Nestled close to Swansea Beach and Singleton Park, The Dolphin SA1 Hotel offers a warm welcome with its bar and free in-room WiFi. Unwind with coffee/tea in the lobby, store your luggage safely, and enjoy the convenience of an elevator; previous guests rave about the helpful staff.
Located in Castle, a neighbourhood in Swansea, The Dolphin SA1 Hotel is near a train station and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Swansea Beach and Singleton Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Swansea Marina. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Swansea.com Stadium. Visit our Swansea travel guide
Whitehalls, Swansea, Wales, SA1 3AB
What's nearby
Grand Theatre
3 min walk - 0.3 km
National Waterfront Museum
6 min walk - 0.6 km
LC Swansea
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Swansea Arena
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Swansea Marina
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Swansea Station
9 min walk
Cardiff International Airport (CWL)
71 min drive
Restaurants
Sessions by Mumbles Brewery
4 min walk
The Bunkhouse
3 min walk
Costa Coffee
1 min walk
Burger King
2 min walk
Greggs
1 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), a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
A lift, coffee/tea in reception and luggage storage
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
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 cot
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
Lift
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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
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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
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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 at the property
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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Property is also known as
Dolphin SA1 Hotel Swansea
Dolphin SA1 Hotel
Dolphin SA1 Swansea
Dolphin SA1
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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 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dolphin SA1 Hotel on 9 Mar 2026 start from RM328, 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.
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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Reviews
The Dolphin SA1 Hotel Reviews
7.6
Good
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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
Prices reflects what you pay. Bedrooms were clean and comfortable. Bathrooms were clean.
Place is dates and could use some love and tender care. Breakfast was not special. Coffee was not good and the meal was very basic. Better to go outside for breakfast for better value for your money.
The stay was amazing! The hotel was clean and comfortable. The location is great, within easy reach from everything.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Danielle
5 Jul 2025
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!
Staff were friendly efficient . Hotel was easy to locate. The room was clean & tidy. Just a bit to warm. Otherwise good
Charles
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
7 Jan 2025
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.
It's grubby and noisy, but very central. The staff are lovely.
James
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
James
24 Sept 2023
Liked: Staff & service
Perfect for city break.
We stayed for the weekend whilst dropping our Son off for Uni. Great location, perfectly situated for the town centre. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
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.
Only a short stay but the staff were excellent and the room comfortable enough for a 6 hour sleep - didn't really have much time to look around as I have a late arrival and an early train out the next morning but seemed clean, comfortable and right in the centre of town with about a 10 minute walk to the station.
Garry
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
4 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good value accommodation
The staff were friendly. Basic hotel accommodation. Very clean and well maintained. Decor a bit dated.
The only down side was the very thin duvet and no extra blankets or duvets available in the room.
Lovely spacious family room. Beds smelled fresh and were comfortable. Complementary hot chocolate was the best we ever had! Also, there were very friendly and attentive reception staff in the evening to greet us when we booked in late.