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2912 Garrison St, San Diego, CA 92106
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4 of 5 stars
riverandsnow   18 contributions
California
Nov 23, 2009 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel New

I echo the previous reviews. Yes, the rooms are small and it has minimal amenities, but it is VERY clean, is available for a good price and has an excellentand central location. Perfect for staging a long range fishing trip or playing touriston a budget. Everyone there was extremely helpful. I had family issues which required that I extend my... more

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5 of 5 stars
MontyVictoria   13 contributions
Victoria
Nov 13, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We stayed in a room upstairs with the use of the balcony to relax and enjoy the view towards the Sports Fishing Marina just a short distance away. The rooms are small clean and adequate, with a small alcove/wardrobe in our room for the the storage of extra luggage. We were at the end of a 6 week trip through... more

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4 of 5 stars
daisy0914   1 contribution
ohio
Oct 29, 2009 | Trip type: Family

This hotel was just like described clean,but cozy quarters. The service of staff was friendly,helpful, very knowledgeable of area. The rooms are clean,small,and yes,air conditioner is close to bed. Excellent location,close to marina,downtown and airport. We only stayed one evening,due to flying out the next day. If you arent going to spending a ot of time in room,this hotel fits... more

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DolphinMotel, Owner

Thank you for your kind review. Just a Quick note: we do have many loyal, value conscious repeat guests that stay on and off during the year for weeks at a time. They love our comfortable Serta beds and fair and reasonable pricing. (Tourists, Business Men and also Single Business Women). They feel safe at our family run Motel. Dad...

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4 of 5 stars
bluebird64   1 contribution
Tucson
Oct 20, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We were very impressed by the cleaniness, location and friendly staff. They went above and beyound to assure our comforts and needs were meet. It was was nice to stay in a small motel where the owners and staff took the time to converse and make a suggestions as what to do and what to see in the area where... more

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4 of 5 stars
DumboStuttgart   3 contributions
Stuttgart
Oct 10, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We stayed at the Dolphin Motel for 2 nights during our honeymoon and we loved it. The room was small but clean. Who stays in the room the whole day? The banana-nut muffins in the morning were lovely and the coffee was tasty too. Staff was helpful and the owner like your best friend! We would definitely stay there again.... more

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4 of 5 stars
jjim   1 contribution
pa
Oct 7, 2009 | Trip type: Family

Nice clean basic hotel. Breakfast on the run. Helpful friendly staff. Positioned in the middle of everything...Price is right on.....Quiet... Interesting neighborhood near the fishing marina and restaurants.... more

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2 of 5 stars
gravimetrix   34 contributions
Alrewas
Oct 4, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Stopped at The Dolphin for 1 night - prebooked it ahead of our visit direct after reading reviews on Tripadvisor. The motel itself is well positioned, on the front and in a residential district. It's a no-frills establishment and our room (#32) was very basic. For a 1-night stay it's ok but we couldn't have stopped another night here if... more

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DolphinMotel, owner

My dad and I are sorry that this nice guest's expectations were not met. It is true our rooms are not large or fancy---but boy are they CLEAN ! Our niche market is for the tourists or business people who want a neat clean room with a quality bed to rest their head on, in a great location (right across...

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4 of 5 stars
aw_port   6 contributions
Port Washington, WI
Sep 10, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

The staff is so helpful. Room is not fancy at all, bed wasn't comfortable, room was small... but it has everything you need: shower, bed, refrigerator, AC, etc. Besides, WHO CARES what the room is like when youre in San Diego. There's so much to do, and the Point Loma area around the hotel was safe and totally walkable. And... more

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5 of 5 stars
grad09   3 contributions
London
Sep 7, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Brilliant!. This motel is spot on. It is clean, comfortable, and has the friendliest and most helpful staf you could desire. The location is ideal as a base for seeing San Diego, pretty much equal disatnace from everywhere you could want to visit! The room was spotless every day, and the beds were clean and very comfortable, bathroom small, but... more

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5 of 5 stars
consumer2SanDiego   1 contribution
san diego
Aug 31, 2009 | Trip type: Business

Thanks to an exceptional staff. My daughter and I had to meet in San Diego for appointments and needed affordable motel for five nights. This family owned motel exceeded my expectations. Everyone is friendly and helpful. Room was very clean. Coffee and pastry provided on the patio was exacltly what we needed to get our day started. When in San... more

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Address: 2912 Garrison St, San Diego, CA 92106
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