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The Blue Dolphin


4227 West Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island, FL 33957

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4 of 5 stars
Orange County CA
12 Nov 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

There is no service, the rooms are plain, but that doesn't matter, because the location is the greatest. Just steps from the beach, and a wonderful beach it is. Lush grounds, nice outdoor seating areas, a minimum but OK continental breakfast served outside. They also provide lounge chairs, umbrellas, seashelling gear. I'd go back again. more

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5 of 5 stars
Forest City, Ia.
11 Nov 2009 | Trip type: Couples

This will be our 4th. year this coming Feb. and cannot wait to be there. Super beach location, excellent accomodations and really nice folks to deal with. We tried a different place two years ago and really missed the Dolphin. We will not do that again. Each year we extend our stay a bit. Great Place! more

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5 of 5 stars
Toronto
8 Nov 2009 | Trip type: Family

The blue dolphin lived up to its reputation, clean comfortable rooms, beautiful gardens, secluded beach and friendly no hassle service. The only negative and no fault of the blue dolphin is the "no seeums" the bugs were particually bad on our visit, so much so you could not be out before 9am or after the sunset. Having said that if... more

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4 of 5 stars
Bradenton, Florida
13 Sep 2009 | Trip type: Family
1/1 found this review helpful

The Blue Dolphin Cottages was ideal for our first family vacation with our 13 month little girl. We stayed in the 1 Bedroom Apartment for three nights. We loved the proximity from the hotel parking - to the room - to the beach. Highlights of the apartment include: a separate sitting area with room to set up a pack n... more

Fabulous!!
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5 of 5 stars
virginia
30 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Couples
5/5 found this review helpful

We stayed at the Blue Dolphin from August 24-28 and it was perfect! Only 9 units which were clean, comfortable and had everything that you needed.We stayed in Unit 8. The kitchen was well equipped and it was nice to be able to walk on the beach in the early morning and then come back and cook breakfast! Beach chairs... more

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5 of 5 stars
Miami, FL
12 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Family
8/8 found this review helpful

We stayed at the Blue Dolphin based on reviews in TripAdvisor and were not disappointed. The location is a beautiful setting directly on the Gulf beach of Sanibel Island, and away from the crowds. The management provided us with beach chairs, umbrellas, bikes, and other ammenities to make our trip very enjoyable. The cottages are old-style, wood-framed apartments that were... more

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5 of 5 stars
Atlanta
3 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Couples
6/6 found this review helpful

We spent four days and enjoyed every minute. My wife spent hours on the beach looking for treasures (shells). I relaxed under an umbrella and caught up on my reading. The staff was excellant. The room was comfortable and clean. The hotel is way way away from the crowds and you have the beach to yourself. Before we left I... more

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5 of 5 stars
Tampa
10 Jul 2009 | Trip type: Couples
4/4 found this review helpful

We stayed 3 nights at the Blue Dolphin. The cottages are actually one room duplex type dwellings that have a view of the beach. The room was very clean, the bed was comfortable and the staff was nice and easy to deal with. They have bicycles you can use for free and also umbrellas to take out onto the beach.... more

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5 of 5 stars
Nebraska
27 Jun 2009 | Trip type: Family
4/4 found this review helpful

We stayed for 1 week at the Blue Dolphin with our entire family. It consisted of Mom, Dad, 4 grown kids and 7 grandkids. The little ones ranged from 1 year to 9. It was a perfect place for little ones. We stayed in 4 of the cottages. The staff and owners were very nice and helpful. We made use... more

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5 of 5 stars
holland
30 May 2009 | Trip type: Couples
4/4 found this review helpful

Stayed for 4 nights in april, in two different rooms. There are only 9 rooms. Its a great spot. The location is super. The garden, the rooms, the beach, really top! The ladies who run and clean the place are also very nice and helpfull. The rooms are lovely and very clean (compliment). You can enjoy nature right from your... more

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