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Dolphins Backpackers

1.0 star property
Hostel in Tintagel, near Tintagel Castle

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Miscellaneous
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Miscellaneous
Standard Double Room
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking

Basic Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking

Basic Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

About the area

Tintagel

At Dolphins Backpackers you'll be within steps of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and King Arthur's Great Halls. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and luggage storage. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and locker space. .Near this Tintagel hostel, you'll find Tintagel Castle.
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What's nearby

  • Tintagel Old Post Office - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tintagel Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Merlins Cave - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Tintagel Castle - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • St Nectan's Glen - 5 min drive - 3.1 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 in Tintagel, near Tintagel Castle
As a guest of Dolphins Backpackers, you'll find a garden and coffee/tea in 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
  • Locker space
Dolphins Backpackers offers 10 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 transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1875
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Renovated entire property - September 2019

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

More

  • LED lighting
  • 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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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 on-site 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 all 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

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Dolphins Backpackers?

Yep, Dolphins Backpackers is a short 10-minute walk from Tintagel Beach. Fun beach activities include surfing, waterskiing and body boarding. You can also find water sports equipment.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dolphins Backpackers?

No, Dolphins Backpackers does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Dolphins Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Dolphins Backpackers?

No, pets are not allowed.

Dolphins Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good time with Dolphin crew

Fun, independent spot. Staff is a friendly group willing and able to offer tips and advice on how to make the most of your time in Cornwall. The beds were very comfortable and showers have good water pressure.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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