We enjoyed our stay at the Dolphins very much. The very friendly and efficient Laura at reception was the most helpful person we can recall in all our 38 years travelling together, without a doubt. In a marathon effort, Laura was still on duty, following breakfast, next morning and just as bright and accomodating as she was the previous evening,... More

A great stay in an idyllic setting, enhanced somewhat by the hard working and highly efficient service of Laura at the desk. Her special attention will always be remembered and appreciated, even under considerable pressure from a difficult guest. And, what a delightful buffet breakfast. We will certainly have no hesitation in recommending the Dolphin (and lovely St Ives) to... More

We stayed the night at The Dolphin as we attended a wedding who had the reception there. I would not recommend The Dolphin to anyone, the rooms are shabby and dated - they are quite miserable. The room was clean though. The bar area was nice, has a lovely outside area with tables beside the river and on a sunny... More

Stayed about five times on business over the last five years and always look forward to my stay at the Dolphin. Yes the rooms are probably slightly over priced and a bit dated (On my last visit the room’s bathroom had been modernised and was quiet smart.) I always find the staff friendly, short walk to the town centre ,... More

Stayed for a week apr17th and upon arrival thought the location looked very nice next to the river etc. However the hotel is in need of a major modanisation. The rooms seem to have not been touched since the 80s. There was cracked tiles and rotted skirting boards in the bathroom and the hot water situation was hit and miss.... More

My wife & I stayed at the Dolphin as part of a large party in January. We stayed here about two years ago and unfortunately very little seemed to have changed since our last visit when at that time we felt the rooms were a little tired. The reception gives the impression of checking in at a leisure centre rather... More

Firstly - the positives ... this hotel has a perfect "picture postcard" location right on the riverbank in the pretty market town of St Ives ... but that's where it ends .... From the fairly "cold" reception, I made my way through four sets of doors (including one that needed a key card) before reaching my room. Ground floor -... More

We stayed for one night and intial impressions are not good. on entering we noticed straight away the room had dirty and ripped net curtains with thee big holes in it up the window, the main curtains were 1980`s and faded, Black mildow on the bathroom tiles and and old tatty papers for bedroom information. The bathroom towels had hanging... More

I stayed there for the first time, I wasn't expecting much. Someone told me rooms are small and no hot breakfast, but it was not true. I stayed in a very big room whcih was quite comfortable and had all amenities you may need. Coffee maker and iron board etc. The breakfast was also quite nice, both cold and hot... More