Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf

Hotels
8.4 (1083 reviews)
1211 South Main Street , Fort Bragg , US
+1 707-964-6699

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Hiking
Fishing
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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Rooms considered spacious and comfortable, but also had some complaints about temperature and outdated decor.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1083 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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Shawn • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Vicki • couple • us
8
Pros:

Nice and quiet

Cons:

They did not honor our early check in after telling me twice it was possible l, we had to come back twice before they let us in.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Gabrielle • couple • us
8
Great location but not as welcoming.
Pros:

We love staying here because we can bring our dogs. The first time we brought our mini poodle we were surprised that there were amenities for her too, like a dog bowl and towels etc. We thought that was super sweet. We also loved that a free game of mini golf was included in the stay. It gave us something to do in our down time.

Cons:

The inn has gone down a lot in quality. I don't want to say it's new ownership but there was a definite shift in quality. No special items for our dogs. No free round of mini golf. Just didn't feel as special as it has in the past. We've stayed here over 5 times and I think we might find a new home base that makes us feel more welcome.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Alice • couple • us
9
This hotel was just what we needed for our stay. Good service for a good price.
Pros:

The easy of parking. The price. The location. The service when the hair dryer didn't work. The friendliness of the staff.

Cons:

Maybe a new mattress. It kind of rolled to the middle. Nothing else wrong that I can think of.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Susanne • solo_traveller • de
7
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Micah • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Great staff. Clean, cool mini golf. Central and easy to do what we wanted while we were passing through. Kids were happy. Can't complain!

Cons:

Nothing. Solid stay. Very comfortable and clean.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Glen • couple • us
9
Nice. Clean. Affordable.
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Kimberley • couple • us
2
Clean but did not enjoy the stay. Would not stay again wqa veey disappointing. Tried to canc second night but qould havw
Pros:

It was cleanish

Cons:

It was not what was described , no deck with ocean view golf course was falling apart.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Kent • family_with_children • us
9
Nice little place to stop
Pros:

Clean room, easy to access, nice space. All good. We didn't eat breakfast, nor get to do the min golf. All good.

Cons:

Nothing; just fine.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Smith • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Riley • couple • us
8
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Regina • couple • us
7
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Susan • extended_group • us
10
It was pleasant and I slept very well.
Pros:

Clean rooms, helpful staff, comfortable beds,

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Shannon • couple • us
10
Perfect for a quick getaway.
Pros:

Location was great, check in and out was fast and easy, parking was available and easy and room was clean.

Cons:

The mini golf closes early and was an additional charge, should be included for guests since it’s literally included in the name of the hotel. Also, the rooms need air conditioning…my visit the weather wasn’t that bad and yet the room was still pretty warm.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • solo_traveller • us
5
Pros:

It was centrally located between the locations we wanted to spend time at.

Cons:

The Wi-Fi was really awful. We could have overlooked the small room and potentially the smelly bathroom (mildew, no one wanted to get clean in there) if we could have used the room to rest and relax between planned events with our technology working. We ended up leaving after only one night even though we prepaid for two. We chose to miss out on some activities we wanted to do to be home in our non-smelly house.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Elisabeth ÖSTERREICH • solo_traveller • at
7
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Staff up front was very pleasant. Got their a little early and he let us check in.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Jason • family_with_children • us
9
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Nisha • solo_traveller • us
4
Photos online are misleading
Pros:

Rooms are spacious

Cons:

Seems dingy

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • us
3
Had to leave a day early
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Dirty floors and dirty bed covers . bed covers have not been washed for some time. walking around with my socks on and the bottoms were black. they seem to think because its a pet friendly room its ok. NO its not ok, I expect a clean room

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee