Dolphin Inn Blouberg

7 Foam Road, Bloubergrant, 7441 Bloubergstrand, South Africa – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.6/10! <small>(score from <b>38</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
38 reviews

Homely with personal touches and a welcoming and comfortable place to stay. .

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Dolphin Inn Blouberg

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Located just a stone’s throw from Blouberg Beach, the family-run Dolphin Inn Guest house features a pool patio and individually furnished accommodations. Free Wi-Fi access and free parking are also provided. The elegant rooms at the Dolphin Inn come with a TV and a ceiling fan. Private bathrooms can be either fitted with bath or shower. A shared kitchen is also available, while trendy restaurants and cocktail bars can be found on the promenade. The pool deck is the best place to relax during summertime. On colder days guests can read a newspaper in the lounge area. The staff can arrange various tours or help guests rent a car. Blouberg is 16 mi from Cape Town's city center, while Cape Town International Airport is 17 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Bloubergstrand, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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1 full bed
2 twin beds
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

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Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
10
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    Australia Australia
    “Homely with personal touches and a welcoming and comfortable place to stay. .”
  • Ronél
    South Africa South Africa
    “Location is perfect. Oom Bokkie is a fantastic host.”
  • Fanie
    South Africa South Africa
    “everything was clean and service excellence will return”

Hosted by Madeleine and Bokkie (your hosts/ Father and Daughter Team

9.8
9.8
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Madeleine and Bokkie (your hosts/ Father and Daughter Team
Dolphin Inn Guesthouse Blouberg was established in 1995, managed and overseen by the owners themselves. Ensuring that our guests can feel at home and have a clean, neat and quiet place to overnight. Recently we have scaled down the business. We only rent out limited rooms in the house on a room-only basis. There is a communal lounge with coffee, tea and rusks and the guest are welcome to make use of the communal kitchen area too. There is a wide variety of restaurants and coffee shops close to the guesthouse. From the moment you arrive at our guesthouse you will experience true, unpretentious hospitality. We are, who we are and for us it is very important that all our guests feels comfortable and as if they are at their home in Blouberg, Cape Town. Kom kuier vir ons!
Dolphin Inn Guesthouse Blouberg was started by my parents in 1995 after we moved down from a very small town in Namaqwaland, North Western Cape. After my mother passed away in 2002, I've been managing the guesthouse together with my father. We are a very strong father-and-daughter team and always go out of our way to make our guests feel right at home. Unfortunately, the pandemic and load shedding had a big economic impact on our business. We will continue to be positive that the pandemic will end and tourism in Cape Town will pick up again. Madeleine had to find alternative work (although she is always close by, still helping her dad Bokkie with the guesthouse admin) and staff has been retrenched. We are living with the faith that we will rise again and we will continue to offer true "plattelandse" South African Hospitality. Maybe just a little bit different and maybe even better than before. Ps. Madeleine (daughter) is now teaching Boxing and Muaythai to women. Guests are welcome to book a beach boxing session with her. She is also still handling all the guesthouse admin. Bokkie is still holding the fort at Dolphin Inn Blouberg
Our central location in the Blouberg area is a big positive and a good reason to stay at Dolphin Inn Blouberg. You can walk to the beach with that incredible Table Mountain Views. The restaurants are close by and Dolphin Inn is perfectly situated for anyone who would like to be active on the Beach Promenade, whether it is for a morning jog, a casual walk, spinning on stationary bikes or taking a ride on a electric scooter. I can even offer you some beach boxing sessions too. Just ask Madeleine. (ex SA Muaythai Fighter) Watersports are a big thing here. You will always see the surfers early in the morning catching waves in front of Doodles. On perfect days the Stand Up Paddlers enjoy the quiet waters and the perfect views of Table Mountain. In the afternoon when the wind picks up, you will see the Kitesurfers coming out to play at Dolphin Beach, Kite Beach. This is also the venue for the annual Red Bull King of The Air international kitesurfing competition. (1 - 16 Feb.) The windsurfers enjoy their sports at Rietvlei, Big Bay and all the spots along the coast towards Melkbos. You will find it all here....close to the Dolphin Inn Blouberg.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of Dolphin Inn Blouberg
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Radio
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Plunge pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

Dolphin Inn Blouberg takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Dolphin Inn Blouberg accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

We reserve the right to not refund card fees (transaction costs) in the case of any cancellation or situation where funds need to be reversed back to a credit card.

Rates are based solely on room rental. NO BREAKFAST SERVED. Guests can enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, and rusks in the guest lounge. We do not serve meals, but we provide a communal kitchen area for guests' use. Please maintain cleanliness and tidiness and clean up after yourself if you use the kitchen area.

Light housekeeping services are offered during your stay, including towel replacement and trash removal. Please request additional cleaning if required. For longer stays, linen will be changed once a week.

Outsiders are not allowed to use the guest house facilities.

South Africa is experiencing Power Outages/Loadshedding The guest house has emergency lights in all rooms and a UPS for the guest house Wi-Fi to function during power cuts. Please note that we do not have solar or generator backup power.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Dolphin Inn Blouberg of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about Dolphin Inn Blouberg

  • The prices at Dolphin Inn Blouberg may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Dolphin Inn Blouberg is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The nearest beach is 650 feet from Dolphin Inn Blouberg. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Dolphin Inn Blouberg include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Twin

  • Dolphin Inn Blouberg is 0.7 miles from the center of Bloubergstrand. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Dolphin Inn Blouberg offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Swimming pool
    • Fitness