Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf

Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf descritpion

Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf sells fast on our site. Featuring an 18-hole miniature golf course and arcade, this Fort Bragg hotel is 1 miles from Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. It serves daily pastries and coffee. All rooms include free Wi-Fi.
A cable TV is available in each guest room at Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf. All rooms include a DVD player, a work desk, a small refrigerator and ironing facilities. All private bathrooms provide a hairdryer.
A 24-hour front desk greets guests at Emerald Dolphin Inn. A hair salon is on site. DVD rentals are available and the hotel provides free guest parking.
The Mendocino Historical Skunk Train is 2 miles from this hotel. Point Cabrillo Light House is 7 miles away. Montgomery Woods State Reserve is a 1-hour drive away.

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Facilities of Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf

Outdoors ：Sun Deck

Pets ：Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Food & Drink ：Snack Bar

Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking ：Free!Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

Languages Spoken ：Spanish | English

Reviews for Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf

Review 1：The breakfast is cereal, bagels and pastries. It isn't much, but the room is affordable and clean and staff are very friendly.

Review 2：Friendly staff, clean rooms.

Review 3：Not BAD....but your wine selection seems a bit overpriced. Try knocking a buck off the splits and $2 of a bottle of wine. Might sell more. Nice to have it available, though....

Review 4：Spectacular Staff

Review 5：The breakfast was a very very simple with pastries and coffee. The coffee was mediocre. They had a Keurig coffee machine in the room which was nice, but the next time I may bring my own coffee and cream.

Review 6：The room was clean and comfortable. There were enough pillows and the mattress was great for a comfortable night sleep.

Review 7：Would have liked a microwave in room

Review 8：Front desk staff. Gift shop. Folded toilet paper. DVD player. Mini fridge. Bed. Down cover and pillows. Lobby coffee

Review 9：Free breakfast was nothing to rave about. Cold cereal, packaged oatmeal, pastries, coffee and orange juice.

Review 10：It was very clean, beds were firm and comfortable. It was quiet, parking was plentiful. Staff was very efficient and courteous. It had pee wee golf but it rained and we did not play

Review 11：No air conditioning in room so had to use a fan and have the window open. Breakfast was minimal at best.

Review 12：Beds were great, clean rooom very friendly and helpful staff in lobby.

Review 13：Mini golf closed on Monday, but I didn't see that mentioned anywhere. Breakfast is as minimal as I've seen and has to be taken back to the room to eat. Plan on eating in town.

Review 14：Convenience of location.

Review 15：It was a little bit past the main drag so we couldn't just wander around we had to drive back in for dinner. Staff weren't rude just a bit awkward.

Review 16：The room was spacious, clean and quiet.

Review 17：Did not appreciate several check-in hassles, especially being told my card was being temporarily charged a $100 damage deposit. Assumption being we are definitely going to damage the place??

Review 18：Room was clean and well-maintained.

Review 19：Continental breakfast was skimpy. Very close to highway so some traffic noise.

Review 20：Very clean. Staff friendly and helpful. Centrally located to restaurants and sights.

Review 21：Noisy fridge had to switch it off middle of night. No microwave.

Review 22：Comfortable convenient location only short walk from amazing coastline. Noyo restaurant nearby very good. WiFi good

Review 23：Unexpected charging 100. Over for incidentals when i was on a shoestring budget to begin with. No great tv channels.shower filled up tub and didnt let out. Asked for extra towels when reserving but didnt get them. Minitiare golf was cheesy.

Review 24：Very comfortable beds, nice receptionists,my 6 year old was impressed w miniature golf course. Continental breakfast was better than most places.complimentary golf pass.

Review 25：Not that it is a big deal but the wifi didn't work. My only real complaint was, they did not have coffee additives in the room. Every morning I had to walk to the Lobby to get creamer and even sugar. At least put the sugar packs in the room. Artificial sweetener would have also been nice. But if this is my only complaint, it was a nice weekend

Review 26：Location was good. It was quite and rooms we clean and comfortable

Review 27：We had two people who couldn't go due to fire evacuation. When Itried to cancel the lady on the phone said I needed to do it throughBooking.com since I had not booked with them and my credit card hadalready been charged instead of letting us check in individually a weare accustomed to doing. Best Western at our next stop cancelledcheerfully once I explained the reason for cancellation

Review 28：Nice Place Close to the wharf

Review 29：Dozens of excellent restaurants in town but the staff only seemed to have the ability to name the same two guest after guest, regardless of what kind of dining experience you were asking for.

Review 30：Just a short walk to the oceans edge for perfect sunset viewing.

Review 31：Record high temperatures, rooms were built without AC which I'm sure has been just fine with the cool coast climate but got hot in the afternoon I was there. Management provided an oscillating floor fan and a little personal sized fan in the room when I checked in. They were great compensation for unusual weather conditions.

Review 32：I purchased this room for two nights for my 37 year old son and his wife's second anniversary. I never heard anything derogatory in regards to their stay. Nothing but praise. Thank you so much for your hospitality.

Review 33：Battery in smoke alarm was done and it went off a couple of times. After it was changed, no problem.

Review 34：Location is great.. Easy to get around the area from the hotel.

Review 35：Front desk staff was very friendly and personable. We arrived late and it was a chilly evening. Room key didn't work initially. Staff changed the key and she asked for us to call the front desk once we were inside the room to let her knkw we got in all right.

Review 36：room was never swept nor tables wiped off,towels and wash cloths were dingy,nothing extra outstanding refrigerator was not turned on an thank goodness we had ice chest,.have stayed in our travels in much nicer lots of spiders an bugs,would not stay here again. Man working late on yard work we after 9pm,

Review 37：We left the room at 9am and came back at 2:45pm, but there was no service done.

Review 38：Spacious rooms, 1 hour Minigolf is free for hotel guests, but only Mo through Thur.

Review 39：The "breakfast" is about as minimal as I've seen, even for "continental." As funky/fun as the miniature golf is, a pool would have been better, esp, for kids.

Review 40：Complimentary mini-golf was, uh, unique. As was the Keurig.

Review 41：East wing ground floor by the stairway gets flooded when it rain, and seems the management is not concerned about it.

Review 42：The location of the hotel is right there at the heart of the town.

Review 43：Hotel was great. Awesome staff great location not to far from he center of town, the beach and good places to eat. The room was clean and hotel staff was super friendly. Great place to stay in Fort Bragg!!!

Review 44：We went to eat at the restaurant next door that was recommended at check in but walked out without eating due to the deplorable service.

Review 45：The location was well suited for us

Review 46：No bad experiences here. Absolutely nothing negative to say.

Review 47：The overall cleanliness of the property was great. I even saw some staff members cleaning the exterior doors.

Review 48：Unfortunately, for two of the three days, internet was on/off. Receptionist did call their Internet provider, but only after our complaint, which she mentioned was her fourth.

Review 49：We loved the location. Great walking distances into town and nearby shopping. Receptionist was helpful and nice.

Review 50：Friendly desk clerk, helpful with restaurant recommendations. Clean updated room, looks like a new motel. A very quiet park above the ocean a short drive from the motel.

Review 51：They advertise free breakfast but it's actually just pastries & coffee. And I can't believe they charge kids 12yr old and over.

Review 52：Clean room, comfy bed, & great location

Review 53：I had a wonderful stay. Caught the Sunset at Todds point on the bluff just west of the motel. I used to live in Fort Bragg and this is one of my favorite places in the world. I was more than impressed with the rooms and service. I really wasn't expecting it to be so nice. The free round of putt putt golf was refreshing. I was fortunate to play on a perfect day, in perfect weather, with a sweet ocean breeze. Truly a beautiful day on the Mendocino Coast is as close as you can get to paradise on earth.

Review 54：10" Short sheet at foot of king bed,price, no extra bars in shower, coffee was so strong with room and no reg. or mild coffee even ask lady and said that all they have.

Review 55：Clean

Review 56：The location is walking distance to a park over-looking the entrance to Noyo Harbor. Several benches to relax on, and enjoy the beautiful coast line.

Review 57：The little fridge was a bit loud.

Review 58：The pet rooms were very clean and did not smell at all. They give you a welcome basket for your dog with a sheet & towel just for them & food bowl & doggy cookie!

Review 59：Breakfast was served in the lobby with only two seats and no table. Didn't bother me because I took my food to the room, but others may not want do this.

Review 60：Nice clean room, friendly and helpful staff, good price too.

Review 61：Paid 30 Dollars for a two day stay for our dog and it was not mentioned when we booked the hotel. Simple breakfast.

Review 62：Quiet rooms, a lot of coast side and beaches around.

Review 63：I wish the front of our rooms faced the oxen view instead of the tiny bathroom window. Min golf was not open the week we visited.

Review 64：Walking to the bluffs and admiring the houses and all the deer in the area during our walk. The hotel was booked but we hardly heard our neighbors.

Review 65：We got vthere at 8 pm would have had a free round of golf with the room but it was closed and not open til noon the next day.

Review 66：Comfy beds close walk to beach Best ever food close by at Q.s easy to find! Helpful staff clean room is rooms

Review 67：As frequent visitors to the Fort Bragg area, we have stayed at various places. The Emerald Dolphin Inn was our favorite. Nice staff, clean rooms and we were able to check in early. Nice short walk to the beach a plus.

Review 68：I wish there was more of a selection for continental breakfast and the room had a microwave.

Review 69：The beds were very comfortable, and the room was very clean! I would stay here again.

Review 70：I wish the mini golf had been open daily- even with shorter hours- it was a drag to only get to play one day!

Review 71：Everyone at the front desk was just awesome! We can't wait to come back!!

Review 72：Yes, it was an older motel, however it was updated with every thing you would ever need and was extremely clean. Denise on the front desk was excellent from the first hello, to dinner and breakfast recommendations we asked for!

Review 73：Our room was super clean, especially for a beachy area. I did have a rental car and there were things to do in both directions. Very friendly staff. We never did have the time to play mini golf due to other planned activities so I have no experience with that aspect. I would stay again!

Review 74：Would have liked to have a small microwave in the room....but was welcomed to use microwave in lobby. Continental breakfast-too much sugar! Need fruit or muffins, English muffins, etc.

Review 75：Ease of reservations, very friendly staff, cleanliness, tasteful and contemporary decor, good location.

Review 76：No microwave in the room. No fruit for breakfast. Breakfast was very continental, limited. No herbal tea. Mimi golf only open on weekend which was not in advertising.

Review 77：Great room! Loved the beds and shower.

Review 78：I liked the location right outside the town, but not too far. The teens liked the Arcade. It was quiet, clean, comfortable bed and staff was very helpful and polite.

Review 79：The beds were as hard as rocks. We both were bothered by them. Construction was being done without notifying guests in advance.

Review 80：People at the desk at check in were friendly and helpful.

Review 81：A microwave in the room would be nice.

Review 82：The staff were very friendly and offered suggestions regarding restaurants and places to see in the area. Walking distance to a very beautiful secluded beach. Very accommodating with pets. Will definitely stay here again.

Review 83：We have stayed here before and are always pleased. It is very convenient to everything Fort Bragg. We especially appreciate the reasonable room rates for for the very clean and spacious room.

Review 84：Wifi was iffy.

Review 85：Liked that the room was in a separate building. Quiet, clean, comfortable, room. You could walk to the coast, and see plenty of deer on the way.

Review 86：I liked everything.

Review 87：The room was nice with hardwood laminate floors. The room appeared to be recently renovated and was in great condition. They provided bowls, placemat, sheet, towel and treats for our dog. They also had information in the room for local pet sitting and other pet services.

Review 88：The beds were terribly uncomfortable and the pillows were lumpy. The TVs were old and had no HDMI connection

Review 89：The room was very clean staff was friendly care was taken for little details Kurig coffee pot, towels folded cute, Nice linens on the bed.

Review 90：Noise, area outside room seemed to be a gathering spot for other guests who jabbered, yelled and carried on early morning and late into evening. No microwave.

Review 91：Clean, comfortable, affordable. Excellent staff interaction and response. Refrigerator, Keurig coffee maker.

Review 92：the shower made a loud squealing noise when turned on. I forgot to tell them but I bet they would fix it.

Review 93：The fireplace and decor was up to date and very clean. The room smelled fresh and the bed had lots of pillows. I would definitely go back.

Review 94：front desk payment policies were rigid and unfriendly. After driving for hours in the rain my credit card got declined. They were perfectly content with leaving me and my two young sons out in the cold. That is NOT hospitality. I have been a hospitality manager for over 30 years and would never do that to a guest. I had to call my wife to pay the bill. My card was working fine the next day. Horrible channels/selections on the tv

Review 95：Mini Golf, very clean, location,

Review 96：The bed was very comfortable, and the staff (Denise) very knowledgeable about the area. Enjoyed our morning talks, and great ideas for our excursions each day. Would definitely stay there again.

Review 97：I would have liked the room to of had a microwave and an a/c unit or something to cool the room down. It got a little muggy in the room and I wasn't comfortable with leaving the window open while I was sleep.

Review 98：The lady at the front desk was very nice. The room was clean and was set up with a crib that I had requested prior to my checking in.

Review 99：The staff was very friendly and courteous. It was also helpful and nice having a list of different places to eat in town and it included a description and a price range. I look forward to staying there again.

Review 100：Breakfast arrangements were a little bit strange (has to be taken back to room), although it was still adequate.

Review 101：We stayed in the hotel for one night. The room was clean and spacious, if a little bit dark. We used the min-golf course linked to the hotel, which was a good bit of fun.Location is good for exploring the coast and surrounding area. Staff friendly and helpful.

Review 102：The mattresses were lumpy.

Review 103：I liked the clean room. The toilet paper and towels were folded very pretty. It was close to lots of places to visit. They gave us maps of the area and things to do. It was less expensive than other places to stay. It was also close to the beach. We weren't in the room too much so it worked out fine.

Review 104：location is "motel-style" right by the hwy, however sound proofing was good wifi did not work during our stay (1 night)

Review 105：good sound proofing room seemed recently renovated room (2x Q) was relatively spacious very clean keurig coffee maker

Review 106：Bathroom was small and not well appointed, TV was old, breakfast was one of the worst and I've stayed at places that charge less than half of what they did

Review 107：Nice finishes, better than average, mini-golf was fun

Review 108：Water was very expensive in vending machine $2.25/bottle, No pool or hot tub, Refrig in room was not turned on. I understand need to save energy but after I booked, it should have been on for my arrival.

Review 109：Cleanliness of room, Location to the beach/cliff path, Friendliness of staff, Coffee in the room, TV options, Wifi for free, Privacy

Review 110：The room was adequate for our needs, two comfy beds with all the facilities . A little dated but it didn't bother us as it was clean and comfortable

Review 111：Climbing up the stairs with heavy suitcases was hard as it was two elderly women and we stayed for three nights. They should have observed who was checking in. I don't think there was a clean room on the first floor was the problem even though we weren't checking in early.

Review 112：This MIGHT be a problem for some people. The inn actually has two properties one across the road from the main lobby. The road is the access point to the park/beach and traffic is moderate on this street if not heavy. So you will find yourself jaywalking if you stay in the other property because the breakfast is in the lobby. There is a fridge in the room but no microwave, so you will go to the lobby if you want to heat anything up.

Review 113：The inn is just off highway 1 and has a mini golf course onsite. It is close to the beach. Restaurants and grocery stores are close-by and accessible. Staff is friendly and ready to help. Single cup coffee maker in the room is modern and good. They have pet friendly rooms available.

Review 114：Shower needs a shelf in it for personal items. And a safety mat would have helped. We are both a bit unsteady on our feet at this time due to recent surgeries. But neither of these would be a deal breaker. There was a fridge but no microwave.

Review 115：Clean, quiet room. Comfortable bed. There was a welcome kit for our dog. Most of the time when we get a room with our dog it has the distinct doggy odor especially places on the coast. This one was very pleasant. Keurig coffee machine was a plus.

Review 116：We were located across the street from the office and breakfast area. We were traveling with our young grandchildren. It was very inconvenient to have to go across the street, get two bowls of cereal w/milk, coffee and pastries, carry it in a tray back across the street and up a flight of stairs to our room. The vending machine was out of order, so a bottle of water was another trek across the street. They need a designated breakfast area, perhaps instead of the beauty parlor.

Review 117：The room was spacious and clean. The beds were comfortable. Staff was friendly.

Review 118：Easy to find, near everything we wanted to see and do. The rooms were clean and updated, plus the light breakfast was unexpected but a welcome addition.

Review 119：I appreciate friendliness of staff; I forgot to request 1st floor room when booked, receptionist very nice about request upon arrival and made the change. Hotel easy to locate, large & clean room, comfortable bed, extra pillows & blankets in room.. definitely recommend!

Review 120：Could have more soap & shampoo, as there were 5 of us & only use for 1.

Review 121：The miniature golf next door was a lot of fun, the kids really enjoyed it.

Review 122：The garbage cans are really small in the rooms and the refrigerator makes a really loud noise. Other than that it was fine.

Review 123：My 13 year old son and I met my parents at this hotel in Fort Bragg. We had rooms right near each other and our stay was perfect. It was close to Safeway to buy food and supplies and also very close to many beaches with just a short drive. Having the mini golf right next door was great and we had a blast there. I would stay here again.

Review 124：The second front desk lady didn't know much about the surrounding areas when I asked for ideas of what to do. We had to switch rooms because there was an odor on the floor. BUT they were VERY accomodating with moving us to a new room!

Review 125：I liked Denise at the front desk she was nice. The town is charming! Rooms were nice and comfortable we were just there to sleep so it served it's purpose for our family.

Review 126：Distance from town on a foggy night

Review 127：Very clean Sink outside bathroom which was helpful for the four of us Great recommendations by staff Enjoying playing Crazy golf and in the arcade Simple but good self service breakfast

Review 128：We found the hotel to be fairly noisy due to young children running around unsupervised; we also had what sounded like a large family next door and could hear them clearly through thin and/or poorly insulated walls.

Review 129：The location of this hotel is convenient - very easy to find and close to restaurants and beaches. To supplement the morning coffee and pastries, there is a McDonalds right across the street. The staff was friendly and helpful and the room was clean.

Review 130：Wifi was not usable (as with many places we've stayed). They might as well not advertise it.

Review 131：Everything. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful Room was spotlessly clean and very well kept. Bedding was confortable. Keurig coffee was a plus.

The Fine Print

Please inform the property in advance if your group has children under 12 years old so that the appropriate accommodations can be made.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.