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Reviews of Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf 3 stars

1211 South Main Street, Fort Bragg, CA 95437, United States

#7 of 42 hotels in Fort Bragg

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 785 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    7.2

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  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    9.0
    Very pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room (No Pets)
    • Stayed 1 night

    Could hear something chewing in the walls at night.

    They let us check in early. The room was clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    8.0
    Great stay for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Two Queen Suite (Pet Friendly)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No water dispenser or microwave in my room. Easy to work around but would prefer to have these amenities. Walls are thin but I didn’t have too much trouble with noise

    Clean, well maintained, and relatively good pricing. The location was quiet and the dog friendly rooms had some extra towels and sheets for the room. It was spacious as well though I am a solo traveler. The separate bathroom and sink would be great for people traveling with others. Dog friendly as well

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    9.0
    Overall it was quiet, clean place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds (No Pets)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wish it was closer to hear sound of the ocean

    Nice location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    8.0
    Perfect location for a quick couples weekend away
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Spa Bath (No Pets)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds are very low to the ground, pillows are very small

    Proximity to the water/harbor

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    7.0
    Great place to stay clean and close to everything but beds could use an upgrade
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds (No Pets)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds were extremely soft and not comfortable.

    Older property but clean and nice welcoming staff. Basic continental breakfast items served in the mornings. Fairly quiet during our stay and close to the water.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    9.0
    It was really good overall. We were pleasantly surprised
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room (No Pets)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was really close to the road & you could hear the people in the rooms next to you.

    It was clean, the bed was comfortable, it was easy to get to.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    7.0
    Simple Stop Over - Comfort and Location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds (No Pets)
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was extremely minimal and not appetising.

    Room was clean and comfortable. The check in/out process with simple, friendly and welcoming. The location was decent for the area and access to local food & beaches. Exactly what I was looking for during a road trip.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Spa Bath (No Pets)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Weather was less than perfect. But I don't think that was the fault of the hotel. 😂 On a serious note, the common area of the bathroom was situated too open to the room. You couldn't use the sink, coffee maker, hair dryer, without disturbing the others who may be sleeping. This is common oversight in room planning. Not a deal breaker.

    So close to the ocean! The room was clean and very comfortable. The staff was inviting and friendly. But we came for the Big Blue. A short 1 minute drive and we were at Pomo Bluffs. Absolutely beautiful! You're right I'm the heart of Fort Bragg but close enough to drive to Mendocino for dinner.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite with Spa Bath (No Pets)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a Krups coffee maker, but no sir sticks and only one k-cup of regular coffee. Some stir sticks would have been really nice. Also, the light in the hallway was super bright and is on 24/7. Even with the blackout curtains the light shone through. Would be nice if they were motion sensored.

    Clean, comfortable room. It even included a large Jacuzzi tub, which we didn't get the chance to use, since we only spent one night.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    7.0
    Great location for the price but noisy from the traffic and thin walls
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds (No Pets)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noise. The walls are thin. It was difficult to sleep at night due to the traffic noise. We were there for 4 days and didn’t see any housekeeper. No one provided clean towels, took out the garbage, etc. My husband had to take out the garage. With 3 kids, it can get messy fast. We had to clean our room.

    Location, closed to everything including the beach

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds (No Pets)
    • Stayed 1 night

    mini golf for guest staying on the property should be included in there stay breakfast can be alittle better.

    its a decent hotel in a nice place..

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    8.0
    We enjoyed our stay at the Emerald Dolphin, staff were nice, rooms were clean and location was good!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds (No Pets)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some of the furniture upholstery, specifically the chairs had stains on them.

    The price was good, location was easy to find, rooms were clean, we were able to check in early

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    8.0
    The staff was excellent!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds (No Pets)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Microwave. Smart Tv for streaming

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    8.0
    it was very nice. would stay there aging.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Spa Bath (No Pets)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    both rooms were great but we were supposed to have a jacuzzi in each room, and we only had it in one.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    7.0
    Ok place can see staying there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room (No Pets)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Better breakfast

    Bed good Quiet room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    8.0
    Near the ocean and amenities, pet friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two Queen Suite (Pet Friendly)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s a 5-7 minute drive from the main area of shops and good restaurants.

    Pet friendly and had a bed sheet, dog towel and bowl. The ocean was down the street. Free mini golf for guests. Spacious room with large refrigerator. Some restaurants near by.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    8.0
    Great family atmosphere, clean rooms and friendly staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds (No Pets)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fridge froze my leftovers. Can’t hear the ocean.

    Proximity to food and shops, able to walk safely. Clean rooms. Good water pressure.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    9.0
    The weather was nice and the whole family had fun.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds (No Pets)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was nothing that I didn't like.

    Everything was awesome just like all the previous stays.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    9.0
    Great trip and hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds (No Pets)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pillows are horrible! Hard and to high…. Maybe take your own pillows

    Cleanness, and very nice a quiet.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    9.0
    Great Stay overall for the price .
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Queen Suite (Pet Friendly)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No microwave but there is a fridge. (Didn’t need either this time however.)

    Definitely will be back. Staff super kind. Family and pet friendly location . Free Continental Breakfast. Gifts and snacks available for purchase in office. This is in a great location with a short walk to the waves & nice Noyo River grill. Few minutes drive to Glass Beach , Skunk Train , Downtown plus many stores nearby . Lighthouse not too far of a drive away too. Comfortable, clean and affordable.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds (No Pets)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was all good

    Clean and comfortable. Close to the recommended restaurant, which was very good. Area was quiet, so we slept well.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2024

    8.0
    it's ok for one night
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds (No Pets)
    • Stayed 1 night

    quite outdated

    nice people at the reception; the location is ok and I think it fits the standards of the area; they have a cute mini golf course; walking distance to Pacific. Priceless!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2024

    8.0
    clean and quiet
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds (No Pets)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Receptionist was unfriendly and arrogant.

    Good value for money, clean and big rooms

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two Queen Suite (Pet Friendly)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Would have preferred a microwave in the room, but one was available for use in the lobby so we were able to heat up food and drink.

    Clean and spacious with very nice staff. Ground floor room with access to adjacent field meant it was very convenient for dog walking. Coffee and microwave available in the lobby all day was a godsend.

    Stayed in January 2024

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