The Dolphin Hotel Exmouth

Hotels
8.9 (854 reviews)
Morton Road , Exmouth , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Safety deposit box
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Wheelchair accessible
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Good location
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Limited parking
Breakfast improvements needed

Categories

Cleanliness
8.48
Many reviews noted the hotel was clean, though some mentioned issues like a cold room and inconsistent shower.
Service
9.45
Positive mentions of friendly and helpful staff throughout the reviews.
Location
9.49
Multiple comments highlighted the good location near the town center and beach.
Room Quality
8.94
Rooms were described as clean and comfortable, though some had issues with temperature and shower.
Amenities
8.97
Standard amenities were present, although parking issues were mentioned.
Value for Money
8.93
General sentiment is positive, highlighted as great value for the quality provided.
Food and Beverage
7.48
Mixed feelings about breakfast, with some suggesting improvements.
Overall Experience
9.45
Overall very positive experience, with guests expressing a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 05:11

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just a 5-minute walk from Exmouth’s town centre, marina, and seafront, The Dolphin Hotel Exmouth Ltd offers a prime spot for exploring the area.

Comfortable Accommodation
Each room at The Dolphin Hotel features a flat-screen TV, private bathroom, and tea/coffee making facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests.

Delicious Dining Options
Guests can enjoy freshly cooked breakfasts made with locally sourced ingredients in the modern dining area. A variety of dining options can also be found in the hotel's surrounding area.

Ready to experience the charm of Exmouth? Book your stay at The Dolphin Hotel Exmouth Ltd now!

Important information:

The Dolphin Hotel has limited on-site parking and provides passes for a local car park just a few minutes away; both facilities are £5 per night. On-site parking will need to be requested at time of booking, which can be done using the Special Requests box.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs GBP 5 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 854 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.48
Service: 9.45
Location: 9.49
Room Quality: 8.94
Amenities: 8.97
Value for Money: 8.93
Food and Beverage: 7.48
Overall Experience: 9.45
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Maria • solo_traveller • be
8
Goed gelegen accommodatie
Pros:

Sfeervol gebouw , mooi interieur, proper. Parkeergelegenheid, gelegen in een rustige straat maar toch kort in het centrum

Cons:

Niets

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Dawn • extended_group • gb
8
Overall a good break
Pros:

It’s near to the town and seafront and has a relaxed feel about, the staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good with plenty of choice.

Cons:

Can be a little noisy being on well used road but all in all didn’t affect sleep too much.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Andy • couple • gb
9
Pros:

The breakfast was excellent and very well.planned ordering before. Location of the hotel was perfect just a short stroll from the Sea

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Darroch • couple • ca
7
A B&B run by friendly efficient staff with many antiques but a "bit long in the tooth".
Pros:

Breakfast had good variety of fruit, juices and toppings. Hot breakfast was good.

Cons:

Not much variety in cereals. Porridge would have been a nice option. Pancakes/ waffles would have made a nice change in place of other hot food such as hash browns, mushrooms, tomato, etc.. Could also have used a bit of cheese. Instant coffee was a problem, as we are perked coffee drinkers.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Jill • couple • gb
10
Friends recommended the hotel to us & we will happily do the same for sure.
Pros:

Very clean ,good size comfortable room. Other public rooms very clean & fresh,well decorated throughout. All staff were pleasant well organised,nothing too much trouble. Excellent breakfast choices & cooked perfectly. The general ambience was calm & relaxed which suited us well.

Cons:

It would be hard to fault this lovely hotel & being a short stroll to the seafront was a bonus.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • de
8
Gute Lage für einen Besuch der Jurassic Coast und des Badeortes.
Pros:

Supernett und charming. Bei Bedarf auch mit Parkplatz.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Jane • couple • gb
9
A great hotel in a convenient location.
Pros:

Location, our room, the staff, the breakfast all excellent.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Price • extended_group • us
10
Pros:

Everyone was very friendly and helpful, the location was great and breakfast was delicious.

Cons:

It was great!

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Brenda44 • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Pre-order breakfast. Good location. Comfortable bed. Staff all very friendly and helpful. Clean and tastefully decorated.

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Nolan • solo_traveller • gb
10
Definitely recommend this hotel.
Pros:

The staff were amazing and felt like a home from home. As soon as we arrived, they was so welcoming. The breakfast was really good. Our room was clean and to a good spec.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • couple • gb
7
Pleasant stay, fabulous staff, clean, hotel clearly needs some investment, which we understand from staff is gradually b
Pros:

Staff - super friendly & helpful, very clean, pleasant lounge and bar area, reserved parking space at a small charge was a big plus for us. Hot breakfast cooked to pre-order which was always hot and and of good quality An excellent location for both town and beach/marina, all just a few minutes walk away.

Cons:

No self serve continental option, everything was pre-ordered, including fruit, fruit juice. Whilst we totally see the benefits of
pre-ordering hot food, in our opinion, cereal, pastries, yogurt & fruit should be self service, to allow more choice and less handling of food by members of staff. One big let down for us was the dated bathroom, which was looking very tired, the shower was very old and actually broke down when I was having a shower, meaning we had to use the shower facilities in a neighbouring, vacant bedroom. Whilst the room was modern, spacious we’ll decorated and comfortable, the bathroom was lagging behind. However, the staff dealt with the issue and quick organised use of the alternative facilities.
Also, unfortunately our sleep was disrupted at 4am with a fire alarm going off for about 10 minutes before being deactivated.

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
3
Disappointing and would not re-book.
Pros:

All started well. Checking in was friendly, smiley and helpful. The hotel and our room was clean, fresh, warm and had everything we needed. The shower was functional. The bar was well stocked.

Cons:

Our bedroom (room 1) was noisy - during the night we could hear almost everything from the adjacent room toilet (which was effectively a rectangular box built into our room) from light switching on to flushing. Clearly this had minimal sound proofing at best. Unfortunately the guest staying in the next room had to use the toilet four times during the night, and each time we were woken.
The fire alarm went off at 5.30 am for no reason. I spoke to a member of staff when this happened, but no apology or explanation for this was made at any time.
We got a really appalling nights sleep and this should be the first consideration for guests.
Breakfast was basic at best, no atmosphere, cereals presented to us in a bowl so no chance of portion control, one slice of toast each, cooked breakfast adequate, no self-service of anything - a bit like being at school.

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Mike • couple • gb
9
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Mandy • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Hogg • couple • gb
10
Enjoyable stay would stay again
Pros:

Friendly staff good location.

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Carolyn • couple • us
6
Pros:

Location. Breakfast was good and staff were pleasant as well as helpful.

Cons:

A bit noisy at times.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Tina • extended_group • gb
10
2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Marion • couple • gb
9
Overall lovely stay, would definitely stay there again,
Pros:

Everything…apart from..listed below.

Cons:

A few more hangers would have been useful. Nowhere to put lotions and potions, toothbrush, paste etc. no where to put towels after shower.

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Carole • couple • gb
9
A lovely bright airy room in a quiet but conveniently located hotel.
Pros:

The hotel is conveniently located in a quiet area but with easy access to the town and beach. Lovely big airy room. Staff were very friendly and even offered to do some laundry for us!

Cons:

I much prefer a breakfast buffet and would prefer not to have to decide the day before what I want. That said breakfast was freshly cooked for us.

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee