The Dolphin Hotel

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Scored 7.8
Rated good

Staff

9.4

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Dolphin Hotel in Chard offers family rooms with private bathrooms, ensuring a pleasant stay. Each room features a TV, work desk, and free WiFi, providing all necessary amenities. Leisure Facilities: Guests can enjoy a bar, nightclub, and outdoor seating area. Live music and karaoke enhance the entertainment options, while free on-site private parking adds convenience. Local Attractions: Located 41 km from Exeter International Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Dinosaurland Fossil Museum (21 km) and Forde Abbey and Gardens (7 km). Guests appreciate the value for money, room cleanliness, and bed comfort.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Sue
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Within walking distance of everything in town. There’s parking at the property, although a bit tight getting in ( I have a Ford Focus). It was so handy having a fridge and a microwave. The room itself seems basic but little touches like magazines...”
Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Central location was ideal especially with free secure parking no breakfast available but that's fine as witherspoon is opposite you have tea making facilities a microwave and fridge in your room so all good”
Ross
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location right in the centre of Chard. Good sized fridge and good microwave. Hairdryer and iron/ironing board were useful (and we used both). Very helpful and friendly staff.”
Shaun
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“clean peaceful, and a little different to what we generally do. nice touch to have these little apartments away from the main place. gives you a real sense of privacy, this is something we both liked very much. will be coming back. the landlady...”
Karla
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Different room than my last stay, and exactly the same pleasurable atmosphere. Great to have a fridge, and it had a pint of milk in it ready for us. Chairs and table outside each room to sit and relax or smoke.”
Danny
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The bed was super comfy and the room was very clean and presentable.amazing value for money.highly recommended”
Timothy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Easy to find,great staff,comfortable bed,hot shower,”
Julie
Australia Australia
“Very picturesque court yard set up with rooms along the side. We were lucky and there was no one using the outdoor facilities. Off street parking. Wetherspoons over the road good value for meals as none on site.”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I was very surprised with the extras that you get because the dolphin don't do food you can bring your own food because you have a fridge, microwave a chair by the breakfast bar The staff were excellent The room was very clean beds very...”
Karla
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was an extension outside the pub in the old stable area, comprising of 5 rooms. It was quiet and well contained with your own front door straight into the room. Very comfy bed, a fridge with freezer compartment and everything they said...”

Hotel surroundings

House rules

The Dolphin Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the hotel for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Dolphin Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.