Black Dolphin Inn

Black Dolphin Inn delivers the rare combination of boutique charm and truly professional hospitality. The property is tasteful, serene, and impeccably maintained. Our room was extremely clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed. Everything felt intentional rather than generic. Service was consistently excellent: warm, responsive, and proactive with recommendations. The setting is peaceful while still being very convenient to the beach and local spots in New Smyrna Beach. Breakfast was also...See More

Black Dolphin Inn delivers the rare combination of boutique charm and truly professional hospitality. The property is tasteful, serene, and impeccably maintained. Our room was extremely clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed. Everything felt intentional rather than generic. Service was consistently excellent: warm, responsive, and proactive with recommendations. The setting is peaceful while still being very convenient to the beach and local spots in New Smyrna Beach. Breakfast was also a highlight. Fresh, high quality, and a great start to the day. If you’re looking for a refined, quiet, adult-friendly stay that feels personal (not corporate), this is it. We’d return without hesitation.
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Extremely courteous and helpful staff from booking through checkout! We enjoyed the included breakfast and option to have it in our room. I would have preferred it to be served on plates vice a to-go container though. Diminished the presentation of what was a good breakfast overall. Follow through on a couple of items was a bit less than I would expect for the price and reputation. The coffee...See More

Extremely courteous and helpful staff from booking through checkout! We enjoyed the included breakfast and option to have it in our room. I would have preferred it to be served on plates vice a to-go container though. Diminished the presentation of what was a good breakfast overall. Follow through on a couple of items was a bit less than I would expect for the price and reputation. The coffee pot in our room did not work and was reported to staff. I was given the impression it would be replaced, but that never happened. Additionally, we did not get housekeeping service during our stay. We didn’t need much, but it would have been nice to at least have the option for fresh towels, toiletry restocking and light tidying of the room. Again, that is an expectation I had based on the price point and rating. Location was convenient to the downtown area restaurants and bars, and across the street from the intracoastal. Only caveat is that there is a fairly busy street immediately in front of the inn between you and the water that can be noisy while enjoying the view. Overall, our experience was positive and we would consider staying again.
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Recently had a two night stay at the Black Dolphin. Woke up two mornings to dolphins feeding across the street in the Indian River which we viewed from our 2nd floor balcony enjoying fresh hot coffee. Enjoyed hot breakfast each morning meeting other couples staying at the Black Dolphin. A very relaxing environment that far surpassed any hotel stay.

Recently had a two night stay at the Black Dolphin. Woke up two mornings to dolphins feeding across the street in the Indian River which we viewed from our 2nd floor balcony enjoying fresh hot coffee. Enjoyed hot breakfast each morning meeting other couples staying at the Black Dolphin. A very relaxing environment that far surpassed any hotel stay.
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This is a very unique property that makes you feel right at home. The property and rooms are beautiful and extremely well maintained. The staff goes above and beyond to make sure your stay is perfect. Such friendly people. And the personalized breakfast was such a great surprise. Cannot say enough great things about our stay.

This is a very unique property that makes you feel right at home. The property and rooms are beautiful and extremely well maintained. The staff goes above and beyond to make sure your stay is perfect. Such friendly people. And the personalized breakfast was such a great surprise. Cannot say enough great things about our stay.
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Spent a very happy two days there. Wish it was a lot longer. The room was overlooking the Indian river with its own balcony. Great to sit here and have the morning coffee and at the evening a glass of the fine wine that they provided for the room. Inn is modern/mediterrean and every feature was tastefully done. Parking convenient The main lounge has a quaint bar [wine or...See More

Spent a very happy two days there. Wish it was a lot longer. The room was overlooking the Indian river with its own balcony. Great to sit here and have the morning coffee and at the evening a glass of the fine wine that they provided for the room. Inn is modern/mediterrean and every feature was tastefully done. Parking convenient The main lounge has a quaint bar [wine or beer], dining area, and a great sofa area to meet and greet. The interior plaza was also a great place to sit and chill The staff Josh, Taylor, Jason, AMY? were attentive and friendly. Good restaurant notes for Taylor and Jason. Breakfast is included. Great choice for us was the omelet or the French toast. We will be back
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