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The Dolphin Inn

3.5 star property

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Garden
Family Room | Extra beds
Front of property
Family Room
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Main Rd, Winchester, England, SO21 2JY
  • University of Winchester
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Royal Hampshire County Hospital
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Hospital of St Cross
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Southampton (SOU)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About this property

The Dolphin Inn

Guesthouse in Winchester with a restaurant and a bar
This guesthouse features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Change of towels is available on request.
The Dolphin Inn offers 2 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at The Dolphin Inn, you'll be close to The Race Centre. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include a terrace
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 14 minutes by car from New Forest National Park and 9 minutes from South Downs National Park
  • Pets welcome for free
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Dolphin Inn also features a terrace and a garden. Self parking is free.
The Dolphin Inn has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • High chair
  • Playground

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Couples dining

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Laptop-friendly workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet deposit: GBP 50 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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, debit cards, and cash
The front desk at this property is open daily from 10:30 AM - 9:30 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property is also known as

The Dolphin Inn Guesthouse
The Dolphin Inn Winchester
The Dolphin Inn Guesthouse Winchester

The Dolphin Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed the quaint village atmosphere, decor and tasty cooking. Our hosts were very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location close to Winchester. Staff were great but I wish they would do breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ranjit, Ilford

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The reviews previous may well be during a peak season. We visited in October. The room was dusty, riddled with cobwebs. Tears in the lino in the bathroom, no hot water in the sink, but electric shower delivering hot water. Expectations of breakfast were not the supplied Quakers poridge oat pots. With a lettle that had not been descaled in a fair while. My daughter had to navigate a huge beam in the upstairs portion of the barn conversion as the bed closest to the stairs. Was loose and rocking. The mould on the windows and the numerous spiders resulted in a distressed teenager that marred our experience. I think the place has excellent potential however really under delivered.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Abhishek

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay
The hotel was lovely, staff 12/10👍 Room quirky, roomy .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ben and his team were brilliant. It's not easy to find a family room in this area and The Dolphin offered a quirky yet very convenient base for us over the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Börkur

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023