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Dolphins Backpackers

1.0 star property
Hostel in Tintagel, near Tintagel Castle

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Dining
Terrace/patio
Standard Double Room
Basic Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Dolphins Fore Street, Tintagel, England, PL34 0DB
  • King Arthur's Great Halls
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Merlins Cave
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Tintagel Castle
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking

Basic Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Renovated in 2019
Microwave
Oven
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin 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

  • King Arthur's Great Halls - 1 min walk - 0.0 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

  • ‪King Arthur's Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pengenna Pasties - ‬3 min walk
  • Boscastle Farm Shop
  • ‪Cobweb Inn - ‬8 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.

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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.