Dolphin Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, 5-minute walk to Wildwood Boardwalk

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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5201 Atlantic Avenue, Wildwood, NJ, 08260
  • Place, Wildwood Boardwalk
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Wildwoods Convention Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Splash Zone Water Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(46 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Wildwood

Dolphin Inn places you within a 15-minute stroll of popular sights such as Wildwood Boardwalk and Wildwoods Convention Center. This 30-room hotel welcomes guests with in-room amenities like kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves.

What's nearby

  • Wildwood Boardwalk - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Wildwoods Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Morey's Piers - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Splash Zone Water Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Raging Waters Water Park - 6 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Atlantic City Intl. Airport (ACY) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mud Hen Brewing Company - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Uncle Bill's Pancake House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Marvis Diner - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dogtooth Bar & Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bagel Time Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Dolphin Inn

Hotel with free parking, 5-minute walk to Wildwood Boardwalk
Guests of Dolphin Inn enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a seasonal outdoor pool, and barbecue grills. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. Front-desk staff can help with concierge services, and provide local restaurant recommendations. This smoke-free hotel also has a picnic area.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 40-inch flat-screen TVs. Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-6:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • The minimum check-in age for Spring Break is 25 years old.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The hotel can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • The seasonal pool is open from May to October.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

Property is also known as

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Dolphin Inn Wildwood
Dolphin Wildwood
Eden Roc Wildwood
Eden Roc Hotel Wildwood
Dolphin Inn Hotel
Dolphin Inn Wildwood
Dolphin Inn Hotel Wildwood

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of Dolphin Inn?

This hotel is located in Wildwood, a short 5-minute walk from Wildwood Boardwalk and also 13 minutes on foot from Morey's Piers. You'll also find Splash Zone Water Park and Mariner's Pier less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Dolphin Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Dolphin Inn feature a casino on the premises?

No, Dolphin Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Dolphin Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. The seasonal pool is normally open from May until October.

What do couples enjoy most about Dolphin Inn?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a kitchenette as well as a seasonal outdoor pool and concierge services.

Does Dolphin Inn have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Dolphin Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Dolphin Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Dolphin Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Dolphin Inn.

Are there connecting rooms at Dolphin Inn?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Dolphin Inn?

The closest major airport to Dolphin Inn is Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County), which is 7 mi away (18 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Dolphin Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Dolphin Inn.

Dolphin Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 226 out of 383 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 383 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 383 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 383 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 383 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

GEORGE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great spot during off season.

Parking was a liitle tight, as far as availability & size of parking space. Loved the room. Although not on beach, it was only a short walk away. Lived the kitchen in the room. It definitely came in handy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

luzbella

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and spacious, great pool ,and walking dist to the board walk, i recommend this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Kayla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No hot water.. but the place was clean!

Everything was amazing.. we got there around 6pm, I called the lobby ahead of time to notify them wed be arriving around that time.. Great no big deal… we go to take a shower and the water is ICE COLD.. I give it about 5 minutes still ICE COLD… next morning try to shower ICE COLD.. My woman goes to use the outside shower to which she is notified by the housekeeper that the water tank was broken…. If the housekeeper knew that why weren’t we informed when we checked in?… I’m assuming she knew already before us checking in but come on..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sebastiano

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not enough parking for all the units, needed to park on streets sometimes and risk getting a ticket
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Very simple motel. Clean rooms, close to boardwalk, but no housekeeping cleaned or refreshed towels/supplies during entire stay. Was able to track them down to get extra bath towels, only after looks of concern that I dared ask for them. No wifi.Room door would not stay shut unless u slam it. Extremely noisy, u could hear everything next door and below. Owner’s daughter thought she was queen, very rude. Was kept up most of night with loud noises, only to have her knock on our door to blame us for the noise and said we were the reason why neighbor ended his stay early. Ridiculous. Meanwhile she hung out with other folks next door while they talked loudly and smoked pot. She directed me that I must be within fenced area the entire time my boys swam - ok, fine - but she completely ignored other younger children swimming unattended. She then told me to not play with our little reusable water balloons because “they may break and the little magnets in them may damage their pool vacuum”. Ok fine, but meanwhile she smiled as she watched other young children playing with them all day. I hate to sound so petty, but we paid good money to stay at this “low budget” motel, and she routinely stifled anything my poor kids were trying to enjoy, but allowed all other children to run amok. Entire place reeked of marijuana smoke from guests imbibing in and around their rooms, while the contract said smoking only could be done out back in the parking lot. Would not stay again nor recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super cute hotel

Everything shut the place is super cute. The staff was incredibly nice too. It's a 15 min walk to the boardwalk would delicately stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aldo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All is good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect for a Wildwood

Very recommended, perfect small hotel, friendly vibes, owners were friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was incredible! Check In was extremely quick! The staff was super helpful with things to do in the area. We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jielian

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great beach location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Wander

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Really close to the boardwalk.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Todd

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We typically stay further away from the boardwalk, but this place had decent reviews so we took a chance and it was ok. The couple who works there was very nice and welcoming. We checked in without a problem. The room charge was comparable to other hotels at about $300/night. The room is cleaned after three days (make sure you schedule a time with the manager in advance!) and the parking situation is a little unsettled. There are about 3 more cars allowed than spots, so you can get a pass for street parking but the main office closes at 8 pm. So, if you arrive after 8 and didn't get a voucher and there are no more spots available you're out of luck. Fortunately, we didn't run into this problem as we made sure not to use the car after 8 p.m. We LOVED the location. It was within walking distance to all of our favorite restaurants along with some good breakfast and ice cream stops. The upstairs neighbors were very loud and we heard all of their running around, but that's probably customary with most of the small hotels in the area. The bottom line is, we felt safe, the room was clean, and the pool was nicely managed. We would patronize the Dolphin Inn again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Belinda

Beau Motel à proximité de tout ! Frigidaire avec congélateur, lit tout de même confortable. Ce fut un bel endroit pour le prix ! Faire attention au stationnement… peut manquer de place le soir à l’occasion. Police très regardante si pas de vignette dans les rues !
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sage

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for the family
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff went above and beyond to help us with an issue our daughter was having
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked this property very much. It was clean and bright. Close by to other places too. We will be back for another visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place! Staff was amazing!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

SENDY, ELIZABETH

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and everything was close beach and restaurants..
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025