Featuring free WiFi and a sun terrace, Dolphin Hotel offers pet-friendly accommodation in Inishbofin, 49 km from Westport. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free private parking is available on site. Rooms come with a flat-screen TV. Every room has a private bathroom. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer. There is free shuttle service at the property. The area is popular for cycling and fishing. The hotel also offers bike hire. Clifden is 18 km from Dolphin Hotel, while Mulranny is 43 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 single bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Inishbofin

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mac
    Ireland Ireland
    Beautiful view of the Hills with the odd sheep here and there. Breakfast was excellent. Staff were sound, and they brought our luggage to the boat for us.
  • Oscar
    Ireland Ireland
    Great breakfast with a great host and amazing location
  • Cilian
    Ireland Ireland
    Staff very friendly. A good location to walk from to see Inis Boffin which is really a walking or cycling island!
  • Anna
    Ireland Ireland
    I love this place. We come back here every year. Great location, clean room and bathroom every time, easy access, very friendly and helpful staff. The owner, Pat is absolutely the best! I recommend to come in September (less people, good weather)....
  • Margaret
    Ireland Ireland
    Hotel was spotless, owner Pat could not do enough for us. Great location.
  • Patrick
    Ireland Ireland
    Got picked up on the pier and so avoided the rain. Friendly staff. Great location. Great breakfast. Bags were minded on check out day and dropped back to the pier. Thanks to Pat Coyne. We will be coming back.
  • Collins
    Ireland Ireland
    The room was comfortable with a large double bed. Breakfast was made to order which meant no waste.
  • Goldstein
    United States United States
    This is a great choice among the few hotels on Inishbofin is a wonderful host, rooms are relatively spacious, breakfast is copious. Location is great. Wi-Fi worked well. Appreciated that we could turn on the radiators because we had to dry...
  • Margaret
    Ireland Ireland
    The nice relaxed atmosphere. The helpful staff . Pat the owners advice and help and picking us up and dropping to the ferry was wonderful.
  • Andrei
    Ireland Ireland
    Lovely location, close to ferry 10min walk. Very big room, comfy bed, view is great. Staff was very nice, delicious breakfast

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Dolphin Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/performance
    Off-site
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Beach
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Services

  • Shuttle service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Packed lunches
  • Babysitting/child services

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

General

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Dolphin Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Dolphin Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Dolphin Hotel

  • The prices at Dolphin Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Dolphin Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Fishing
    • Live music/performance
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Bicycle rental
    • Walking tours
    • Beach
  • Dolphin Hotel is 650 yards from the centre of Inishbofin. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Dolphin Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
  • Check-in at Dolphin Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, Dolphin Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at Dolphin Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Triple
    • Family
    • Twin