Dolphin Hotel

We stayed one night at the Dolphin Inn during a very hot weekend and overall had a really lovely experience. The welcome was warm, the atmosphere felt friendly and the place has a really well put-together feel. Our room was clean, comfortable and thoughtfully decorated. Not huge but charming. And with the heat being so intense, the the fan they provided was much appreciated. Food was good overall but more of a mixed bag. The roast had some real highlights, like crispy potatoes and creamy cauliflower cheese, though a couple of bits, like the Yorkshire pud and the beef, were a little bit below expectations. The fish and chips, though, were a solid hit. The garden had a great buzz during the England game and the table service added a nice touch. Yes, it’s slightly pricier than average, but being just steps from the beach in Beer, it’s sort of understandable. A few small tweaks would make a big difference but, you know, overall it’s a very charming spot in a beautiful village, that we’d happily return to.

a month ago · via Google

Didn't stay but ate in the restaurant on the Friday evening of our weekend in beer. We booked a table but there was plenty of space and we had a choice of tables. Menu choice was good and the prices reasonable. We only had main courses and the blackened chicken and chicken burger was both excellent, the steak pie good (could have done with more steak in it!) and the fish pie OK (too much mash, not enough fish). Vegetables were all very nice. The staff were all lovely and helpful, they had a very good beer selection but the only cider on draft was Thatchers Gold which is decent enough but I would have expected them to have a more interesting/local cider!

3 months ago · via Google

Lovely midweek stay. Every member of staff we encountered was friendly. The room (deluxe) was lovely and spacious with nice decor, comfy bed and great shower. The bar areas are cosy and nice to relax in. Easy to get onto the coastal paths to walk in either direction. Very pretty views.

2 months ago · via Google

We stayed here for a birthday short getaway in a Delux room. No sea-views, but the beach is 200 meters away. Wonderful location, great service and the room is cosy traditional, unlike the over-futuristic hotel rooms you get these days. Restaurant hotel app is good, waiting about 20 min for the food, got a free soft drink. Bed is massive and very comfortable. Room is nice and warm end of April/May. Thank you to all the staff and management!!

3 months ago · via Google