Reviews of The Dolphin
113 Bartholomew Street, Newbury, RG14 5DT, United Kingdom
#7 of 15 hotels in Newbury
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 361 hotel reviews
8.4Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.8
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Comfort
8.8
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Location
9.1
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Facilities
8.4
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Staff
9.2
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Value for money
8.4
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Free WiFi
9.0
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Reviewed: 25 June 2022
Ignacio
Spain18 reviews8.0“overall was ok but room cleaning should be done and it was not done”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It was needed to do my bed…so
no surprise
Stayed in June 2022
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Reviewed: 21 June 2022
Robert
United Kingdom15 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“A very comfortable Inn/Pub with nice bedrooms and good evening meals.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The car park system is a bit clunky and we got fined by mistake However the staff sorted this out really efficiently and in a friendly way so it was a non event in the end. Breakfast, as stated above, is a bit under par compared to the evening meals which we liked a lot.
The Dolphin was great and food was excellent. Breakfast was a bit of a non event as no one was around so it was help yourself - but - the coffee machine was broken. We would have appreciated some more healthy options in terms of fruit and greek yogurt etc but we dashed off after a basic breakfast.
Stayed in May 2022
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Reviewed: 20 June 2022
Ray
United Kingdom24 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“It was great and we are really looking forward to coming back. Can’t wait to sample more of the food and drink at the ve”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Bathroom lacked a little room and no shelving or storage space. Window was difficult to open and needed a ‘wedge’ which was not provided. Only other issue was the TV - difficult to navigate and limited access to services for some reason.
Very central location and easy access. Good car park and facilities at the pub. A very relaxed environment, comfortable upstairs and down. The continental breakfast was well thought out and delicious - very nice little touches and quality reflected in the component parts. Bed was exceedingly snug and noise levels were surprisingly low for the environment especially.
Stayed in June 2022
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Reviewed: 19 June 2022
Johnathan
United Kingdom11 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“A good stay”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Would have preferred a cooked breakfast option but there was a good selection of cold meats and cheese with the continental breakfast.
Stayed in June 2022
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Reviewed: 11 June 2022
Julie
United Kingdom19 reviews8.0“Great location,lovely little hotel, would definitely stay again 🙂”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The food in the evening was not very good 😒
Location was perfect, we were going to the races and the hotel is less than 5 minutes walk from the station. Lots of bars and restaurants nearby.
Stayed in June 2022
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Reviewed: 10 June 2022
Suzanne
United Kingdom25 reviews8.0“Races”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
On first impressions wasn’t great start luckily the issue was sorted, the shower head in the bathroom needs adjusting just squirted out no window thre gets very warm
Location was great friendly staff quick checking in breakfast suited me help yourself but not great for some travelers
Stayed in June 2022
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Reviewed: 8 June 2022
Samuel
United Kingdom17 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Bed a little uncomfortable for us
Great location and friendly staff
Stayed in June 2022
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Reviewed: 13 April 2025
Paul
United Kingdom18 reviews1 helpful vote10“Excellent, highly recommended!!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing, great all round!!
Just superb all round, Cameron and all the staff were extremely pleasant and efficient! Food was excellent, room spotless. Garden area was superb with a great atmosphere as was the bar!! Pleasant, friendly people all round! Close to the station, 3 minutes to Newbury Racecourse! My wife and I will most definitely be returning!!
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 11 April 2025
Jocelyn
Australia46 reviews1 helpful vote10“Central Newbury”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very central, lovely bar and outside area. Meals were lovely and continental breakfast was great. Bed was very comfortable and room and bathroom was large. Staff were always happy and helpful
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 19 March 2025
Jordan
United Kingdom1 review10“We had a very comfortable stay st the Dolphin, it was very clean and the staff were very pleasant and helpful”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The property was perfect no faults
The location of the Dolphin is brilliant and there is also parking which is great
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 15 February 2025
Hugo
Hong Kong1 review10“Simply amazing, friendly and hoke from home. I’ll definitely return for my usual pint!”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Having to leave!
The team at Dolphin are second to no other pub/acommodation, they are simply fabulous. I stayed at the Dolphin for a week, as I was travelling from Hong Kong, and was sad to leave them all at the end of the week. The pub atmosphere was, as one would hope, was like a comforting home. There was great chat at the bar and the food was off the chart good, and superb value for money. I can not recommend the Dolphin highly enough.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 16 November 2024
Leslye
United Kingdom12 reviews10“Staff were very friendly”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Had a great night
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 30 October 2024
Jonas
Germany30 reviews10“For me the best place in town!”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The only place in town with a proper breakfast. And very nice people driving that hotel. Thank you!
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 23 September 2024
Danielle
United Kingdom26 reviews4 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
We had a great one night stay. Lovely staff and owners, very helpful and friendly :)
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 23 September 2024
Kevin
United Kingdom6 reviews4.0“poor - i like to sleep when i stay somewhere to do exactly that”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
location - road very noisy and had zero sleep/ also didnt help that a pub quiz was so loud i may has well slept or attempted to sleep in the bar - this also went for 3 hrs
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 16 September 2024
Anthony
United Kingdom44 reviews5 helpful votes5.0“Room above a bar”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
- • Stayed 3 nights
Loud music into the night, as you'd expect from a pub.
Parking good and evening food was very nice - ate there once.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 3 September 2024
Andrew
United Kingdom36 reviews5.0“Disappointed breakfast offering.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Poor continental breakfast especially on first day.. No staff available at breakfast , More expensive for overall stay than other places we have stayed locally. No comparison to other b&b we have stayed in last week.
Location and car parking.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 28 August 2024
Matthew
United Kingdom19 reviews10“Fantastic place to stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The staff were very friendly and helpful, the room was perfect and in a great location to get access to the town centre.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 25 August 2024
James
United Kingdom23 reviews10“It was near perfect for our needs whilst spending two days walking the Kennet and Avon Canal”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Leaving
Relaxed atmosphere, wonderful staff and general feeling that we were welcome guests. Particularly liked the 'laid-back' no frills help yourself breakfast.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 19 August 2024
Julie
United Kingdom27 reviews10“Great location, fab accommodation.”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Couldn't fault it. Plenty of parking aswell.
Everything. Fab rooms above the bar restaurant. Lovely continental breakfast in a little room, where we just helped ourselves, to plenty of choice. Would highly recommend .👌
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 6 August 2024
Matthew
United Kingdom12 reviews6.0“A nice pub, great staff, comfortable room, just needed a bit more attention to details.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Not hot water on day one, hottest day of the year and the fan was caked in dust. Fans should be cleaned annually after winter storage, otherwise they just blow dust into the air. Breakfast was ok, no oat milk on day two.
Nice room, good location. Loved the ability to sit in the courtyard and have breakfast.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 20 July 2024
Leighanne
United Kingdom4 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Staff were amazing room was lovely ans clean and comfortable would definitely recommend to anyone x
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 15 July 2024
Mary
United States21 reviews1 helpful vote10“Great stay. Clean, comfortable room and excellent breakfasts. Great staff.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Being affiliated with a pub and staying on a Friday night, we could here the crowd on the street when we were trying to sleep but it was in no way a deal breaker. I would stay again.
Clean, friendly staff, great breakfast, location.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 11 July 2024
Andrew
United Kingdom12 reviews6.0“Staff were really friendly and the whole atmosphere was great.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The car park was full because of a function meaning we had to pay 12.50 to park in an NCP instead. The glass cover in the shower wasn’t long enough meaning the entire bathroom got flooded. When checking out the cleaners mopped the top of the stairs but there was no warning sign put out. I slipped and fell down the stairs injuring my back. Staff came to help and were very apologetic but if this had been an older person then it could have ended up very differently.
Great location and atmosphere seemed great.
Stayed in July 2024
