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# Dolphins Backpackers

Hostel in Tintagel, near Tintagel Castle

![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109450000/109447600/109447525/4420775c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit)

![Standard Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109450000/109447600/109447525/677192cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

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![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109450000/109447600/109447525/6483dfb3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

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-   Overview
-   Rooms
-   Location
-   Policies

Close to Tintagel Castle, Dolphins Backpackers provides amenities like a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

9.4

Exceptional

## Popular amenities

-   Free WiFi
    

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### Basic Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking

### Highlights

Heating

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Renovated in 2019

Microwave

Shared/communal kitchen

Oven

Cookware/dishes/utensils

Stovetop

-   Sleeps 8
    
-   4 Twin Bunk Beds
    

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## About the area

Tintagel is home to Dolphins Backpackers. Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and St Nectan's Glen reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Pengenna Pasties and Cornish Coast Day Adventures. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, water skiing and parasailing adventures can be found near the property.

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Dolphins Fore Street, Tintagel, England, PL34 0DB

### What's nearby

-   King Arthur's Great Halls - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
    
-   Tintagel Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
    
-   Merlins Cave - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
    
-   Tintagel Castle - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
    
-   St Nectan's Glen - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
    

### Getting around

-   Bodmin Parkway Station - 38 min drive
    
-   Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 50 min drive
    

### Restaurants

-   ‪King Arthur's Arms - ‬1 min walk
    
-   ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬3 min walk
    
-   ‪Pengenna Pasties - ‬3 min walk
    
-   ‪Boscastle Farm Shop - ‬10 min drive
    
-   ‪Cobweb Inn - ‬8 min drive
    

## About this property

### Dolphins Backpackers

Hostel remodeled in 2019 and located near Tintagel Castle

Dolphins Backpackers provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Other perks include:

-   Water sports equipment, coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage

Room features

All guestrooms at Dolphins Backpackers offer amenities such as free WiFi.

Extra amenities include:

-   LED light bulbs and limited housekeeping

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## Property amenities

### Internet

-   Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
    
-   Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
    

### Parking and transportation

-   No onsite parking available
    

### Food and drink

-   Coffee and tea in common areas
    

### Things to do

-   Water sports equipment
    

### Conveniences

-   Limited-hour front desk
    
-   Lockers
    
-   Luggage storage
    

### Guest services

-   Housekeeping (once per stay)
    

### Outdoors

-   Garden
    

### Accessibility

-   Area rugs in public areas
    
-   Gravel flooring in public areas
    
-   No elevator
    
-   Smooth flooring in public areas
    
-   Thin carpet in room
    

### More

-   2 floors
    
-   At least 80% lighting from LEDs
    
-   Built in 1875
    
-   Designated smoking areas
    
-   Double-glazed windows
    
-   Renovated entire property - September 2019
    

## Room amenities

### Bedroom

-   Bedsheets provided
    

### More

-   LED lighting
    
-   Water-efficient showers
    

## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

### Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 17 are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

### Property payment types

## Important information

### You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Long-term renters welcome

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

### We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

### Property is also known as

Dolphins Backpackers Tintagel

Dolphins Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Dolphins Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Tintagel

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dolphins Backpackers pet-friendly?

> No, pets are not allowed at this property.

### How much is parking at Dolphins Backpackers?

> Dolphins Backpackers doesn't offer parking.

### What time is check-in at Dolphins Backpackers?

> Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

### What time is check-out at Dolphins Backpackers?

> Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

### Where is Dolphins Backpackers located?

> Situated in Tintagel, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Tintagel Castle. King Arthur's Great Halls and Tintagel Old Post Office are just steps away.

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