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Dolphin Inn

2.0 of 5
399 South Ocean Avenue, Cayucos, CA 93430
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Torrance, California
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25 reviews 25 reviews
19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

Whenever we stay in Cayucos, we always have Rick and Rebecca over at the Seaside Motel host us. One Saturday, we decided on a whim to go to Cayucos and stayed over for the night. Looking at the photos and description on the motel's official web site vs. seeing it in person made me chuckle out loud. Keep in mind... More

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Genoa, Italy
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55 reviews 55 reviews
39 hotel reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2012

The Dolphin Inn is a simple motel on a main road, a short way to the beach, restaurants and pubs. The room was clean with confortable bed, bathroom with window and good shower. Breakfast is good: coffee, milk, cerals, pastry and chocolate biscuits. We spent the morning doing the laundry!

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San Mateo, CA
1 review
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2012

We had these issues: 1. The toilet paper roll holder was missing off the wall. The holes were still in the wall. 2. The sink fixture was not bolted down. It was loose and the water leaked into the cabinet below. You could hear the water drop down to the base of the cabinet. 3. There was water at the... More

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Irvine
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28 reviews 28 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

There's no "negative circle," so one circle will have to do. I have NEVER in my LIFE searched so diligently for bedbugs in a motel room before. When I realized how crazy it was that I expected to find them, I marched over to the motel next door, Cayucos Beach Inn and begged for a room. The manager there said... More

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Nebraska City, Nebraska
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

We make a point to stay here every year. The staff are so wonderful and make you feel so welcome. The rooms are very clean, and well taken care of. We just love the small town atmosphere of Cayucos and the motel is just 2 blocks from the beach. There are more expensive motels, in the area. But you won't... More

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CA
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Both my wife and I stayed at the Dolphin Inn this past weekend. What a dump!!! The room was filthy, smell of disinfectent, drapes were half off the rod and paper thin walls. The broken office chair outside the room said it all.

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Norco, California
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012

Small motel but nice location and great service. I liked their patio rooms.

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Houston, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012

It was my third time in Cayucos and I love staying at new places. I decided to stay at the Dolphin Inn. Even though it was the middle of the night, the front desk was very friendly and gave my family a room without problem. My wife especially loved the price for the rooms. The place is kind of small... More

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Paris, France
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012

This hotel is one of the most terrible I have ever slept in! The reception is bad, they lost our reservation, and offer us a queen size bed instead of the king booked for the same price. The room was dirty as well as the towels in the bathroom. I found lot of hairs in the tube, which supposed to... More

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Kettering UK
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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2011

I had booked in advance at a number of locations whilst touring California and Arizona, all of which had proved to be good choices. This was our last stay and how I came to chose it I will never know! On arrival the place looked poor and the room was musty and not at all inviting. Beds clean and comfortable,... More

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Also Known As:
Dolphin Hotel
Dolphin Hotel Cayucos
Address: 399 South Ocean Avenue, Cayucos, CA 93430
Region: United States > California > San Luis Obispo County > Cayucos
Amenities:
Beach Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Kitchenette Pets Allowed Suites
Hotel Style:
#2 On the Beach Hotels in Cayucos
Price range (per night): S$103 - 272
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Enjoy pleasure in the lap of nature at Dolphin Inn. 19 Unit family operated motel, Non smoking Rooms, Cottage with kitchens, some rooms with Jacuzzi Tubs. ... more   less 
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