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Dolphins Backpackers

1.0 star property
Hostel in Tintagel, near Tintagel Castle
Hostel in Tintagel, near Tintagel Castle

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Dining
Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Close to Tintagel Castle, Dolphins Backpackers provides amenities like a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Room options

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking

Basic Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Oven
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
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About the neighborhood

Tintagel is home to Dolphins Backpackers. Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and St Nectan's Glen reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Pengenna Pasties and Cornish Coast Day Adventures. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, water skiing and parasailing adventures can be found near the property.
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Map
Dolphins Fore Street, Tintagel, England, PL34 0DB

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

  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪King Arthur's Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pengenna Pasties - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Smugglers Fish & Chip Shop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bettle and Chisel - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Dolphins Backpackers

Hostel remodeled in 2019 and located near Tintagel Castle
Dolphins Backpackers provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, water sports equipment, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Dolphins Backpackers offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • LED light bulbs and limited housekeeping

Languages

English

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

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 elevator
  • 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

Pets not 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted 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

Is Dolphins Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dolphins Backpackers?

Dolphins Backpackers doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Dolphins Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Dolphins Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dolphins Backpackers located?

Situated in Tintagel, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Tintagel Castle. King Arthur's Great Halls and Tintagel Old Post Office are just steps away.

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Dolphins Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

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

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

Fiona

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025