Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf

2.5 star property

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Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1211 S. Main St., Fort Bragg, CA, 95437
  • Place, Noyo Harbor
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Pomo Bluffs Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Suite, 1 King Bed (No Pets)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly Fees Not Included)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Comfort Suite, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (No Pets)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(97 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly fees not included)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf

Along with a microwave in a common area, this smoke-free hotel has a meeting room and concierge services. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include an arcade/games room, express check-out and a fireplace at reception.
Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf offers 44 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Fort Bragg hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Pomo Bluffs Park. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a meeting room. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a meeting room and a fireplace at reception
  • On-site recreation includes mini golf, hiking/biking trails and bicycles to rent
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Skunk Train and 8 minutes from Glass Beach
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf offers its guests a vending machine, an arcade/games room, and concierge services. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. The family-friendly Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf also features a fireplace in the lobby, express check-out, and a front desk safe. Self parking is free.

This Fort Bragg hotel is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mini golf

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Mini golf

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 12.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 12.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 200.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 12.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 12.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 578 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 270 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

HsiuChin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room great staff convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dog friendly, clean, and the miniature golf and arcade was fun for family time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff were kind and helpful. Hotel is simple, but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Suzy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great. Close parking and quiet hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, easy check in, and location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great room
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

REBECCA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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4/10 Poor

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was alright pretty standard. I was highly disappointed that the mini golf course and arcade weren't open. That was the deciding factor in booking that hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

DavID

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Safe place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious rooms, & great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, fluffy towels, easy access to coast, within driving distance of many lovely areas
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

Clean, comfortable and nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

zac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was really nice, rooms clean the best was mini golf and arcade for the kids.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

VIJAYANISH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very pleasant stay, quiet and at the same time very near to the highway to get around wherever we wanted to go
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice staff at check in and they were very helpful when I didn't know how to operate the tv. The beds were very comfortable with lots of pillows and even my husband liked them and he is very picky. It was quiet and near places to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chuck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean and very comfortable. We had a wonderful stay .It was quite, not sure if we were though 🤔😂,I would stay there again .The price was great also.Recomended for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful and quick to respond as soon as I made the reservation, room was big and clean and beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and plenty of dining options
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We are repeat guests when visiting the Mendocino Botanical Gardens and other sites in the area. Comfortable, friendly, clean. Always a joy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
East access parking lot, close to the down town area. Clean rooms, very friendly staff. Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beds were comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025