Name: Dolphins Hotel
Address: Tregonwell Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5NR, United Kingdom, Tregonwell Road, BH2 5NR, UK
Rating: 8.6

Dolphins Hotel

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About this property

Welcome to Dolphins Hotel, a family-run B&B in the heart of Bournemouth — just a 10-minute stroll from the sandy beach and lively pier. We’re Lena and Miles Dolphin — yes, our surname is Dolphin, so we figured naming the hotel after ourselves was only fair! We’ve been happily married for 25 years (somehow we’re still together — don’t ask us how!), and we’ve been running this cozy little spot since 2004. After 20 years in business, we definitely know what we’re doing — and many of our guests have become lifelong friends along the way. Location: Perfectly placed in central Bournemouth, within easy walking distance of the beach, pier, and Bournemouth International Center. Accommodations: Comfortable, well-equipped rooms with free Wi-Fi (wired and wireless), TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and soft carpeted floors — a cozy home away from home. Parking: We offer limited free private parking on-site — and when we say “limited,” we mean if you arrive early, you’ll be fine. If you’re the last one in… well, there’s a public car park nearby (and yes, you’ll have to pay — sorry!). Eco-Friendly: We also have charging points for electric cars for guests who drive sustainably. Breakfast: Enjoy a hearty, freshly cooked Full English breakfast served every morning in our warm dining area. Extras: A small, peaceful garden with BBQ facilities — perfect for relaxing on sunny days. Pet Friendly: Pets are welcome, so feel free to bring your furry friends along. Ideal For: Couples especially love the location, giving it a 9.2 rating for two-person getaways.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Bournemouth, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2!

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Room Type	Number of guests
Single Room 1 twin bed
Double Room 1 queen bed
Twin Room 2 twin beds
Family Room 1 twin bed and 1 queen bed

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Guests who stayed here loved

Marzia
United Kingdom
“The hotel is clean and comfortable, near the beach (15 min walking) and there is a parking space outside.”
Tracey
Canada
“Great location, clean comfy room and Miles was the consummate host !!”
Emma
United Kingdom
“Amazing location. Second time here and hosts are amazing and more than helpful. So attentive.”
Ahatsham
United Kingdom
“Great, helpful hosts, a big, well furnished room, comfortable bed, private bathroom, cleaned daily, lots of plugs for gadgets, huge windows to light up the room, big radiator to warm it up, TV with lots of channels, the only downside was there was...”
Krystal
United States
“There is not much parking in the hotel, but the owner always looks up for us to find parking on the premises. He was very friendly, he gave us restaurant suggestions. The room was clean on a nice location, you could walk to all the restaurants.”
David
United Kingdom
“Really high quality for a small , seaside hotel , delightful owner , handy parking , extremely good bathroom for a little hotel , location so convenient .”
Gary
United Kingdom
“Spacious room and early check-in. Very friendly staff.”
Anna
United Kingdom
“Great hotel, delicious breakfast. Highly recommended”
Philippa
United Kingdom
“Didn't have breakfast due to swimming early Saturday morning and am early start Sunday had to catch the event bus to Hengistbury Head for the 10K then to catch coach home yesterday (Monday)”
Alina
United Kingdom
“Really lovely owners, clean spacious rooms, large showers, hearty well-cooked breakfasts, great location”

Managed by Miles & Lena Dolphin - Please note that we never ask for extra card payments

Company review score: 9.5Based on 472 reviews from 1 property

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Company info

We’re Miles and Lena — married for 25 years (and somehow still talking to each other). We’ve been running Dolphins Hotel for the last 20 of those years, gradually improving it bit by bit every winter… mostly because that’s the only time we can sneak in a “holiday” — and even then, it usually involves a paintbrush or a hammer! We believe in honesty, genuine hospitality, and a personal touch. We’re here for you 24/7 — whether you need a hand with something, a recommendation, or just a friendly chat. After two decades of welcoming guests — many of whom have become friends (and some who’ve even brought us biscuits) — we’ve learned that a warm smile, a comfy room, and a good sense of humor can make any stay feel like home. And if you need help with anything during your visit, just ask — we’re always happy to lend a hand… or a corkscrew… or point you in the direction of the beach.

Property info

Welcome to Dolphins Hotel, a family-run B&B in the heart of Bournemouth — just a 10-minute stroll from the sandy beach and lively pier. We’re Lena and Miles Dolphin — yes, our surname is Dolphin, so we figured naming the hotel after ourselves was only fair! We’ve been happily married for 25 years (somehow we’re still together — don’t ask us how!), and we’ve been running this cosy little spot since 2004. After 20 years in business, we definitely know what we’re doing — and many of our guests have become lifelong friends along the way. Location: Perfectly placed in central Bournemouth, within easy walking distance of the beach, pier, and Bournemouth International Centre. Accommodation: Comfortable, well-equipped rooms with free Wi-Fi (wired and wireless), TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and soft carpeted floors — a cosy home away from home. Parking: We offer limited free private parking on-site — and when we say “limited,” we mean if you arrive early, you’ll be fine. If you’re the last one in… well, there’s a public car park nearby (and yes, you’ll have to pay — sorry!). Eco-Friendly: We also have charging points for electric cars for guests who drive sustainably. Breakfast: Enjoy a hearty, freshly cooked Full English breakfast served every morning in our warm dining area. Extras: A small, peaceful garden with BBQ facilities — perfect for relaxing on sunny days. Pet Friendly: Pets are welcome, so feel free to bring your furry friends along. Ideal For: Couples especially love the location, giving it a 9.2 rating for two-person getaways.

Neighborhood info

The hotel is close to the center of Bournemouth, with easy access to the shopping streets as well as the beach. Slightly away from the noise, with almost no passing traffic by car or on foot this is a quiet area in the middle of town.

Languages Spoken

English,French

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House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 2 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that parking spaces are limited; guests should check with the hotel for availability before arriving with a car.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.