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The Dolphin

Property class: 3.5

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A restaurant with a high ceiling, wooden flooring, and large windows. Tables are set with chairs and dining ware. - The Dolphin (Newbury)
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A cozy seating area with a sofa and chairs, a large window with a view of buildings, and a television mounted on the wall. - The Dolphin (Newbury)
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A bar with various liquor bottles on shelves. - The Dolphin (Newbury)
Located close to Newbury Town Hall and Newbury Racecourse, The Dolphin provides a terrace, a garden, and a bar. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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Room options

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed

A neatly made bed with white linens, a round table with a lamp, and a window with a view of buildings.

Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden desk, a chair, a window with a view, and a ceiling fan.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Located in Newbury, The Dolphin is in the city center and near a train station. Notable landmarks in the area include Donnington Castle and Highclere Castle, and travelers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try Watermill Theatre. Don't miss out on a visit to The Living Rainforest. Visit our Newbury travel guide
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Bartholomew Street, Newbury, England, RG14 5DT

What's nearby

  • A traditional wooden building with a modern glass extension, a street with double yellow lines, and a sign for the West Berkshire Museum.
    West Berkshire Museum
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A large, historic building with a prominent entrance gate, brick walls, and a symmetrical facade.
    Shaw House
    3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Newbury Town Hall
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Newbury Racecourse
    4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Donnington Grove Country Club
    6 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Newbury Station
    7 min walk
  • Farnborough (FAB)
    58 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Hatchet Inn (Wetherspoon)
    5 min walk
  • KFC
    7 min walk
  • The Lock Stock & Barrel, Newbury
    5 min walk
  • The Globe
    3 min walk
  • Pret a Manger
    5 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dolphin pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Dolphin?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Dolphin?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Dolphin located?

Located in the heart of Newbury, this inn is within 1 mi (2 km) of Newbury Town Hall and Newbury Racecourse. Donnington Castle and Watermill Theatre are also within 3 mi (5 km). Newbury Station is 7 minutes by foot and Newbury Racecourse Station is 18 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Dolphin Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 120 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to shops and restaurants. The pub downstairs was nice and the staff were very friendly. They also provided a decent continental breakfast. The bathroom was small but functional.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in and check-out were incredibly easy. The room and the washroom, were quite spacious and clean. The complimentary coffee and tea were nice, and they also have a nice selection of juices and breakfast foods available downstairs for guests to enjoy. The slight downsides were the hair dry being quite dusty when I tried to use it, and the building is rather old so the windows had a slight draft. This wasn't an issue for us during the summer, but I can see it being slightly cold in the winter. This is also a bar on a main street, so noise is inevitable, but location is super convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Stayed there for the horse racing. Service excellent and parking very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
heritage site, pub & restaurant good, charming gathering of locals in evenings. Excellent with temperate temperatures
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great 2 night stay in Newbury

We always have such a nice stay at the Dolphin. It’s relaxed there, but super clean and nice rooms with comfy beds and lovely bathrooms. The food is SO good too. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Lovely staff, easy parking and a nice size room with a lovely bathroom. Only downside was the bright lights outside the window which made it a little bit harder to sleep!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

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Perfect one night stop over

Surprisingly lovely pub given town centre location. Berr gardens is a real treat, lovely interior and reasonably priced food and drink. Room was everything you needed- very spacious, plenty of tea/coffee toiltries. Loved the early breakfast set-up, all laid out ready the you are- great for us as we're always up at stupid o'clock and wanted to get back on the road early. Really pleasant stay, ideally located for the races- highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Great friendly staff. Nice room. Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Polite and friendly . Good parking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great little pub to stay over

Friendly greeting as always. Set really close to town Centre, a characterful lovely pub. No hassle sign in. Room clean and always some bottled water. Smallest grumble was the lack choice of Jam for breakfast Will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Cozy boutique rooms

The hotel is actually a few cozy rooms above a pub. The rooms are spacious enough. I have also stayed at the Lodge in Newbury and the Dolphin was miles nicer. I was worried about noise facing the street, but it was very quiet. I never heard any noise from the pub. The staff were very nice and accommodating. This felt more like staying at a friend’s house. The staff are only there during limited hours, so if you are coming and going early and late you may find it inconvenient to get towels or other items refreshed. No after hours check in. You will have a key to access the building after hours.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Room number 2. Tidy clean spacious bedroom and bathroom. Good tv and ammenities. Clean but toilet cleaner appeared to be used everyware including the sink (stained blue) and was still on the toilet seat. Extractor not working in bathroom, very steamy. Very hot in room and window could only open a few inches. Fortunately portable fan provided which helped a little. Two sets of steps in room to and from bathroom to fall down and one trip hazard at top of stairs leading to rooms. Staff helpful and pleasent. Large well run bar.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great stay and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Really cosy, great atmosphere, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Relaxed stay

Really relaxed stay - great pub with beer garden, food was delicious. Catered for vegans and made us feel very welcome. Room was everything we needed - would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

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Nice place to stay

Room clean and Tidy. Bed comfortable - had a good nights sleep. Continental breakfast quite adequate. Bar staff very friendly. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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The Dolphin was excellent. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. The room was clean and the bed very comfortable. The continental breakfast just hit the spot. We would definitely visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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A great little find

This was a fantastic find. Great food, wonderful host, who welcomed your personally. Rooms very clean and fresh looking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely little hotel

This is a lovely pub with refurbished bedrooms. It is located in the centre of town with great parking at rear. The staff were lovely. Breakfast is in the fish bowl! Lovely little room and there was plenty of continental food, no hot breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

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Weekend away

Nice and convenient for our needs visiting family. Good size room. Small bathroom. The only real downside is that they dont service the room when staying more than 1 night. Food in pub very good with nice helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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Very small room and super hot... Stairs only. Window looked out on other windows so have to be careful for privacy. Great staff and breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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OK!

Nice hotel. A shelf in the bathroom would make it more comfortable. Limited choice for breakfast, but that might be after-effects of covid.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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Room was good , slight issues , tv wasn’t tuned correctly , no guide , don’t think the tea/coffee tray was refilled , only 2 small milks and no tea spoons ! Worst thing toilet cistern handle not working , water continually run instead of refilling after flushing , niggly things really ! Would stay again !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022