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The Dolphin Inn

3.5 star property
Guesthouse in Winchester with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Garden
Exterior
Family Room
Front of property
Family Room | Extra beds

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Main Rd, Winchester, England, SO21 2JY
  • University of Winchester
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Royal Hampshire County Hospital
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Hospital of St Cross
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Southampton (SOU)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Laptop workspace
Located on the ground floor
Daily housekeeping
High chair
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Laptop workspace
Located on the ground floor
Daily housekeeping
High chair
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

About the area

Winchester

At The Dolphin Inn, you'll be 15.8 km (9.8 mi) from New Forest National Park and 16.7 km (10.4 mi) from Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Winchester guest house include South Downs National Park and University of Southampton.
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What's nearby

  • University of Winchester - 6 min drive
  • Winchester Cathedral - 11 min drive
  • Winchester Christmas Market - 11 min drive
  • Sparsholt College - 11 min drive
  • Marwell Zoo - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Winchester Shawford Station - 10 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪King Rufus - Pub & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Josie’s - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Monks Brook - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Dolphin Inn

Guesthouse in Winchester with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Dolphin Inn also features a terrace and a garden. Self parking is free.
  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Dolphin Inn offers 2 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Highchair
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: GBP 50 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

The Dolphin Inn Guesthouse
The Dolphin Inn Winchester
The Dolphin Inn Guesthouse Winchester

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Dolphin Inn?

The Dolphin Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Dolphin Inn?

Yep, The Dolphin Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Dolphin Inn?

The closest beach to The Dolphin Inn is Weston Hard Woolston Beach (15.5 km).

Is The Dolphin Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Dolphin Inn is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Dolphin Inn?

No, The Dolphin Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Dolphin Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Dolphin Inn?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

The Dolphin Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed the quaint village atmosphere, decor and tasty cooking. Our hosts were very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location close to Winchester. Staff were great but I wish they would do breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ranjit, Ilford

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The reviews previous may well be during a peak season. We visited in October. The room was dusty, riddled with cobwebs. Tears in the lino in the bathroom, no hot water in the sink, but electric shower delivering hot water. Expectations of breakfast were not the supplied Quakers poridge oat pots. With a lettle that had not been descaled in a fair while. My daughter had to navigate a huge beam in the upstairs portion of the barn conversion as the bed closest to the stairs. Was loose and rocking. The mould on the windows and the numerous spiders resulted in a distressed teenager that marred our experience. I think the place has excellent potential however really under delivered.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Abhishek

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay
The hotel was lovely, staff 12/10👍 Room quirky, roomy .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ben and his team were brilliant. It's not easy to find a family room in this area and The Dolphin offered a quirky yet very convenient base for us over the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Börkur

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023