Blue Dolphin Cottages (Sanibel Island, FL): See 129 Reviews and 146 Photos

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

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 (per night): S$168 - 406

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

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Dan K

Lansing, Michigan, United States

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12 reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

“Great vacation! Amazing sights! Lots to do!”

Reviewed 12 June 2013

Most amazing stop I have been to. So relaxing and peaceful. Staff and neighbors were really friendly. Rooms were VERY clean. Beach was a 30 yard walk from porch. SHELLS EVERYWHERE! My only complaint is the beds.... 2 twins pushed together = 1 king. Within 90 miles of the Florida Everglades.

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Susan M

Casselberry, Florida

18 reviews

3 hotel reviews

Reviews in 7 cities

4 helpful votes

“Relaxation Paradise”

Reviewed 5 June 2013

My husband and I have stayed visited Sanibel Island many times but recently discovered Blue Dolphin Cottages. It is a wonderful vacation spot and on the best beach on the island. Staff were very pleasant and helpful. Continental breakfast in the garden every morning was a nice touch. We could eat under the trees or on our porch overlooking the... More

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We are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope you become one of our returning families. Thank you for your review. More

PEsoulmates

Powell OH

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4 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

2 helpful votes

“paradise”

Reviewed 28 May 2013

Love this place! We went after Labor Day and it was very affordable, clean and run by friendly people! Located on the beach in a very nice quiet neighborhood. A yummy continental breakfast is served every morning practically outside your door! Laundry facility provided. Beach chairs provided as well as wagons to tote your stuff from car to cottage. Highly... More

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Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are glad you enjoyed yourselves and look forward to seeing you again. More

wyandotte71

Aurora, Colorado

5 hotel reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

13 helpful votes

“Great place to truly get away”

Reviewed 27 May 2013

Great 7 night stay at Blue Dolphin cottages May 4-11. My husband and I stayed in Unit 7,closest to the beach. The cottage was adequate and included a mini kitchen with fridge, stove, microwave etc. Cozy and comfortable. Access to laundry and bikes and a nice touch that they have a continental breakfast served each morning for all their guests.... More

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Thank you for writing this review. We are glad you had a wonderful time and enjoyed our amenities. We hope to see you again in the future. More

biscuitgirls

midwest

Senior Reviewer

10 reviews

28 helpful votes

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

Reviewed 17 May 2013

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

3 helpful votes

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

Reviewed 6 April 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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blah114

Top Contributor

178 reviews

42 hotel reviews

Reviews in 48 cities

275 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

“Blue Dolphin”

Reviewed 8 March 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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kingofsling

stansbury park, utah

117 reviews

34 hotel reviews

Reviews in 40 cities

63 helpful votes

“Peaceful Paradise”

Reviewed 22 February 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

3 reviews

16 helpful votes

“Great Place to Stay”

Reviewed 5 February 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

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