Dolphins Backpackers

Hostel in Tintagel

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Dolphins Backpackers is a great choice for a stay in Tintagel. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby kayaking, parasailing, and surfing/body boarding.
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (6)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Lockers available

Room options

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wooden chair, a rug, and a small cabinet.
A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wooden chair, a desk, and a patterned rug.
A room with a bunk bed, a patterned rug, a wooden chair, and a red sofa.
A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wooden chair, a rug, and a small cabinet.

Basic Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the area

Map
Dolphins Fore Street, Tintagel, England, PL34 0DB

What's nearby

  • King Arthur's Great Halls - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Tintagel Old Post Office - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pengenna Pasties - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Merlins Cave - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Tintagel Castle - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 54 min drive
  • Bodmin Parkway Station - 32 min drive
  • Bugle Station - 32 min drive
  • Roche Station - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cobweb Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Angelique's Tea Room - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪King Arthur's Arms - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Port Gaverne Hotel - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Boscastle Farm Shop - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Dolphins Backpackers

  • Dolphins Backpackers is a great choice for a stay in Tintagel. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby kayaking, parasailing, and surfing/body boarding.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children (17 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Water sports equipment

Facilities

  • Built in 1875
  • Garden
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Gravel flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Water-efficient showers only

Fees & policies

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have elevators.
Long-term renters welcome.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Dolphins Backpackers Tintagel
Dolphins Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Dolphins Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Tintagel

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Dolphins Backpackers?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Dolphins Backpackers?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Dolphins Backpackers.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Dolphins Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at Dolphins Backpackers and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, kayaking, and parasailing. Dolphins Backpackers also has a garden.

What's the area around Dolphins Backpackers like?

Dolphins Backpackers is a short 1-minute walk from Cornwall National Landscape and 11 minutes' walk from Merlins Cave.

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Dolphins Backpackers Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.0

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

There is a friendly and welcoming atmosphere in hostel, with residents who are easy to connect with. The facilities are well-equipped and clean, making it a great place to stay. Perfect for solo travelers!
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8/10 Very good

Good time with Dolphin crew

Fun, independent spot. Staff is a friendly group willing and able to offer tips and advice on how to make the most of your time in Cornwall. The beds were very comfortable and showers have good water pressure.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional