The Dolphin Hotel

A traditional inn-style hotel set directly on Gorey Pier, the Dolphin enjoys one of the most picturesque positions on the island, with Mont Orgueil Castle rising on the headland behind and the harbour's fishing boats bobbing right outside. Many rooms have sea views over the pier and bay, decorated in a simple, comfortable style that puts the focus firmly on the setting rather than design flourishes. Downstairs, the bar and restaurant are busy with a seafood-led menu - local crab, mussels and the day's catch feature heavily - drawing both hotel guests and visitors who've come to Gorey for the view. It's a popular spot for couples and foodies wanting to combine a stay with castle visits, harbour walks and watching the tide rise and fall right beneath the windows.

Some rooms above the bar can be lively on summer evenings when the pier gets busy, so ask for a quieter room if needed; parking on the pier is limited and paid, so consider arriving by bus.

££ - mid-range.

Open year-round.

Bus 1/1A from St Helier; limited paid parking on the pier.

Steps to entrance; check on booking.