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Dolphin Hotel

Dolphin Hotel
Average price*: $64 (year-round)
  • Rooms: 25
    • Address
      133 S Coast Hwy
      Oceanside, CA 92054
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 24 hotels in Oceanside
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Welcome! We are a 25 room economy hotel conveniently located in downtown Oceanside, California. We offer deep discount daily and weekly rates. The... Welcome! We are a 25 room economy hotel conveniently located in downtown Oceanside, California. We offer deep discount daily and weekly rates. The hotel is ideally located 4 blocks from the beach and 2 blocks from the Oceanside train/bus transit center, which offers mass transportation to all areas throughout the county. more » « less

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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3 of 5 stars Based on 4 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 3 based on 3 reviews Rooms
    • 3.5 based on 3 reviews Service
    • 3.5 based on 3 reviews Value
    • 3.5 based on 3 reviews Cleanliness
  • Recommended For:
    • 50% based on 4 reviews Older travelers
    • 40% based on 4 reviews Families with young children
    • 40% based on 4 reviews Families with teenagers
    • 40% based on 4 reviews An amazing honeymoon
    • 40% based on 4 reviews Young singles

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“prostitutes and drugs”
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tracy
Aug 12, 2008

this hotel was the worst hotel I ever stayed at. I was scared! There was drug activity in the hallway and prostitutes renting rooms by tthe hour. DO NOT STAY HERE! I called the police and they were aware of the hotels status. The lady at the front desk called herself Lilly and we asked for our money back during... more

“Great affordable place”
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4 of 5 stars
mmww
Oceanside
Jan 4, 2008

Great clean affordable place, warm friendly helpful staff, Oceanside has a lot of overated, overpiced vacation homes. If you want a clean nice place for a family getaway and you do not have money to waste, this place is for you. Great location, blocks from the beach, close to bus and train stations in the heart of Oceanside. more

“Thank you so much, Dolphin Hotel!!”
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5 of 5 stars
WRS2000
Ramona, CA
Nov 4, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

I live in Ramona, CA. When the Witch Creek wildfires hit my neighborhood, I had to leave in a hurry. I didn't have anywhere to go. I tried several hotels, but they were either full or too expensive for me to afford. After hours of looking, I found the Dolphin Hotel and was so grateful that they let me stay... more

“DUMP. A total dump.”
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blueintheface
La Quinta, CA
Aug 1, 2007
2/8 found this review helpful

The place was a total dump. You could tell it was a place where prostitutes hang out. Even though it was conveniently located close to downtown Oceanside and the pier, it was a total dump. There was no parking on the premises. NOT A FRIENDLY FAMILY place. more

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133 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054