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Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf

2.5 star property
Beach hotel in Fort Bragg with free parking

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Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (No Pets) | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player
Beach nearby
Mini-golf

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (No Pets) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (No Pets)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(84 reviews)

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (No Pets)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

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Fireplace
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Jetted bathtub
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Suite, 1 King Bed (No Pets) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Comfort Suite, 1 King Bed (No Pets)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

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Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly fees not included)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1211 S. Main St., Fort Bragg, CA, 95437

What's nearby

  • Noyo Harbor - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Skunk Train - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Pudding Creek Beach - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Glass Beach - 8 min drive - 2.6 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cowlick's Ice Cream Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Los Gallitos - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf

Family-friendly hotel near Glass Beach
Consider a stay at Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf and take advantage of mini golf, an arcade/game room, and a fireplace in the lobby. Active travelers can enjoy hiking/biking at this hotel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, express check-out, and 1 meeting room
  • Concierge services, a banquet hall, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach

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 washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf located?

With direct access to the beach, this Fort Bragg hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Pomo Bluffs Park, Noyo Harbor, and Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. Sea Glass Museum and C.V. Starr Community Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 593 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1010 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

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

8/10 Good

VIJAYANISH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very pleasant stay, quiet and at the same time very near to the highway to get around wherever we wanted to go
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisol

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

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at this location for about six years now, it is a part of my trip whenever I go up north or south the lost coast…very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

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

Abhishek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Very helpful staff. Nice location. No Breakfast, though :-(
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

James

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

8/10 Good

Richard D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have been going here for years and it is always good. We never have any issues and we are always know what we’re going to get. It’s a good place to stay with easy access to Fort Bragg
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
"Ideally located near the harbor and Overlook Walk, with park benches and scenic ocean views."
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Letech

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

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a quick trip and nice that the price was not expensive
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute, quiet, clean place, funky fun community. I would definitely stay here again. Staff was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chidam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable distance from the bluffs, beautiful views of the coast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kind front desk, beautiful spot, clean, and better than almost all motels I’ve stayed at… actually care about customers
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff easy check-in clean comfortable room
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Somewhat loud traffic noise
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place walking distance to an unbelievable ocean view.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittani

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

10/10 Excellent

Silva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodge property is conveniently located close to the town, the rooms were clean and well priced. Would return here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

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

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

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

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just what we needed for a one night stay! Clean and comfortable and staff was very accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025