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The Dolphin SA1 Hotel

Property class: 3

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A restaurant with a wooden table and chairs, a bar area with a sign for 'Kettle Chips', and a display case with food items.
A pink milkshake with a green and white striped straw, topped with whipped cream and a cherry, on a table with a terrazzo surface.
A hotel room with a large bed, two wall-mounted lamps, a dark headboard, and a brown leather armchair.
A table setting with a bottle of Prosecco, two glasses of champagne, and a plate of scones with cherries.
A living room with a dark-colored sofa, a glass vase with flowers, a remote control, and a magazine on a coffee table.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
$79 nightly
The current price is $94 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

Explore the area

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Whitehalls, Swansea, Wales, SA1 3AB
  • Place, Grand Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Swansea Arena
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Swansea Marina
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪77 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Double Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A single bed with white bedding, a wooden nightstand, and a wooden chair in a room with yellow walls.

Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A neatly made bed with a brown bedspread and pillows, two bedside tables with lamps, a door with a security lock, and a carpeted floor.

Superior Double Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Family Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A neatly made bed with a brown bedspread and pillows, two bedside tables with lamps, a door with a security lock, and a carpeted floor.

Triple Room, Multiple Beds

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Swansea

In the heart of Swansea, The Dolphin SA1 Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Swansea Marina and Swansea.com Stadium. .This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Swansea Beach and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Singleton Park.

What's nearby

  • Grand Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Swansea Arena - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • National Waterfront Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Swansea Marina - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Swansea Bay - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sessions by Mumbles Brewery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Coffee #1 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Lunchbox - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nines Global Buffet - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Dolphin SA1 Hotel

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.

Stay in one of 41 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of The Dolphin SA1 Hotel. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Free crib

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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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: approximately GBP 7.50 for adults and 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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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

The Dolphin SA1 Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 522 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 522 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 522 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 522 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 522 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was exactly how we expected
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s old and tired and the breakfast offerings looked awful. I definitely wouldn’t want to stay there with my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central to town and all shops , pubs , restaurants. Arrived early and they looked after our bags until check in time . Nice breakfast in room following morning Comfortable stay Tea, coffee etc in room 1 double and 1 single bed in room
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and spacious room and in an excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was as expected for what I was wanting.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hi Can’t fault this lovely hotel it’s easy to find and nice lovely staff (Brad) is very friendly thanks everyone
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was comfortable and clean as was the whole hotel always enjoy there with its central position
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff serving breakfast,very polite.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

6/10 Okay

Stay in Swansea

Convenient stay, location great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was very convenient and rooms were clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can’t fault this lovely hotel and the wonderful staff they look after you till you feel embarrassed by their excellent hospitality thank you guys 👍👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed for 3 weeks comfortable clean good service
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very warm welcome, very polite staff throughout the stay. Very good location not far walking distance to the beach or the local attractions
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
super friendly, really comfortable bed, clean rooms, good price too
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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