With a stay at Blue Dolphin Inn and Cottages in Grand Isle, you'll be on the beach, just a 1-minute walk from Grand Isle Beach and 11 minutes by foot from Grand Isle Butterfly Dome. .This beach cottage is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Grand Isle Multiplex and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Grand Isle Libray.
Elmer's Island Wildlife Refuge - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
Calmwater Charters - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
Grand Isle State Park - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
Getting around
Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) - 115 min drive
Restaurants
Starfish Restaurant - 2 min drive
Hurricane Hole - 2 min drive
Artie's Sports Bar - 2 min drive
Jo-Bob's Gas & Grill - 3 min drive
Cisco's Cajun Cantina - 5 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Blue Dolphin Inn and Cottages
Beachfront cottage for sun and fun
Blue Dolphin Inn and Cottages offers 19 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 19 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this cottage include a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Climate control
Air conditioning
Pets
Pet friendly
2 pets total
Fee: USD 100 per accommodation per stay
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets allowed in specific rooms
Suitability/Accessibility
No lift
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
24-hour front desk
Housekeeping (limited availability)
Location highlights
Near the ocean
Things to do
Fishing
Fishing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Outdoor lighting
Fire extinguisher
General
19 units
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [2583 Highway 1]
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: USD 500 per accommodation, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and outdoor lighting
This property is professionally cleaned
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
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Blue Dolphin Inn and Cottages Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
We stayed at the inn...it was perfect! The inn manager was so nice and very helpful!
We went during off season so it was super quiet.
They have a nice little back patio area that you can sit and watch the water. We saw a ton of dolphins!
We had a wonderful time.
Been there a few times before!
Christina
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rafael
9 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Excellent place
It's a very comfortable and cosy home. Nace place, beautiful views of ocean and beach, marvelous sunset.
Rafael
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
21 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Amy
Travelled with family, Travelled with group
4 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Newly renovated so strong odor of paint fumes. Place is very small. Says fits six but that is an oversell I believe. Five at best and three should be children.
No coffee filters! Pull out sofa is awfully uncomfortable. Needs a better one. And ceiling fan can't operate without light on so very stuffy at night. Mount microwave for more counter room. Table is way to big for the space. Shower is lame. All fixable though.
Otherwise this place is very clean, cute and location is beyond beautiful. Staff are exceedingly friendly. Local area amazing.
Amy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
28 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great little motel / ownership -- room size so/so
This was a great option in Grand Isle -- itself a pretty cool destination...there's not a ton to do there, but that's kind of the point...old school motels and restaurants and a nice, little used white sand beach on the gulf coast.
Motel ownership was great -- really friendly, communicative, and available.
The only knock on the this location is that the room sizes listed (sq ft) are way off -- the largest one offered is listed as almost 3,000 sq ft but it's absolutely no where near that...it'd be very cramped if your party is the 6-7 people it lists as accommodating.
Overall would definitely recommend, just double check the size of the accommodations you're reserving.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Erica
Travelled with family
19 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Erica
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sierra
Travelled with family
5 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great Stay!!
We stayed in a 2 bedroom camper on Grand Isle. It was a very clean and suitable place to stay for our vacation. The beds were clean, everything was pretty spacious. We will definitely use it again in the future.
Sierra
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
Travelled with family
1 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The bathroom had a strong smeller of sewer. The entire e terror had a strong stale smell.
Door did not lock properly & none of power outlets functioned at all. Other than that, amazing location & dwellings. Relaxed & serene beach ⛱️ side getaway.
The motel rooms were clean and comfortable. The staff was super friendly. Since there is a kitchenette, it would have been nice if there was coffee provided and some basic condiments, salt, pepper, sugar etc. Would definitely stay there again.
Nobody at the office, just a phone number. It was 5pm. Impossible de trouver notre chambre. Nous avons téléphoné au numero affiché. Un agent nous a indiqué ou trouver notre chambre, non sans difficulté. La chambre indiqué était déjà occupé. La suivante n était pas prête. Finalement après avoir ouvert plusieurs portes nous avons trouvé une chambre « prête. Forte odeur d humidité a l intérieur. Literie en mauvais état, cheveux sur les draps. Oreillers et matelas sans house de protection et sales. Coin cuisine avec micro ondes sale, frigo, pas de plaque de cuisson, des casseroles sales, le reste ok. Aucun rangement (étagère, tiroir….). Chambres/appartement sans luminosité. Tous les appartements/cottages sont ouverts avec les clés sur la table a l intérieur.
It was clean and easy to get too. Had we been staying longer it would have been a decent stay.
Debra
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
28 Mar 2024
Liked: Room comfort
Stunning view, great owner.
The island is great, the location of the hotel also. There view is stunning! There are a lot of accommodations outside (pic bic table, 4 or 5 BBQ, a shower outside, a kitchen counter, you can really cook outside). In the room, It was clean but a little sticky. A full cleanup with TSP would correct that. The Owner is great! He loves the area, he provides great recommendations. We followed all his recommendations and we have great memories.
I recently stayed at the Blue Dolphin Inn, and it was a wonderful experience. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was inviting, and the innkeeper was incredibly friendly and accommodating. The check-in process was straightforward, although you have to drive a bit further down from the inn to reach the check-in spot, which is on the left-hand side marked by the distinctive Blue Dolphin sign. Despite this, the overall experience was fantastic, and we're already planning our next visit. We'll definitely be back to enjoy the hospitality and charm of the Blue Dolphin Inn. We want to see all the places back to its full potential there in Grand Isle. Favorite place to come as a kid.
They were friendly and easy to deal with. Everything was clean and well maintained. Beds were nice; tv in each bedroom. They made it a breeze to check in and out. I wont look any further than the Blue Dolphin.
michael
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
6/10 Okay
Deborah
Travelled with partner
6 Nov 2023
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cute. Has 2 small bedrooms. A futon (full of stains), a table and 2 chairs. The kitchen was clean but the floors were dirty. Needed to be vacuumed and swept.
Great decor in rooms. Beautiful gulf side views. Very relaxing
Rhonda
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
6/10 Okay
Falen
29 Oct 2023
Falen
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
27 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The beach access was a highlight, the bed incredibly comfortable, and the outdoor cooking setup was fun. Place was a bit small and the couch/futon somewhat uncomfortable but really not a big deal. Enjoyable and relaxing for sure!
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Pablo
10 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
I would (already have!) highly recommend Blue Dolphin to anybody! The location is perfect, across the street from the beach, the staff is so accommodating, and the cottages are extremely spacious.