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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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