A stay at Dolphin Key Resort places you in the heart of Cape Coral, steps 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
Veterans Foundation Headquarters - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Cape Coral Farmers Market - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Cape Coral Bridge - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 23 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 7 min walk
Ford's Garage - 9 min walk
Stuff A Bagel - 8 min walk
Indian Breeze - 4 min walk
Culver's - 6 min walk
About this property
Dolphin Key Resort
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.
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 self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
An easy comfortable hotel. Great location. If you like live music you will love it. Office and service staff are friendly and helpful. Pricing is very reasonable.
The room was ok. In the description it said newly renovated rooms. Not at all. Toilet was not tight to the floor. So it banged down every time you sat on it. Television is so small you need binoculars to see it. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Pool is nice and clean.
Very nice staff, great shower set up, the on site restaurant was very good.
Chuck
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Antonio
3 Dec 2025
Antonio
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
UES
1 Dec 2025
Liked: Amenities
Z
UES
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michelle
1 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Accommodating with check in
Room was clean and comfortable
Dislike that coffee wasn’t available until 9am or after, had to go to 7-11. The bed didn’t have a sheet under the blanket
Our first room smelt terribly of cigarette smoke so we switched and that room was supposedly cleaned. There was no top sheet on the bed and when we went to turn around to go out the first time there was a dead gecko stuck on the wall by the door. There is no way the staff could not have seen that. Then another night there was a large dead rat or something in the walkway on the bottom floor coming back from the tiki Hut. Now the tiki Hut had great service. Really good food. They got a little loud when we wanted to go to bed. Our room was facing them but that can't be helped but the cleaning staff there are terrible. The front desk person was very understanding and very helpful and also the second night in the new room. The couple next to us got in a huge fight in the middle of the night. She must have locked him out and he sat there and kicked and kicked and kicked the door trying to get in and calling her every foul name and word. You can imagine this went on for 10-15 minutes and then finally quieted down. As far as I know, there's no one there. The only front desk person is from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. there was no literature in the room giving us any phone numbers or telling us what to do either. I wanted to call the cops but my husband said no
Scott
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Daniel
11 Nov 2025
Daniel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Cathy
Travelled with family
9 Nov 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
The bed was broken and the sheets had stains on them staff was n8ce enough probably wont go back
We loved this resort! Tammy, the front desk manager, was amazing. The rooms were clean and spacious.
Deanna
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Gwen
Travelled with partner
27 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel room and front desk staff were fine. Room was clean and bed was comfortable. The bar area was disappointing. Smoking is permitted everywhere and there were many smokers. Pew!
It is also truly a locals bar so the bar tenders were attentive to their regular customers making us wait quite a long time to be served.
We liked the live music but stood in the pool area to hear them to avoid the smoking stench. The experience was disappointing because we booked Dolphin Key because they had the tiki area with live music. If you don’t mind a place filled with heavy smokers this is for you.
Bar and Grill was their best feature. A bit rowdy but if that's the vibe you're looking for, it's a fun place to stay. Rooms are fine, it's a motel. However, husband found it too humid