We went by Trip Advisor’s rating for this hotel and I can’t understand how it rated so highly. I wonder if we stayed somewhere different!! The bed was the most uncomfortable one I have ever slept in – hard as a brick. The room was small and pokey – smaller than one we had in New York where you expect... more

The Dolphin management was very friendly and the location was superb but we felt the room was somewhat dated. That being said, if you are looking for a great area to stay and are fine with a very basic room the Dolphin is a good choice (and likely cheaper than other chain options in the area). The hotel is located... more

My husband and I spent 4 nights at the Dolphin in late May. Our room was spotless and the bed very comfortable. We had brought earplugs but never needed them. The owner was very helpful guiding us to our destinations with hand drawn maps. We definitely would book the Dolphin again. more

Loved the place. Basic but perfectly adequate, comfortable clean rooms. Great location. Great sea breezes. Best value for your buck in San Diego. It's close to everywhere you want to be. This obviously can't be guaranteed for everyone, but at least in my case, management went out of their way to be helpful with travel directions, and planning and in... more

We stayed following a cruise for one night in an upstairs unit (with our friends next door). The taxi fare from cruise terminal is under $20 (about 4 1/2 miles) and to the airport around $10 (little over a mile). The location is superb especially considering the budget price. The property is only one block from bus line 28 that... more

This was my second stay and it was even better than the first! I am so grateful to Tripadvisor for finding this delightful place. If you have forgotten what good customer service feels like, stay here. These people are wonderful and have a special place in my heart. So much so that I wouldn't take the Hotel del Coronado over... more

Our stay at the Dolphin Motel started out rocky. We were given a room which wasn't acceptable. Then we moved to another room which wasn't much better. One of workers told the owners of my complaints, the next morning when they arrived. The owners then went out of their way to make me happy. He even went out and got... more

If you have Children, do not bother with this place! My daughter and family called to stay 2 nights there, now calling 2 weeks before our son's wedding, the dolphin Motel was told there were 3 children....by the next morning they were asked to leave. When we got in, everyone was waiting across the street for us. I personally called... more

We got lost looking for the downtown exit and stumbled onto this gem. What caught our eye was the vacancy sign. The rooms are immaculate and the customer service is second to none. The owners are very friendly and make sure you are well taken care of. The motel is minutes away from downtown. The price was right too!! What... more