Dolphin Tavern
Location: Quay Street, Penzance, England, TR18 4BD, Penzance, GB
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Inns
About this Property
Activities Nearby
Experience snorkeling, surfing, sailing, and scuba diving near the inn. Perfect for adventure enthusiasts.
Dining and Drinking
Savor a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant and unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Perfect Location
Conveniently located just steps away from Penzance Ferry Terminal and Jubilee Pool. Explore nearby attractions easily.
To book your stay at Dolphin Tavern and enjoy these fantastic amenities, reserve now!
Important Information
- This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
- A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
Policies
Check-in: 01:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Instructions: The host will greet guests on arrival.
Amenities & Facilities
- Birdwatching nearby
- Free WiFi
- Luggage storage
- Snorkeling nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Smoke-free property
- Birdwatching nearby
- Fishing nearby
Rooms Available
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Classic Double Room, Ensuite, Bay View
1 Double Bed
Overlooking the bay
Layout - Bedroom and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Heating
Accessibility - Hand-held showerhead
Need to Know - No housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Separate sitting area
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Hydromassage showerhead
- Bedsheets provided
- No housekeeping
- Hand-held showerhead
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Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Harbor View
1 Double Bed
Overlooking the harbor
Layout - Bedroom and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Heating
Accessibility - Hand-held showerhead
Need to Know - No housekeeping, towels not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Separate sitting area
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Hydromassage showerhead
- Bedsheets provided
- No housekeeping
- Towels not available
- Hand-held showerhead
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Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Harbor View
1 King Bed
Overlooking the harbor
Layout - Bedroom and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Electric kettle and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - No housekeeping, towels not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Bottle of water
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Hydromassage showerhead
- Bedsheets provided
- No housekeeping
- Towels not available
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Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (No Bath)
1 Double Bed
Overlooking the sea
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and free bottled water
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Iron/ironing board and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Climate-controlled heating
Accessibility - Hand-held showerhead
Need to Know - No housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Hydromassage showerhead
- No housekeeping
- Soap
- Hand-held showerhead
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Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Harbor View
1 Double Bed
Overlooking the harbor
Layout - Bedroom and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Climate-controlled heating
Accessibility - Visual fire alarm
Need to Know - No housekeeping, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Hydromassage showerhead
- Bedsheets provided
- No housekeeping
- Soap
- Hand-held showerhead
- Visual fire alarm
Guest Reviews
- Marisha (10/5): - Best food in town !!
- Sharon (10/5): Great harbour views - Room was clean and we had a great view of the harbour. Great shower which we feel is important. We had the full Cornish breakfast it was quite modest in size and quality.
- Andrew (8/5): - Very good
- Jeremy (10/5): - A great stopover for a trip to the Minack. Comfortable accommodation and great food.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Friendly and accommodating - The team at the Tavern couldn't do more to help and be accommodating. Very friendly and well placed for the IOS ferry, this place comes hearlty recommended.
- Rose (10/5): - Great location. Great views. Great food. Great staff. Look forward to visiting again in future
- steven (10/5): Excellent stay from start to finish - Excellent from start to finish, genuine friendly staff who were happy to help and share their knowledge of the area. The breakfast which was included offered a great choice which was freshly cooked. The Tavern also offered a good variety of evening meals, we found ours to be of good quality and great value for money. Excellent location right opposite the quay, nice to sit and watch the world go by and also do a bit of dolphin spotting using the binoculars that are provided in the bedroom. The whole place smelt fresh and clean, we have no hesitation in recommending this place
- Alan (10/5): - Our room was clean, spacious, and had a fine view of the sea. The hosts were affable and eager to help, and the food was excellent. There is a large outdoor swimming pool nearby with a heated section that is well worth investigating.
- Timothy (10/5): Stay here! - Loved every aspect. Staff wonderful, room immaculate, food amazing, couldn't recommend highly enough
- Richard (10/5): Terrific Find - Perfect solution when passing through Penzance. An old tavern full of charm, a warm welcome, great food, clean room, and a view of the bay. Perfect.
- Amos (10/5): - Incredibly amazing staff. So helpful and accomodating. Loved my stay. Had a lovely cornish breakfast which is super good.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Another really good nights sleep before onward travel. Evening meal was lovely with great service.
- Christina (10/5): - The history of the building, the modernised bedroom and bathroom, the atmosphere in the pub and dining areas all made this a memorable and comfortable visit. Very conveniently positioned for train station and Scillonian. Quite a bit of traffic on road below, but it didn’t disturb us very much.
- Kevin (10/5): - Excellent staff!
- Wendy (10/5): - Good food and friendly family staff. Great for ferry to the Isles of Scilly.
- Ian (10/5): - Great area, attentive staff easy access close to Esplanade and Dock area.
- lana (10/5): - Lovely friendly staff. Great food
- Chris (10/5): - Great stay, amazing friendly staff and superb breakfast.
- Keith (10/5): - Another overnight stop on the way to Scilly. Excellent customer service as usual. Thanks
- Daniel (10/5): - A traditional inn on the harbour with a great atmosphere. Richard, the owner, and his team do a tremendous job. Highly recommended
- Mark (10/5): A* - Great room. Very clean premises. Very attentive staff. Would recommend.
- pauleen (10/5): - Dinning and parking very good
- Mark (10/5): - Nice place to stop in Cornwall. Location is good, staff were all very friendly and the accommodation was comfortable. I’d happily stay again.
- timothy (10/5): - Very nice room - clean and large with a great view over the harbour. The staff were fantastic and very accommodating. We arrived at 8.30 pm during the Godowan Festival when the pub was very busy but they found us a table and kept the kitchen open late to feed us. Also provided us a great cooked breakfast before the normal time as we had an early ferry. Few hotels would have been so flexible, friendly and accommodating.
- Virgil (10/5): - Property was convenient to local sights. Staff was extraordinarily friendly and attentive. Food was good. Pleasant atmosphere and local color. Parking is a challenge.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Great place to stay. Very comfortable with friendly, help staff
- ANITE (10/5): Perfect - We have stayed at the Dolphin Inn before and would always choose the Inn as our first choice for accommodation in Penzance
- Chris (10/5): - Very pleasant staff. Very good meals. Nice room. Very convenient for the Scillonian ferry. Highly recommended.
- Judith (10/5): The perfect stay - I have stayed there quite a few times. I have always had a faultless stay. The service is first class
- Alice (10/5): - Wonderful staff and location. Perfect for launching to the Scillionian.
- Anna (10/5): - Great room and breakfast. We had a great view and the room was very clean
- Trevor (8/5): - pleasant stay nice breakfast & friendly staff, only one minor issue regards room it had a saniflo toilet pump bit noisy ! did not get room shown on website but it was comfortable enough
- Ruth (8/5): Dolphin highs and lows! - I stayed at The Dolphin prior to an early sailing the following morning to The Scillies. The hotel was literally at the end of the Quay, and the staff were welcoming and helpful throughout. I stayed in Room 2, which was spotlessly clean and everything worked. However, the floor had a definite 'list' (no, I hadn't been overindulging!) which was quite disconcerting, especially in the bathroom. Not totally unexpected in old buildings, though. Breakfast was plentiful and fresh, although I was disappointed, as a veggie who had made them aware of that on booking months before, that they had no veggie sausages for my veggie breakfast plate. However, they gave me field mushrooms on toast in compensation, which were delicious. Took me back to my childhood.
- Ian (10/5): - Location and ambience
- David (10/5): - A one night stay after returning on the Scillonian Ferry. A warm welcome to a clean refurbished bedroom. Some modest tragic noise that disappeared overnight. Decent food with rapid helpful service made this an ideal stop after a travelling day.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - V close to port
- KRINA (10/5): Cannot fault! - The best hotel I've stayed in for a long time. Service was great, the food in the restaurant was excellent and the room was perfect. They went a little further and reserved a table incase we wanted to eat in. I cannot fault it and they completely adhere to the Covid Rules ! Would totally recommend this hotel.
- Amalia (10/5): Amazing place - Service was impeccable, very nice location, clean and tidy. Room size impressive. Very beautiful accommodation and will totally recommend it.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Excellent place to stay for travel out to Isle of Scilly, whether by ferry or Skybus. Food was great quality and accommodation was very comfy. Highly recommend
- Janet (10/5): A little gem. - We were greeted by Rosie who was so helpful and friendly. She made us feel at home right from the start. Our room ''Tater-Du'' was delightful with a great view of the harbour and of St Michael's Mount. It was clean, warm and comfy with plenty of tea and coffee available. Everyone was full of smiles and warmth. The food was delicious and in good portions. Wanted to stay longer than the 2 nights......we were having such a great time with surprisingly fabulous sunny weather.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Amazingly spacious room, fabulous shower and tasty breakfast made the Dolphin a great choice for our recent birthday break. The whole room was sparklingly clean too and so comfortable. We would recommend !
- Barsha (10/5): Comfortable stay opposite ferry terminal - Clean, well-presented room with ensuite bathroom including a bathtub. Stair access to room above the pub. Good breakfast. Perfectly situated for the Scillonian ferry to the Isles of Scilly, which is directly opposite. Would recommend for 2 people.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Superbly welcoming staff giving very efficient and friendly service. The kitchen seemed to be extremely efficient too! Very comfortable room with sea view. Would love to come back and stay longer.
- JoannE (10/5): Road trip on a bike - Fab place, very welcoming, nothing was too much trouble. Would stay again
- Mike (8/5): Enjoyed our night there - Stayed one night when visiting some friends. There are only three rooms so we weren't disturbed by others. The room was very comfortable and the en-suite was spacious and clean. We had a traditional English breakfast but there were other options available and the service was good As the Dolphin is by the main road and adjacent to the harbour it was a bit noisy in the morning. We were also woken early by a barking dog whose owner had stopped to chat to someone and was oblivious to the dog continually barking. That's not the fault of the Dolphin obviously but secondary double glazing might have helped.
- Ann Karen (10/5): Enjoyed our stay! - We like the pub-hotel. It was very cozy inside and we had a good breakfast in the duration of our stay. A short walk to penzance station as well. They have billiards in the pub as well which is good to enjoy a bit when youre bored in the room. Wifi is not working in our room tho! Thats the only downside.
- SANDRA (10/5): Special place in Penzance - Had a lovely stay, room was clean and airy with fantastic shower fitment. Perhaps the bed needs changing as mattress had quite a dip on right side and it felt as though you were rolling off the side. Overall it was a very pleasant visit. The food was excellent and such a variety of fresh local fare. Combined with an ambient family atmosphere in a historical pub setting it made for a very special trip. Was surprised at the vat payment on bill at leaving. No mention of this on website when booking.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Staff go above and beyond. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Food is excellent.
- MR DJ (10/5): Dolphins at Dolphin Tavern - Beautiful rooms across the bay towards St Michaels Mount. Even spotted a pod of dolphins swimming in front of the tavern during sunrise. Extremely friendly staff Great breakfast. Good additionals in room and Price vs Quality ratio. Would recommend.
- Stephen (10/5): The best place to stay - It was so lovely in every way
- Rae (10/5): - The Dolphin Tavern is the perfect vacation spot. Everyone is so kind and helpful. I adored my room (well appointed, comfortable) with its window seat looking over the Mount. This was my second time staying and I'll definitely come again. Thanks all!
- Jackangail (10/5): - Great place to stay and eat. Room was very nice and clean. Staff was outstanding and the only hiccup was the parking situation. There was construction going on so the only parking was in a public lot about 150 yards away and cost 8 pounds for overnight parking.
- Jeff (10/5): - Great place right on the water with a view onto a working water front. Everyone we met here was so helpful and friendly. Great food and overall ambiance. Room was bright and spacious. Overall a very positive experience.
- Jane (8/5): Nice small hotel close to the ferry port. - The hotel is a busy pub in a street near the sea front. It is not quiet but it has a pleasant, bustling atmosphere.
- Robert (10/5): Excellent B&B experience - After a terrible journey down by unairconditioned train, this place was a breath of fresh air. The staff were friendly and helpful despite arriving at a busy time, the rooms decor was tasteful enough, clean and spacious and the food downstairs was great. Generally excellent and better than some more expensive places I could mention. Would definitely come here again.
- Nick L. (10/5): Dolphin Inn Made Cornwall a great to visit - Great place to stay. If the owner Richard is serving you breakfast you re in for a treat. Wealth of knowledge about the area and a warm and inviting way to start yourday
- Verified traveler (8/5): Great location for the Scillonian - Comfortable accomodation, with friendly and helpful staff. Within easy reach of the railway station and quay and hopefully soon the heliport too.
- Mrs (10/5): A1 - Well recommend, room was surprisingly roomy, very comfortable seating, snuggly bed. Staff were very helpful. Breakfast was delicious.
- GNA (10/5): Great hotel with fantastic staff and a great view - Lovely warm welcome staff could not do enough for you. Food and drink superb. Great location with tremendous sea view .
- Verified traveler (10/5): Close to the Isles of Scilly ferry - Warm welcome, good view, excellent food, good room
- A M (10/5): Convenient for ferry to isles of Scilly - Staying again next week on return journey look forward to comfort and a good meal after sea crossing
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Excellent place to stay. Just over the road from the Scillonian. So no messing around. They make sure you can have breakfast in time without having to rush. Definite place to stay.
- jenny (10/5): Lovely pub. - Good access to the railway station. Had lovely dinner and really good breakfast there. Room was lovely and spacious with updated bathroom. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Great place to stay!
- Alex (10/5): Going to Penzance? Stay at the Dolphin! - Charming, endearing, great location, lovely food - wanted to stay longer!
- Verified traveler (8/5): Accommadating accommodation! - I had a very short stay at the Dolphin but it was excellent. Especially appreciated was that the pub manager waited 30 mins after the pub closed for me to arrive as I couldn't make it to the inn until 11:30 pm.
- John (8/5): Wonderful position for town and harbour. - Very friendly place to stay. Wonderful position, great view always something to watch. Room comfortable and of course a traditional pub with good food just downstairs!
- Mark (10/5): Great hotel great staff great food - Really nice stay for my wife's birthday ate at hotel both evenings and food was excellent would definitely recommend and stay again Thanks Mark
- Roaming Auditor (10/5): Fabulous - A home from home. My room was comfortable with everything I needed, the shower was powerful, always a benefit. The food in the bar/restaurant was excellent quality and plentiful, however the stars are the staff, nothing is too much trouble for them and everything is delivered with a smile. I will certainly stay again.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Just a great place to stay - I've stayed there a number of times and always made to feel very welcome. Room are in good condition and beds comfortable. GREAT BEER to. Yes you sometimes get woken up in the morning by the boats but you expect that being so close to the harbour! That's half the fun of it. The staff are very friendly Chris is an absolute legend.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Christmas Trip - Second visit to the Dolphin for a visit to the Mousehole Christmas lights
- Verified traveler (10/5): The Dolphin - marvellous place, staff and food - We loved everything about The Dolphin. A welcoming cosy atmosphere, the staff couldn't have been more helpful, perfect location and quiet, warm rooms right down to the heated towel rails. with only 3 bedrooms we did get an authentic inn experience.
- Verified traveler (6/5): OK: Good Value - We booked this b&b because it was reasonably priced, also for it's location, close to the rail station and town centre. Staff were very accommodating and breakfast and evening meals were excellent. However our room was directly over the main entrance which was constantly used by smokers standing under our bedroom window. Also the soft close on the bar door was broken which resulted in constant banging and slamming up to 11.30 in the evening.
- Matt (10/5): - Great pub. Great food. Great local beer and friendly staff
- Hazel (10/5): Lovely stay - A lovely stay.
- Brenda (10/5): - It was most enjoyable Qulity of service nothing was too much trouble Food good
- alison (10/5): Lovely old pub ideally situated for Scillonian - Great historic pub, fab good, big room
- Verified traveler (10/5): Staying at The Dolphin, Penzance - Excellent accommodation, Alex in particular was very helpful. Food was very good. One slight criticism, the room could do with new curtains as the present ones are too small for the window.
- Carol (6/5): Great Food ! - Hotel staff and food were excellent. We had to park a block away and pay daily - so that was an added expense -on Main Street so very busy - concerned that windows were painted shut - so unable to open -no fans and very stuffy. Left one night earlier than planned - had to bite the bullet and pay 1/2 night stay for cancelling but it was worth it found a delightful B&B close by with free parking!
- allen (10/5): great pub accomodation - accommodation in pubs can be a little hit or miss, this is very much a hit. its a nice pub anyway, the room we had was spacious, comfortable and well equipped. good base from which to explore the south west or the scilly isles
- RICHARD (10/5): Great place to stay. - A lovely inn with excellent room,good food in the bar,and an excellent breakfast which they served early so we could catch the Scilly ferry.
- Dave (10/5): Excellent place to stay - Very modern and comfortable room in an old pub. Staff really friendly and welcoming. Food excellent and great value. Located next to harbour so handy if catching Scillonian to the Isles of Scilly.
- charles (8/5): Full of character - While the building is 500 years plus old it has all you need. The sloping floor is fun- check out the different bed leg lengths to make bed level. Right by the water- you can imagine the 'Pirates of Penzance'. While the tavern downstairs was busy on the night we stayed our room was quiet. Parking can be a challenge but the same goes for most villages in England. The streets weren't designed for cars. Not having a street number meant we drove past it- admit that we were looking the other way at the time.
- Graham (10/5): Great Spot for Overnight Stay - The hotel room was very comfortable and had a great outlook over the water. The meals in the pub were excellent and breakfast was included. The staff were friendly and helpful.
- Marjorie (10/5): A historic setting with modern comfort - We had booked for a week at the Dolphin as we wanted a convenient and interesting place to be in order to explore Cornwall. We were delighted with the accommodation which proved very comfortable, and the warm hospitality shown to us by the excellent host and his staff. Meals were delicious and the bedroom and bathroom spacious. We have already recommended it to our friends and would not hesitate to return there for a further stay.
- Ian (10/5): the dolphin is great - We stayed one night while in transit to the Scilly Isles and it was very convenient to the ferry. The staff were very helpful with advice about nice walks, while the room and meals were of a high standard. The included breakfast was unexpected and great. All in all a most pleasant hotel to stay in.
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