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AAA Inspector Rating Details (scale 1-5)
1.8
Overall
Room1.8
Bath2.0
Public Areas1.5
AAA Inspector Notes
This motor court-style motel offers basic rooms and sits right on the beach just steps from the new Jennette's Pier. Eight oceanfront rooms have sliding glass doors that open directly to the sand.
Smoke free premises. 45 units. 1 story, exterior corridors.
Amenities & Services
WiFi
Swimming Pool
Pets Allowed
Fitness Center
ECO Friendly
Electric Charging
Accessible
Business Center
Type
Motel
Location
Oceanfront. SR 12, at MM 16.5. 8017 S Old Oregon Inlet Rd 27959 (PO Box 727).
Pool
outdoor.
Dining & Entertainment
nearby.
Room Amenities
no phones, refrigerators, wireless Internet. Some: microwaves, coffeemakers.
Sports & Recreation
fishing.
Terms
closed 10/27-3/31, check-in 4 pm, 30 day cancellation notice-fee imposed, pet friendly (call for restrictions/fees.).
Guest Ratings
OVERALL GUEST SCORE
Based on Ratings from 163 guests
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7.0
Anonymous
Good
08-11-2017
Pros:
Cons: I think it was over-priced, but it was a last minute reservation.
5.0
Anonymous
Fair
08-11-2017
Pros: The Dolphin is in a great location right on the beach. It has a nice pool that was a good size for a small motel. The staff was very friendly and responsive and the rooms were clean. I liked that the floors were tiled rather than carpeted.
Cons: I really didn't like the bathroom. It was probably the smallest motel bathroom I've ever seen. It didn't have any shelves or hooks nor did it have a vanity top, so there was no place to put things or hang clothes while showering.
9.0
Anonymous
Wonderful
08-11-2017
Pros: This sweet and simple motel right on the beach was a perfect place to land for a day on the outerbanks. The front desk gave us friendly and good recommendations for places to go. We had a great stay.
Cons:
5.0
Anonymous
Fair
08-11-2017
We were disappointed with the Dolphin Oceanfront Motel, but I guess we probably should not have been. It's a two-star joint, but should probably be just 1.5 stars. It needs a complete overhaul. The shower was itty-bitty, there weren't very many outlets in the room, the room doors open with an old-fashioned key (of which you only get one per family, so don't lock yourself out after hours; there's no emergency number for the staff!). I couldn't get over the fact that there is no coffeemaker in the room! That just seems downright un-American. Given the quality, I thought I spent too much for the room. If I owned the place, I'd tear it down and start over fresh. On the bright side, the location is great, and the courtyard creates a community feeling that one doesn't often get at hotels. It's pet friendly for those with pups, and the pool looked nice, though we didn't use it.
Pros: The staff are friendly and helpful. The location is very convenient to the beach, restaurants, and major roads. The room was relatively clean given the age of the motel.
Cons: Very bare bones facilities. The place is in pretty bad shape. The comforters have not been replaced in at least a decade. No coffee maker in the room. The windows don't open.
10.0
Anonymous
Exceptional
08-11-2017
Pros: Loved the fact that our private beach was through a doorway at the end of the row of rooms!
Cons: No. We found it to be very comfortable and enjoyed our stay very much. We will go back.
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