Name: Dolphin Tavern
Address: Quay Street, Penzance, TR18 4BD, GB

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2026

Barry

Could have done with a fan in the room other than that all good nice food

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Stephen

We were very pleasantly surprised by our stay in Penzance, the tavern staff made us feel welcome for the night we were staying, during dinner and at breakfast. We had a huge room and great view of the harbour, with the morning sun bursting through the window. Of course, the amazing weather made a big difference

We were aware parking might be an issue, so were prepared for a bit of a struggle to find a space, but we knew that before we arrived!

I hope we can make it back down to Cornwall again soon because we will definitely be aiming to stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2026

Victoria

We had a friendly greeting despite arriving at a busy time in the pub. We had dinner in the pub, which was lovely in terms of both the food and the atmosphere. The bed was super comfortbale and the shower was great. The view was so lovely.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2025

Andy

Warm welcome, great food, fantastic staff

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2025

Michael

Extremely friendly staff. Comfortable bed and pillows. Excellent tasty breakfast. Ate dinner twice at restaurant, scrumptious. Great variety of food and drinks. Highly recommend hotel and restaurant!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2025

Joanna

Charming place, very friendly staff and lovely warm comfy room in gorgeous building.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2025

David

Staff were excellent as was the breakfast and quality of room

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2025

Marisha

Best food in town !!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2025

Sharon

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.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2025

Andrew

Very good

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2025

Jeremy

A great stopover for a trip to the Minack. Comfortable accommodation and great food.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2025

Verified traveler

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.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2025

Rose

Great location. Great views. Great food. Great staff. Look forward to visiting again in future

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2025

steven

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

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2025

Alan

Our room was clean, spacious, and had a fine view of the sea. The hosts were affable and eager to help, and the food was excellent. There is a large outdoor swimming pool nearby with a heated section that is well worth investigating.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2025

Timothy

Stay here!

Loved every aspect. Staff wonderful, room immaculate, food amazing, couldn't recommend highly enough

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2025

Richard

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2024

Amos

Incredibly amazing staff. So helpful and accomodating. Loved my stay. Had a lovely cornish breakfast which is super good.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2024

Verified traveler

Another really good nights sleep before onward travel.
Evening meal was lovely with great service.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2024

Christina

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2024

Kevin

Excellent staff!

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2024

Wendy

Good food and friendly family staff. Great for ferry to the Isles of Scilly.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2024

Ian

Great area, attentive staff easy access close to Esplanade and Dock area.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2024

lana

Lovely friendly staff. Great food

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2024

Chris

Great stay, amazing friendly staff and superb breakfast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2023

Keith

Another overnight stop on the way to Scilly.
Excellent customer service as usual. Thanks

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2023

Daniel

A traditional inn on the harbour with a great atmosphere. Richard, the owner, and his team do a tremendous job. Highly recommended

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2023

Mark

A*

Great room. Very clean premises. Very attentive staff. Would recommend.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2023

pauleen

Dinning and parking very good

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2023

Mark

Nice place to stop in Cornwall. Location is good, staff were all very friendly and the accommodation was comfortable. I’d happily stay again.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2023

timothy

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2023

Virgil

Property was convenient to local sights. Staff was extraordinarily friendly and attentive. Food was good. Pleasant atmosphere and local color. Parking is a challenge.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2023

Verified traveler

Great place to stay. Very comfortable with friendly, help staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2022

ANITE

Perfect

We have stayed at the Dolphin Inn before and would always choose the Inn as our first choice for accommodation in Penzance

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2022

Chris

Very pleasant staff. Very good meals. Nice room. Very convenient for the Scillonian ferry. Highly recommended.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2022

Judith

The perfect stay

I have stayed there quite a few times. I have always had a faultless stay. The service is first class

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2022

Alice

Wonderful staff and location. Perfect for launching to the Scillionian.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2022

Anna

Great room and breakfast. We had a great view and the room was very clean

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Dec 2021

Trevor

pleasant stay nice breakfast & friendly staff, only one minor issue regards room it had a saniflo toilet pump bit noisy ! did not get room shown on website but it was comfortable enough

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2021

Ruth

Dolphin highs and lows!

I stayed at The Dolphin prior to an early sailing the following morning to The Scillies. The hotel was literally at the end of the Quay, and the staff were welcoming and helpful throughout.
I stayed in Room 2, which was spotlessly clean and everything worked. However, the floor had a definite 'list' (no, I hadn't been overindulging!) which was quite disconcerting, especially in the bathroom. Not totally unexpected in old buildings, though.
Breakfast was plentiful and fresh, although I was disappointed, as a veggie who had made them aware of that on booking months before, that they had no veggie sausages for my veggie breakfast plate. However, they gave me field mushrooms on toast in compensation, which were delicious. Took me back to my childhood.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2021

Ian

Location and ambience

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2021

David

A one night stay after returning on the Scillonian Ferry. A warm welcome to a clean refurbished bedroom. Some modest tragic noise that disappeared overnight.
Decent food with rapid helpful service made this an ideal stop after a travelling day.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

V close to port

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2020

KRINA

Cannot fault!

The best hotel I've stayed in for a long time. Service was great, the food in the restaurant was excellent and the room was perfect. They went a little further and reserved a table incase we wanted to eat in. I cannot fault it and they completely adhere to the Covid Rules ! Would totally recommend this hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2020

Amalia

Amazing place

Service was impeccable, very nice location, clean and tidy. Room size impressive. Very beautiful accommodation and will totally recommend it.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

Excellent place to stay for travel out to Isle of Scilly, whether by ferry or Skybus. Food was great quality and accommodation was very comfy. Highly recommend

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2019

Janet

A little gem.

We were greeted by Rosie who was so helpful and friendly. She made us feel at home right from the start. Our room ''Tater-Du'' was delightful with a great view of the harbour and of St Michael's Mount. It was clean, warm and comfy with plenty of tea and coffee available. Everyone was full of smiles and warmth. The food was delicious and in good portions. Wanted to stay longer than the 2 nights......we were having such a great time with surprisingly fabulous sunny weather.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Amazingly spacious room, fabulous shower and tasty breakfast made the Dolphin a great choice for our recent birthday break.
The whole room was sparklingly clean too and so comfortable.
We would recommend !

Friends_and_family Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2019

Barsha

Comfortable stay opposite ferry terminal

Clean, well-presented room with ensuite bathroom including a bathtub. Stair access to room above the pub. Good breakfast. Perfectly situated for the Scillonian ferry to the Isles of Scilly, which is directly opposite. Would recommend for 2 people.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Superbly welcoming staff giving very efficient and friendly service. The kitchen seemed to be extremely efficient too! Very comfortable room with sea view. Would love to come back and stay longer.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2019

JoannE

Road trip on a bike

Fab place, very welcoming, nothing was too much trouble.
Would stay again

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Mar 2019

Mike

Enjoyed our night there

Stayed one night when visiting some friends. There are only three rooms so we weren't disturbed by others. The room was very comfortable and the en-suite was spacious and clean.
We had a traditional English breakfast but there were other options available and the service was good
As the Dolphin is by the main road and adjacent to the harbour it was a bit noisy in the morning. We were also woken early by a barking dog whose owner had stopped to chat to someone and was oblivious to the dog continually barking. That's not the fault of the Dolphin obviously but secondary double glazing might have helped.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2019

Ann Karen

Enjoyed our stay!

We like the pub-hotel. It was very cozy inside and we had a good breakfast in the duration of our stay. A short walk to penzance station as well. They have billiards in the pub as well which is good to enjoy a bit when youre bored in the room.

Wifi is not working in our room tho! Thats the only downside.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2019

SANDRA

Special place in Penzance

Had a lovely stay, room was clean and airy with fantastic shower fitment. Perhaps the bed needs changing as mattress had quite a dip on right side and it felt as though you were rolling off the side. Overall it was a very pleasant visit. The food was excellent and such a variety of fresh local fare. Combined with an ambient family atmosphere in a historical pub setting it made for a very special trip. Was surprised at the vat payment on bill at leaving. No mention of this on website when booking.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Staff go above and beyond. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Food is excellent.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2019

MR DJ

Dolphins at Dolphin Tavern

Beautiful rooms across the bay towards St Michaels Mount. Even spotted a pod of dolphins swimming in front of the tavern during sunrise.

Extremely friendly staff

Great breakfast.

Good additionals in room and Price vs Quality ratio.

Would recommend.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2018

Stephen

The best place to stay

It was so lovely in every way

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2018

Rae

The Dolphin Tavern is the perfect vacation spot. Everyone is so kind and helpful. I adored my room (well appointed, comfortable) with its window seat looking over the Mount. This was my second time staying and I'll definitely come again. Thanks all!

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2018

Jackangail

Great place to stay and eat. Room was very nice and clean. Staff was outstanding and the only hiccup was the parking situation. There was construction going on so the only parking was in a public lot about 150 yards away and cost 8 pounds for overnight parking.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2018

Jeff

Great place right on the water with a view onto a working water front. Everyone we met here was so helpful and friendly. Great food and overall ambiance. Room was bright and spacious. Overall a very positive experience.

8/10

Excellent

08 Sep 2018

Jane

Nice small hotel close to the ferry port.

The hotel is a busy pub in a street near the sea front. It is not quiet but it has a pleasant, bustling atmosphere.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2018

Robert

Excellent B&B experience

After a terrible journey down by unairconditioned train, this place was a breath of fresh air. The staff were friendly and helpful despite arriving at a busy time, the rooms decor was tasteful enough, clean and spacious and the food downstairs was great. Generally excellent and better than some more expensive places I could mention. Would definitely come here again.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2018

Nick L.

Dolphin Inn Made Cornwall a great to visit

Great place to stay. If the owner Richard is serving you breakfast you re in for a treat. Wealth of knowledge about the area and a warm and inviting way to start yourday

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Great location for the Scillonian

Comfortable accomodation, with friendly and helpful staff. Within easy reach of the railway station and quay and hopefully soon the heliport too.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2018

Mrs

A1

Well recommend, room was surprisingly roomy, very comfortable seating, snuggly bed. Staff were very helpful. Breakfast was delicious.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2018

GNA

Great hotel with fantastic staff and a great view

Lovely warm welcome staff could not do enough for you. Food and drink superb. Great location with tremendous sea view .

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2017

Verified traveler

Close to the Isles of Scilly ferry

Warm welcome, good view, excellent food, good room

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2017

A M

Convenient for ferry to isles of Scilly

Staying again next week on return journey look forward to comfort and a good meal after sea crossing

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2017

Verified traveler

Excellent place to stay. Just over the road from the Scillonian. So no messing around. They make sure you can have breakfast in time without having to rush.
Definite place to stay.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2017

jenny

Lovely pub.

Good access to the railway station. Had lovely dinner and really good breakfast there. Room was lovely and spacious with updated bathroom. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Great place to stay!

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2017

Alex

Going to Penzance? Stay at the Dolphin!

Charming, endearing, great location, lovely food - wanted to stay longer!

Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2017

Verified traveler

Accommadating accommodation!

I had a very short stay at the Dolphin but it was excellent. Especially appreciated was that the pub manager waited 30 mins after the pub closed for me to arrive as I couldn't make it to the inn until 11:30 pm.

8/10

Excellent

21 Apr 2017

John

Wonderful position for town and harbour.

Very friendly place to stay. Wonderful position, great view always something to watch. Room comfortable and of course a traditional pub with good food just downstairs!

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2017

Mark

Great hotel great staff great food

Really nice stay for my wife's birthday ate at hotel both evenings and food was excellent would definitely recommend and stay again
Thanks Mark

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2017

Roaming Auditor

Fabulous

A home from home. My room was comfortable with everything I needed, the shower was powerful, always a benefit. The food in the bar/restaurant was excellent quality and plentiful, however the stars are the staff, nothing is too much trouble for them and everything is delivered with a smile.
I will certainly stay again.