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Dolphin Inn

2.0 of 5
6555 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
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Dolphin Inn
4.5 of 5 stars 171 Reviews
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DC
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW
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My friend and I stayed here one night though I wish we could have stayed longer! The room, amenities, and service, exceeded all expectations. The room was very clean. The wifi was great, our flatscreen TV had cable (can't remember whether there was a DVD player), but I admit this place might not be the best for everyone. It is... More

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Scotland, UK
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

This is our third visit and we had a great time. Travis is gradually doing up the units - ours (number 12) had been repainted since last year and looked a lot better for it. He says that the totally refurbished units (so far only 1A and 2A) have flat screen TVs, but I didn't see inside them. There was... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012
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person found this review helpful

Having been coming to the Dolphin Inn for 20years or so, we have seen various owners from the lovely Ernie & Donna, who, if your face didn't fit with Ernie he had "no vacancies" to their kids who ran it for a while to the wonderful Pete & Zola who were everything the perfect hosts could have been, and now... More

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Belgium, Wisconsin
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

We spent the last week of April at the Dolphin Inn, in Room #10. The room itself is not we expected--far more worn out and dated than we would have thought. There were a few problems that could easily be fixed which would readily change our rating from a 2 to a 5. 1. The coffee maker was a one-serving... More

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Fort Wayne, IN
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

The other reviews are so accurate. Definitely not a high class hotel, but for the price it is just what we expected and already made reservations for a future stay. It was quiet, friendly and laid back. We loved the pool and the beach access was easy. Would definitely recommend this hotel to any traveler who is not uptight. Close... More

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Norfolk, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

We stayed for a week in late March. We had a poolside room (one of three different room configurations/levels) and it was very nice. One of the two beds had been upgraded with a pillow top, but the other was very hard and firm. I mentioned it to Travis and the next day there was a brand new memory foam... More

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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We spent a few nights here and quite enjoyed it. Many people return year after year and love it and the laid back friendly kind of place it is. Other guests were friendly and there was no noise at night which was great. The owner is very friendly and seems to have plans to upgrade some of the suites which... More

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Rochester, New York
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83 reviews 83 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2012

I have stayed at this hotel on four different times and will go back again. Travis, the hotel's owner/manager will personally see that your needs are met and your stay in Fort Myers is a complete satisfaction. I always request 13 B which is on the second floor and overlooks the bay. Is this the Ritz no, is this a... More

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London
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2012
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person found this review helpful

The Dolphin Inn was the perfect location for part of our honeymoon in late September. A short drive along the coast from the busier area of Fort Myers Beach it was the perfect distance to be near by everything but have the peace and quiet. The hotel was clean and Travis and his family were lovely. We had a room... More

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Miami, Florida
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2012

This is a family hotel, four couples stayed there a few of month ago, the rooms are clean and according to the price, the pool is clean, they have BBQ in the back that customer can use it, the most important thing is that the owner treats you as part of a big family and also provides good hint to... More

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