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Dolphin Inn
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  • Inn Details

    California Colonial style inn located in the heart of the village, walking distance to shops, restaurants and the beach. Spacious rooms with king bed or 2 double beds, some with gas fireplaces; two suites plus a 2-bedroom/2 bath family suite. Rates include a picnic basket breakfast and the morning newspaper delivered to your door. Heated swimming pool and off-street parking.

    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Urban Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • Honeymoons

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Bath robes

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Fax Machine

    Other Amenities:

    • Fireplaces in some rooms.

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    Nightly Rate

    $119 - $299

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3 pm    Check out: 11:30 am

    • Minimum stay: 2 night minimum on weekends

    • Deposit amount required: 1st night must be prepaid at booking.

    • Cancellations: Notification of cancellation or arrival date change must be received more than three days (72 hours) prior to the confirmed arrival date in order for the reservation deposit to be refundable. Email notification is only acceptable if sent to reservations@innsbythesea.com. Cancellation of Group Reservations is subject to the terms of the Group Contract. Special packages or promotions may include additional or separate Cancellation Policy terms. Failure to check-in on the scheduled arrival date will result in the cancellation of the reservation including any remaining nights, and the reservation deposit shall be forfeited.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: Ages 12 and under are free.

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Continental

    • Time Served: Delivered to your room by 8:00

    • Serving location: Guest room

    Special meal options

    Additional food services

    • Fresh Baked Cookies

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  • Location Type

    • Big Sur

    • Big Sur

    • Central Coast

    • Laguna Seca

    • Monterey Historic Park

    • Pebble Beach

    • Downtown

    • Oceanside

    • Village

    • Wine country

    City

    • Monterey

    • Distance to city: 4 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Corner of San Carlos & 4th (3 blocks north of Ocean Ave)

    Airport

    • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) 10 miles miles

    • Directions to property:
      Highway 68 West to Highway 1 South to Carmel. Exit on Ocean Ave.

    Area Attractions

    • Amusement Park

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • Rodeo

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bicycles

    • Boating

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Kayaking

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • whale watching

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

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    Quit, confortable, enjoyable

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    Good location. Room was clean and well furnished.

    Lovely and Quaint

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family

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    The Continental Breakfast waiting outside the door in the morning was something different.

    Great value, location, nice pool

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    We stayed at the Dolphin Inn because they accepted gift certificates from bedandbreakfast.com, and because they seemed to be more geared-up for families. We got the "family" suite which really was two adjoined rooms, for hardly any more money than just one room. So the value was great - ton of space as well. The pool area was great considering that most places in this location do not have heated pools. The staff was super-friendly and accommodating. We had a few odd requests and they dealt with every one of them with a smile. It was clear that they put a huge emphasis on service. Breakfast was relatively simple but very good from a local bakery, and the coffee was 1st-rate as well. The rooms were so-so. If you are looking for 5-star luxury, they fall a little short, but they were comfortable and adequate for what we were looking for and certainly well worth the price. Location was excellent - just a couple blocks off the main street which is exactly where you want to be. Altogether I'd stay there again and recommend it to anyone, particularly those with families.

    Very well taken care of

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    Loved our stay. Very charming. Loved the afternoon cookies. Breakfast was VERY fresh and satisfying.

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