Dolphin SA1 vs The Studio
Both are in Swansea, 350 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HotelMount Pleasant
Dolphin SA1
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 7.8
- Score by category
- 4 of 4
Hotel★★★Mount Pleasant
The Studio
- Guest rating
- 6.2 Okay
- Location score
- 7.3
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.2 vs 6.2)+2.0
- 2260 m closer to public transport−260 m
- 3More guest reviews (132 vs 19), so the rating is more reliable×6.9
Why is The Studio better than Dolphin SA1?
- 1330 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 vs The Studio: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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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.
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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.
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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