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The Dolphin SA1 Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, a quick walk to Swansea Marina

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

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$214
includes taxes & fees
31 July - 1 Aug

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
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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Twin Room

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Single Room

Single Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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 - 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

Hotel near Swansea Marina
Located close to Swansea Beach and Singleton Park, The Dolphin SA1 Hotel provides a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
  • A lift, coffee/tea in reception and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Dolphin SA1 Hotel include comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Free infant beds, electric kettles and heating

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

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

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

Property is 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

Is The Dolphin SA1 Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Dolphin SA1 Hotel?

As of 29 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dolphin SA1 Hotel on 31 July 2025 start from AU$214.31, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Dolphin SA1 Hotel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Dolphin SA1 Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 10 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Dolphin SA1 Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Dolphin SA1 Hotel located?

Located in Castle, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Swansea Marina, Swansea Beach and Singleton Park. Swansea University and Swansea.com Stadium are also within 3 mi (5 km). Swansea Station is 9 minutes by foot and Swansea (WSS-Swansea Train Station) is 11 minutes.

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The Dolphin SA1 Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 471 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 471 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 471 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 471 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 471 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

8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good cheap hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Generally OK a little dated staff were excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly, welcoming and helpful.. The room was lovely and the beds were extremely comfortable. The breakfast was very good and the service was great. Would definitely go back again to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Hugo

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Super friendly and helpful reception. Bed was pretty uncomfortable and bathroom moderately clean. Overall good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed one night after a work event in Swansea. Decor is dated and could do with a coat of paint in the rooms. But clean and a perfectly good budget hotel. Breakfast was included in my booking and had the added surprise that I could have it delivered to my room! Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, Comfortable,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Poor appearance. Hotel needs updating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the hotel is ok the main problem we had is because of the heat we had to have the window open so could hear everything outside , because the window was open the door to our room kept rattling constantly it was hard to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Karen

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

6/10 Okay

richard

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was fair hotel . Room was too hot only issue
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dylan

Liked: Staff & service
If you’re ever in Swansea visit, PLEASE DO NOT BOOK THIS HOTEL. They charge you an additional £100 security deposit. You’re better off staying at the premier inn down the road
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

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

craig

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

8/10 Good

Verified 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

2/10 Terrible

Cristian

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They ask for 100 pound a warranty and you never recive the money back
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was amazing! The hotel was clean and comfortable. The location is great, within easy reach from everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
24 hour front desk, convenient location and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Khan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Been here quite a few times and always found it excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean tidy nice rooms nice staff great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Thank you

A well located hotel with very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024