Blue Dolphin Cottages (Sanibel Island, FL) - Motel Reviews

Address: 4227 West Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island, FL 33957

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Region: United States > Florida > Southwest Gulf Coast > Sanibel Island

Amenities:

Beach Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Suites

Hotel Style:

#1 On the Beach Hotels in Sanibel Island

#4 Romantic Hotels in Sanibel Island

Price Range: $$

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: A truly refreshing vacation awaits you at the Blue Dolphin Cottages. We are a family owned, intimate and charming motel situated directly on a tranquil, white sandy beach on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. The Blue Dolphin Cottages offers a selection of accommodations in its 10 units, either bright and airy efficiencies or spacious one bedroom suites, all with completely equipped kitchens, phones and cable television. Each unit has a comfortable sun deck surrounded by lush tropical landscaping. With our compliments, you will enjoy a delicious continental breakfast every morning. ... more less

Also Known As:: Blue Dolphin Cottages Hotel Sanibel Island; Blue Dolphin Cottages Hotel; Blue Dolphin Sanibel Island; Blue Dolphin Hotel Sanibel Island

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biscuitgirls

midwest

Senior Reviewer

10 reviews

5 hotel reviews

Reviews in 7 cities

25 helpful votes

“Looking for a small resort with the perfect tropical setting? This is it!”

Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

I've stayed in a 1 bedroom and a small efficiency unit and found both completely comfortable. If you're here to get away from it all you'll find everything you need to make a simple lunch or dinner and the resort provides a nice continental breakfast in the mornings. I just stock up on some groceries at one of the local... More

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Kim B

East Troy, Wisconsin, United States

2 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

3 helpful votes

“A few improvements would make this place the best ever!”

Reviewed April 6, 2013

We have been visitng Sanibel Island annually since 1982 and have stayed in a number of places. But once we started staying at Blue Dolphin, we have stayed there more times than I can even remember! It is a lovely place and we have returned so often for a number of reasons. THE STAFF IS SO FREINDLY and we just... More

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Thank you for writing a review. Thank you for staying at The Blue Dolphin. Please feel free to ask us for additional supplies that will help your stay be more pleasant. More

blah114

Top Contributor

177 reviews

43 hotel reviews

Reviews in 48 cities

278 helpful votes

“Great Location”

This place is located on West Gulf Drive, which is a dead-end road on which tourists typically do not go unless they are staying / living in this area. That's a GIANT positive and alone enough to warrant our return. There's not much else I can add that others have not, so I will try to make this review a... More

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pfg40

Concord, Massachusetts

4 helpful votes

“Blue Dolphin”

Reviewed March 8, 2013

We have enjoyed a week at the Blue Dolphin for 6 winters. It is a well maintained property, with a beautiful beach that has friendly owners and staff. Our family enjoyed fishing, collecting shells, riding the bikes and visiting the Ding Darling. What we loved most about the Blue Dolphin was the relationship with the regular guests. We sadly, outgrew... More

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We are glad you have enjoyed your stays with us and hope there comes a time when you can return. More

kingofsling

stansbury park, utah

114 reviews

34 hotel reviews

Reviews in 40 cities

55 helpful votes

“Peaceful Paradise”

Reviewed February 22, 2013

I felt like I was on a remote beach in Hawaii. The rooms were extremely clean with full kitchen etc. staff was very friendly. This place is a shell collectors paradise! If you wish to bird watch there is an amazing refuge 5minutes away. The beach is so beautiful and remote, we never saw more than a couple of people... More

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Thank you for this review. We are glad you had a pleasurable time at our resort. We hope to see you again. We have new pillows. More

Art R

Bullard, Texas

Reviewer

3 reviews

3 hotel reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

14 helpful votes

“Great Place to Stay”

Reviewed February 5, 2013

My wife and I stayed in a Deluxe Efficiency January 23-31. The accomodations were spotlessly clean and very well appointed. Morning breakfast was everything you needed except for juice, which we bought at the grocery store and kept in our refrigerator. The beach is right out your front door and offers great shelling. Beach chairs and umbrellas are available to... More

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We are glad you had a wonderful time and enjoyed your stay at the Blue Dolphin. We are also glad you mentioned other features our Island has to offer. We hope to see you again. More

sullivanlb

Philadelphia

Contributor

14 reviews

4 hotel reviews

10 helpful votes

“Laid back paradise”

Reviewed January 24, 2013

We spent a night here over our Christmas break and it was wonderful! Super quiet and laid back. Very clean. We stayed in the "motel part" which had a nice bedroom area and spacious sitting and TV area. There was also a little kitchenette area with a microwave and fridge/freezer. Directly on the beach but still secluded. This is how... More

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Cheers_11

Baltimore, Maryland

4 reviews

17 helpful votes

“A Hidden Gem Like no Other”

Reviewed January 17, 2013

This tiny (ten cottage) piece of paradise is the farthest on Sanibel. Blink and you'll miss it. It is for anyone who wants a secluded, quiet, spotlessly clean minimalist place to stay. The customer loyalty is amazing, with people re-booking each year for the same time the next (as we did, after our so relaxing and enjoyable first visit). A... More

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It was a pleasure having you and look forward to seeing you next year. We are glad you had a wonderful time and enoyed our ambiance. More

carolatthebeach

Manhattan Beach, CA

7 reviews

7 helpful votes

“nice cottages - good value”

Reviewed December 15, 2012

very comfortable large cottages. Nicely supplied. Good kitchen. shows that the owners really care that their guests enjoy their stay. the only problem we had was that we could not use the ceiling fans - we are 6' tall and the ceilings are low. also the WiFi in unsecured - apparently they do not trust their clients to be able... More

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Thank you for taking your time and writing a review. As owners we do pride ourselves in our property. Thank you for mentioning our rooms are comfortable and a great value. As to our wifi, our IT did not feel it was necessary for a passcode. More

gocdub

Seattle, WA

Reviews in 5 cities

16 helpful votes

“Very clean and nice cottages”

Reviewed December 11, 2012

My wife and 4 year old just stayed at the Blue Dolphin and agree with all of the other reviewers wonderful and positive comments about this property. The one thing we particularly appreciated and impressed with is that the Blue Dolphin staff washes the blankets and bedspreads also after each guest stay. The units are spotless clean and this is... More

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It was nice that you pointed out the quality of service we provide for our guests. We look forward to seeing you again and hope you experience the same ambiance next time. More

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