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title: "Dolphin Tavern, Penzance: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Dolphin Tavern in Penzance: rated 9.8 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Inn · ★★★ · Eviivo
# Dolphin Tavern

Wherrytown, Penzance, United Kingdom

9.8 ·  Exceptional 7 reviews ·  #4 #4 of 16 in Penzance ·  7.3 Location score
## About Dolphin Tavern

Dolphin Tavern is an inn in Wherrytown, Penzance, United Kingdom. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 9.8 out of 10 across 7 reviews. Facilities include bar. It is 700 m from the centre of Penzance. The nearest beach is 590 m away. The nearest airport, Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY), is 53 km away.

- **Type:** Inn

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 13:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 3

- **Chain:** Eviivo

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 6

Quay Street

## How Dolphin Tavern scores

Better rated than 82% of hotels in Penzance

-   Guest rating **9.8**
-   Location **7.3**
-   Beach access **8.3**
-   Public transport **7.4**

Penzance average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.3**/10

- **Walk grade:** **66**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **49**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **3**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">590 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Penzance</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">630 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">53 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">118 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Penzance</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">700 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   VR Cornwall340 m
-   Poldark Mine & Heritage Complex490 m
-   Cornwall Geological Museum690 m
-   Lescudjack Castle1.1 km
-   Portcurno, Cornwall1.3 km
-   Chysauster Village1.4 km

## Dolphin Tavern: in detail

Dolphin Tavern provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Reception services featuring luggage storage are available to cater to your requirements. The inn is completely smoke-free. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For an elevated experience at inn, select rooms are equipped with linen service to improve your stay. Rest assured that your hydration needs will be met, as some guestrooms are equipped with bottled water and a coffee or tea maker. Maintain your cleanliness and feel revitalized using a hair dryer available in select guest restrooms. Each morning at Dolphin Tavern, a scrumptious, homemade breakfast kick-starts the day. During your visit, indulge in a range of delightful culinary choices at inn to enhance your experience. Experience a fantastic evening effortlessly! Relish an entertaining night without venturing beyond the confines of the bar.

### Compare

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## Questions about Dolphin Tavern

### How do guests rate Dolphin Tavern?

Dolphin Tavern has a guest rating of 9.8 out of 10 from 7 reviews, which is better than 82% of rated hotels in Penzance.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Dolphin Tavern?

Check-in starts at 13:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does Dolphin Tavern include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### How far is Dolphin Tavern from the airport?

The nearest airport, Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY), is 53 km away in a straight line.

### Is Dolphin Tavern close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 590 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Dolphin Tavern have?

Dolphin Tavern has 3 rooms.

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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