone. Thanks!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hi, I had a great time, it's a simple and inexpensive hostel, the staff was very kind,the room was clean.They met all my needs, thank you very much.I recommend it to everyone. Thanks!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    9.0
    Lovely ,homely hostel ,very welcoming,perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing I didn’t like ,just wish my stay could have been longer .

    The location is perfect and this is not like your average hostel,it has a real personable feel,lovely lounge area,kitchen with all you need ,nice bathroom,peaceful & homely ,the staff make it really special ,highly recommend anyone in Dunbar stays here ,you won’t regret it.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    9.0
    Great value in a warm, friendly space.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room and the books in the room had a lingering smoke smell but nothing was dirty, just the smell.

    The staff was so flexible with our check-in and check-out, extremely friendly and they gave us suggestions on what to do in the city as well. It was overall great value.

    Stayed in February 2024

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