Located in the heart of town, Dolphin Tavern offers a warm welcome with a bar and restaurant. Connect to WiFi, enjoy breakfast, and appreciate luggage storage - all complemented by the helpful staff that guests rave about.
Penzance (PZC-Penzance Train Station) - 8 min walk
Penzance Station - 9 min walk
St Erth Station - 14 min drive
Restaurants
Jubilee Pool Café - 2 min walk
Taj Mahal - 6 min walk
Full House Takeaway - 6 min walk
45 Queen Street - 5 min walk
4 - 8 min walk
About this property
Dolphin Tavern
At Dolphin Tavern, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of St Ives Harbour. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.
At a glance
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Hotel size
3 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The host will greet guests on arrival
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
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Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Traveling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Cycling nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Services
Luggage storage
Fees & policies
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
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Dolphin Tavern Inn
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Dolphin Tavern?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Dolphin Tavern?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Dolphin Tavern and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, fishing, and sailing. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching.
Are there restaurants at or near Dolphin Tavern?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Dolphin Tavern like?
Dolphin Tavern is a short 8-minute walk from Penzance (PZC-Penzance Train Station) and 5 minutes' walk from Penzance Beach.
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Dolphin Tavern Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Room
Location
Ambience
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Accomodation Type
Breakfast
Food
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Parking
What guests liked
Breakfast was freshly cooked and offered a great choice with good quality and value. (6 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 16, 2025
A great stopover for a trip to the Minack. Comfortable accommodation and great food.
Jeremy
Jeremy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 27, 2025
Great harbour views
Room was clean and we had a great view of the harbour. Great shower which we feel is important. We had the full Cornish breakfast it was quite modest in size and quality.
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 8, 2025
Friendly and accommodating
The team at the Tavern couldn't do more to help and be accommodating. Very friendly and well placed for the IOS ferry, this place comes hearlty recommended.
Great stay, amazing friendly staff and superb breakfast.
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 12, 2025
Warm and welcoming and friendly service l. The food and breakfast were really good. I loved the view from my room overlooking the harbor. Good bed, nice and freshly done bathroom with shower. Everything is spotless clean!!! The accommodation is close to everything. I really enjoyed my stay.
Lena
Lena, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 11, 2025
What ever you want. It`s perfect. We stay the 3rd time in the Daulphin Inn
Heinz
Heinz, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 6, 2025
Terrific Find
Perfect solution when passing through Penzance. An old tavern full of charm, a warm welcome, great food, clean room, and a view of the bay. Perfect.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2023
Great place to stay. Very comfortable with friendly, help staff
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 24, 2025
Excellent stay from start to finish
Excellent from start to finish, genuine friendly staff who were happy to help and share their knowledge of the area. The breakfast which was included offered a great choice which was freshly cooked. The Tavern also offered a good variety of evening meals, we found ours to be of good quality and great value for money. Excellent location right opposite the quay, nice to sit and watch the world go by and also do a bit of dolphin spotting using the binoculars that are provided in the bedroom. The whole place smelt fresh and clean, we have no hesitation in recommending this place
steven
steven, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 23, 2024
Great area, attentive staff easy access close to Esplanade and Dock area.
Ian
Ian, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 28, 2024
Lovely friendly staff. Great food
lana
lana, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 28, 2024
Another really good nights sleep before onward travel.
Evening meal was lovely with great service.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 21, 2024
Good food and friendly family staff. Great for ferry to the Isles of Scilly.
Wendy
Wendy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 11, 2023
Nice place to stop in Cornwall. Location is good, staff were all very friendly and the accommodation was comfortable. I’d happily stay again.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 11, 2024
Excellent staff!
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2023
Dinning and parking very good
pauleen
pauleen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2024
Incredibly amazing staff. So helpful and accomodating. Loved my stay. Had a lovely cornish breakfast which is super good.
Amos
Amos, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 25, 2022
Perfect
We have stayed at the Dolphin Inn before and would always choose the Inn as our first choice for accommodation in Penzance
ANITE
ANITE, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 8, 2023
A traditional inn on the harbour with a great atmosphere. Richard, the owner, and his team do a tremendous job. Highly recommended
Daniel
Daniel, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 30, 2023
A*
Great room. Very clean premises. Very attentive staff. Would recommend.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 17, 2024
The history of the building, the modernised bedroom and bathroom, the atmosphere in the pub and dining areas all made this a memorable and comfortable visit.
Very conveniently positioned for train station and Scillonian. Quite a bit of traffic on road below, but it didn’t disturb us very much.
Christina
Christina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2023
Property was convenient to local sights. Staff was extraordinarily friendly and attentive. Food was good. Pleasant atmosphere and local color. Parking is a challenge.
Virgil
Virgil, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 21, 2023
Another overnight stop on the way to Scilly.
Excellent customer service as usual. Thanks
Keith
Keith, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 25, 2023
Very nice room - clean and large with a great view over the harbour. The staff were fantastic and very accommodating. We arrived at 8.30 pm during the Godowan Festival when the pub was very busy but they found us a table and kept the kitchen open late to feed us. Also provided us a great cooked breakfast before the normal time as we had an early ferry. Few hotels would have been so flexible, friendly and accommodating.