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Dolphin Key Resort

3.0 star property
Hotel in Cape Coral with a fitness center and an outdoor pool

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Dolphin Key Resort in Caloosahatchee offers a welcoming retreat with practical amenities. Guests enjoy a poolside bar, on-site restaurant serving three meals daily, a quiet garden, free WiFi, and laundry facilities. Visitors appreciate the helpful staff and inviting pool.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe King Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(89 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(197 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
1502 Miramar Street, Cape Coral, FL, 33904

What's nearby

  • Hospital del Prado - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dolphin Marina - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cape Coral Yacht Club Beach - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Tarpon Point - 9 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Sun Splash Water Park - 14 min drive - 7.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Indian Breeze - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chicago Pizza - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Barunch - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Dolphin Key Resort

Hotel located in Caloosahatchee
Consider a stay at Dolphin Key Resort and take advantage of a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this hotel. The on-site restaurant, The Tiki Bar and Grill, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and pool views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, RV/bus/truck parking, and express check-out
  • A billiards/pool table, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the pool and helpful staff
Room features
All 100 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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 center

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 washroom
  • 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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Dolphin Key Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Dolphin Key Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, Dolphin Key Resort allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 40 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Dolphin Key Resort?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Dolphin Key Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Dolphin Key Resort?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 25.

Where is Dolphin Key Resort located?

Located in Caloosahatchee, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Hospital del Prado, Dolphin Marina, and Veterans Foundation Headquarters. Cape Coral Farmers Market and Cape Coral Bridge are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Dolphin Key Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 689 out of 1187 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 1187 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1187 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1187 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1187 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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here a few times and they never disappoint.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tammy was great and made sure my late check-in was smooth. The bands that played were fun and the room was huge. Will def stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua Ben-David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
cute and comfortable hotel, good location, the bed was cozy. Just know that the tiki bar is big and when they have a live band the music will be heard from the room however it was fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great and accommodating. The motel could use an upgrade some of the locks look like they had been punched and somewhat repaired on the entrance door to room.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Season

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our 2nd year in a row staying at the Dolphin Key. We love it there. Everything you need is right there. We will be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clyde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our second time at Dolphin Key Resort, it is easy to get to, the staff is helpful and friendly and reasonably priced. There are tons of places to eat around the resort, they even have entertainment and food at the Tiki Bar which is right on the property. The pool is always clean and not very busy and they provide you with pool towels. It would be nice if they had a small microwave in the rooms. Our shower was pretty hot this time.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber E

Food was very good and staff were very friendly. Loved having the pool right next to tiki bar. Great destination for large group events
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gwen

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the location and there tiki bar is a blast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geaninne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was adequate and it was great to have the staff reach out to accommodate later arrivals outside their reception hours. I look forward to staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great start with Megan at the front desk, location and easy walking distance and the departure at the front desk-again with Megan... perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William R

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and staff was exceptionally nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tiki bar and entertainment was great!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Clifford

Liked: Staff & service
👍
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
i arrived later than the office was open - easy finding my paperwork and keys - great band on a friday night. had thought about walking the area to find music - did not have to... stayed, enjoyed and grabbed food all at the same place :-)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, nice people, staff was great. Pool was perfectly relaxing, never crowded. Very close to so many dining options. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice for a night stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s was very nice, absolutly friendly, nice Tiki Hut, nice Room with roll in Shower. The Beach is near, Restaurants, Bars und the Cape Coral Bridge is near also. We come back… 👍
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ludimila

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff members were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was nice, clean, bed comfortable. It had a mini fridge but no microwave. Good hot water supply. Facility is a motel with a patio and pool, beside the Tiki Bar. Ice machine out of service, but ice was available at the Tiki Bar. The Tiki Bar had very loud music playing in the evening. They turned down the volume or shut if off at 10 pm. The Tiki Bar brings in a lot of outside patrons and my wife said, "I'm not swimming in the pool with all those folks in the tiki bar watching me."
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loren K

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It’s an old boutique style resort very nice condition
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Meghan at the front desk was absolutely amazing . Super nice , helpful and even took a text from me on her day off and helped us out on a mistake I had made on my end . If you’re looking for a clean , affordable place to stay in Cape .. check it out !
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our favorite place to stay. Rooms are spacious & clean, the pool is wonderfuul & kept to high standard The Tili Hut serves good food. They have a band(always great) on weekends. Love it! Recommend this spot highly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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