Bhelupur Rd, Next to LIC office, B 12 / 119, A1 ARAJI NO. 91, Varanasi, UP, 221001
What's nearby
Harishchandra Ghat - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Hanuman Ghat - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Dasaswamedh ghat - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Asi Ghat - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Kashi Vishwanath Temple - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
Getting around
Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri) - 55 min drive
Sarnath Station - 13 min drive
Jeonathpur Station - 14 min drive
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Station - 16 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Aman Restaurant - 6 min walk
Kerala Cafe - 2 min walk
Bikanervala - 6 min walk
Brown Bread Bakery Varanasi - 10 min walk
Monalisa - 10 min walk
About this property
HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND
When you stay at HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND , you'll be a short five-minute drive from Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Dasaswamedh ghat. You'll have free perks such as WiFi and valet parking. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Hindi
At a glance
Hotel size
39 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Parking
Free secured on-site valet parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Transfers
Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Restaurant dining guide
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
A damage deposit of INR 2000 will be collected before check-in
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately INR 500 per person
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of INR 1000 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 4)
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards and outdoor lighting on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 24 December.
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December.
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND ?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND ?
Yes, there's free valet parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND ?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is INR 1000 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND ?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Are there restaurants at or near HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND ?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND like?
HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND is in the heart of Varanasi, a short 16-minute walk from Dasaswamedh ghat and 8 minutes' walk from Hanuman Ghat.
HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
26 November 2024
Excellente adresse bien située pour les visites
NORBERT
NORBERT, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
29 October 2024
Great Varanasi Value
Hotel Dolphin Grand in Varanasi is a fantastic value. Very conveniently located and comfortable hotel for the price. Sure, there might be nicer places in town and ones closer to the Ghats, but they cost a lot more and will be much noisier. Dolphin is close enough to walk to the Ganges, and located on a main street where it is easy to find a Tuk Tuk if you need a ride to the farther parts of town.
The room is comfortable enough for two people. The shower did get a little water on the floor, but not a big deal. The staff was very kind and helpful, especially Lakshmi at the front desk. Breakfast in the lobby was tasty.
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 October 2024
a very affordable oasis in varanasi
this hotel must have been renovated not so long ago. it was out-of-india quality of cleanliness with one the friendliest and the most helpful staffs we’ve met during our trip in india. it was the first time in our trip that we enjoyed clean water shower that reverted our hair back to normal conditions after the shower. we had an amazing stay here.
YONG HUN
YONG HUN, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 July 2024
Ajay
Ajay, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 May 2024
Sunil
Sunil, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
16 May 2024
Ravinndar
Ravinndar, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 May 2024
Either newly built or renovated. The place was clean and nicely appointed. Close enough to the ghats so that you can walk to it in 15 min.
Albert
Albert, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 May 2024
Très bon rapport qualité/prix
L’hôtel est bien situé.
Pour seulement 136e pour 2 nuits en demi-pension ça vaut le coup.
La chambre était propre, avec tout le confort nécessaire.
Le petit-déjeuner était très bon et nous pouvions choisir ce que nous souhaitions à la carte.
Le soir c’était pareil, nous pouvions prendre ce que nous voulions pour dîner et le personnel du restaurant était très bien. C’est un restaurant uniquement végétarien mais franchement les saveurs changent et c’est bon.
Nous avions payés avant d’arriver pour éviter tout désagrément qu’on a pu lire dans certains commentaires.
Le manager a juste essayé, à notre arrivée, de nous dire que le petit-déjeuner n’était pas compris mais lorsque nous lui avons montrer notre voucher avec demi-pension il a dit ok et n’a pas insisté.
J M
J M, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 May 2024
Enjoyed my stay at the Grand Dolphin. The service was warm and attentive, the hotel clean and the food quite good. As a foreign traveller, I found the area a little tricky to navigate but there were always rickshaws nearby to help me get around.
Stephanie
Stephanie, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
17 April 2024
Varanasi
The hotel is close to Ganges River, but is was outdated, dirty and very expensive for what we payed for.
Richard
Richard, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 April 2024
Very nice hotel
subbarao
subbarao, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
13 April 2024
Very poor breakfast
Shashi
Shashi, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 April 2024
Jennifer
Jennifer, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
2 April 2024
The room was pretty clean, but upon looking more closely at one of the provided bottled waters, the seal had been broken and it was filled to a different level than the other bottle with an unbroken seal.
Sarah
Sarah, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 March 2024
What a fabulous find in the midst of such an amazing and vibrant city.
A real oasis when a bit of peace and quiet was required.
A great welcome by the whole excellent staff , including the ever helpful Krishna with his huge smile.
The room was extremely well maintained, clean and comfortable.
The food and service in the restaurant was as of a very good standard.
The hotel is well located for walking and short rickshaw rides to all the main sights.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would certainly recommend it highly to anyone visiting Varanasi.
John
John, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
22 March 2024
Very clean hotel, great service
Sowmya
Sowmya, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 March 2024
Location is good if you want to walk down to the ghats.
Restaurant is good, but vegetarian only.
Room is a decent size and it all worked well but a thermostatic shower mixer would have been nice.
WiFi is good.
Having learned more about that area of town, I'd definitely stay there again.
Edward
Edward, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
15 March 2024
Good, but not necessarily for westerners
Be warned: NOT ALL ROOMS HAVE WINDOWS.
I booked an executive twin room and we were given a windowless triple. Third bed was a rollaway bed positioned against the wall by the (not) window. Immediately returned to the front desk to ask to switch rooms. After much back and forth, we were told nothing else was available until the next day. I could tell the staff member felt or perceived me as an entitled westerner and displayed a poor attitude, though he did offer to have staff arrange to hand carry our luggage to the new room assignment while we were out touring. He kept his word and the new room, directly above, indeed had a window and was a true double accommodation. We respectfully apologized to each other for any malcontent.
(Both) Rooms were extremely clean, though I am not a fan of the wet room-type bathroom. Hotel needs more universal power outlets.
Location is close to the Ganga and ceremonies, but extremely busy and noisy. Good for walking tours. (Noted: We happened to visit during the wedding anniversary of Krishna, so doubly noisy and probably not normal.)
Breakfast buffet was adequate. They cater more to Indian diets, so be prepared and try something new. No soya or plant-milk alternatives provided (typical of all the hotels we frequented in India).
Laundry service was done same day, turned in at breakfast time. Friends, we gave them a separate bag each, but it was returned combined all into one, which completely defeated our purposes for billing.
Elaine
Elaine, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
6 March 2024
Subir
Subir, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
4 March 2024
Great value & food with western standards met
Sarah
Sarah, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 March 2024
Jyoti
Jyoti, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 February 2024
Amit
Amit, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 February 2024
yashpal
yashpal, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
19 February 2024
Quinn
Quinn, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
16 February 2024
No hot water to shower.
We could not get hot water,to shower.
When called the front desk he said , they will turn the machine on, and hot water will be available in 10 min.
After 10 min when I called , the front desk help said he cannot tell me when the hot water will be available.
After 20 min offered to bring hot water in a bucket, if needed.
In short had to shower in cold water.
We were a family of 8, so all of us had to shower in cold water.
The oldest member was 72 yrs old.
Very upsetting after paying this kind of money.