Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf

Hotels
8.4 (1065 reviews)
1211 South Main Street , Fort Bragg , us
+1 707-964-6699

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Free
Children allowed
Pets 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Rooms considered spacious and comfortable, but also had some complaints about temperature and outdated decor.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

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 1065 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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Diana • family_with_children • us
9
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Dirk • couple • us
8
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Carol • solo_traveller • us
10
Another Great Stay!
Pros:

The rooms are spacious, and very clean. We have stayed here before and have always been pleased.

We stayed in a dog friendly room and there was no unpleasant odor. The welcome package for your dog includes biscuits and a towel just for them. They also provide a list of all the local dog friendly restaurants and beach areas. That was a really nice touch.

There is a Keurig in the room, a microwave, refrigerator, hair dryer, iron and ironing board. Coffee and a small grab and go breakfast area are available in the office. There was a decent selection of pastries, cereal bars, granola bars, yogurt, and juice.

Cons:

We had absolutely nothing that we didn't like.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • couple • us
5
Will not come back.
Pros:

Location to Pomo Bluffs

Cons:

No daily maid service for 3 night stay; paid $680. The mini golf course is in bad shape and had a deserted depressing feel. There is no place to sit around the property. No perks for $200 per night.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Davis • family_with_children • us
7
The location is perfect and kid friendly. The room was clean and had a small fridge and microwave which is great for lef
Pros:

Central location to food, beaches and stores.

Cons:

The beds are hard, they need a memory foam mattress topper or new mattress. They need to enforce the no smoking policy. Literally had a guy blow pot smoke into our window less than 5 minutes after we opened it to get fresh ocean breeze but got toxic second hand smoke instead!

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Frank • couple • us
8
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Beverly • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Staff are kind. Our room was very comfortable. We enjoyed our round of mini golf, pool and air hockey. The inn is on the main road close drive to everywhere we visited. We will definitely be staying again.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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taylor • family_with_children • us
10
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Kaitlin • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

The kids loved the mini golf! Room was clean and comfortable.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • us
10
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Jolene • couple • us
10
We will stay here again for sure
Pros:

Clean, convenient close to everything we wanted

Cons:

Loved it all

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Miriam • family_with_children • us
10
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Parker916 • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Clean rooms and friendly staff.

Cons:

Property is dated and could use a remodel.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Scott • couple • us
7
Needed a place to sleep
Pros:

Clean and comfortable. Allowed dogs.

Cons:

Dated furniture and setup.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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gonzalo • solo_traveller • cl
9
Pros:

Muy limpio y cómodo. Buena ubicación y buena atención. Si bien no dice que incluye desayuno si nos dieron café, jugo y yogurt.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Barbara68 • solo_traveller • it
9
Carino ma costoso
Pros:

La stanza grande e i letti comodi.
Il bagno pulito anche se troppo piccolo.

Cons:

Bagno piccolo e mobilia un pò datata.
Prezzo eccessivo.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Ron • couple • us
8
Pet Friendly and Centrally Located
Pros:

We chose this hotel because they are pet friendly. The room was good sized. The bedding was adequate. Water pressure was acceptable. The owner was very friendly. Plenty of pillows on the bed. Didn't use the mini golf. The location is nice and close to Noyo Harbor. The hotel is not fancy, but it was cute and sufficient for our needs. We stayed two nights.

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Kirsty • couple • us
6
Place to sleep, on your way up the coast
Pros:

Good location in Fort Bragg

Cons:

Dated rooms, old fixtures, older carpet and wall covering (late 1990’s?)

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • couple • us
10
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Berg • solo_traveller • us
10
We’ll stay here again on our way through up the coast.
Pros:

Property was great and clean! The staff was attentive and helpful. Check-in was quick and easy.

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee