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Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf

2.5 star property

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Beach nearby
Mini-golf
Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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1211 S. Main St., Fort Bragg, CA, 95437
  • Place, Noyo Harbor
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Skunk Train
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Suite, 1 King Bed

Comfort Suite, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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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
(93 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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 5-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 - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Skunk Train - 2 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Pudding Creek Beach - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Glass Beach - 7 min drive - 4.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Noyo Fish Company - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sea Pal - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf

Beach hotel in Fort Bragg with free parking
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
  • 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

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

Reviews

Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 577 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was really nice, rooms clean the best was mini golf and arcade for the kids.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Vinay

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The front desk staff is very friendly. However the hotel is kind of outdated. There is no AC but portable fan. I was told there is free WIFI but it does not work for me. The location is very good to my destination.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kitty

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleased with the rooms and cleanliness. Breakfast much improvement.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyson

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Neir

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

sukhpal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anna, Manteca

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Letech

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff at front desk were very friendly. Appreciate the early check in. My family loved that the walk to the beach was less than 10mins. No AC, but they did provide a standing fan. Breakfast was not that great. All grab and go.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had our 6mo old baby and 11yr old dog with us and everyone was comfortable and taken care of. They even left a couple treats for our fur babe 🙂 Staff is friendly and will grab any extras you may need. We enjoyed our time here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I have health issues that make it hard to climb stairs. I asked for a 1st floor room. However i booked the room through a third party app so there wasn't a guarantee. I didn't get a 1st floor room. The man at the front desk was a very nice man and very apologetic. The hotel is old but the owners really did decorate it nicely and each room includes a dvd player for the family with dvds. I would stay again, only i would book directly through the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious rooms, & great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lena

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room could not be cooled off. No elevator
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Abe

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Chose this as a destination for the mini golf. Called in advance and asked if we got free mini golf for staying there? Was told one free game per person. Was not told that you must book through them for that perk. Was told that using Expedia voids all Perks. Very disappointing, since we brought our daughter specifically looking forward to play miniature golf. As well, the man at the miniature golf facility was extremely rude. Hotel and miniature golf do not appear to be connected. Deceiving.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful cozy and comfortable room, our stay was great the room was immaculate and very clean, which made our stay comfortable. I would definitely be coming back and making it our go to hotel in the área!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

James, MURPHYS

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice. Good location. Small issues, chairs at the table were not even and were wobbly, the shower head was leaking spraying water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittani

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool that they have the mini golf and arcade a short walk from hotel (literally across parking lot and your there), not many game options and kinda pricey per game (the ones that take reloadable game card). Overall it was very quiet and clean, we stayed in pet friendly room #105 and it was a nice corner room on first level. It was very convenient for me to be able to use $100 cash for the deposit, and got it back quickly at checkout in early morning. (Better than having to use a card and wait multiple weeks for it to be returned) Pet friendly, and it only cost $25 per day for my one pet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025