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Reviews of Blue Dolphin Holiday Park ( Haven Holidays)

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Blue Dolphin Holiday Park ( Haven Holidays)
Gristhorpe Bay
Filey
North Yorkshire   (Browse area)
YO14 9PU
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Open: 01/03/2024 to 31/10/2024
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Rating: Average Review Score: 7/10 from 220 Reviews
                7/10 from 220 Reviews

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Who's it for
 Families Welcome   Not Members Only   No Rallies   Not Naturist Site 
 Dogs Welcome   No Dogs Allowed   Groups Welcome 
Facilities
 Toilet Facilities   Hot Showers   No Washing Up Area   No Bathroom 
 No Baby Changing   Laundry On Site   Drinking Water   Disabled Friendly 
 No Chemical Disposal   No Battery Charging   No Gas Exchange   No Recycling Facilities 
 No Kitchen Facilities   No Freezer / Fridge   No Motorhome Point   No Wifi Access 
 Shop On Site   Bar On Site   Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site 
Activities
 Kids Playground   No TV Room   Games Room   Evening Entertainment 
 No Fishing   No Wild Swimming   Indoor Pool On Site   Outdoor Pool On Site 
 No Horse Riding   No Cycle Hire   No Golf   Tennis On Site 
 No Beach   No Watersports   No Boat Launch 
Other Features
 No Sea Views   Not Working Farm   No Campfires Allowed 
 No Waterside Pitches   Public Transport   No Dog Walk 

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Date of Visit: July 2005 Unit:  Tent
Reviewer: Hb33 3 reviews from this member

 We had a few problems with this site, it rained for a bit of the week we were there and we found the drainage to be very poor in fact it was like driving through a swimming pool to go through the exit! The clubhouse wasn't big enough for the size of park especially with it being a haven site and the amount of caravans as well as tents there. Also found the prices quite expensive and the shop not very well stocked - what they did have was expensive and no real choice. The kids couldn't get into the organised games on a night time we found that since we like to have our children with us during the day so we can explore new ares together that the kids picked for things on the night times were the children who were in their clubs during the day, so ours were left out. The shower blocks were quite often dirty - we cut them some slack with the rain but they did not seem to make an effort even when it was not raining. 


Date of Visit: May 2006 Unit:  Tent
Reviewer: Jamiecbf600 1 review from this member

 Well its about 4  years since I last visited blue dolphin and it hasnt really changed. I booked it as a last minute break, only £15.00 for 2 nights. This was really a taster holiday in our new tent as our 2 young children have never been camping. We arrived at about 6.30pm due to me working so we had to ring the security officer to come and give us our pitch number and passes etc. It was raining when I was putting up our tent and as it was a new one and it was windy too so it wasnt the easiest of tasks, I even managed to bend and virtually break one of the poles( there were lots of people watching me but no help was offered, shame on u all).

The showers were not too far from our pitch and had an electronic card entry system which wasnt working, they were clean though. The only problem was the club house and main complex was a bit of a trek, the food hall wasnt open much and that was a bit of a disapointment, a belly full of beer and no food, not good. The pool was only small and not very deep and very cold so my 2yr old couldnt stay in too long. Also the bar and shop prices did seem to vary from assistant to assitant. 
 
Over all though not too bad and for £15.00 for 2 nights a bargain 


Date of Visit: May 2006 Unit:  Tent
Reviewer: R1ck06 11 reviews from this member

 Arrived here for a 3 day trip last friday with our vango colarado 600, only to see it ruined by the wind. The site people put us on the worst spot possible for a dome tent in very windy weather, and yet the touring caravans had the best of the shelter!?! we were on the site about an hour in total, and were told the money we paid for the three day trip couldn't be refunded, so all in all its cost us £15, plus £175 worth of kit to visit this pathetic run-down dirty(toilet blocks that is) site. Thanks a bunch blue dolphin, tenters avoid this one. 


Date of Visit: May 2006 Unit:  Tent
Reviewer: Andrew&Tracey 6 reviews from this member

 After arriving at Blue Dolphin and checking in we went to our allocated pitch to find it was on a very steep hill and wouldnt have mattered which way we pitched it would have been impossible.  My husband went back to the office and asked to be moved somewhere more suitable which they did.  The second pitch was still on a slight incline but better than the first one.  We were told that the toilet block nearest to us was out of order so we had a much farther walk to the only other working toilet and shower block in the touring park.

The toilet block itself was reasonably clean but the mens side was much worse.  Dirty toilets and blocked toilets each time my husband visited them.

Friday night was a nightmare - a bunch of young families turned up in 2 tents and  a caravan and kept everyone awake until after 3am and then were up and about again before 7am.  The 'security' car was nowhere to be seen.

We should have stayed until Sunday but decided this commercial site wasnt for us so packed up and came home on Saturday.  If you're wanting a young persons site with lots and I mean lots of noise and inconsiderate 'neighbours' then this is the site for you.

Facilities for the children cant be faulted but they do cost extra money and the bike hire, bungee trampolines etc... are not cheap. 


Date of Visit: May 2006 Unit:  Motorhome
Reviewer: 100acrewood 20 reviews from this member

 Haven holidays tend to have a bad name for people who camp but I'd just like to say - what a great site. Not too far away from the main entertainment complex but far enough as not to get all the noise it took us about 10 mins from our pitch to the main complex and were not expert walkers! Toilets and showers were plenty. Campsite warden was lovely. Great site and would def go back - 10/10 :-) 

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Date of Visit: August 2005 Unit:  Touring Caravan
Reviewer: Dfer 9 reviews from this member

 Stayed here for a week and my first thought was 'oh my God'. The site is huge and I thought I would hate it but I didn't. We stayed in a super pitch and it's DEFINITELY worth the extra money. You get your own fenced off pitch with your own water hook up, no dragging your aqua roll for miles. You also get a decent sized pitch. Next door to us had caravan, awning and annexe on side and still had room although they had to park car on front. Friends of ours booked a normal pitch which was cramped only just enough room for caravan and awning but car had to go across front. It was also very noisy there. Club was hectic no chance of seats unless you went very early. All kinds of things for kids to do. Us big kids loved the roller skating [I hadn't done that for years!]. Toilets clean but there was nearly always a queue for showers but it was the school holidays when we were there so very busy. 


Reviewer: Ellienpink 2 reviews from this member

 May 2005
This is our 2nd visit to blue dolphin. The 1st during August 2004. The campsite itself is mostly level, and pitch sizes are good. (We have a 9 berth tent) So no problem being close to neighbours. There isn't an awful lot to do at this Haven site during the day, 2 arcades, football pitch and indoor sports arena. There are 2 swimming pools, 1 indoor and 1 outdoor which are a decent size.

Filey itself is a lovely seaside resort. There are no high street shops only Somerfield, but you can get all you need from the independant retailers. There is a 24 hour Tesco at Scarborough. The food at haven is a bit more expensive than normal. There is a pub on site serving food and a Burger King. The evening entertainment is great, if not a bit loud. The staff really do a good job. Overall not a bad place to holiday but lacks daytime activities. 


Reviewer: Bolton Lad 1 review from this member

 June 2005
This is a good site if you have kids as there is plenty going on during the day and the night,you have to pay £5.00 deposit though to get a swipe card to go to the toilets.I dont understand as the toilets where left open for the entire stay when we where there.There is security that drives past on a regular basis.The main gripe is that the if your camping it is at least a five minute walk to all the shops and centre of the park and for my entire stay it rained so a good tip is when you go out to one of the clubs at night take your car with you as you can park right outside the main attractions.The shower blocks and the toilets where clean ane you never had to wait.

This was a good site and i would go back there.
TIP - Buy your food before you go as the shops are very expensive 


Reviewer: Pmgale 1 review from this member

 May 2005
Just come back from Blue Dolphin. It was our first 'tenting' holiday (i.e. more than one night away). Not being an experienced camper, I cannot say whether this is true of all campsites but here's how I personally found our stay at Blue Dolphin. We arrived on Sunday (day before whitsun bank holiday Monday). The weather was absolutely fantastic. We had similar weather on Monday and Tuesday. I'm sure good weather makes a lot of difference to a camping holiday.

There was plenty to do for the kids, however, we took the opportunity to use the site more of a base so we explored Scarborough, Filey, Robin Hoods Bay and Whitby - all of which we found charmingly quaint. At night, the entertainment was brill although my two boys (12 and 9) preferred to spend my hard earned money on the slot machines. Drinks were, as to be expected pricey and during the course of the 4 nights we stayed, we spent a small fortune. The rooms are very smokey, not the best for kids or non-smokers. Food in Smugglers was disappointing for the price. Cannot fault the entertainment though.

Toilet blocks were (it seemed) only cleaned in the morning before the 'rush'. It really could have done with being cleaned again at least again in the evening. I'm not sure if my standards are too high for camping and sharing showers (I know I should expect a degree of 'roughing it') but I bought flip flops especially to stand in the showers in!!! They had litter, coathangers, hairs, hair bands etc strewn in the showers and to get a decent shower you had to keep your hand on the button shower 'button'.

Not an awful lot of space and for the amount of people camping there on a bank holiday week, you would have expected more showers (not sure if there were any more blocks anywhere). Our pitch was situated directly opposite the bins, which weren't emptied by the refuse collection lorry (they missed it) but the warden sorted it out quickly and apologised. It cost £50 for 5 nights (we only stayed 4 because of the weather turned) which was a true bargain if you consider the entertainment, electric hook up and free showers.

I would visit again purely for the entertainment (having said this the kids got bored) but will probably experience some other sites first.  


Reviewer: hjsutcliffe 3 reviews from this member

 June + September 2002/3/4
I love this site, for kids it has everything and it is mostly inclusive with some additional small surcharges. Yes it is uneven in places and the shower blocks could be better (I prefer to use my own shower) but if you want a bargain out of the six weeks hols this site is unbeatable. We have two weeks away every year 1 in june and 1 beginning of sept of which both cost less than one week in august here or elsewhere in the area. £49.50 for 8 nights in a tourer. Other sites do not drop there prices to that out of season. If you have kids and want some peace and plenty of shows and a free swimming pool it will suit you. The food is expensive on site but which site has a cheap shop/restaurant that you can think of. I've been to most in this area and have yet to find one. 


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