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Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf

2.5 star property

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Beach nearby
Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub
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Front of property
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

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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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Suite, 1 King Bed

Comfort Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

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

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

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

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Fort Bragg

With a stay at Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf in Fort Bragg, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Glass Beach and Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. .This beach hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Pomo Bluffs Park and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Noyo Harbor.

What's nearby

  • Noyo Harbor - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Pomo Bluffs Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Triangle Tattoo Museum - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Noyo Headlands Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Los Gallitos - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪World's Largest Salmon BBQ - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf

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 refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 44 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while DVD players and cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this hotel include an arcade/game room, a fireplace in the lobby, and a banquet hall.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-out, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

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 available
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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 12.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 12.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 200.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Emerald Dolphin Inn Fort Bragg
Emerald Dolphin Inn
Emerald Dolphin Fort Bragg
Emerald Dolphin
Emerald Dolphin Hotel Fort Bragg
Emerald Dolphin Motel
Emerald Dolphin Inn
Emerald Dolphin & Mini Golf
Emerald Dolphin Inn Mini Golf
Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf Hotel
Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf Fort Bragg
Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf Hotel Fort Bragg

Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 584 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1006 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Suzanna

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

zac

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice room fireplace, jacuzzi , nice bed Clean. Front desk gave us great dining recommendations. Only issue no smoke alarm. It had been removed for some reason.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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

10/10 Excellent

HsiuChin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room great staff convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

6/10 Okay

Amrita, Willits

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Mayo

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sagar

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Bryam

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mylinh

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was nice and the room and property were clean. The arcade staff was not as helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Shiyu

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siddhant

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chuck

Travelled with partner
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

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

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anand

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025