Dolphin Key Resort

3.0 star property

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Relax in style on our outdoor patio, surrounded by lush greenery and shaded by colorful umbrellas.
Hotel entrance with a glass facade offering a view into the lobby area featuring seating and a reception desk.
Relax by the pool in a shaded seating area with wicker furniture and cushions.
Relax in a vibrant lobby with a stunning mural, comfortable seating, and a reception desk offering a glimpse of the outside.
Stunning building with a stone facade and large glass windows, featuring a black metal railing and lush greenery.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
1502 Miramar Street, Cape Coral, FL, 33904
  • Hospital del Prado
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Dolphin Marina
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Cape Coral Yacht Club Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(190 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(89 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe King Accessible)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Cape Coral

With a stay at Dolphin Key Resort, you'll be centrally located in Cape Coral, just a 3-minute walk from Hospital del Prado and 11 minutes by foot from Dolphin Marina. .This hotel is 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Key West Express and 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from JetBlue Park at Fenway South.

What's nearby

  • Hospital del Prado - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dolphin Marina - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cape Coral Yacht Club Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Tarpon Point - 9 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Sun Splash Water Park - 14 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ford's Garage - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cruiser's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Metro Diner - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chicago Pizza - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Dolphin Key Resort

Hotel in Cape Coral with a fitness center and an outdoor pool
Dolphin Key Resort offers 100 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Cape Coral hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 100 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.
Satisfy your appetite at The Tiki Bar and Grill, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
The Tiki Bar and Grill - Overlooking the pool and garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Languages

Danish, English, French, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Tiki Bar and Grill

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1968
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: USD 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Late check-ins are accepted with a prior notice of at least 48 hours for instructions.

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 only
1 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 14 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25

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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Dolphin Key
Dolphin Key Cape Coral
Dolphin Key Resort
Dolphin Key Resort Cape Coral
Key Dolphin
Dolphin Key Resort Hotel
Dolphin Key Resort Cape Coral
Dolphin Key Resort Hotel Cape Coral

Dolphin Key Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 671 out of 1160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 298 out of 1160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1160 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Clay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall, it was a good place to stay. The lobby does not stay open past 4 (first issue...what place has a lobby that closes at 4pm). The keys were in a lock box and when opening the door, there was a naked man in bed. It took a while to find someone who could help but finally got in the correct room...even though it was connected to the room with the naked man in it. The next morning moved rooms and had another issue the next night (did not check everything when got to the room) when there was no remote for the tv. Went to the Tiki Bar (which is affiliated with the hotel...same owner) and asked the bartender who could help. She asked the manager and the manager said "not my f'ing problem". Apparently, the person that is supposed to help out at night (found out next morning he lives on premises) sits in bar and smokes/drinks all day and was nowhere to be found that night. A remote is not a huge issue, and got one the next morning, but again, the manager was useless and rude. The front-end manager was very helpful (when there...not her issue), the rooms were cleaned daily and they did a great job, the bartenders especially Julie (dark hair) and Joe Joe were great. If not for the manager...his lack of care, rudeness and poor management it was not a bad place at all. He needs to go...TODAY (wait, long ago)!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Hotel pool connected to Tiki bar and restaurant
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was awesome and accommodating. Location was convenient and property was well kept.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Robbyn

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is great. The location is awesome. Has a tiki hut bar and grill connected to the property. Nice pool. Convenient to restaurants, stores, Ft.Myers beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chuck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eryn K

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Meghan was so helpful and kind! She let us borrow beach chairs and made it easy for us to check in after our evening flight. The room was clean and comfortable and the courtyard is beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dmitry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Effie, Collingswood

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Tiki Bar food and drinks were good. However, STAFF and WAIT times were Terrible! Constantly had to wait nearly 15-30 minutes to ORDER any food or beverages, even when barely 10 guests in Tiki bar! Wait times nearly double for food & drinks to arrive! Staff very rude when ordering, or asking for update on order. Dolphin Key does NOT allow outside food or drinks at pool, so they NEED to drastically improve their Tiki Bar service! We had 12 people in our group, we all experienced same POOR service during our 4 day stay! 2 hour wait for Breakfast order on slow day! Tiki Bar smells like an Ashtray because they allow smoking & vaping in enclosed space! My credit card was charged TWICE for same order on same day, NO accountability from staff to correct it! Had contacted them THREE times to correct charges! My Credit Card company agreed to reverse duplicate charges!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful

This was our second time at the Dolphin Key Resort and we loved it as much this time as the last time. The neighborhood is easy to navigate. Love the Tiki bar.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location with great staff... tiki bar on site with live music and breakfast to dinner covered. additional restaurants and shopping in walking distance.. quiet neighborhood... a locals favorite
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karye

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We chose to stay here based on the most recent reviews and the good ones were all accurate! The outside looks dated when you first pull up but the inside is a different story. The room was perfect for what we needed it for, to sleep and shower. But it was very spacious and clean. The pool area was nice and it was directly next to the Tiki Hut bar and restaurant so you could hear the music from there and even enjoy a few drinks by the pool. The staff was wonderful and check in and check out was easy, even if you had to check in outside of their office hours. The only downside is there is no elevator to the second floor so if you can’t do stairs, let them know so that you can get a room on the first floor. We would absolutely stay here again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I checked in, dead bed bugs everywhere. Blood droppings on bed sheets and lamp shades. Very bad!! Got out of there real quick
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room, outdoor pool, and tiki bar all on the premises. Very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were disappointed that the ice machine downstairs wasn't working. It looks like its from the 80"s. The toilet was wobbly when using it. Property is very clean and well kept. Meghan is awesome, very friendly and helpful. Overall, we had a great time visiting and will return ASAP.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for the great stay we’ll be back !!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas, Westwood

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celia

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

10/10 Excellent

Staci

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dolphin resort was surprisingly nice, the room spacious and clean, the staff friendly, helpful, location good, not crowded, I liked the place. There is a pool area that is safe and easy to reach within the resort space and a tiki bar with music and great service. All together we were pleased with the place and would consider it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy, Menomonie

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharilyn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sami

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

KEN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025