Fodor's Expert Review Black Dolphin Inn
916 S. Riverside Dr., New Smyrna Beach, Florida, 32168, USA Fodor's Choice
On a quaint residential street, this Spanish-style, three-story inn combines the charm and hospitality of a B&B with modern sensibilities and a chic, coastal-casual vibe. It has a legion of devotees—including the dolphins that entertain guests, almost like clockwork, in the Intracoastal Waterway across the street. Where the wow factor is concerned, though, credit the inn, not the marine life. Each of the 14 rooms (four are suites) is unique and meticulously adorned with vintage furniture, stylish accents, and modern touches such as wine chillers, wall-mounted flat-screen TVs, and jetted spa tubs framed with iridescent mosaic tile. The downstairs gathering area has an open kitchen, where the chef prepares her acclaimed churro French toast and various other sweet, savory, or (if you must) healthy delights.
PROS
- hospitable staff
- river views
- comfy beds
CONS
- no pool
- must drive to the beach
- occasional noise in lower-floor rooms
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Rate Includes: Free Breakfast