Blue Dolphin Holiday Park, North Yorkshire, England
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There’s always plenty to do at Blue Dolphin, from all-weather action in the indoor SportsDrome to the SplashZone, roller-disco or mini ten-pin bowling. Kids will adore the soft play area and the superb Adventure Playground. And 2005 has lots of new water attractions, new shows and new places to eat.Nearby Hotels Viewed by Other Travellers
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Blue Dolphin Holiday Park Reviews
" Worst touring site ever "
Submitted By: Mr Flibble" Excellent Value "
Submitted By: SIMPSONFirstly we were camping and therfore I was very worried about the toilet/ shower blocks that we were to use- they were great- the toilets were kept spotlessly clean by the two ladies who were always in there morning and evening even on good friday making sure the facility was clean and tidy and nice and warm. Thanks to them both.
The Entertainment area was very clean, the carpets throughout are all new,the decor fine.
The food outlets - be it The Bar/Grill, Burger King or Papa Johns Pizza were all reasonably priced and staff very pleasant. The Main Bar in the Show entertainemnt area was cheaper than our local pub !!!!and the tables were kept clean and clear throughout the evening by very pleasant staff.
The young man that served us in the extremely well stocked supermarket was friendly, polite and informative.
The staff in the swimming pool were just fab - the pool was just the right temperature and the slide was enjoyed by us all- along with the Aqua Jets and the Aqua Gliders of which our children loved - the pool area was clean and tidy at all times.
We also felt that all the extra activities for the children were extremely well priced.
The sports drome staff - namely Mike - were a credit to Haven - his understanding patience and dedication to his role was 100% making our sons holiday one to remember.
WELL DONE BLUE DOLPHIN HAVEN - WE WILL BE BACK
" Blue Dolphin Park "
Submitted By: Mrs R JamesWhen we first arrived things looked fab!!! Well that lasted for all of about 10 minutes, after booking in a the woman on the desk gave us the map of where we could park, we drove round to find the best pitch, the place was empty but the only places that we could pitch our tent was either right outside the sluse room or on a hill, so obviesly we opted for the hill.
The toilets on the camp site were disgusting, the key would open the door correctly so at 3am when your 5 year old is dying for the toilet it became a real issue for me, BEACH ACCSESS!!! what beach accsess, well if you call a 200 ft drop cliff beach accsess ha!
The only place you could eat on site was burur king which was rubbish, or the chippy, well after lokking at the fat that was dripping of my sisters i opted for the burger.
Apart from that it was a lovely site but i think we will be going on a different site next year.
" Haven Blue Dolphin "
Submitted By: LinilinT" Have just returned from 2 weeks in a... "
Submitted By: Mrs D SmithBad points. The clubs were far too hot to enjoy any entertainment and far too loud. Our caravan was not very far from the entertainment complex and the noise from the club could be heard until the early hours. The Starlight Club had a really bad smell and the tables were very sticky. There were never enough bar staff on duty in any bar with the excuse being other members had been called to another bar which was short of staff.
The restaurant was nice although the staff could do with better training i.e. clearing tables after people leave and before the next people arrive wanting to eat at the table.
Our electricity went off on one day, we reported it at 10 in the mornng and it was fixed at about 6 in the evening!! after ringing the reception twice and paying them a visit.
" we stayed for 3 nights and found it... "
Submitted By: Mr S Hughes" JUST BACK FROM A WEEK AT BLUE... "
Submitted By: Ms M MUNLESS YOU DONT MIND LIVING IN A DIRTY, SMELLY CARAVAN DONT GO!
THE SMELL OF DAMPNESS, MOULD AND DIRTY STICKY CARPETS AS SOON AS WE OPENED THE CARAVAN DOOR.
THE SWIMMING POOL, WELL IT WAS DISGUSTING, FILTHY TOOK MY SON STRAIGHT BACK OUT THE POOL AFTER WAITING ABOUT HALF HOUR TO GET IN!!
IF YOU FANCY GOING FOR A DRINK IN EVENING FORGET IT THE STAFF ARE SOOOO SLOW THEY ALMOST STOP!!
OVERALL DONT GO!! BETWEEN THE COST OF THE CARAVAN AND THE PRICE OF THE DRINK, FOOD ETC I COULD HAVE GOT A WEEK ALL INC IN SPAIN!!!
" I have just returned from a week... "
Submitted By: Ms ForemanThis is the worst site I have ever stayed on in my entire 30 years of camping and they charge up to £45 a night for the privalidge. The toilets were always dirty and covered in overflowing toilet paper and dirty water. After showering we became dirty within minutes of trecking over the muddy fields of mess and stench. The swimming pool was overcrowded and shallow and I felt I needed to be dipped in disenfectant after bathing in this pool never mind changing in the dirty changing rooms.
The entertainment to be fair was good, however trying to get a drink from the very very unfriendly and rude bar staff was another thing. Gangs of youths hung out at this complex and I did feel like I was on the roughest housing estate in the country. I did fear for my family's safety on this site.
How we survived a week in this place is beyond me, My £300 tent is wrecked beyond belief, I had to bundle it in bin bags to get it home and when I took it down needed a shower to rid me of the mud that covered me from head to toe.
Why people return to this site year after year is beyond me, I think haven management she take a stay on this touring site and experience what we did, I could never ever ever recommend this site to anyone and have to say it should be shut down or used as a Prison Camp!!!
An experience never to be forgotten, sorry haven you got it wrong with this one.
" we have just had the break from hell... "
Submitted By: Mr A Bfull of mould big patches every where from celling to floor even on beds/curtains
the smell alone made ever1 sick or just the food ?
dead insects/flies and even 1s still crawling the all place was just walkin
even the windows and doors didn't close just gaps everywere
complained and nobody seemed bothered that the place was just a s***h### (i wouldn't even put a dog in there)
all slept in car first night because it was that bad
had to wait for new van got the second one the following afternoon it was alot better and didn't smell as bad but still not what you expect from this company
so lost 2 days on a 3 night break so not much of a break and will not be going back just wished i took my wifes advise and gone straight back home the same day (300m for nothing but sickness and now a bad back)
and this was suposed to be 1 of the better models of van hate to see what the lower ones were like
" My caravan was at the side of the... "
Submitted By: Mrs A Melia" I had the complete and utter... "
Submitted By: seanbeanisfitI had previously stayed at Primrose Valley-ok but not brilliant,Hafan Y Mor - good the first time but dreadful the second and Prestahaven Sands-ok,and was actually giving Haven "a last chance" with Blue Dolphin. How I wish I hadn't bothered.
Hordes of foulmouthed black garbed teenaged teens tanked up on illicit booze,groups of potbellied tattooed heavy smokers (and that was just the women) all clutching the Sun whilst effing and blinding at dear little Demi-Lee or Tyler - not a good mental image is it?
It cost us a fortune in drinks-we ended up taking in our own the prices were so inflated.The onsite "supermarket" was a rip off-go to Filey - much cheaper and more choice.The constant moneymaking scams from relentless gaming machines/merchandise were irritating after the first 24 hours. It was like something off the TV programme "Shameless"
Never again will I inflict Haven on myself or my family. The standard of people it appeals to is obviously below working class-it must be scum class. As a direct result of staying here-it was always cold,the pool was tiny and subzero with woefully inadequate showering/changing facilities-I have discovered the joys of going abroad with the family now-it doesn't cost much more,staff have manners and the sun always shines.
I have only given this place 1/10 because there wasn't an option to give it 0.I pity the herd who haven't yet seen the light........
" Just came back from Scrounge Dolphin... "
Submitted By: Miss K LovellThe site
seemed to be clean, the bins were emptied often. They used the galaxy bar for people checking in instead of reception which was stupid! Imagine carrying heavy luggage through a maze of slot machines with screaming little brats and chavs on them. When we got there because we booked privately we had to then make our way to the reception which was "over there" *does peter kay tenerife pointing impression*, we were also told "over there" by the spotty haven guy outside the bar who looked a bit stoned to be honest. So then we made a great journey to the reception to get the key.
Places to eat
Burger king is good as you know what you're getting. But, as my mums bloke was ordering the woman seemed to get confused so I said "I think you're confusing her kev" and the "lovely" woman replied "yeah, you are" in a really nasty tone. The fish and chips are disgusting! Just dont go there! The smugglers bar food was ok though =]
Facilities
Everything is so expensive! Go karts £3.50 for a single cart for 6 mins....you're having a giraffe mate! Learn archery and wotnot...£5 an hour, you will not learn these new skills in 1 hour so whats the point? We hired a hairdryer cuz the one in our van was broken and it cost us £10 to hire for the week and then ANOTHER £10 deposit!!!!!
If you do choose to go though then the site is good to use as a base as there is the 120 bus which leaves from right outside the park and goes to Bridlington, Filey and Scarborough and they are all nice days out =] You may want to go and do your shopping in a supermarket in Scarborough aswell if you self cater as its cheaper =] There is also days out which you can pay for. We went to York for the day and it was brilliant! The bus driver even gave us talks about the history of some of the places on the way back and drove past where the Royal is shot =]
ways you could pay to have a good time:
*rob a bank
*sell your house, car and dog
*go to Primrose valley instead =] its bigger
" I can't believe the reviews are so... "
Submitted By: Mrs K S" Well I booked this holiday for 150... "
Submitted By: Mrs C Wright" Fantastic park, we all had a great... "
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