Dolphin Lodge
Top rated by guests
8.5Excellent
(1,117 Ratings)
"It felt like a home - very welcoming and clean with a very user friendly and generous kitchen. Lovely log fire and couches. Fantastic views and right in town. Lots of useful kitchen items if you are ..."
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Essential Facilities
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Non-smoking
Heating
Kitchen
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Garden
Laundry services
Outdoor Cooking
Smoking allowed
Safe
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2026
It felt like a home - very welcoming and clean with a very user friendly and generous kitchen. Lovely log fire and couches. Fantastic views and right in town. Lots of useful kitchen items if you are travelling light. Bed was super comfortable (I booked a room to myself)
I felt the number of toilets and showers were a bit low, especially if the lodge was full. I would not have wanted to wait too long for the toilet (only saw 2 toilets and 2 showers). I never encountered a problem personally though. Lots of products left behind though so very generous if you are travelling light.
8 / 10Excellent·Sep 2026
Awesome view. Great staff
Nothing
9 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2026
Fantastic view from the terrace, friendly host, great location, shared areas are well equipped
There was no shelf at all in our private room, mattress was not convenient enough
6 / 10Average·Apr 2026
Great location, nice back packers, seemed clean, and the host was lovely and friendly.
Having to share a bathroom, but that was my fault for not reading the listing properly!
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Top rated by guests
8.5Excellent
(1,117 Ratings)
"It felt like a home - very welcoming and clean with a very user friendly and generous kitchen. Lovely log fire and couches. Fantastic views and right in town. Lots of useful kitchen items if you are ..."
Verified guestDon't miss out! Price and availability may change
FAQs
Is parking included with this hostel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Dolphin Lodge. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Dolphin Lodge pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Dolphin Lodge?
We found 15 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, heating, and kitchen.
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