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Looking at 169 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the products, particularly the towels, for their excellent quality, absorbency, and quick-drying properties. Many appreciate the lightweight and compact nature of the items, making them ideal for travel and holidays. The wide variety of colors and designs is also frequently highlighted as a positive aspect. However, some people were dissatisfied with the ordering and delivery process. A few customers reported issues with delayed dispatch, missing items, or orders not arriving within the promised timeframe, especially when ordering for upcoming trips. Additionally, a small number of reviewers found that the towels did not absorb water effectively, leaving them feeling wet after use.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dock & Bay towel an absolute game changer. Recently purchased a bundle for whole family for a midweek trip involving lots of swimming. Towels dried really quickly and where fab at drying everyone aft... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordering is quick & easy. There is a good choice of colours. I've made three orders & bought tea towels and hair wraps. The tea towels are super absorbent. The hair wraps are also absorbent, lightwe... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They are incredibly lightweight and compact. They fold down small enough to fit easily into a backpack or carry-on. Despite being thin, they’re surprisingly absorbent and dry way faster than normal to... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was told about these amazing towels. I was sceptical to say the least. However from viewing the web site several times, reading reviews, researching, finally purchased a towel (soon to purchase my... See more

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Dock & Bay | Makers of the best compact, sand free and quick-drying towels around. And so much more. Shop our unique collections to choose your perfect beach, home, travel & fitness accessories.


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4.5

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

825 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer focused business!!

My order dispatch was slightly delayed and I needed my towels in time for my holidays. It just took one email to customer service and the fantastic Avry got it sorted! The towels are lovely too. Well done Dock & Bay really great customer support 👏👏

July 31, 2024
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Reply from Dock & Bay

Hi Grace! We are so glad you were able to get your problem resolved so quickly as that as the experience we always want to give our customers :) Great to hear that you're enjoying the towels as well! Hope you enjoy even more on your next beach trip 🥰

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Such good customer service…

I have not bought anything from this company before, but the reviews were good so I went ahead with my purchase.
I had a query, something didn’t feel right so I sent a message, asking for advice.
The response was quick, polite & helpful. Demi had so much patience with me. Every time I messaged her, she replied in a way that made me feel like a valued customer even though I’d only bought a small thing.
Based on my experience with Demi, I would happily recommend Dock & Bay to everyone.

July 26, 2024
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Reply from Dock & Bay

Hi Annie :) Thank you so much for your recommendation and we strive to make sure all of our customers feel valued with our service and so glad you were helped quickly 🥰

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Plastic rubbish

Not happy, towels were delivered no problem but they are 83 % polyester... ghastly...

July 23, 2024
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Reply from Dock & Bay

Hey Marzanna, thank you for your review. We're sorry to hear you're not loving your towels. We try to make it very clear what our towels are made of on our website. You can find information about how our towels are made (out of 100% recycled plastic water bottles) under the "Sustainability" tab on every product page. We also include the material and their exact percentages under the product description on each product page as well. 🙌

You are more than welcome to return your unused towels to us within thirty days of ordering, so if they're not for you, no worries at all. 🥰

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I've received a bath towel with yellow…

I've received a bath towel with yellow staines on it. Ive requested a return on their website and my request has been rejected!!
Customer service uses odd conversation style saying oh that's "not amazing" asking for pics of dirty towel for "investigation" purpose after which they said they will refund me 25%!!! They are breaking Consumer Acts Rights, not adhering even to their own T&Cs. Such an odd company. What a dissapointment. Still trying to return stupid towel and in conversation to most useless customer servive ever who uses copy paste ready templates insteaf of meaningful conversation.

July 11, 2024
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Reply from Dock & Bay

Hi Agneieszka,

Thank you for your review, we are so sorry to hear you had a frustrating experience trying to sort out a stained towel.

We ask for photo evidence of stains on towels so that we can investigate with the warehouse to see what happened and ensure there are no other towels from the batch impacted by the issue you're experiencing.

Once these photos are received, we offer either a free replacement or 25% off your affected item and we would never ask you to return your item at first. If you prefer a refund, we are always happy to offer a free return label (which has been offered to you at this stage). 🙌

We hope this helps to clarify our investigative process. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach back out.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Lovely towels bought for motorhome as…

Lovely towels bought for motorhome as light. Friends recommended & love them! Like other reviewer though, I was disappointed that the 10% new customer discount which took £50 to £45 was cancelled out by the postage being applied to discounted price!

July 3, 2024
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Reply from Dock & Bay

Hey there, we're so sorry to hear the discount was disappointing- that's not amazing! We will be sure to look into a fix for this!

Please message us at help@dockandbay.com and we will help make this right for you. 🥰

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Discount wiped by shipping cost! Refunded shipping!

Made a decision to buy 2 beach towels with the 10% discount. All in basket, discount applied, to find that order has to be over £50 for free shipping! So basically discount wiped out by the £4 shipping. So will not be purchasing. You lured me in and lost me in one fail swoop. Give the discount and free shipping for first order, that makes more sense to me and I am sure others. Thank you, I have been refunded for the shipping. Great customer service.

June 13, 2024
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Reply from Dock & Bay

Hey Toni, we're so sorry to hear the discount kept your order from receiving free shipping- that's not amazing! We will be sure to look into a fix for this!

Please message us at help@dockandbay.com and we will help make this right for you. 🥰

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT RECOMMEND - Dock & Bay towels at a cost…

Purchased 2 Dock & Bay towels at a cost of £24.99 each = £50 in March 2024 via Amazon. They are authenticate D&B towels.
Purchased them based on their sales pitch regarding "QUICK DRY" and lightweight. Lightweight they are, but QUICK DRY THEY ARE NOT. How are they quick dry when it takes 9+ hours to dry... extremely disappointed at the fake claims, definitely do not recommend.

May 1, 2024
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Reply from Dock & Bay

Hey there,

We are truly sorry that you're not loving your Dock & Bay! All of our towels are tested for absorbency and the ability to quickly dry before they leave our factory 🙌 We never want to mislead our customers, and we almost never hear that our towels are not drying well- so it seems like you may have ended up with some funky towels 💔

No worries though, we would love to make this right for you 💌 We have responded to your Facebook DM with next steps and hopefully we can sort this out quickly! :)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great product but lack of free returns…

Great product but lack of free returns is behind what the standard for shopping is these days hence 4 not 5 stars!

January 17, 2024
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Reply from Dock & Bay

Hey Anna,

We are so glad you like our products, we think they're pretty nifty too 😉 I am very sorry to hear that you're unhappy with our returns policy. We absolutely hear you and understand where you're coming from 💛

We care massively about being sustainable-free returns have a huge impact on our planet (in terms of emissions cost and how much ends up in landfills later on), so we really try to combat this by limiting returns. ✈️

We upload tons of imagery that shows what our products look like, feel like, and even how they move. All in an attempt to make online shopping (which can admittedly be difficult) a little easier! ✨

We really do sympathise with, and understand your frustration. If you have any questions or want to chat more, we are always available at help@dockandbay.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super helpful and excellence customers…

Super helpful and excellence customers service!! Very quick response! Amazing team! Thank you for your help!

Cheers,

Best regards,

Karen

November 27, 2023
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Reply from Dock & Bay

Hey Karen,
Yay, that's amazing to hear that the team were able to help you out super fast! We're so happy you had a great experience with us 💗 We hope you love your Dock and Bay!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional customer service

Exceptional customer service. I had an extremely positive experience. Royal Mail messed up and they were very quick, helpful and supportive.
Product is great, super cute packaging heat colours. Will definitely recommend further

December 2, 2023
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Reply from Dock & Bay

Hi Donatella,

Customer service and cute, colourful packaging is the name of the game, we are so glad that you had such a positive experience with us 😊🙌

We hope you and your Dock and Bay have a happy and colourful life together 🌈

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant Customer Service

Brilliant Customer Service. In common with other reviews here, my experience of the customer service was excellent. Not only that but the products are brilliant too. We often have guests and drying beach towels was difficult and expensive. These dry in no time and look good as well.

November 27, 2023
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Reply from Dock & Bay

Hey Kerry,
Thank you so much for your delightful feedback! We are so glad your experience with Dock and Bay has been so positive, it's what we strive for always 🥰

And even better that you and your guest are getting so much use out of the towels! Nothing is better than friends sharing Dock and Bay by the pool ☀️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Couldn't praise Dock and Bay more…

Couldn't praise Dock and Bay more highly. Their towels are just the best, but on top of that the customer service is next level. There was a mistake with a personalised towel, which was a wedding gift. There was not much time at all to get a new one sent over, but they sent a new one, for free, with priority posting, and kept me up to date all throughout the process. The lady was so friendly and really supportive when I was stressing out about not having a gift in time. Thanks so much!

October 12, 2023
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Reply from Dock & Bay

Hey there,

We love to make our customers happy and we strive to have the best customer service team ever 🫶💪.

We are delighted to hear you had such an amazing experience, and we hope that the wedding was awesome! (Since you brought Dock and Bay to the wedding, we know you brought the best gift 😉)

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Towel stained with sand marks.

Used this towel once on the beach and the towel is covered in sand stains which won’t wash out, so unfit for purpose.
I would not recommend this product. There are cheaper alternatives on Amazon.

August 21, 2023
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Reply from Dock & Bay

Hi Tara,

I'm sorry to hear that this has been your experience. White can be tough! If you'd like to tell us more so we can help with your towel, please email us at help@dockandbay.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent all round

The website was really easy to navigate, and I chose my towels very quickly. The payment was easy to make, then my new towels turned up in a couple of days, wow speedy!!!
I followed the instructions and washed them a couple of times first (no conditioner) and they are now being used daily and saving me £££ in drying costs!!
I highly recommend Dock & Bay towels!

September 7, 2023
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Reply from Dock & Bay

So glad to hear you've had a great experience with us! We hope you love your Dock and Bay goodies✨

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered a beach towel and head wrap…

I ordered a beach towel and head wrap on next day delivery for £5. Items arrived but received a hand towel instead of a beach towel. So I ordered again another beach towel assuming it was my mistake and paid £5 delivery again. Yet again I was sent a hand towel instead of a beach towel. So I am returning both items and have had to pay another £5 return postage. So it has cost me £15 in postage and haven't even received a correct item !!
Very disappointed with this purchase.

September 1, 2023
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Reply from Dock & Bay

Hi Helen,

I'm so sorry to hear you didn't receive the size that you wanted, the last thing we want to do is to let you down.

Thank you for your feedback, we do have size options for our towels, where size small is a hand towel. We'll take this on and see how we can make these distinctions clearer 😊

We have replied to your email re this query, I'd love to continue on there to help you out 🙌

Speak soon,
Dock & Bay Support Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant Customer Service and Products

Emma has been incredibly helpful with her response to my queries regarding buying some more towels from Dock & Bay. I already own some Beach Towels from them and love the quality of them. I am now interested in buying some Bath Towels. Emma has been professional, friendly, efficient and given me some great details on the options available for what I am looking for. Absolutely great Customer Service.

August 23, 2023
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Reply from Dock & Bay

Hey Melanie! I'm delighted that we were able to help you out and that you had a great experience with us 🙌 Thank you so much for your kind words!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Purchase

These arrived and I must admit I was suprised as I was expecting normal 'fluffy' style towels and these are like sheets. However, they really are fantastic and worth every penny. I went for the large size and they comfortably cover a sun lounger. They don't pick up sand and they dry so fast.

As a family of 4, beach towels always take up so much room in our cases and the fact these are so compact and light was the big selling point for me. It is also nice not to be walking to the beach or pool with an enormous bag full of towels! Love these, they are a game changer!

August 11, 2023
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Reply from Dock & Bay

Hey Laura, that's great news to hear that we have changed the beach days for the better for you! The towels light weight and compact features are indeed fab for those trips to the beach and holidays 🏖

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Lovely towels, but colour fades

Lovely towels, great space saver in suitcase… just a shame the colour runs and fades when washed

August 1, 2023
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Reply from Dock & Bay

Yes Zoe they're indeed perfect for travelling and trips as they're super compact and light weight! So sorry to hear about colour run and fading, please do pop us an email and a photo of this to help@dockandbay.com and we'll be sure to look into this 🙌

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Service

Some of the best customer service I’ve ever experienced. Towel on standard delivery was dispatched same day, clear email updates and tracking. Arrived so quickly. I had an imperfection on the first delivery but I’ve never had a company reply so quickly and made the resolution so stress free. I have my new pristine towel 48 hours later. Dealing with them via email was great, they’re personable and have fun in their communication. Very happy with the product (unused so far as it’s for an upcoming holiday but I have it on good recommendation that it’s great!) going to be a great size to pack and take out on my travels.

August 2, 2023
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Reply from Dock & Bay

Yay, that's amazing to hear that the team were able to help you out super fast! We're so happy you had a great experience with us 💗 We hope you love your towel on your holiday!🏖

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

More like bed sheets than towels .

These items are sold as towels but the material is more like bed linen. It's not particularly comfortable or pleasant to lay on. I'd think twice before making a purchase as they're not cheap either.

July 30, 2023
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Reply from Dock & Bay

Hi Paul,

Thank you for your feedback. Our material is definetely unique. It's super thin and sooth due to our committment to travel-friendly compact and light towels, and it's 100% recycled mircofiber!

This doesn't mean that the material is perfect for everyone, so I'm sorry that the experiance here hasn't been great. Thank you for giving us a try 😊

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