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The Dolphin SA1 Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Swansea Marina

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Coffee shop
Double Room | Desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
LCD TV
Snack bar
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room | Desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Double Room

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

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Twin Room | Desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room | Desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Single Room

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

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Desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Family Room

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

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Desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Triple Room, Multiple Beds

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

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Triple Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 3

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Swansea

Castle stay.With a stay at this Castle hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Swansea Marina and 2 miles (3 km) of Swansea Beach. Singleton Park and Swansea University are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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 - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Cross Keys Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Dolphin SA1 Hotel

3-star hotel near Swansea Marina
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Dolphin SA1 Hotel also features coffee/tea in a common area and an elevator.

This 3-star Swansea hotel is smoke free.

  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Dolphin SA1 Hotel Swansea
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Dolphin SA1 Swansea
Dolphin SA1
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The Dolphin SA1 Hotel Swansea
The Dolphin SA1 Hotel Hotel Swansea

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Dolphin SA1 Hotel to the airport?

The Dolphin SA1 Hotel is 42 mi (71-min drive) away from the Cardiff International Airport (CWL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Nov 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dolphin SA1 Hotel on Nov 23, 2025 start from $77.16, excluding 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.

Does The Dolphin SA1 Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Dolphin SA1 Hotel.

How close is The Dolphin SA1 Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 1.4 mi (7-min drive) from Swansea Beach and 6.8 mi (24-min drive) from Caswell Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Dolphin SA1 Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Dolphin SA1 Hotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 7.50 for adults and GBP 4.50 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Dolphin SA1 Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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 costs GBP 10 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at The Dolphin SA1 Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Dolphin SA1 Hotel have a pool?

The Dolphin SA1 Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Dolphin SA1 Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Dolphin SA1 Hotel to downtown Swansea?

The Dolphin SA1 Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Swansea.

Reviews

The Dolphin SA1 Hotel Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 488 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 488 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 488 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 488 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 488 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent. For the price, these rooms are very, very poor. Carpets and walls were stained and looked generally shabby. No hairdryer. Not the fault of the staff but generally really, really noisy - doors banging, people shouting (the main doors were supposed to be locked at midnight but people were stll shouting up and down corridors at 2am). The towels smelt as if they'd not been dried properly too. Won't stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

J L J

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

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

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Traveled with partner
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

David

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

Comfort break

Excellent few days spent relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

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

2/10 Terrible

Cristian

Traveled with group, Business traveler
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

Philip

Traveled with partner
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

Ryland

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

6/10 Okay

richard

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

8/10 Good

Megan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good cheap hotel
Stayed 1 night 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

8/10 Good

Phillip

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The location was ffwcin spot cont 👍
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly efficient . Hotel was easy to locate. The room was clean & tidy. Just a bit to warm. Otherwise good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mehmet

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
1 night business stay over
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

Martin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Single rooms are a good saving for a coach driver waiting over a weekend. The room had everything I needed & a nice view. Not flashy, but well maintained. The only downsides were that the TV required paying an outside provider, however with excellent WiFi, I just used U-Tube & BBC Sounds on my mobile phone. Also the cup was a bit small for my requirements.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025