DOLPHIN INN, Wildwood

Dolphin Inn - A Doo Wop-certified motel with a retro courtyard pool and proximity to Wildwood's boardwalk

Dolphin Inn, a Doo Wop-certified motel by Wildwood's Doo Wop Preservation League, features 30 air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs, seating areas, and original 1957 watermelon-tiled bathrooms. The U-shaped property centers around a kidney-shaped pool, barbecue area, and outdoor dining tables. Guests at Dolphin Inn can enjoy free coffee each morning or use the gas grills for outdoor cooking. Located at the corner of Atlantic and Bennett Avenues, the motel is a seven-minute walk from the beach and Wildwoods Convention Center, while the amusement piers are 10 blocks away, accessible by tram car. Rooms include kitchenettes or efficiency options, with some offering full-size refrigerators. Daily housekeeping is limited, with towel exchanges and trash collection provided between 10 AM and noon.

Pros

The Doo Wop-certified retro decor preserves 1950s and 1960s architectural charm.

Free coffee is available each morning, and the barbecue area allows for outdoor cooking.

The property is a short walk from the beach, boardwalk, and Wildwoods Convention Center.

Rooms feature original restored bathrooms with 1957 watermelon-colored tiles.

The courtyard pool and picnic area provide leisure space for guests.

Cons

The pool area can become noisy with children during peak times.

Daily housekeeping is limited, requiring guests to manage towel and trash exchanges.