Da Nang / The stay, beyond the listing

Dolphin Hotel and Apartment

09 Tan Thuan

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A possible fit if these trade-offs work for you

A strong-value apartment-style stay with spacious, well-equipped rooms, helpful staff, beach access, and useful leisure facilities. The main tradeoff is current construction: it can affect sleep, views, the rooftop pool, and the surrounding experience. Breakfast, Wi-Fi, room outlook, and maintenance are less consistent.

Worth checking: 38 of the 826 reviews in our sample contain a complaint about construction and roadworks. See the evidence

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Seen from USD 39 a night on sample dates

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Who it may suit

  • Travellers prioritising space, kitchen facilities, and value
  • Beach-oriented stays where some ride-hailing is acceptable
  • Remote workers needing a desk and workable Wi-Fi, but not guaranteed high reliability
  • Guests who value friendly, hands-on service

Strongest: Price and value 8.5, Staff and service 8.2, Rooms 8.0

Think twice if

  • Light sleepers who cannot tolerate construction risk
  • Travellers wanting a polished, lively immediate neighbourhood
  • Serious gym users needing extensive or modern equipment
  • Guests requiring guaranteed views, flawless maintenance, or consistently strong breakfast

Weakest: Sleep and noise 5.5, Breakfast and dining 5.8, Location and getting around 6.0

If it sounds right

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Choose the room, not just the hotel

A little care here can change your stay.

Compare the room labels attached to guest reviews. Samples vary; a higher stay rating alone does not prove a better room. Check the exact bed, layout and inclusions before paying.

Most reviewed room245 reviews

Deluxe King Studio

9.2 /10Average stay rating
10 / 245Reviews raising noise

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No room-specific strengths established.

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Room option182 reviews

Two-Bedroom Apartment

9.1 /10Average stay rating
15 / 182Reviews raising noise

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No room-specific strengths established.

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Room option99 reviews

Studio with Sea View

9.3 /10Average stay rating
7 / 99Reviews raising noise

Why consider it

No room-specific strengths established.

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Room option85 reviews

Superior Studio

9.5 /10Average stay rating
1 / 85Reviews raising noise

Why consider it

No room-specific strengths established.

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Room option78 reviews

Studio with Balcony

9.4 /10Average stay rating
9 / 78Reviews raising noise

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No room-specific strengths established.

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Room option46 reviews

Studio Deluxe Room

9.5 /10Average stay rating
0 / 46Reviews raising noise

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No room-specific strengths established.

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Small review sample15 reviews

Studio Sea View

9.5 /10Average stay rating
0 / 15Reviews raising noise

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No room-specific strengths established.

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Small review sample11 reviews

Studio Balcony

9.6 /10Average stay rating
1 / 11Reviews raising noise

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No room-specific strengths established.

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Small review sample9 reviews

2-Bedroom Apartment

8.6 /10Average stay rating
1 / 9Reviews raising noise

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No room-specific strengths established.

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A closer look, on your terms

What matters for your stay?

Choose a priority to focus the review. Scores are our AI-assisted evidence assessments out of 10, separate from hotel stars and provider ratings.

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Will you actually sleep here?

Sleep and noise

5.5/10

188 reviews about this · analyzed Oct 2026.

Sleep is a mixed bag: the beds and pillows are comfortable, but noise can be a real problem.

Check before bookingConstruction noise is a material and current sleep risk.

Guest evidence & score details

Sleep is a mixed bag: the beds and pillows are comfortable, but noise can be a real problem. Guests describe quiet surroundings and decent insulation with the windows shut, while construction and loud hallways have disturbed others. Light sleepers should request a quiet room away from construction and busy corridors.

  • Bed comfortguest review evidence
    8.5
  • Soundproofingguest review evidence
    5.0
  • Pillowsguest review evidence
    8.0
  • Blackoutphotos and reviews
    8.0
Noise104 reviews
22 disliked79 likedlast mentioned Oct 2026
Beds and pillows84 reviews
12 disliked72 likedlast mentioned Aug 2026
Construction and roadworks5%
raised by 45 of 826last Oct 2026

Guests reporting this gave the whole stay 8.31/10 on average.

Soundproofing between roomsunder 1%
raised by 3 of 826last Aug 2026

What guests liked

Very spacious clean and extremely comfortable apartment in a quiet location

Booking.com · rated 9/10 · October 2026 · Two-Bedroom Apartment

The property had lovely comfy beds and was great for three friends sharing an apartment

Booking.com · rated 8/10 · January 2026 · Two-Bedroom Apartment

What guests complained about

It’s very very loud in the hallways/building

they started construction on the outside of our apartment in the earlier hours of the morning

Booking.com · rated 5/10 · January 2026 · Two-Bedroom Apartment
How we got to 5.5

Ordinary to below-good overall sleep prospects: beds are usually praised and some rooms can be quiet with windows closed, but construction noise is a documented current issue and hallway noise is also reported. The score reflects the conflicting range rather than the quietest examples.

Supports the score
  • Beds are generally described as comfortable.
  • Several supplied reviews describe quiet surroundings or peaceful stays.
  • Some guests report effective sound insulation when windows are closed.
Pulls the score down
  • Construction noise is a material and current sleep risk.
  • One recent review reports very loud hallways and sounds carrying through the door.
  • Noise varies substantially by room, floor, window position, and construction activity.

Evidence confidence: moderate. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.

What are the rooms actually like?

Rooms

8.0/10

244 reviews about this · 34 photos available · analyzed Oct 2026.

The rooms are a strong point, especially the spacious apartment layouts, comfortable beds, views and good bathrooms. A few guests find the beds too firm, but the setup suits families and groups particularly well.

Guest evidence & score details
Room size95 reviews
1 disliked94 likedlast mentioned Oct 2026
Beds and pillows84 reviews
12 disliked72 likedlast mentioned Aug 2026
Views72 reviews
20 disliked49 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026
Bathrooms61 reviews
17 disliked42 likedlast mentioned Oct 2026

What guests liked

We exceptionally liked the room (apartment type) - it was very spacious

Booking.com · rated 10/10 · February 2026 · Deluxe King Studio

The property had lovely comfy beds and was great for three friends sharing an apartment

Booking.com · rated 8/10 · January 2026 · Two-Bedroom Apartment

What guests complained about

Beds are also very hard which may be an issue for some

The masterbedroom toilet has only glass door and hence if some one uses the other has to leave the room

Booking.com · rated 7/10 · June 2026 · Two-Bedroom Apartment

Is it clean and well kept?

Cleanliness and condition

8.0/10
9.6Agoda · 349 ratings

276 reviews about this · analyzed Oct 2026.

Guests rate this 9.6 (city average 7.4); our evidence assessment is 8.0. These use different methods and samples; the detail below explains our assessment.

Rooms are generally clean and well kept, which is the main reason this scores well.

Check before bookingSupplied reviews document isolated mould, odour, drainage, insects, non-white linen and grubby marks.

Guest evidence & score details

Rooms are generally clean and well kept, which is the main reason this scores well. Guests do report occasional mould smells, insects, drainage issues and broken or worn items, including a rooftop-pool maintenance concern. It is a good fit if cleanliness matters but you can raise problems promptly.

  • Cleanlinessguest review evidence
    9.0
  • Room upkeepguest review evidence
    8.0
  • Common areasphotos and reviews
    7.0
  • Feels currentfrom the photos
    7.0
Cleanliness256 reviews
7 disliked246 likedlast mentioned Oct 2026
Plumbing, drainage and hot water2%
raised by 15 of 826last Aug 2026

Guests reporting this gave the whole stay 9.07/10 on average.

Smells and damp1%
raised by 10 of 826last Aug 2026

Those who complained rated the whole stay 6.5/10 on average.

Insects and pestsunder 1%
raised by 4 of 826last Aug 2026

Guests reporting this gave the whole stay 9.33/10 on average.

What guests liked

It was very clean and comfortable- good air conditioning and big bed

Booking.com · rated 10/10 · June 2026 · Studio with Balcony

What guests complained about

we found a broken cabinet in the kitchen

Booking.com · rated 10/10 · August 2024 · Deluxe King Studio

We had a complaint about Mouldy smell from aircon and they tried to fix the issue immediately and ended up moving us to another room

Booking.com · rated 9/10 · March 2025 · Studio with Sea View
How we got to 8.0

8/10. Overall condition appears good because cleanliness and maintenance are strongly praised, including a recent clean-and-well-maintained assessment. The score is reduced for documented mould, odours, plumbing issues, worn or non-white linens, grubby marks, and common-area maintenance and safety concerns. The evidence does not establish a deterioration trend.

Supports the score
  • Cleanliness is strongly praised in supplied reviews.
  • Rooms are described as well maintained and clean.
  • Photographs show tidy, intact-looking rooms, though staged photography cannot establish cleanliness or wear.
Pulls the score down
  • Supplied reviews document isolated mould, odour, drainage, insects, non-white linen and grubby marks.
  • The rooftop pool area received a maintenance complaint, including a missing safety-glass pane.

Evidence confidence: moderate. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.

Do the staff fix things when they go wrong?

Staff and service

8.2/10
9.7Agoda · 349 ratings

505 reviews about this · analyzed Oct 2026.

Guests rate this 9.7 (city average 7.7); our evidence assessment is 8.2. These use different methods and samples; the detail below explains our assessment.

Staff are usually friendly, helpful and responsive when guests need something. They have accommodated early check-ins and moved guests when room problems arose, though some guests felt their concerns were brushed off. Expect good day-to-day service, but be firm if an issue is not resolved.

Guest evidence & score details
  • Friendlinessguest review evidence
    9.0
  • Responsivenessguest review evidence
    8.5
  • Check-inguest review evidence
    7.5
  • Problem solvingguest review evidence
    6.5
Staff and service502 reviews
10 disliked490 likedlast mentioned Oct 2026
Check-in and check-out10 reviews
2 disliked7 likedlast mentioned May 2026
Housekeeping10 reviews
0 disliked10 likedlast mentioned Oct 2026

What guests liked

The location was great and the staff were super helpful and amazing!

They were able to accommodate us with an early check in because we were travelling with a child

Booking.com · rated 10/10 · November 2024 · Two-Bedroom Apartment

What guests complained about

I felt staff brushed off our concerns

Booking.com · rated 3/10 · July 2026 · Two-Bedroom Apartment

Is breakfast worth booking?

Breakfast and dining

5.8/10

301 reviews about this · 6 photos available · analyzed Oct 2026.

Breakfast is convenient but not a highlight: some guests enjoy it, while others find the selection basic and the coffee inconsistent.

Check before bookingSeveral supplied reviews describe limited variety or a basic selection.

Guest evidence & score details

Breakfast is convenient but not a highlight: some guests enjoy it, while others find the selection basic and the coffee inconsistent. A recent report raises serious food-quality concerns, including spoiled juice and mould on a dessert. Book it for convenience rather than for a standout meal.

Breakfast288 reviews
88 disliked185 likedlast mentioned Oct 2026
On-site restaurant and bar26 reviews
5 disliked18 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026
Coffee18 reviews
3 disliked12 likedlast mentioned Jun 2026

What guests liked

Breakfast was good and provided takeaway when we had an early start

coffee was amazing

Booking.com · rated 10/10 · May 2025 · Two-Bedroom Apartment

What guests complained about

The breakfast was sparse and disappointing

Booking.com · rated 3/10 · July 2026 · Two-Bedroom Apartment

all food and drinks were crammed into a small area resulting in queuing to reach coffee or breakfast items

Booking.com · rated 9/10 · March 2025 · Studio with Balcony
How we got to 5.8
Supports the score
  • Breakfast is available and generally included.
  • Images show a buffet with eggs, noodles, vegetables, fruit and salad.
  • The dining room appears clean, bright and comfortably furnished.
Pulls the score down
  • Several supplied reviews describe limited variety or a basic selection.
  • Coffee quality is inconsistent in the supplied reviews.
  • One recent review reports spoiled juice, mold on a dessert and hair in pasta.

Evidence confidence: moderate. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.

Is the pool as good as the photos?

Pool

7.0/10
9.1Agoda · 349 ratings

193 reviews about this · 1 photos available · analyzed Oct 2026.

Guests rate this 9.1 (city average 6.7); our evidence assessment is 7.0. These use different methods and samples; the detail below explains our assessment.

The rooftop pool is pleasant, clean and valued for its sea or mountain outlook, but it is smaller than the photos may suggest.

Check before bookingSeveral supplied reviews describe the pool as small.

Guest evidence & score details

The rooftop pool is pleasant, clean and valued for its sea or mountain outlook, but it is smaller than the photos may suggest. Construction noise and a reported missing safety-glass pane are drawbacks. It suits a quiet dip and the view, not serious swimming.

  • Viewfrom 1 photo
    8.0
  • Cleanlinessguest review evidence
    8.0
  • Matches the photosphotos checked against reviews
    6.0
Pool193 reviews
35 disliked153 likedlast mentioned Oct 2026

What guests liked

Rooftop pool was excellent!

What guests complained about

The pool area had a pane of safety glass missing leaving an open gap…on a rooftop pool

Booking.com · rated 3/10 · July 2026 · Two-Bedroom Apartment
How we got to 7.0

A good rooftop-pool proposition supported by the facility listing, a representative pool photograph, and multiple supplied positive reviews. The score is moderated because supplied guests also describe the pool as small, and one recent review reports a safety-glass issue and construction noise. Retrieved reviews are relevance-selected rather than representative.

Supports the score
  • Rooftop pool with documented sea or mountain outlook.
  • Guests describe it as clean, quiet, and well maintained.
  • Pool towels are reported as provided.
Pulls the score down
  • Several supplied reviews describe the pool as small.
  • One recent review reports construction noise and a missing safety-glass pane.
  • Water temperature and lap suitability are not established.

Evidence confidence: higher. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.

How well placed is it, really?

Location and getting around

6.0/10
8.8Agoda · 349 ratings

155 reviews about this · analyzed Oct 2026.

Guests rate this 8.8 (city average 7.7); our evidence assessment is 6.0. These use different methods and samples; the detail below explains our assessment.

The hotel works well for beach access and a quieter stay, but it is outside the main tourist and dining areas.

Check before bookingThe hotel is outside the main tourist and dining areas.

Guest evidence & score details

The hotel works well for beach access and a quieter stay, but it is outside the main tourist and dining areas. Guests often rely on taxis or ride-hailing to reach central spots, and nearby choices are limited. Choose it for space and relative calm rather than walkable nightlife.

  • Walkabilitymeasured from the map
    6.5
  • Sightseeing accessmeasured from the map
    6.0
  • Taxi convenienceguest review evidence
    8.0
  • Neighbourhood quietguest review evidence
    4.0
Walking distance to things90 reviews
18 disliked71 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026
Taxis and ride-hailing55 reviews
17 disliked31 likedlast mentioned Oct 2026
Feeling safe29 reviews
10 disliked19 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026
Public transport1 review
0 disliked1 likedlast mentioned Jun 2024

What guests liked

Easy walking to restaurants and beach Staff very helpful

Booking.com · rated 10/10 · January 2026 · Studio with Sea View

Easy to get a grab to main areas

Booking.com · rated 9/10 · October 2026 · Two-Bedroom Apartment

What guests complained about

The location was a 30/40 minute walk from the main strip in Da Nang

Booking.com · rated 9/10 · April 2025 · Deluxe King Studio

you needed to grab everywhere

Booking.com · rated 9/10 · August 2024 · Deluxe King Studio
How we got to 6.0

The score combines access to nearby places, transport and sightseeing. Nearby-place counts and distances come from the stored Google Maps/POI scrape; guest reviews supply the practical walkability and taxi context.

Supports the score
  • Beach access is generally described as a short walk.
  • The quieter setting is valued by several supplied reviews.
  • Ride-hailing makes central areas accessible.
Pulls the score down
  • The hotel is outside the main tourist and dining areas.
  • Nearby restaurant and convenience options are described as limited.
  • Recent reviews document construction noise and surrounding development.

Evidence confidence: higher. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.

Can you work or take calls from the room?

Wi-Fi

6.8/10

15 reviews about this · analyzed Oct 2026.

Wi-Fi is often fast enough for streaming and calls, but some guests report disconnections and slow service.

Check before bookingSome guests report instability, disconnections, or slow service.

Guest evidence & score details

Wi-Fi is often fast enough for streaming and calls, but some guests report disconnections and slow service. It is suitable for ordinary remote work, though important video-call users should have a backup connection.

  • Reliabilityguest review evidence
    6.5
  • Video callsguest review evidence
    7.0
Wi-Fi and internet15 reviews
4 disliked10 likedlast mentioned Aug 2026

What guests liked

Wifi is great and allows me to watch YouTube in 1080p and play call of duty with very low latency

Booking.com · rated 10/10 · November 2023 · Studio with Sea View

What guests complained about

The WiFi was disconnecting quite a lot in the room

Booking.com · rated 8/10 · July 2025 · Studio with Sea View
How we got to 6.8
Supports the score
  • Wi-Fi is available.
  • Several guests describe it as high-speed, stable, or suitable for demanding use.
  • The stored corpus records more praise than complaints about Wi-Fi.
Pulls the score down
  • Some guests report instability, disconnections, or slow service.
  • No measured download or upload speeds were supplied.
  • Pool-area Wi-Fi was reported unavailable in one review.

Evidence confidence: higher. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.

Is the desk usable for a working day?

Working from the room

8.0/10

16 reviews about this · 2 photos available · analyzed Oct 2026.

The rooms provide a usable desk or kitchen table, and guests have worked comfortably without leaving for a café.

Check before bookingChair appears to be a compact stool or ottoman rather than an ergonomic office chair.

Guest evidence & score details

The rooms provide a usable desk or kitchen table, and guests have worked comfortably without leaving for a café. The compact stool or ottoman is not an ergonomic office chair, so it is better for occasional work than a full day at the desk.

  • Chairfrom 2 photos
    5.0
Wi-Fi and internet15 reviews
4 disliked10 likedlast mentioned Aug 2026
Desk and working space1 review
0 disliked1 likedlast mentioned Oct 2025

What guests liked

Wifi is great and allows me to watch YouTube in 1080p and play call of duty with very low latency

Booking.com · rated 10/10 · November 2023 · Studio with Sea View

What guests complained about

The WiFi was disconnecting quite a lot in the room

Booking.com · rated 8/10 · July 2025 · Studio with Sea View
How we got to 8.0

8/10: Multiple photographs show a dedicated desk, and one supplied guest explicitly found the table workable for getting work done. The score is not higher because the seating appears compact and the evidence does not establish desk dimensions, monitor suitability, or sustained comfort. The corpus statistic is a lower-bound detection, not a prevalence estimate.

Supports the score
  • Dedicated desk workspace is shown in multiple room photographs.
  • One supplied guest review says the kitchen table allowed work without finding a cafe.
Pulls the score down
  • Chair appears to be a compact stool or ottoman rather than an ergonomic office chair.
  • Evidence does not establish monitor suitability, desk dimensions, or natural-light quality.

Evidence confidence: higher. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.

Is there anywhere to train?

Gym

6.0/10
9.1Agoda · 349 ratings

55 reviews about this · 2 photos available · analyzed Oct 2026.

Guests rate this 9.1 (city average 6.7); our evidence assessment is 6.0. These use different methods and samples; the detail below explains our assessment.

There is a bright gym with cardio and resistance equipment, plus a sauna, but the setup is limited for serious strength training.

Check before bookingEquipment selection appears limited for serious strength training.

Guest evidence & score details

There is a bright gym with cardio and resistance equipment, plus a sauna, but the setup is limited for serious strength training. Guests disagree on its upkeep, with some calling it well maintained and others finding it cramped or dated. It is fine for light workouts, not a complete training facility.

Gym55 reviews
11 disliked41 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026

What guests liked

sauna & gym areas are great and well maintained

What guests complained about

Gym too small and cramped and not maintained

Booking.com · rated 8/10 · November 2025 · Deluxe King Studio
How we got to 6.0

6/10: a documented, visually substantial gym with cardio, resistance equipment, and strong apparent daylight, but limited equipment is explicitly reported and another supplied review says the equipment needs renovation. The retrieved reviews are selected examples rather than a representative sample. A corpus statistic records 11 detected complaints among 55 gym mentions, with 8 complaints in the last two years; this is a lower-bound detection count, not complaint prevalence. The latest supplied corpus complaint date is 2026-08-29, within 180 days of the supplied retrieval date, but no underlying review text for that complaint is provided.

Supports the score
  • Gym exists and includes cardio and resistance equipment.
  • Large windows provide substantial apparent natural light.
  • Sauna is also listed as an available facility.
Pulls the score down
  • Equipment selection appears limited for serious strength training.
  • Supplied reviews include both positive assessments and complaints about limited equipment and dated equipment.
  • Cleanliness, wear, and operational condition cannot be reliably scored from photographs.

Evidence confidence: higher. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.

Is it worth the money?

Price and value

8.5/10
9.5Agoda · 349 ratings

66 reviews about this · analyzed Oct 2026.

The hotel offers strong value, particularly for families and groups booking an apartment with plenty of space. The combination of room size, facilities and generally good service makes it worth considering, provided you can accept the location and variable noise.

Guest evidence & score details
Value for money66 reviews
6 disliked59 likedlast mentioned Oct 2026

What guests liked

We stayed in the bedroom apt which is amazing value for money and perfect for our family of 4

Booking.com · rated 10/10 · June 2026 · Two-Bedroom Apartment

Patterns in the reviews we analyzed

What to check before you commit

Patterns from 826 analyzed reviews. Use them to ask better questions: review counts are not a prediction of your stay, and text interpretation can miss nuance.

Construction and roadworks

Higher concern

38 of 826 reviews contain a complaint about this.

See the pattern & what to do

38 of 45 classified opinions about this were negative — 84% of these opinions. 35 of those are from the last 730 days. 45 of 826 reviews mention it at all.

Construction surrounds the property and has affected rooms, views, rooftop use and, in some reports, sleep. Evidence is current through October 2026; the expected end date is not supplied.

they started construction on the outside of our apartment in the earlier hours of the morning

Booking.com · rated 5/10 · January 2026 · Two-Bedroom Apartment

Unfortunately there was much construction noise on the side ai was staying at

Booking.com · rated 8/10 · May 2026 · Studio with Balcony

There was some noise in the surrounding area due to nearby construction

Booking.com · rated 10/10 · June 2026 · Studio with Balcony
What you can do about it
  • Ask for a room away from active construction and away from the rooftop pool.
  • Prefer a room on a higher floor, while confirming which side faces construction.
  • Keep windows closed at night and use the air conditioning if comfortable.
  • Bring earplugs because construction hours and room exposure vary.

Smells and damp

Moderate concern

8 of 826 reviews contain a complaint about this.

See the pattern & what to do

8 of 10 classified opinions about this were negative — 80% of these opinions. 7 of those are from the last 730 days. 10 of 826 reviews mention it at all.

We had a complaint about Mouldy smell from aircon and they tried to fix the issue immediately and ended up moving us to another room

Booking.com · rated 9/10 · March 2025 · Studio with Sea View

Mould all through building

Booking.com · rated 1/10 · November 2025 · Deluxe King Studio

the room had a unique smell when the AC was not on

Plumbing, drainage and hot water

Moderate concern

6 of 826 reviews contain a complaint about this.

See the pattern & what to do

6 of 14 classified opinions about this were negative — 43% of these opinions. 5 of those are from the last 730 days. 15 of 826 reviews mention it at all.

The water pressure and flow of hot water was erratic and the drainage was slow

Shower stall drainage can be improved

Booking.com · rated 9/10 · September 2025 · Two-Bedroom Apartment

the shower leaked a bit to the outside tiles

Booking.com · rated 10/10 · February 2026 · Studio with Balcony

Insects and pests

Lower concern

3 of 826 reviews contain a complaint about this.

See the pattern & what to do

3 of 4 classified opinions about this were negative — 75% of these opinions. 2 of those are from the last 730 days. 4 of 826 reviews mention it at all.

It would be better if they did regular spraying for insects on the stairs and near the pool

Booking.com · rated 10/10 · August 2024 · Deluxe King Studio

Many rats in the area

Booking.com · rated 10/10 · August 2026 · Deluxe King Studio

Reasons guests were glad they booked

The bright spots in guest feedback

Staff and service

490 reviewers praised it, 10 complained · 98% of opinions positive

Read a guest’s words

The location was great and the staff were super helpful and amazing!

Cleanliness

246 reviewers praised it, 7 complained · 97% of opinions positive

Read a guest’s words

It was very clean and comfortable- good air conditioning and big bed

Booking.com · rated 10/10 · June 2026 · Studio with Balcony

Room size

94 reviewers praised it, 1 complained · 99% of opinions positive

Read a guest’s words

We exceptionally liked the room (apartment type) - it was very spacious

Booking.com · rated 10/10 · February 2026 · Deluxe King Studio

Noise, any source

79 reviewers praised it, 22 complained · 78% of opinions positive

Read a guest’s words

Very spacious clean and extremely comfortable apartment in a quiet location

Booking.com · rated 9/10 · October 2026 · Two-Bedroom Apartment

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  • Exact room category, bed arrangement and maximum occupancy; requests such as a high floor may not be guaranteed.
  • Total price for your dates, including taxes, service fees, breakfast and any deposit.
  • Cancellation deadline, payment timing and whether the rate is refundable.
  • Current opening hours, closures or extra charges for the facilities you need.

Questions raised by this hotel’s evidence

  • Which room locations are quietest, and can a quiet room be guaranteed?
  • Is shade available around the pool at different times of day?
  • Which kitchen appliances and cookware are included for guests?
  • Is the bathroom layout as narrow as this entrance view suggests?

Observations for specific dates, not a quote

What it costs

These are historical observations, not live availability. Room types, occupancy, taxes and cancellation rules may differ between samples. Check the final total with the provider.

USD 39–47per night on sampled dates · historical observations

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Good value when: When the priority is a spacious apartment-style room, kitchen facilities, and beach access at the observed rates.

Poor value when: When the stay is affected by construction, disappointing breakfast, room-condition problems, or additional payment charges.

Short answers

Common questions about Dolphin Hotel and Apartment

Is Dolphin Hotel and Apartment noisy?

104 of 826 reviews mention noise. Of the 104 reviewers mentioning it, 22 described a problem and 79 described it positively. These are counts of the collected reviews, not all guests. Separately, 45 reviews mention construction or roadworks nearby, 42 of them in the last two years, most recently 2026-10-03.

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Is there construction near Dolphin Hotel and Apartment?

45 collected reviews mention construction, roadworks or building work, first on 2023-11-15 and most recently on 2026-10-03. 38 described it as a complaint. This historical evidence does not establish whether work is continuing today.

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Is breakfast at Dolphin Hotel and Apartment worth it?

288 reviews mention breakfast. 185 described it positively and 88 described a problem.

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How is the Wi-Fi at Dolphin Hotel and Apartment?

Only 15 of 826 reviews mention it at all, 4 of them as a complaint — thin evidence either way, which is itself worth knowing if you need to work.

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Is the pool at Dolphin Hotel and Apartment any good?

It scores 7.0/10 here. 193 reviews mention the pool, 35 of them as a complaint. A good rooftop-pool proposition supported by the facility listing, a representative pool photograph, and multiple supplied positive reviews. The score is moderated because supplied guests also describe the pool as small, and one recent review reports a safety-glass issue and construction noise. Retrieved reviews are relevance-selected rather than representative.

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How much does Dolphin Hotel and Apartment cost per night?

Rates we observed for the listed sample dates ran USD 39 to USD 47 a night, with a midpoint around USD 39. Prices move with dates and room type.

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Who should not book Dolphin Hotel and Apartment?

Light sleepers who cannot tolerate construction risk; Travellers wanting a polished, lively immediate neighbourhood; Serious gym users needing extensive or modern equipment; Guests requiring guaranteed views, flawless maintenance, or consistently strong breakfast.

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What supports this review

Read with these limitations

826 reviews analyzed across 8 languages. Latest guest review: October 2026. 327 reviews from the last 12 months. Analysis: October 2026. How our analysis works

Sample dates: Dec 2021–Oct 2026. Average stay rating 9.3/10, normalized across sources. The latest 12 months average -0.2 points versus the full sample; changing guests and sources can affect this.

  • No written Google reviews were collected.
  • Some review sources are missing or need refreshing.
Review sources, sample sizes and collection dates
Booking.com676 reviews collectedSource collected · October 2026
Google0 reviews collected · 440 advertised by sourceReview evidence unavailable · October 2026
Agoda150 reviews collectedSource collected · October 2026

Our sample is not every review or every stay. Missing evidence does not establish that a facility is absent or a problem is resolved.

How this page was made

We hold 826 reviews for this property and analyzed 826 reviews across 8 languages. Text matching and AI interpretation can miss nuance, sarcasm or translations. Repeated experiences, larger samples and independent sources are more useful than a single vivid quote.

Quotes, however, are only ever drawn from the 401 English reviews. Machine-translating a guest’s sentence would change their original wording.

We count mentions using text patterns. Complaints can come from a reviewer’s “disliked” field or negative wording in their review. These counts describe the reviews we hold, not the proportion of all guests who experienced an issue. “Recent” means the last 730 days.

Scores, section explanations and photo descriptions come from a model reading the source material using AI, last run 11 October 2026. Published photos may be old, staged or incomplete; AI cannot measure a room or verify a facility is currently open. Nearby-place evidence is unavailable. Prices are observations for sample dates and will move.

We link to a review or its source page when an address is available. Source, rating, and month accompany quotes to help you locate them. Some links open a collection of reviews rather than the individual quote.