About Us

  • A quaint Old Florida beach town is the setting for this elegant Spanish-Isle boutique inn overlooking the Indian River in New Smyrna Beach on Florida's east-central Atlantic Coast. Opened in 2013, the Black Dolphin Inn is the recipient of the TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Award as one of the Top 10 Inns in the US, AAA Four Diamond Award, BedandBreakfast Top 10 Beach B&B's worldwide, ILoveInns Top 10 Romantic Inn's in the US, Fodor's Choice Award, and the Guardian's Top 10 B&B's and Guest House's in Florida.The 14-room inn gets its name from the plentiful dolphin who gracefully patrol the waters off its dock. Accommodations include beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites with balconies and outdoor terraces, elegant Euro-style bedding, and spa-inspired bathrooms with jetted tubs. Furnishings vary in each room with original artwork and antiques tastefully integrated with modern sensibilities and décor. Eight of the suites and guest rooms are equipped with wet bars.Guests share the modern and expansive Great Room on the first floor level which includes a Lobby Lounge Bar, open air exhibition kitchen, sitting area and breakfast room. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily with a full Southern-style breakfast on weekends. You are within walking distance of restaurants and shops in New Smyrna Beach’s historic downtown and a short distance from the seaside community's sprawling beaches, surf shops, and Flagler Avenue's beach-side galleries and eateries. Overnight dockage is available for guests with boats, and fishing opportunities are abundant in the backwaters and bays of the Indian River Lagoon and nearby Canaveral National Seashore Park. Or just sit on the dock, sip a glass of wine, and watch the dolphins swim by.

Experience & Reliability

  • BBB Rating Available
  • Family Owned & Operated
  • Insured

Services & Amenities

  • Free Parking: Yes
  • Breakfast: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: Yes
  • Meeting/Wedding Facilities: Yes

On-Site Dining

  • The Black Dolphin Inn takes the term "bed and breakfast" to a new level with its acclaimed Full Southern Breakfast that features a diverse menu of 3-4 savory entree choices cooked to order by our resident Chaine des Rotisseurs culinary professional, Chef Joe Rabitaille. Based on popular demand, we now include our almost famous Shrimp and Grits as one of our menu selections on Sunday mornings. Our Full Southern Breakfast is served from 8:00-10:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday mornings, and is prepared from scratch in our professional open-air exhibition kitchen which is seamlessly integrated into our main lobby. Guests can seat themselves in a number of indoor and outdoor venues including our kitchen bar area, community table, and our outdoor decks, porches and terraces. For an additional $10 your breakfast can be enjoyed in the privacy of your guest room or on our private dock provided that we have at least 30 minutes advance notice. Coffee, teas, hot chocolate, and a variety of juices, including our fresh squeezed Florida orange juice, are available from our beverage refreshment bar during the breakfast service. Please let us know about any of your special dietary requirements when making your reservation - as we would welcome the opportunity to accommodate your special needs.

Payment

  • Accepts Credit Cards: Yes