Dolphin Inn

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 12 May 2011 rated 3 out of 10.

I expected more. Overall, the hotel was passable. The common areas were clean, but my room was down right disgusting. The Executive housekeeper was very nasty and was not at all helpful with the concerns I had with my room. My room was dirty, dusty and had an overpowering smell of some chemical cleaner.

Positives: Oceanfront

Negatives: Management needs training.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 17 Aug 2010 rated 4 out of 10.

I thought the staff was very courteous and nice. The elevators were very clean. The pool was small and the water was too warm. The floors in the rooms were dirty. Our feet were black from walking on the floor or the balcony.

Positives: I liked that it was ocean front.

Negatives: The room was dirty, the a/c unit was on balcony too hot.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 26 Mar 2010 rated 9 out of 10.

This is a great affordable hotel, especially during the off season. My husband and I stayed there for the Shamrock Marathon and enjoyed the beach front view. The staff was friendly when we checked in. The room was very spacious although we wish the beds would have been either a queen or king. Also, it was nice because it was very quiet, even though we were right on the strip.

Positives: Very large rooms in good location on the beach and convenient to everything.

Negatives: Had small beds (no queens) and hard to get in and out of hotel because of traffic.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 25 Oct 2009 rated 7 out of 10.

The location is great, the staff is friendly and helpful. I didn't like the hotel tacked on an extra safe charge of $1 day. I'm a world traveler and never had to pay such a charge. Thought this hidden charge was unnecessary and tacky, since I didn't have a need to use the safe. The hotel was old, but it was for the most part clean, contrary to other reviews I have read. Thought the carpets needed to be shampooed after all this is a beach property and sand is too be expected. My room required minor maintenance attention such as the shower head leaked, the bathroom door hook was broken and the locks on the doors where starting to rust so they stuck just a bit. Since it was the off season, parking was not an issue, but I would not stay there during the summer because there wouldn't be enough spots for all the guest. Overall, I think I would stay there again if I had the opportunity.

Positives: Great location.

Negatives: Parking and safe charge.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 05 Oct 2008 rated 9 out of 10.

We had an issue with the parking which was very limited; staff was friendly and helpful. The pool was very refreshing; the ocean view was wonderful and the Jacuzzi was relaxing. Thanks for a wonderful weekend of memories.

Positives: Staff was friendly and helpful very impressive.

Negatives: Parking was less than desirable.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 17 Sep 2008 rated 4 out of 10.

This hotel needs some real good cleaning all over, like dried food on the railing and the door glass was filthy.

Positives: Location.

Negatives: Dirt.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 19 Jul 2008 rated 10 out of 10.

For a two-star hotel, I was pleasantly surprised.

Positives: The oceanfront view was fantastic.

Negatives: The toilet ran all the time.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 17 Apr 2008 rated 4 out of 10.

The hotel was alright, but it was old and you had to pay for a safe whether or not if you wanted it. They need to fix their door. The draft of wind very strong.

Positives: The location.

Negatives: Hall to small, wind blew around the doors all night and make too much noise.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 16 Apr 2008 rated 10 out of 10.

I would stay there again any day the staff was great and very nice. We had great views and a nice size room perfect for family or just the two. Great location hopes to return soon.

Positives: I loved the views they where great. We had a wonderful time and hope to return there soon.

Negatives: They where building right next to the hotel and it was a little loud.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 24 Mar 2008 rated 9 out of 10.

The hotel was nice; good area, great view and access of the ocean. The room was very spacious especially for the 2 children we had with us. There was an indoor pool but it was small and did not work for the last two days there the heat was off (to the pool) and it was not running either) we reported it but it was not fixed in time for us to leave. We also like a restaurant or drink bar in our hotel but this one did not have one. I would recommend the hotel.

Positives: Spacious rooms, good location.

Negatives: No lobby or dining area; pool did not work.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 09 Feb 2008 rated 10 out of 10.

I enjoyed my stay at the Dolphin Inn. The front desk did not expand on what all the hotel had to offer (like the indoor pool upstairs), but I had a fantastic time!

Positives: Fantastic view, very spacious, many amenities.

Negatives: You can only bring one car, they do not have parking, you will have to park extra vehicles at a nearby parking garage.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 11 Oct 2007 rated 10 out of 10.

Have stayed in the past and probably will again.

Positives: Room layout and location.

Negatives: Odor of cigarette smoke when first going into room.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 06 Sep 2007 rated 9 out of 10.

Great place! Very clean. Awesome location. Office staff was nice. I can't wait to go back.

Positives: Big, beautiful rooms with ocean front view and on the boardwalk.

Negatives: Pool was way too small!

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 29 Mar 2007 rated 10 out of 10.

The room was nice, the view perfect, nice little kitchenette, bathroom was nice. It was close to all that we wanted to do.

Positives: The view was beautiful, it was quiet, and parking was great.

Negatives: Made a local call the way we do in GA, billed for long dist, but adjusted.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 06 Mar 2007 rated 9 out of 10.

The hotel was very nice, the view was impressive, it was quiet, we did see a roach on our last day in the room, and we were charged $20.00 for a long distance call, when it was local. They did adjust it. We are from Atlanta area & its habit to dial area code on all calls and did it while in van. Beach, which caused the system to rate our call as long distance.

Positives: Beds were comfortable, and TV in living room & bedroom was nice.

Negatives: Got charged $20.00 for local call, but they did adjust it. Had to wait till Monday when sup. Was there to get it removed.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 21 Feb 2007 rated 5 out of 10.

An old place being renovated. All ocean view suites, so that is the main appeal, but renovation is uneven in quality. Beds OK, and decor pleasant, but sofa in sitting room worn and uncomfortable, and no other seating there except three table chairs which were very uncomfortable. The suite is supposed to allow 6 persons, where do they sit? Tiny table, with no lighting over it. Wireless and desk were great. Noisy maids/woke us up even though we had late check out. "Kitchen" is not really a kitchen - no burners or stove. Just refrigerator, microwave, and tiny coffee maker, so don't expect to cook much. Tacky sales calls to promote their other properties interrupted us once a day. Having the ocean view was nice.

Positives: Location, ocean view suites, beds comfortable.

Negatives: Uncomfortable seating, and not enough. Bothered by sales calls.