The Dolphin

Hotels
8.4 (481 reviews)
113 Bartholomew Street , Newbury , gb

Free

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Non-smoking throughout
Board games/puzzles
Kid meals
Adult only
Outdoor furniture
Coffee Shop on site
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean rooms
Cons:
Noise from outside
Limited breakfast options
Old building with maintenance needs

Categories

Cleanliness
8.05
Clean and serviceable for the stay, but some rooms let in noise, indicating potential cleanliness issues.
Service
8.65
Friendly staff and good service are frequently mentioned across multiple reviews.
Location
8.85
Excellent location near the train station and several restaurants, often highlighted positively.
Room Quality
8.25
Rooms are clean and comfortable but have issues with noise from outside due to single glazed windows.
Amenities
8.55
Standard amenities mentioned, with some areas for improvement in the bathroom facilities.
Value for Money
8.45
Generally regarded as good value, though some reviews expressed concerns over breakfast offerings.
Food and Beverage
7.95
Mixed reviews concerning breakfast quality and variety, especially regarding continental offerings.
Overall Experience
8.45
A satisfactory experience overall, with some notable highs and lows depending on room location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 02:07

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation and Convenient Location

Garden Oasis and Modern Comforts
Experience tranquility at The Dolphin with its charming garden and modern amenities like free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms in every room. Enjoy city views and unwind on the sun terrace during your stay.

Culinary Delights and Dietary Options
Indulge in a culinary journey at the hotel's restaurant offering a diverse menu of British, Mediterranean, and Seafood cuisine. Special dietary needs are catered to with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available upon request.

Explore Nearby Attractions
Conveniently located near Newbury Racecourse and Highclere Castle, The Dolphin provides easy access to must-see attractions like Jane Austen's House Museum and the University of Oxford. Book now for a memorable stay!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 481 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.05
Service: 8.65
Location: 8.85
Room Quality: 8.25
Amenities: 8.55
Value for Money: 8.45
Food and Beverage: 7.95
Overall Experience: 8.45
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Katie extended_group gb
8
2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Diana Carolina couple de
10
Pros:

It’s an inn and pub. We arrived earlier and didn’t inform the property adequately, but they were really nice and opens and did the check in, although it wasn’t time for it. The room was clean and the food at the pub was amazing, the make the best fries, and I had the pork belly it was really crispy and well made.

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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Jane couple gb
10
2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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FRANK solo_traveller gb
2
I wouldn’t stay again, even if it were free
Cons:

All bedrooms are on the first floor accessed by a very steep staircase with a very short going (the horizontal bit) which makes it very difficult going up and worse coming down when you’re carrying a suitcase.
Bedroom had no sound insulation from the bar beneath, but worse no sound insulation through the window. At just after five in the morning there are lorries driving by and shortly after six a noisy street cleaning vehicle. any chance of sleep after 5 o’clock is negligible.
The breakfast is a serve yourself with cold meat and cheese stored under clingfilm in the fridge, breakfast cereals, tasteless croissants, all in a windowless room with no staff.

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Robert solo_traveller gb
8
Overall a good break
Pros:

Very convenient

Cons:

A little noisy

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Amber couple gb
8
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Philip couple gb
8
2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Daniel couple gb
9
2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Lee couple gb
8
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Ian solo_traveller gb
8
Great sleep, good shower, good food in a central location. All for a great room rate.
Pros:

Comfortable Bed, useful desk, great shower, good dinner menu and friendly staff. Simple but good breakfast. For the room rate this is great

Cons:

Nothing. I’d stay again if in the area. It makes an interesting change from a hotel chain.

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
M
Marsha couple au
7
Pros:

Lovely stay.. nice break from a long flight from Australia

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Louise solo_traveller gb
7
Good for an overnight business stay.
Pros:

Easy to find from station. Clean.

Cons:

The room was so hot I had to open windows and go out for a while for it to cool. It was like a sauna.

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
R
Roger solo_traveller gb
8
2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Thornett solo_traveller gb
10
Excellent
Pros:

Room was lovely and location was perfect. Had a pizza for evening meal which was really tasty. Lots of variety for breakfast.
Free parking.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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Jamie solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Good location easy to walk to everything

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Ross solo_traveller gb
7
Nice pub hotel in the centre of Newbury
Pros:

Location and breakfast can be had at anytime.

Cons:

The pub quiz is quite noisy when you are in the rooms above it

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Graham couple gb
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Oriigiinal couple gb
10
2026-01-11 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
8
2025-12-31 via Nuitee
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Nicola couple gb
6
Pros:

Location good.

Cons:

Noise levels. Understand it's a pub but not aware when booked how noisy it was going to be. They do supply ear plugs.

2025-12-31 via Nuitee