Carnson House vs Dolphin Tavern
Both are in Penzance, 680 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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Carnson House
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.9
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
Inn★★★Wherrytown
Dolphin Tavern
- Guest rating
- 9.8 Exceptional
- Location score
- 7.3
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Pick Carnson House
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 680 m apart.
Choose Carnson House if you want
- to be closer to the beach (150 m / 590 m)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 6 / 3)
Choose Dolphin Tavern if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 3 / 6)
Why is Carnson House better than Dolphin Tavern?
- 1450 m closer to the beach (150 m vs 590 m)−450 m
- 2580 m closer to public transport−580 m
- 3Earlier check-in (10:00 vs 13:00)−3h
Why is Dolphin Tavern better than Carnson House?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.8 vs 9.2)+0.6
- 2Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Carnson House vs Dolphin Tavern: which hotel is better? | Carnson House | Dolphin Tavern |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.2 | 9.8 +0.6 |
| Location | 8.9 +1.6 | 7.3 |
| Beach access | 9.8 +1.5 | 8.3 |
| Public transport | 10.0 +2.6 | 7.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Guest rating | 9.2 | 9.8 +0.6 |
| Number of reviews | 45 +38 | 7 |
| Google rating | 4.2/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 82 | – |
| Rank in Penzance | top 19% +6% | top 25% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.9 +1.6 | 7.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 920 m | 700 m −220 m |
| To the beach | 150 m −450 m | 590 m |
| To public transport | 50 m −580 m | 630 m |
| To the airport | 52 km | 53 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 54 +5 | 49 |
| To the nearest food shop | 200 m −240 m | 440 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 5 | 5 |
| Sights within 1 km | 5 +2 | 3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 6 | 3 |
| Listed amenities | 6 | 6 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 10:00 −3h | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
680 m apart
Carnson House: city centre: 920 m, nearest station Night Riviera Sleeper from Penzance: 50 m, Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY): 52 km, beach: 150 m, 54 places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km.
Dolphin Tavern: city centre: 700 m, nearest station Penzance: 630 m, Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY): 53 km, beach: 590 m, 49 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.
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Carnson House or Dolphin Tavern: common questions
Which is better, Carnson House or Dolphin Tavern?
Carnson House leads in 3 of 4 categories, including location, beach access, public transport. Dolphin Tavern is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Carnson House or Dolphin Tavern?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Dolphin Tavern is closer: 700 m from the centre, against 920 m for Carnson House.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Carnson House is 150 m from the nearest beach; Dolphin Tavern is 590 m.
How far apart are Carnson House and Dolphin Tavern?
The two hotels are 680 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score