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title: "Dolphin SA1 vs The Studio: which hotel is better?"
description: "Dolphin SA1 or The Studio in Swansea? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/dolphin-sa1-swansea-vs-the-studio-swansea/
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retrieved: 2026-11-13
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# Dolphin SA1 vs The Studio

Both are in Swansea, 350 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · Mount Pleasant
## [Dolphin SA1](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/dolphin-sa1-swansea/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.2 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.8

- **Score by category:** 4 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1358963/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Mount Pleasant
## [The Studio](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-studio-swansea/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.2 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 7.3

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2218863/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Dolphin SA1

It leads in 4 of 4 categories. 350 m apart.

### Choose Dolphin SA1 if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.2 / 6.2)
-   to be closer to the beach (680 m / 890 m)

### Why is Dolphin SA1 better than The Studio?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.2 vs 6.2) (+2.0)
2.  260 m closer to public transport (−260 m)
3.  More guest reviews (132 vs 19), so the rating is more reliable (×6.9)

### Why is The Studio better than Dolphin SA1?

1.  330 m closer to the area centre (−330 m)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Dolphin SA1 | The Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.2  (+2.0) | 6.2 |
| Location | 7.8  (+0.5) | 7.3 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Beach access | 8.0  (+0.7) | 7.3 |
| Public transport | 8.7  (+1.4) | 7.3 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.2  (+0.8) | 7.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.2  (+2.0) | 6.2 |
| Number of reviews | 132  (+113) | 19 |
| Rank in Swansea | bottom 29%  (+29%) | bottom 1% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.8  (+0.5) | 7.3 |
| Distance to Mount Pleasant centre | 490 m | 170 m  (−330 m) |
| To the beach | 680 m  (−210 m) | 890 m |
| To public transport | 390 m  (−260 m) | 650 m |
| To the airport | 49 km | 49 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 30 m  (−280 m) | 300 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 15 | 18  (+3) |
| Sights within 1 km | 19  (+2) | 17 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Listed amenities | 12  (+9) | 3 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | – | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

350 m apart

Dolphin SA1: city centre: 5.2 km, nearest station Swansea Victoria railway station: 390 m, Cardiff International Airport (CWL): 49 km, beach: 680 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 19 sights within 1 km.

The Studio: city centre: 5.0 km, nearest station Swansea: 650 m, Cardiff International Airport (CWL): 49 km, beach: 890 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 17 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Swansea

[Swansea weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/united-kingdom/wales/swansea/weather)

## Dolphin SA1 or The Studio: common questions

### Which is better, Dolphin SA1 or The Studio?

Dolphin SA1 leads in 4 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Dolphin SA1 or The Studio?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

The Studio is closer: 170 m from the centre, against 490 m for Dolphin SA1.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Dolphin SA1 is 680 m from the nearest beach; The Studio is 890 m.

### How far apart are Dolphin SA1 and The Studio?

The two hotels are 350 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/dolphin-sa1-swansea-vs-the-studio-swansea/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/