Dolphins Backpackers
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Summary of reviewsDolphins Backpackers, nestled in the picturesque region of Cornwall, offers an ideal base for exploring Tintagel, with its enviable location just moments from the main street, bus station, and iconic sites like Tintagel Castle. Despite its central position, the hostel enjoys a tranquil setting at the back of a courtyard, making it a favored spot for visitors looking for both accessibility and a peaceful retreat. Guests appreciate the simplicity and convenience of the self-service breakfast, which, while basic, provides a functional start to the day with options like cereal, milk, coffee, and bread.
The hostel is praised for its high standards of cleanliness, with spotless rooms and pristine kitchen facilities. The beds, described as exceptionally comfortable with quality duvets and pillows, are a highlight, ensuring a restful night’s sleep. Spacious dorm rooms and welcoming communal areas create a cozy atmosphere for travelers. Despite minor complaints about the size of bathroom facilities, their cleanliness and functionality are consistently praised.
The staff, led by the owner John, is renowned for their friendliness and local knowledge, creating a welcoming and community-oriented environment. Guests commend the team for their attentiveness and dedication to ensuring a pleasant stay. Overall, Dolphins Backpackers stands out for its combination of location, cleanliness, comfortable accommodations, and exceptional staff, making it a top choice for visitors to Tintagel.
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The hostel is praised for its high standards of cleanliness, with spotless rooms and pristine kitchen facilities. The beds, described as exceptionally comfortable with quality duvets and pillows, are a highlight, ensuring a restful night’s sleep. Spacious dorm rooms and welcoming communal areas create a cozy atmosphere for travelers. Despite minor complaints about the size of bathroom facilities, their cleanliness and functionality are consistently praised.
The staff, led by the owner John, is renowned for their friendliness and local knowledge, creating a welcoming and community-oriented environment. Guests commend the team for their attentiveness and dedication to ensuring a pleasant stay. Overall, Dolphins Backpackers stands out for its combination of location, cleanliness, comfortable accommodations, and exceptional staff, making it a top choice for visitors to Tintagel.
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This hostel offers a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, providing a social and budget-friendly stay. It is well-located for exploring Tintagel.
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Nestled in the picturesque region of Cornwall, Dolphins Backpackers boasts an enviable location that makes it an ideal base for exploring Tintagel. Centrally positioned in the heart of the village, this hostel offers unrivaled convenience, being just seconds from the main street and a short stroll to the bus station and local attractions. Guests find themselves mere minutes away from a variety of food shops, restaurants, and shopping areas, as well as iconic sites such as St. Nectan's Glen and Tintagel Castle.
The location is perfect for those eager to walk the famous coastal path, with beautiful beaches accessible on foot. Despite its central position, the hostel enjoys a tranquility afforded by its placement at the back of a courtyard. Dolphins Backpackers combines accessibility with a peaceful retreat, making it a favored spot for visitors to this charming Cornish village.
Dolphins Backpackers offers a breakfast experience that is generally characterized by simplicity and self-service. While the breakfast includes basics such as cereal, milk, coffee, bread, spread, and jam, it is not devoid of options. Some guests appreciated the unlimited aspect, which can be both time-saving and cost-effective. However, the breakfast tends to be minimal, featuring pre-packaged pastries and a make-your-own approach that prioritizes convenience over variety. Despite the occasional absence of cooked options like eggs, some visitors found satisfaction in the availability of choices to get their day started. Overall, the breakfast at Dolphins Backpackers is functional and straightforward, appealing primarily to those looking for handy, no-frills nourishment to fuel their daily adventures.
Dolphins Backpackers in Tintagel offers a pleasant stay for travelers seeking comfort and cleanliness. Guests appreciate the property's well-equipped amenities, which cater to various needs for short stays. Many highlight the exceptionally comfortable beds, providing a restful experience that stands out among hostel accommodations. Rooms are noted for their spaciousness, offering good value for their price due to the backpacker's excellent location. Although one reviewer mentions a slight wobbliness of bunk beds in larger dorms, overall, the dormitories are designed with ample space between beds, ensuring guests don't feel cramped. Cleanliness is a recurring theme in the reviews, with rooms consistently described as spotless. Communal areas, including cozy lounges and kitchens, enhance the welcoming atmosphere of Dolphins Backpackers. While some guests mention minor issues, such as the smaller size of bathroom facilities, the overall impression is one of a clean, comfortable, and well-positioned accommodation in Tintagel.
Dolphins Backpackers offers a welcoming and comfortable stay for travelers with its standout feature being the consistently praised beds. Guests frequently comment on the exceptional comfort of the beds, contributing to a restful night's sleep and making it difficult for some to get up in the morning. The beds come with excellent duvets and pillows, enhancing the overall sleeping experience. While there are occasional mentions of slightly creaky or wobbly beds, the overall feedback suggests that these issues do not significantly detract from the stay.
The dorm rooms are noted for not being overcrowded with bunks, providing guests with ample personal space, which is a rare find in many hostels. This spaciousness, combined with the comfortable furniture, adds to the overall cozy ambiance. Despite a few minor criticisms about the softness and wear of some mattresses, the beds are generally considered good value, especially during the off-season. Moreover, the quiet environment at night ensures an undisturbed slumber for all guests.
Dolphins Backpackers consistently impresses with its high standards of cleanliness, offering guests a welcoming and comfortable environment. The common areas, noted for being clean and tidy, are among the best features of this facility, providing a refreshing space for socializing and relaxation. The kitchen is notably pristine, and well-equipped for those who prefer to prepare their own meals, making it both a practical and pleasant hub for culinary activities. Beds and rooms are described as clean and comfortable, providing a restful retreat for travelers within the bustling town center.
Bathroom facilities, while sometimes critiqued for size and positioning, maintain a high level of cleanliness, with frequent praise for their functionality and access to hot water. The showers are particularly highlighted for their excellence, which is a crucial amenity for many backpackers. Outdoor toilet and shower areas are also well-maintained with no traces of mold, and are appreciated for their cleanliness and reliability.
Dolphins Backpackers stands out for its overall cleanliness across various facilities, including spotlessly clean sheets and a well-arranged inn that caters to every need. Despite occasional complaints about odors and bugs, the establishment is largely commended for its cleaning efforts, ensuring a pleasant stay for all visitors.
Dolphins Backpackers is renowned for its incredibly friendly and welcoming staff, creating a comfortable and community-oriented atmosphere for guests. The team, led by the owner John, is known for their approachability, warmth, and a wealth of local knowledge, ensuring that travelers feel at ease and well-informed about the area. Guests frequently commend the staff for being attentive, helpful, and accommodating throughout their stay. John, along with other hosts like Leah and Grandad, stands out for his dedication to meeting travelers' needs with genuine care and attentiveness. The hostel is praised not only for its fantastic team but also for fostering a positive vibe that enhances the overall experience. With such an amazing and friendly staff, the hostel seems to deliver just what guests are looking for in terms of hospitality and guidance.
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Location
The location is perfect for those eager to walk the famous coastal path, with beautiful beaches accessible on foot. Despite its central position, the hostel enjoys a tranquility afforded by its placement at the back of a courtyard. Dolphins Backpackers combines accessibility with a peaceful retreat, making it a favored spot for visitors to this charming Cornish village.
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Beds
The dorm rooms are noted for not being overcrowded with bunks, providing guests with ample personal space, which is a rare find in many hostels. This spaciousness, combined with the comfortable furniture, adds to the overall cozy ambiance. Despite a few minor criticisms about the softness and wear of some mattresses, the beds are generally considered good value, especially during the off-season. Moreover, the quiet environment at night ensures an undisturbed slumber for all guests.
Cleanliness
Bathroom facilities, while sometimes critiqued for size and positioning, maintain a high level of cleanliness, with frequent praise for their functionality and access to hot water. The showers are particularly highlighted for their excellence, which is a crucial amenity for many backpackers. Outdoor toilet and shower areas are also well-maintained with no traces of mold, and are appreciated for their cleanliness and reliability.
Dolphins Backpackers stands out for its overall cleanliness across various facilities, including spotlessly clean sheets and a well-arranged inn that caters to every need. Despite occasional complaints about odors and bugs, the establishment is largely commended for its cleaning efforts, ensuring a pleasant stay for all visitors.
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No, Dolphins Backpackers doesn't have any pool.
No, a spa isn't available at Dolphins Backpackers.
No, Dolphins Backpackers doesn't allow dogs.
No, parking facilities aren't available at Dolphins Backpackers.
No, Dolphins Backpackers doesn't have a gym.
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