The Dolphin

Hotels
8.4 (542 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

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 542 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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crissy solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Lovely homemade pizza and location fantastic

Cons:

Room little small & very hot in there ,

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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darren solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Atmosphere and friendliness of staff

Cons:

Shower head was tooo high it soaked the floor as well as me

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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shawju solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Lovely popular pub in a great central location and the pizzas are outstanding, we wouldn't usually choose pizza for an evening meal but they looked too good not to have one each!

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Dirk solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Jacqueline extended_group gb
9
Excellent stay! I would recommend! Staff were really friendly & helpful. Rooms were clean and the location is fantas
Pros:

The location was great for the town and race course.

Cons:

The rooms were very hot as we visited during a heatwave. There’s no aircon

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Hugh solo_traveller gb
8
Excellent value for money
Pros:

Breakfast was just continental, staff helpful and friendly and great location

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Sam couple gb
7
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

great welcome and atmosphere

Cons:

too hot!!

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Lorina solo_traveller de
8
Pros:

Very easy to find location, parking at the back. The room was lovely and spacious. Staff were very friendly and helpful. We had a drink in the beer garden which is also very nice. Continental breakfast is selfservice and offers everything you want. Would be very happy to stay again.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Jade couple gb
7
Cons:

Very hot , need better fans

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Susan couple gb
7
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Cara solo_traveller gb
7
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Julie couple gb
6
The staff were excellent! Location proved to be perfect for train access.
Pros:

Very, very helpful staff. Excellent location for the train station, only 2 mins walk. Beautiful canal side and wharf 10 mins walk.

Cons:

Evidence of time and money injection needed in relation to repairs and decoration.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Stephanie solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The bed was comfortable, the bathroom was modern, the overall suite clean and tidy and very pleasant - and there was no noise from the pub either.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Matilda extended_group gb
6
Pleasant
Pros:

Clean room and quick check in

Cons:

It was unbearably hot in the room, probably got a max of 1h sleep. The bedroom window opened about 10cm and was only provided with a small fan. Also the breakfast was very very basic, and the pastries were stale.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Lynda couple gb
8
Overnight stay on our way to Southampton,
Pros:

Convenient

Cons:

No air con , but we knew that, it was an extremely hot day/ night to be fair abd ther was a fan in the room

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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José Enrique solo_traveller es
8
Pros:

Excelente ubicación en el centro de Newbury, la habitación es amplia. Dispone de parking gratuito. El personal fue extremadamente amable. Y además se come bien en el pub.

Cons:

Entra un poco de ruido y luz por la ventana. Puede ser un poco molesto que salga el sol temprano y el ruido de los coches en la calle principal.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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vincenza solo_traveller it
6
Pros:

La cena al pub

Cons:

La camera era senza una finestra che si potesse aprire, non siamo riusciti a dormire dal caldo eccessivo, nonostante il ventilatore e le temperature in serata più fresche

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Cheryl couple gb
7
Very good
Pros:

Almost everything.

Cons:

Just the walk in shower, it was excellent but very slippery

2026-06-25 via Nuitee