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The Dolphin Inn

3.0 star property
Inn in Kingsbridge with restaurant and bar/lounge
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Lounge
Double Room, Ensuite | Bar (on property)
Garden
Lounge
Double Room, Ensuite | Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Twin Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Double Room, Ensuite

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Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Tennis court
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (159)
The price is AU$191
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
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About the area

Map
Kingston, Kingsbridge, England, TQ7 4QE

What's nearby

  • Bigbury-on-Sea Beach - 12 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Burgh Island - 12 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Mothecombe Beach - 35 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Bantham beach - 36 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Hope Cove Beach - 41 min drive - 20.7 km

Getting around

  • Totnes Station - 28 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Modbury Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rose & Crown - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Imperial - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Oyster Shack - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dolphin Inn - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Dolphin Inn

Property highlights
A garden, a bar and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at The Dolphin Inn. Stay connected with WiFi in public areas (surcharge).
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and smoke-free property

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Dolphin Inn Kingsbridge
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Dolphin Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Dolphin Inn?

Self-parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at The Dolphin Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Dolphin Inn?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Dolphin Inn located?

Situated in Kingsbridge, this inn is within 2 miles (3 km) of Pamflete Beach, Wonwell Sands Beach and Wyscombe Beach. Mothecombe Beach and Bigbury Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 104 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Trevor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Dolphin is a lovely olde pub, full of character and lovely, friendly local people (thanks Guy & Vanessa for your extraordinary kindness). The food menu was very basic, but the fish & chips were good. The real ale was kept very well too. The reason for the 1* rating, which is being generous .... unfortunately we were staying the night, and the accommodation (in a separate building) was absolutely disgusting. The room was dirty, mould on walls of bathroom and bedroom, carpet filthy, nothing privided other than a kettle and bath towels, no cups/tea or coffee/milk or glasses provided, no room facilities information and no fire safety instructions! (To be fair the bed was quite comfortable and thankfully bed linen was clean). When politely asking for the basic, missing room items, the temporary manager said " its nothing to do with me, I'm just temporary"!!!! We had breakfast included, but declined, as we just wanted to get out ASAP. I am really angry, having paid £120 for a filthy room which resembled a derelict 1970s holiday camp chalet room. It's a disgrace this can be allowed, the accommodation should be condemned. STAY THERE AT YOUR PERIL!! The local people really support their village pub, however the pub management company/owners don't, and it is a classic example where the community should be given the opportunity to purchase the pub to lovingly restore it and bring the life and soul back into these fabulous old buildings, and make them great again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Randall

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Keep away!
I would not recommend a stay at the Dolphin Inn at all. The overall experience was terrible. The room was small and inadequately lit. The sheets and pillow cases, although obviously clean, were placed on old and very badly stained pillows and mattress. The shower holder was broken and as a result the shower head was difficult to direct. The towels and bathroom mat were ancient and threadbare. There was no cooked breakfast, as had been advertised, and what we were given had to be eaten sat on the side of the bed. We had hoped to have a meal in the evening but was presented with a very small menu (as the chef was only part time) and the appearance of the room did not fill us with much confidence. Had a great meal elsewhere! I have learned my lesson- look at the most recent reviews - not general reviews and average ratings. -The place has obviously been good in the past but has not been cared for recently. As a place for a drink it is probably ok, but for somewhere to stay, keep away!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elske

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were super friendly and welcoming. We arrived quite late, having walked all day, and the kitchen was closed but they had menus of the local take away in the pub and they ordered for us and laid out a table for us in the pub to eat. They also had an outdoor area where we enjoyed breakfast in the sunshine the following morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness
Hard bed, broken shower head height adjuster, breakfast left outside room. No table in room to use for breakfast. Had to sit on bed for breakfast. Room not serviced overnight so had to ask for new toilet roll. A 2 inchx2 inch block of eco soap was the only item to use in the wash basin and shower. Only two sockets in the room so had to play plug roulette with TV, hair dryer, kettle and chargers. Ate in the pub one night. Choice of fish, scampi and squid each with chips and peas. Nothing else. No dessert or coffee offered . At £115 per night I could have stayed in Plymouth in a chain hotel with better service and facilities for less and travelled to the memorial service I was in the area to attend. Price gouging based on scarcity of hotels in immediate area. Only bright spot was the quality of the breakfast though greatly lacking in quantity. 1 croissant, 1 muffin per person though plenty of cereal. Have been staying in hotels of all standards all over the world since being a child 70 years ago and was a professional conference organiser so well used to dealing with and staying in hotels. If this stay had been on the 4 in a Bed TV show where BandB owners visit and rate each others hotels, I would have deducted £30 a night. Next time I visit the area I’ll look for an Air Band B where eating breakfast can be on a chair at a table and I won’t end up with indegestion.
No table in room so, at the owner’s suggestion had to use a chair and sit on the bed to eat.
Broken shower head height adjuster. Only one height available
The table outside the doors to the bedrooms with breakfast options. Quality was good but limited to one croissant, one muffin each and cereal
What was left of the only item to wash with in the wash basin and shower after two people had used it for two days.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very safe and secure. The staff were friendly and helpful. Enjoyed a decent meal in the pub. Very busy when we first arrived but we happened to hit Friday nights busy period. Room was comfortable as expected and amenities satisfactory. Very good breakfast in the morning. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

STEVEN

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty, Richmond Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything about this old pub! My room was very comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely little room with everything we needed. Could do with a bit of modernisation in the bathroom but was clean. Very friendly pub, decent food too. Dog friendly, we took our puppy which was no hassle qt all.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Staff & service
Friendly and helpful staff. Quaint accomodation. Heart breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

MrsJenkins, Surrey

Liked: Cleanliness
Great value - fantastic breakfast! Tucked away location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and friendly staff. Room basic but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Room was freezing the heating was not on when we arrived
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was nothing we didn’t like. Room was clean and comfortable,staff were very friendly and helpful,food was excellent,surroundings were lovely.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely country pub, great atmosphere. Very friendly and family orientated.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so helpful and friendly and the hotel and surroundings were fabulous!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice very old pub with comfortable rooms. A little difficult to find. Great for walkers. The owner and chef is leaving and we wish him and his family the very best of luck in his new business. I'm sure it will be a great success.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm, friendly, helpful, great facilities and food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff. Very friendly and willing to help. A very enjoyable and private stay. Accommodation is away from the pub. Pub is wonderful old village quiet type.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the pub and how cosy and warming and welcoming it was. The staff were great. Only thing was the small room but still very cosy and very enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019