The Dolphin Inn Hostel

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Scored 9.4
Rated superb

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Dolphin Inn Hostel in Dunbar offers family rooms with private bathrooms, hypoallergenic bedding, and sea views. Each room includes a work desk, parquet floors, and a dining area. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. The property features a lounge, shared kitchen, outdoor play area, and tennis equipment hire. Additional amenities include a picnic area, bicycle parking, and luggage storage. Convenient Location: Located 59 km from Edinburgh Airport, the hostel is near Dunbar Golf Club (less than 1 km), Dunbar Parish Church (200 metres), and Belhaven Bay Beach (2.6 km). Activities such as cycling and surfing are available in the surroundings. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for room cleanliness, attentive staff, and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Availability

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

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Guests who stayed here loved

Matthew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly staff and great location. Room was light, clean and most importantly warm.”
Ross
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A real gem of a Hostel. Excellent sized rooms and very clean shared bathrooms. Very close to the train station, for trains to Edinburgh, although watch out as they stop very early on a Sunday and the bus is a much longer journey back. Very...”
Alison
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely, friendly, spotless hostel with lovely decor...friendly staff and centrally placed. Loved it 😍”
Lee
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great value. Very clean , comfy bed and lovely staff.”
Betty
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The bedroom was spacious, the bathroom was also big and both were really clean.”
Lisa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fantastic stay at the Dolphin. Having never stayed in a hostel before, I really didn't know what to expect. It surpassed my expectations and there were bonus guest experiences. Tea and coffee can be made whenever you desire. The breakfast put out...”
Mark
South Africa South Africa
“Attentive staff and accommodation were super clean 👌”
Beth
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly, cosy, funky, has all the facilities you need and so central. Have recommended to family and friends”
Sonia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This hotel was lovely and very reasonably priced; much cheaper than staying in Edinburgh but easy to get to Waverley station by train which runs every hour and takes just 20-25 minutes. Staff were friendly and helpful. There is a well equipped...”
何小溫
Taiwan Taiwan
“A hostel, but with boutique-like quality. Bathroom is only shared by two bedrooms and the common area is well stocked with utensils and cutleries. Additional bread and simple snacks are also provided. Other esthetics—more precisely, quirky retro...”

Property surroundings

House rules

The Dolphin Inn Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 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.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

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 allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that pets will incur an additional charge of 5 GBP per stay, per pet.

Please inform The Dolphin Inn Hostel 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.