The Dolphin

Hotels
8.4 (566 reviews)
113 Bartholomew Street , Newbury , gb

Free

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Garden
Bar
Golf course
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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!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 566 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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isu solo_traveller gb
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2026-09-05 via Nuitee
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Derek couple gb
8
Yes I’d stay again but request a different room
Pros:

Location and very friendly staff

Cons:

Front facing bedroom not double glazed and very noise Road noise

2026-09-03 via Nuitee
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Marc couple gb
9
2026-09-01 via Nuitee
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Bugeja solo_traveller gb
2
2026-08-30 via Nuitee
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Lorraine Vassallo solo_traveller mt
8
Pros:

Very good sized room with a spacious bathroom.
Continental breakfast nicely set up...
The food at the pub was also nice and staff very friendly!!

Cons:

Pillows too soft, at least there should be one soft and one harder!!
Everythibg else was good!!

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Tom solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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simone couple it
8
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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JANE couple gb
8
Lovely pub. Nice breakfast. Great location.
Pros:

Great location. Friendly staff. Nice continental breakfast.

Cons:

Lack of light to do makeup ( we were going to a wedding). Lack of shelves in the bathroom.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Delphine solo_traveller gb
9
Lovely hotel with great food and lovely staff
Pros:

Close to centre of Newbury. Decent sized rooms

Cons:

Bit of cleaning needed in bathroom

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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R couple gb
5
Pros:

Parking easy and flexible. Check in was easy. Everything explained well. Bathroom condition was good and bed and pillows comfortable.

Cons:

Bedroom window hard to move was open on a wooden block. Cups in bedroom dirty with rings around top and same at breakfast. Bath taps dripped all night even when tightly off. No fan in bathroom was very stuffy and warm in there. Poor quality continental breakfast. Bananas all black and inedible. poor selection of cereals, nothing healthy.

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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julie couple gb
10
Excellent Traditional pub accommodation
Pros:

Really enjoyed our stay at this old traditional pub which had overnight accommodation of a high standard.
We were made welcome on arrival and staff were all helpful and friendly.
Breakfast was continental style, varied and plentiful.
Would definitely recommend and would stay again when next visiting the area.

Cons:

Nothing to not like, thoroughly enjoyed our stay

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Louise couple gb
8
Friendly, well designed pub in central location with parking.
Pros:

Self service breakfast was a surprise but worked very well.
Pizza in evening was excellent
Staff were very friendly any helpful
Weds quiz night was fun.

Cons:

Drawers in bedroom were needed
Daily clean would have been good.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Carol couple gb
8
Great location, good nights sleep but could do with some improvements
Pros:

Excellent location right in the heart of Newbury. Clean tidy room. Great mattress, friendly staff and although the room overlooked the road, we were not bothered by any noise.

Cons:

No shelves in the bathroom and the shower was very weak. No plug by the mirror so couldn’t see to dry my hair. We stayed in room 2 but was unaware before we booked that there are steps in the room to access the bathroom and bedroom areas. Although the room was clean overall, the inside window frames were dirty and full of cobwebs.

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Serge solo_traveller be
10
2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Alex couple nz
8
Perfect location, cool vibe! We had a great stay.
Pros:

Great location and the beds were really comfortable. Really cool vibe to the place.

Cons:

Was quite hot in the rooms. Even when the outside temp in the morning down to well below 20 it was still quite warm. Would be nicer in the winter. AC would make it a 9-10.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Alison extended_group gb
8
It was a lovely stay
Pros:

The pub was lovely only had a drink in there as we ate elsewhere with friends. The rooms were nice, tidy and clean

Cons:

There really isn’t anything I didn’t like. Just two small things the shower screen on the bath wasn’t high enough for the height of the shower head, so it flooded the bathroom floor. Also I found the pillows uncomfortable but that’s a personal thing so not a criticism.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Annika couple se
8
Bra boende centralt i Newbury
Pros:

Mysigt pub-boende med enkel parkering centralt i Newbury. Otroligt god pizza på bakgården, tack Elvis! Frukost med självservice utan personal, helt ok.

Cons:

Lite lyhört men detta är förståeligt med tanke på ålder på byggnaden.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Lynn solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Bed was comfy with super soft and fresh bedding. Breakfast had everything needed to be continental. Staff were all very helpful and friendly

Cons:

Room was warm during the hot days we stayed. Although a fan was provided, maybe adding a net/privacy curtain on main window so window could be open wider as room faced main street.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Sarah solo_traveller gb
5
Strange place.
Pros:

Friendly and helpful staff when you can get hold of them. Great location near bars and restaurants. Bed was comfy

Cons:

Plenty. Private details of mine kept on bar top in full view of anyone in the bar. Hard to get hold of staff. Light switches are in the wrong place in the room and the room has a step in the middle of it. Noisy. Very hot. Very small opening window and fan just blew warm air round. Bar closed early even though it was world cup final day. No front desk. When I sent email explaining these issues it was ignored and not responded to at all.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
8
Enjoyable
Pros:

Helpful smiley staff

Cons:

Hazards for
Elderly due to age of building

2026-08-03 via Nuitee