Dolphins Backpackers

1.0 star property
Hostel near Tintagel Castle in Tintagel

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Miscellaneous
Basic Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking
Exterior
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Dolphins Fore Street, Tintagel, England, PL34 0DB
  • Merlins Cave
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Tintagel Castle
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • St Nectan's Glen
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

About the area

Tintagel

In Tintagel .With a stay at this Tintagel hostel, you'll be steps from King Arthur's Great Halls and Tintagel Old Post Office. Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Tintagel Methodist Church are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • King Arthur's Great Halls - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Tintagel Old Post Office - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Merlins Cave - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tintagel Castle - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • St Nectan's Glen - 2 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Bodmin Parkway Station - 38 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peckish Fish and Chips - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Masons Arms - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Bettle & Chisel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The White Hart - St Teath - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Dolphins Backpackers

Hostel near Tintagel Castle in Tintagel
As a guest of Dolphins Backpackers, you'll find a garden and coffee/tea in a common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. A complete renovation of Dolphins Backpackers was completed in September 2019.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Tintagel hostel.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1875
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
Dolphins Backpackers offers 10 shared accommodations. This Tintagel hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

More

  • LED lighting
  • Shared accommodations
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 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 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 17 are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Towels fee: GBP 5 per person, per week

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Dolphins Backpackers Tintagel
Dolphins Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Dolphins Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Tintagel

Dolphins Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jingyi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There is a friendly and welcoming atmosphere in hostel, with residents who are easy to connect with. The facilities are well-equipped and clean, making it a great place to stay. Perfect for solo travelers!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025