Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf

Hotels
8.4 (1016 reviews)
1211 South Main Street , Fort Bragg , us

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Concierge service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Spacious rooms
Convenient location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Lack of breakfast options
Confusing entrance and exits

Categories

Cleanliness
7.24
Several reviews note issues with cleanliness, particularly about a specific room being filthy.
Service
9.71
Most reviews reflect highly on the helpfulness and friendliness of the staff.
Location
9.25
Many guests appreciated the convenient location, though some found it noisy.
Room Quality
8.7
Rooms considered spacious and comfortable, but also had some complaints about temperature and outdated decor.
Amenities
8.23
Amenities were limited as per the reviews, and there was a specific mention of a lack of air conditioning.
Value for Money
8.19
Mixed feelings on value; some found prices reasonable while others felt rates were too high for the quality.
Food and Beverage
6.74
Lack of breakfast services was highlighted as a downside.
Overall Experience
9.11
Overall experience was positive despite some mentioned drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 00:19

Property Description

Miniature Golf Course and Arcade
Enjoy a fun-filled stay at Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf with its 18-hole miniature golf course and arcade, perfect for guests of all ages to unwind and have a great time.

Convenient Amenities
Relax in rooms equipped with essential amenities such as free WiFi, a TV with cable channels, a DVD player, and a refrigerator. The hotel also offers a hair salon, free guest parking, and bicycle rentals for a comfortable stay.

Nearby Attractions
Explore nearby attractions like Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, Mendocino Historical Skunk Train, Point Cabrillo Light House, and Montgomery Woods State Reserve for a memorable vacation experience.

Book your stay at Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf now for a delightful getaway!

Important information:

Please inform the property in advance if your group has children under 12 so that the appropriate accommodations can be made.

Please inform the property at the time of booking if bringing a dog. Dog friendly rooms are available upon request. The pet fee is 25 USD per night for one dog, or 30 USD per night for two dogs.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SFO

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 12 years old to 17 years old stay for US$12 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1016 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.24
Service: 9.71
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 8.7
Amenities: 8.23
Value for Money: 8.19
Food and Beverage: 6.74
Overall Experience: 9.11
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Jeff • extended_group • us
8
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Pablo • family_with_children • us
7
Nice hotel for Fort Bragg
Pros:

Close to coastal trail and nice views
Comfortable and nice size rooms

Cons:

Very close to main road and the room was facing it so we had a lot of noise

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Dale • family_with_children • us
7
Cons:

Mini golf closed

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Ashly • family_with_children • us
1
Terrible value, moldy room
Pros:

I have stayed here several times before and had a good experience but this time was different.

Cons:

My room smelled like mold, there were signs of mold in the shower, tub smelled musty, and things looked dirty and worn. There was also no microwave in this room which seems crazy for something billed as a “suite” (the room was tiny). I also called to see if we could have a little extra time to check out (1 hour) because my toddler slept in, but they said they would charge me $20 for an extra hour. I’ve never had a hotel charge me for a slightly later checkout and it’s the slow season here, and a Monday so I doubt it’s a huge inconvenience to accommodate me. I will never stay here again, plenty of other accommodations in this town that are a better value and won’t try to nickle and dime you for subpar rooms.

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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samantha010203 • couple • us
10
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Sherylin • couple • us
10
Excellent
Pros:

Location and great room

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Dashawna • couple • us
10
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Carol • family_with_children • us
8
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • couple • us
7
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • us
9
Relaxing and easy access to the activities that we were in the area for
Pros:

The room was spacious, clean, very comfortable. Definitely on our list of places to stay in Fort Bragg on our next trip.

Cons:

Can't think of any negatives

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Jaime • extended_group • us
1
I didn’t like being woken up by loud noises like construction at 8am I complained and they still did
Pros:

Could have been better

Cons:

I didn’t like being woken up by loud noises like construction at 8am I complained and they still did nothing about it. I went there for quiet and it was far from quiet i sleep terrible and then i went to take a shower and the water was turned off

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Rose • couple • us
9
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Trish • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Ram • family_with_children • us
9
Great property at a great location at amazing price.
Pros:

It was clean and spacious and had fridge!

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Trish • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Kathleen • family_with_children • us
7
suitable accommodations, sketchy financial experience.
Pros:

Very much liked location near the ocean. The room was clean and everything adequate for our family of 2 adults and 2 toddlers.

Cons:

I didn't like that the rate quoted for the 1st night was not what I was charged on my credit card (higher by several dollars) and I especiially didn't appreciate that additional charges (over $300) were added to my card, and then subtracted from my credit card but several days later! This is in addition to the charge for the two nights. Frankly, I felt I was scammed and for this reason I would not stay @ this hotel again.

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Alexa • family_with_children • us
10
Excellent
Pros:

Comfortable stay, had no issues

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • family_with_children • us
7
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Karen • family_with_children • us
8
Our room was clean and quiet and close to Noyo Harbor.
Pros:

Location near Pomo Bluffs is great.

Cons:

Direct TV.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee