Dolphin Key Resort

3.0 star property
Hotel in Cape Coral with fitness centre and outdoor pool

Photo gallery for Dolphin Key Resort

Relax in style on our outdoor patio, surrounded by lush greenery and shaded by colorful umbrellas.
Relax by the pool in a shaded seating area with wicker furniture and cushions.
Relax in a vibrant lobby with a stunning mural, comfortable seating, and a reception desk offering a glimpse of the outside.
Stunning building with a stone facade and large glass windows, featuring a black metal railing and lush greenery.
Hotel entrance with a glass facade offering a view into the lobby area featuring seating and a reception desk.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is NZ$168
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug

Explore the area

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1502 Miramar Street, Cape Coral, FL, 33904
  • Hospital del Prado
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Dolphin Marina
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Cape Coral Yacht Club Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(192 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(89 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe King Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Cape Coral

Dolphin Key Resort puts you in the heart of Cape Coral, steps from Hospital del Prado and within a 15-minute stroll of Dolphin Marina. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, The Tiki Bar and Grill, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym and pool loungers as well as access to bike hire. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of RV/bus/truck parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Caloosahatchee hotel include Key West Express and JetBlue Park at Fenway South.

What's nearby

  • Hospital del Prado - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dolphin Marina - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cape Coral Yacht Club Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Tarpon Point - 9 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Sun Splash Water Park - 14 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ford's Garage - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cruiser's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Metro Diner - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chicago Pizza - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Dolphin Key Resort

Hotel in Cape Coral with fitness centre and outdoor pool
Dolphin Key Resort offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There's an onsite business centre. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Dolphin Key Resort. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Cape Coral hotel.

  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1968
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Dolphin Key Resort offers 100 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. Satellite televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Cape Coral hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

Danish, English, French, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Tiki Bar and Grill

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1968
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out fee: USD 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Late check-ins are accepted with a prior notice of at least 48 hours for instructions.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 40 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 14 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 14 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Dolphin Key
Dolphin Key Cape Coral
Dolphin Key Resort
Dolphin Key Resort Cape Coral
Key Dolphin
Dolphin Key Resort Hotel
Dolphin Key Resort Cape Coral
Dolphin Key Resort Hotel Cape Coral

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Dolphin Key Resort?

Dolphin Key Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Dolphin Key Resort?

As of 8 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dolphin Key Resort on 11 Aug 2025 start from NZ$168.26, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Dolphin Key Resort?

Yep, Dolphin Key Resort has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Dolphin Key Resort?

The closest beach to Dolphin Key Resort is Sanibel Island Southern Beach (19.7 km).

Does Dolphin Key Resort have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! Dolphin Key Resort has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Dolphin Key Resort a romantic place to stay?

Garden-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Dolphin Key Resort.

Does Dolphin Key Resort serve breakfast?

Yep, brekkie is offered daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dolphin Key Resort?

No, Dolphin Key Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Dolphin Key Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Dolphin Key Resort?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Dolphin Key Resort?

Dogs are welcome at Dolphin Key Resort, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet, with a maximum weight of up to 18 kg per pet.

Dolphin Key Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 677 out of 1167 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 1167 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1167 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1167 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1167 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Amazing property. Even MORE amazing staff!! Erik
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place walking distance from alot of fun cool places to eat and have a cocktail
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, pool, bar, friendly staff. Amazing stay!! Megan is a doll :)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Friendly accommodating staff. Nice place. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It’s not 5 star, but it’s clean quiet friendly and conveniently located. Beds were comfortable and staff extremely helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the pool and the tiki bar onsite
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
In our room there was hair on the floor in the bathroom. The shower mechanism was rusted. The drains were clogged up.The staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

Affordable and Comfy Bed in great Cape location.

Megan was amazing. We had to have a suoer late check in. She texted instructions for opening a lock box, had our keys, a map where our room was and wifi code. The room had a fabulous mattress sooooo comfy, 5 pillows a nice white comforter and the room was chilled to perfection. A nice mini fridge, hair dryer, separate toiler room and shower and sinks outside the bathroom door to make them accessible for two people getting ready. The sling chairs were comfy. My only complaint would be no reading lamp by the comfy chairs. Great value and location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

tim

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

10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Meghan stayed in contact with me. She reached out to inquire of our room preference which was greatly appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen Anne, Canandaigua

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Hopefully another time. We were visiting family members.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at this property multiple times, I have not been disappointed. I would state, this is not a five start hotel, but the accommodations are adequate and the staff is terrific and very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Clay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall, it was a good place to stay. The lobby does not stay open past 4 (first issue...what place has a lobby that closes at 4pm). The keys were in a lock box and when opening the door, there was a naked man in bed. It took a while to find someone who could help but finally got in the correct room...even though it was connected to the room with the naked man in it. The next morning moved rooms and had another issue the next night (did not check everything when got to the room) when there was no remote for the tv. Went to the Tiki Bar (which is affiliated with the hotel...same owner) and asked the bartender who could help. She asked the manager and the manager said "not my f'ing problem". Apparently, the person that is supposed to help out at night (found out next morning he lives on premises) sits in bar and smokes/drinks all day and was nowhere to be found that night. A remote is not a huge issue, and got one the next morning, but again, the manager was useless and rude. The front-end manager was very helpful (when there...not her issue), the rooms were cleaned daily and they did a great job, the bartenders especially Julie (dark hair) and Joe Joe were great. If not for the manager...his lack of care, rudeness and poor management it was not a bad place at all. He needs to go...TODAY (wait, long ago)!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Hotel pool connected to Tiki bar and restaurant
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was awesome and accommodating. Location was convenient and property was well kept.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Robbyn

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is great. The location is awesome. Has a tiki hut bar and grill connected to the property. Nice pool. Convenient to restaurants, stores, Ft.Myers beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chuck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eryn K

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Meghan was so helpful and kind! She let us borrow beach chairs and made it easy for us to check in after our evening flight. The room was clean and comfortable and the courtyard is beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dmitry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Effie, Collingswood

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Tiki Bar food and drinks were good. However, STAFF and WAIT times were Terrible! Constantly had to wait nearly 15-30 minutes to ORDER any food or beverages, even when barely 10 guests in Tiki bar! Wait times nearly double for food & drinks to arrive! Staff very rude when ordering, or asking for update on order. Dolphin Key does NOT allow outside food or drinks at pool, so they NEED to drastically improve their Tiki Bar service! We had 12 people in our group, we all experienced same POOR service during our 4 day stay! 2 hour wait for Breakfast order on slow day! Tiki Bar smells like an Ashtray because they allow smoking & vaping in enclosed space! My credit card was charged TWICE for same order on same day, NO accountability from staff to correct it! Had contacted them THREE times to correct charges! My Credit Card company agreed to reverse duplicate charges!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Wonderful

This was our second time at the Dolphin Key Resort and we loved it as much this time as the last time. The neighborhood is easy to navigate. Love the Tiki bar.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location with great staff... tiki bar on site with live music and breakfast to dinner covered. additional restaurants and shopping in walking distance.. quiet neighborhood... a locals favorite
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025