Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf

Hotels
8.4 (1083 reviews)
1211 South Main Street , Fort Bragg , us

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Rooms considered spacious and comfortable, but also had some complaints about temperature and outdated decor.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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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
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Diana family_with_children us
9
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
D
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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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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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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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