The Dolphin

Property class: 3

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a shelf with decorative items, and a window with curtains. - The Dolphin (Beer)
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a large rug, and wall-mounted artwork. - The Dolphin (Beer)
A cozy corner with a leather armchair, a table with books, a lamp, and a potted plant. - The Dolphin (Beer)
A wooden table with a lamp, a radio, and various items including a kettle, cups, and cans. - The Dolphin (Beer)
A coastal view with a metal fence, a signboard, and a beach in the background. - The Dolphin (Beer)
The Dolphin provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

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About the neighborhood

Beer is home to The Dolphin. Seaton Tramway and The Gateway Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Pecorama and Seaton Jurassic. The Donkey Sanctuary and Norman Lockyer Observatory are also worth visiting. Visit our Seaton travel guide
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Fore St, Beer, England, EX12 3EQ

What's nearby

  • Five boats docked on a pebbly shore by the water.
    Beer Roads
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • An aerial view of a coastal area with a rocky cliff, a sandy beach, and a clear blue sea.
    Dorset and East Devon Coast
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pecorama
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Seaton Beach
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Beer Quarry Caves
    3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Axminster Station
    22 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    40 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Hind
    9 min drive
  • Starbucks
    15 min drive
  • Fountain Head
    7 min drive
  • The Hideaway
    18 min walk
  • Masons Arms
    3 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 15.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

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

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

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

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  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 15.95 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
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?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Dolphin?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Dolphin?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Dolphin located?

Situated in Seaton, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Beer Roads and Dorset and East Devon Coast. Pecorama and Seaton Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

The Dolphin Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 234 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 234 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 234 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 234 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 234 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

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Great location, clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Have stayed at Hall & Woodhouse properties previously and The Dolphin rates as highly as the the other accommodation. There is a small car park which was a bonus on the coast and the room had everything necessary for a comfortable stay. We had an evening meal and breakfast, good quality food and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the very start of our stay to then end we could not fault The Dolphin in anyway shape or form. The room was beautifully decorated as well as the bathroom and had everything you would need. The restaurant for evening meal as well has breakfast was incredible, the freshness of food was really good quality and fresh ingredients. All staff were friendly from the outset, and were always willing to go above and beyond. Fabulous location to walking amenities, we were on the road side and the road was extremely quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We stayed in the budget room which was good for us two travellers walking the coastal path. The room only had a bath which was great for us but not for everyone. The meal we had in the pub was very delicious 😋. We had a great stay with you for a very reasonable price 😀
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

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Room was clean and comfortable. WiFi was reliable and fast enough for streaming. Food was middling (I had fish and chips). Staff were helpful and friendly. 2 mins walk to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location! Room was a very nice size and quite comfortable. Vintage room had lots of character as well as the entire hotel. We stayed for the breakfast and it was quite good, fresh pastries were amazing. The hotel staff did excellent considering they were obviously understaffed for the morning rush!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Choose your room carefully. The comfort plus rooms are at the front looking over the village high street (this is the plus part) and the other rooms overlook each other or the car park and/or the outside terrace. The bar was really nice as is the building and the staff were very good and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely family room with adjoining bunk room for the kids. Amazingly clean & comfortable. One of the best “pub” stays we’ve had. Would 100% book again if re-visiting the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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It's an absolutly beautiful nice and cosy place near the beach. The interior is lovely and the dinner was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Room was very clean and bed and pillows very comfortable. The location overall would appear to have been recently refurbished. Service in the resteraunt was ok, could have been a little more timely.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Well positioned and clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Friendly staff, comfy bed, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely place to stay clean friendly and good location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Really nice pub-hotel with decent rooms. The staff were very helpful and the breakfast was fantastic. We stayed 1 night whilst walking the coastal path - it was perfect for that.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice Inn with rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Staff were very friendly & helpful on arrival and the on site parking was convenient. Room was nice but very small which wasn’t comfortable in the heatwave. A better fan might have helped but we were cramped in the room. Breakfast was very good and nice bar for evening drinks. Location was great for a short walk to Beer beach
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent staff, great location, plenty of parking
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic hotel great staff great food great service excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly welcome, comfortable room, great value for money, quiet, easy parking, excellent breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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As always everything was very good, friendly staff good food, lovely room Absolutely no complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Room was spacious and clean , breakfasts delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We enjoyed our short stay. Very helpful friendly staff. A comfortable clean room but a bit cluttered and in need of some coat hooks A really good choice of breakfasts and comprehensive menu..
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly helpful staff and great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

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Very convenient hotel in centre of town. Onsite parking, nice big rooms and nice bed. No aircon, but staff went out of their way to provide a fan on request! Good breakfast. Large outside seating area, but unfortunately next to the car park so not very atmospheric. Entertainment provided by lots of seagulls - guard your chips!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026