Reviews of Dolphin Inn Blouberg 3 stars
7 Foam Road, Bloubergrant, 7441 Bloubergstrand, South Africa
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Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe owner Bokkie, was a lovely host, couldn't have been more pleasant and welcoming.. The location was great, very close to the beachfront and the restaurant-bars... beautiful park just over the way, made a lovely area to stay....
Thank you so much for your feedback and for staying over.
Reviewed: 27 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 27 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewPerfect location,The property was everything as described the owner was very friendly and helpful and I throughly enjoyed my stay,I would be more than happy to stay there again
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Dear Robert, thank you so much for your kind review. It means alot to us that you appreciated the location as well as the friendly atmosphere. We are glad that everything was as described and that your expectations were met.
Reviewed: 26 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
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Verified reviewReviewed: 2 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewIt was clean and the owner was extremely helpful.
Dear Shima, Thank you for staying with us and thank you for this lovely review.
Reviewed: 22 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewLocation is perfect. Oom Bokkie is a fantastic host.
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Reviewed: 1 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewno breakfast put out some serial
no new bath towel
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We apologize for any inconvenience caused during your stay. As mentioned during the booking process, we do not serve breakfast at our guesthouse. We do provide coffee, tea, rusks, and complimentary cereals as part of our amenities. We regret if this was not made clearer or if it did not meet your expectations. Within a hour after you made the booking I was in contact with you discussing our set up and facilities. You were not happy as you thought breakfast is included in the rate (even tho it is advertised room only on booking.com) so I offered free cancellation as you wanted breakfast an you said it is ok without breakfast and wanted to keep your booking. Regarding the issue with the towels, we sincerely apologise for the oversight in not providing fresh towels as per your request. We will investigate this further to ensure it doesn't happen again in the future. We appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve our services for all our guests. If there's anything else you would like to discuss, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We apologize for any inconvenience caused during your stay. As mentioned during the booking process, we do not serve breakfast at our guesthouse. We do provide coffee, tea, rus… Show more
Reviewed: 23 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewEverything was great, and Bokkie was a great host
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Dear John, thank you very much for your positive feedback. I am delighted to hear that you had a comfortable stay and that you enjoyed the hospitality of Bokkie. We Look forward to host you again in the future.
Reviewed: 2 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewNice place friendly staff and quiet. Beautiful thought after decor Just not sure why there was no breakfast as it was advertised
Thank you for your review and your positive feedback. This helps us to better our service. We'd like to apologies for any confusion regarding breakfast service, which we no longer offer. Despite operating as a Bed and Breakfast since 1995, breakfast has been removed from our services since after the pandemic due to operating challenges (and loadshedding) In light of this, I will again review all my descriptions to ensure that guests are not misled. Instead guests have access to coffee, tea and rusks in the communal guest lounge and can make use of kitchen. Additionally there are plenty of restaurants nearby. Thanks again for staying with us and we do look forward to welcoming you back as our guests. Greetings from Blouberg, Bokkie and Madeleine
Thank you for your review and your positive feedback. This helps us to better our service. We'd like to apologies for any confusion regarding breakfast service, which we no longer offer. Despite operating as a Bed and Breakfast since … Show more
Reviewed: 20 January 2024 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 January 2024 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewWas very homely
Would have liked security gates on guest entrance and more secure windows in bedroom
Hi Bettina, Thank you so much for your feedback. We are happy that you experienced a friendly home away from home stay with us. Safety is important to us and we totally get that a security gate at the entrance is a must-have for peace of mind. It is now top of our to-do list. Thank you again for choosing us as your hosts. ~ Madeleine and Bokkie
Hi Bettina, Thank you so much for your feedback. We are happy that you experienced a friendly home away from home stay with us. Safety is important to us and we totally get that a security gate at the entrance is a must-have for peace of m… Show more
Reviewed: 2 December 2023 · Stayed in November 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 September 2023 · Stayed in September 2023
Verified revieweverything was clean and service excellence will return
Dear Fanie, thank you for your feedback and thank you for staying with us. We do hope we will have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Best regards
Reviewed: 28 May 2023 · Stayed in March 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 April 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 March 2023 · Stayed in March 2023
Verified reviewThe lady that was working there made you feel at home
It would have been a better stay if they were serving breakfast
Dear April, thank you very much for your positive feedback and for being our guest! Unfortunately we no longer serve breakfast at the guesthouse therefor our listing states room only. We do however offer optional breakfast packs (sandwich, juice, yoghurt, fruit) at R85 each and complimentary coffee, tea and rusks. For 28 years Dolphin Inn Blouberg did serve BIG scrumptious breakfast's, however we simply cannot offer the same breakfast as in the past due to rising food and operational costs. This is also my dad's (the owner) primary residence and after being a very busy guesthouse since 1995, we have decided to rent out limited rooms at a lower price and decided to operate the guesthouse business on a smaller scale. I really hope our guests will understand. We are still blessed and happy to welcome guests to our home and strive to offer clean comfortable accommodation close to the beach. Best Regards, Madeleine
Dear April, thank you very much for your positive feedback and for being our guest! Unfortunately we no longer serve breakfast at the guesthouse therefor our listing states room only. We do however offer optional breakfast packs (sandwich… Show more
Reviewed: 21 March 2023 · Stayed in March 2023
Verified reviewA charming placeand and nice facility.
Needs a bit maintanance, more or less everywehere. The mattress is very old and gave us back pain. The kittchen is not very good equipped and some how your never sure what you can use, even its announced as communal kittchan. Safe is not working. Pool is ok but could be more clean.
Hi Jerry, thank you for taking the time to review us and giving your feedback. I will look into the issues that you mentioned and will make it my priority to fix it.
Reviewed: 5 March 2023 · Stayed in March 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 February 2023 · Stayed in February 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 February 2023 · Stayed in February 2023
Verified reviewextremely clean rooms. very friendly owner and staff.
Dear Javier, thank you for your feedback and your positive words. We look forward to welcoming you back for your next Blouberg Kitesurfing Holiday.