Black Dolphin Inn
$205
/ night
Avg. for October
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$205
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Black Dolphin Inn average $205 in October, the cheapest month, and $285 in March, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $228 |
| February | $272 |
| March | $285 |
| April | $257 |
| May | $238 |
| June | $215 |
| July | $219 |
| August | $205 |
| September | $211 |
| October | $205 |
| November | $229 |
| December | $223 |
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About this property
Boutique inn with complimentary breakfast, stunning views, and individually decorated rooms in New Smyrna Beach.
Location
Located in South Mainland, a neighborhood in New Smyrna Beach, Black Dolphin Inn is in the suburbs and on the waterfront. New Smyrna Beach and Beach at Daytona Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include New Smyrna Lanes and Marine Discovery Center. Atlantic Center for the Arts and Go-Kart City are also worth visiting. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with skydiving and horse riding nearby.
Parking
Breakfast in the Room
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Safe-Deposit Box
Garden
Location
916 South Riverside Drive, South Mainland, New Smyrna Beach, Florida, United States of America
Room options
3
King Suite
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
483 ft²
River ViewBalconyAir ConditioningHeatingSafety Deposit BoxAccessible by Stairs
8
Deluxe Double Room
2 King Beds
Sleeps 2
392 ft²
Courtyard ViewAir ConditioningHeatingSafety Deposit BoxAccessible by Stairs
11
Deluxe One-Bedroom Suite
1 Sofa Bed
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
380 ft²
River ViewAir ConditioningHeatingSafety Deposit BoxAccessible by Stairs
7
Single Room with Balcony
1 Twin Bed
1 Queen Bed
243 ft²
River ViewBalconyAir ConditioningHeatingSafety Deposit BoxAccessible by Stairs
4
Single Room with Bath
1 Twin Bed
1 Queen Bed
262 ft²
River ViewAir ConditioningHeatingSafety Deposit BoxAccessible by Stairs
7
Superior Queen Room
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
240 ft²
Quiet Street ViewAir ConditioningHeatingSafety Deposit BoxAccessible by Stairs
12
Double Room
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
346 ft²
River ViewBalconyAir ConditioningHeatingSafety Deposit BoxAccessible by Stairs
6
Suite with Balcony
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
276 ft²
River ViewBalconyAir ConditioningHeatingSafety Deposit BoxAccessible by Stairs
Guest reviews of Black Dolphin Inn
9.7
Exceptional
Based on 245 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
7%
Couple
70%
Family
15%
Group
4%
Solo
2%
What guests think
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Travellers describe Black Dolphin Inn as a charming, riverfront bed and breakfast with welcoming staff, comfortable rooms, and scenic views, praising its peaceful setting, thoughtful touches, and convenient access to New Smyrna Beach attractions and dining.
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What guests think
Travellers describe Black Dolphin Inn as a charming, riverfront bed and breakfast with welcoming staff, comfortable rooms, and scenic views, praising its peaceful setting, thoughtful touches, and convenient access to New Smyrna Beach attractions and dining.
Many highlight the made to order breakfast, often delivered to rooms, as a standout. Rooms are frequently described as spacious and well designed, featuring mid century decor and private balconies in some units. Some note occasional noise from neighbors or early landscaping, and mention the riverside dock being under repair; a few found breakfast portions, presentation, or plant based options lacking. Expect a relaxing boutique stay by the river with personal hospitality.
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Facilities
Guests appreciate the inviting common areas, including porches, courtyard gardens, and a bar with a coffee/tea station; many enjoy riverfront seating. A recurring note is the dock across the street being under repair.
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Tracy
Sep 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Stunning property. A real gem of a hotel. Lots of outside areas to sit and relax with beautiful views. Breakfast is served in the rooms which was a wonderful surprise but if you don’t want to eat in your room you can take your breakfast to the gardens. A very relaxed atmosphere.
Stunning property. A real gem of a hotel. Lots of outside areas to sit and relax with beautiful views. Breakfast is served in the rooms which was a wonderful surprise but if you don’t want to eat in your room you can take your breakfast to the gardens. A very relaxed atmosphere.
10
Craig
Mar 11, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Nice property, in a very pleasant neighborhood across from the water. Enjoyed 3 nights, 3 breakfasts, and a lot of time out and about in the area.
Nice property, in a very pleasant neighborhood across from the water. Enjoyed 3 nights, 3 breakfasts, and a lot of time out and about in the area.
10
Jill
Jun 13, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful property with very sweet owners. Rooms were gorgeous. Only thing was the dock was under repair and we were looking forward to that. But other than that, great stay. We will go back!
Beautiful property with very sweet owners. Rooms were gorgeous. Only thing was the dock was under repair and we were looking forward to that. But other than that, great stay. We will go back!
10
Richard
Sep 25, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
All host staff were amazing! Besides bringing delightful breakfast to room each morning they have a full coffee and tea bar along with beer and wine. Will definitely choose the Black Dolphin again when I’m area.
All host staff were amazing! Besides bringing delightful breakfast to room each morning they have a full coffee and tea bar along with beer and wine. Will definitely choose the Black Dolphin again when I’m area.
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Joanne
Sep 13, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely setting with Bay view, but wish they repaired the dock across the street! Patio furniture should be updated but overall the staff was lovely!
Lovely setting with Bay view, but wish they repaired the dock across the street! Patio furniture should be updated but overall the staff was lovely!
10
Tamara
Oct 2, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
I stayed here as I was attending a wedding close by -several other wedding guests were there as well. I loved how each room was unique, staff were over the top helpful and the breakfast was delicious!! It was so relaxing to sit on the terrace and watch the dolphins swim by in the morning. It was a short walk to restaurants and shopping as well. I was driving an EV and they even offered a free charging station. I'd also flown in so having access to beach towels and chairs was a nice plus as well. I would DEFINITELY stay here again :) If you are on the fence, go ahead and book - you won't regret it!
I stayed here as I was attending a wedding close by -several other wedding guests were there as well. I loved how each room was unique, staff were over the top helpful and the breakfast was delicious!! It was so relaxing to sit on the terrace and watch the dolphins swim by in the morning. It was a short walk to restaurants and shopping as well. I was driving an EV and they even offered a free charging station. I'd also flown in so having access to beach towels and chairs was a nice plus as well. I would DEFINITELY stay here again :) If you are on the fence, go ahead and book - you won't regret it!
8
Jillian
Mar 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice, large room with 2 comfortable king beds. Good breakfast as well. Located across from the river in a very nice neighborhood. The garden area is a bit small and can use some TLC. Overall a nice stay and would recommend to anyone looking for a unique hotel option.
Nice, large room with 2 comfortable king beds. Good breakfast as well. Located across from the river in a very nice neighborhood. The garden area is a bit small and can use some TLC. Overall a nice stay and would recommend to anyone looking for a unique hotel option.
10
David
Oct 26, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed at the Black Dolphin Inn for two nights, and thoroughly enjoyed our time here. The hotel is in a beautiful building, in quiet residential area, overlooking the water. The room we had was on the ground floor, and was extremely spacious, clean and comfortable, with furnishings to complement the art deco style of the building. The staff here were extremely friendly and made our stay so much more enjoyable. There was a complimentary breakfast included in our stay, and this was made fresh each morning. You are given the choice of having breakfast in the dining area of the hotel, or it can be delivered to your room. There are a few dining options for evening dinner about a fifteen minute walk away, which we found very convenient. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Black Dolphin, and would definitely recommend staying here.
We stayed at the Black Dolphin Inn for two nights, and thoroughly enjoyed our time here. The hotel is in a beautiful building, in quiet residential area, overlooking the water. The room we had was on the ground floor, and was extremely spacious, clean and comfortable, with furnishings to complement the art deco style of the building. The staff here were extremely friendly and made our stay so much more enjoyable. There was a complimentary breakfast included in our stay, and this was made fresh each morning. You are given the choice of having breakfast in the dining area of the hotel, or it can be delivered to your room. There are a few dining options for evening dinner about a fifteen minute walk away, which we found very convenient. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Black Dolphin, and would definitely recommend staying here.
10
Irina
Nov 19, 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
We had a great week at the Black Dolphin and plan to return. The river view, the firepit, The super breakfasts, and large nicely decorated room with wet bar are just a few of the reasons. The other thing that made our stay special was the friendliness of the owners and staff. NSB is a laid back kind of place and the Dolphin is walkable into the downtown Canal area with restaurants and shops.
We had a great week at the Black Dolphin and plan to return. The river view, the firepit, The super breakfasts, and large nicely decorated room with wet bar are just a few of the reasons. The other thing that made our stay special was the friendliness of the owners and staff. NSB is a laid back kind of place and the Dolphin is walkable into the downtown Canal area with restaurants and shops.
10
Brian
Jun 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
What a gem! I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. So comfortable and relaxing. Love the overall layout and feel of the property. Wonderful feature with bar/kitchen setting and adjacent coffee station. My room was spacious, clean and very nicely done. Staff was friendly and engaging. Look forward to going back again!!
What a gem! I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. So comfortable and relaxing. Love the overall layout and feel of the property. Wonderful feature with bar/kitchen setting and adjacent coffee station. My room was spacious, clean and very nicely done. Staff was friendly and engaging. Look forward to going back again!!
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Cleanliness
Reviews consistently praise spotless rooms and well-maintained grounds.
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Lynda
Jun 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very quiet and clean.
Very quiet and clean.
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Jo
Jul 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great place to stay! Beautiful. Spotless.
Great place to stay! Beautiful. Spotless.
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Mark
May 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Well maintained, friendly staff, spacious room, modern bathroom. Very enjoyable.
Well maintained, friendly staff, spacious room, modern bathroom. Very enjoyable.
10
Frank
Apr 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Hidden gem. Exceptionally immaculate! Everything was perfect.
Hidden gem. Exceptionally immaculate! Everything was perfect.
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Sara
Jul 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We enjoyed quiet and peaceful evenings. We drove onto the beach during the daytime and spent our days there. The room was well kept and well decorated (reminded me of visiting my grandma's home in San Diego as a child--coastal/ mid century Dutch). Bedding, temperature control, shower, etc. were all great. Breakfast wasn't "wow" food like the photos show, but it was fresh cooked and we enjoyed getting to sit at the kitchen bar. The staff was friendly and helpful during our entire stay.
We enjoyed quiet and peaceful evenings. We drove onto the beach during the daytime and spent our days there. The room was well kept and well decorated (reminded me of visiting my grandma's home in San Diego as a child--coastal/ mid century Dutch). Bedding, temperature control, shower, etc. were all great. Breakfast wasn't "wow" food like the photos show, but it was fresh cooked and we enjoyed getting to sit at the kitchen bar. The staff was friendly and helpful during our entire stay.
10
Andre
Aug 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean room and a helpful staff.
Very clean room and a helpful staff.
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Robin
Sep 11, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
I have stayed at Black Dolphin Inn a few other times. I love it so much I decided to stay again. AGAIN, I loved it. It's super clean. My room, the common areas and grounds are all so clean and beautiful. Believe me, I will be back again.
I have stayed at Black Dolphin Inn a few other times. I love it so much I decided to stay again. AGAIN, I loved it. It's super clean. My room, the common areas and grounds are all so clean and beautiful. Believe me, I will be back again.
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David
Sep 2, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful property - extremely well maintained property with clean, beautifully decorated rooms. Very friendly and helpful owner/staff. We enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this property to others visiting New Smyrna Beach.
Beautiful property - extremely well maintained property with clean, beautifully decorated rooms. Very friendly and helpful owner/staff. We enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this property to others visiting New Smyrna Beach.
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sara
Jan 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean and comfortable
Very clean and comfortable
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James
Apr 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very hospitable staff. Quiet neighborhood full of old homes on the river. Safe feeling. Accommodations very clean and well maintained. Enjoyed our stay.
Very hospitable staff. Quiet neighborhood full of old homes on the river. Safe feeling. Accommodations very clean and well maintained. Enjoyed our stay.
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Rooms
Rooms are often spacious, stylish, and comfortable, with balconies or river outlooks in some. A few guests mention noise from adjacent rooms or early landscaping, occasional smaller layouts, or an aging mattress.
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Mary Anne
Oct 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly and informative staff, beautiful bed and breakfast, spacious, bar, and breakfast in room!😊
Friendly and informative staff, beautiful bed and breakfast, spacious, bar, and breakfast in room!😊
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charles
Jul 12, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
My room was ajoining to another which played the TV very late into the morning
My room was ajoining to another which played the TV very late into the morning
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Karen
Jul 8, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We had a truly comfortable bed. The air conditioning was very good as it was hot and humid. We would stay there again.
We had a truly comfortable bed. The air conditioning was very good as it was hot and humid. We would stay there again.
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Ed
Nov 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful room with a view. A walk away from downtown. The staff was great I would definitely stay there again. Loved everything about the inn.
Beautiful room with a view. A walk away from downtown. The staff was great I would definitely stay there again. Loved everything about the inn.
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Haydee
Apr 14, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful property in front of the intracoastal.. beautiful view and nice sidewalk for a nice early walking . Small room and bathroom but with all the necessary amenities . Confortable bed, nice and clean towels. Kourig machine in the bedroom as well as small refrigerator. Excellent breakfast with three different choices. The lobby is very pretty where you can have tea and coffee the whole day . There is a nice restaurant nearby where we love to go (Wine cork) . We highly recommend this beautiful bed and breakfast .
Beautiful property in front of the intracoastal.. beautiful view and nice sidewalk for a nice early walking . Small room and bathroom but with all the necessary amenities . Confortable bed, nice and clean towels. Kourig machine in the bedroom as well as small refrigerator. Excellent breakfast with three different choices. The lobby is very pretty where you can have tea and coffee the whole day . There is a nice restaurant nearby where we love to go (Wine cork) . We highly recommend this beautiful bed and breakfast .
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Jillian
Mar 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice, large room with 2 comfortable king beds. Good breakfast as well. Located across from the river in a very nice neighborhood. The garden area is a bit small and can use some TLC. Overall a nice stay and would recommend to anyone looking for a unique hotel option.
Nice, large room with 2 comfortable king beds. Good breakfast as well. Located across from the river in a very nice neighborhood. The garden area is a bit small and can use some TLC. Overall a nice stay and would recommend to anyone looking for a unique hotel option.
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David
Oct 26, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed at the Black Dolphin Inn for two nights, and thoroughly enjoyed our time here. The hotel is in a beautiful building, in quiet residential area, overlooking the water. The room we had was on the ground floor, and was extremely spacious, clean and comfortable, with furnishings to complement the art deco style of the building. The staff here were extremely friendly and made our stay so much more enjoyable. There was a complimentary breakfast included in our stay, and this was made fresh each morning. You are given the choice of having breakfast in the dining area of the hotel, or it can be delivered to your room. There are a few dining options for evening dinner about a fifteen minute walk away, which we found very convenient. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Black Dolphin, and would definitely recommend staying here.
We stayed at the Black Dolphin Inn for two nights, and thoroughly enjoyed our time here. The hotel is in a beautiful building, in quiet residential area, overlooking the water. The room we had was on the ground floor, and was extremely spacious, clean and comfortable, with furnishings to complement the art deco style of the building. The staff here were extremely friendly and made our stay so much more enjoyable. There was a complimentary breakfast included in our stay, and this was made fresh each morning. You are given the choice of having breakfast in the dining area of the hotel, or it can be delivered to your room. There are a few dining options for evening dinner about a fifteen minute walk away, which we found very convenient. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Black Dolphin, and would definitely recommend staying here.
10
Ethan
Jun 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful view of the water. The room had gorgeous style and decor. Lovely balcony. Breakfast was fantastic. Staff was amazing. Excellent time.
Beautiful view of the water. The room had gorgeous style and decor. Lovely balcony. Breakfast was fantastic. Staff was amazing. Excellent time.
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Tony
Feb 13, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Large room with two balconies overlooking the water. Excellent breakfasts brought to your room!
Large room with two balconies overlooking the water. Excellent breakfasts brought to your room!
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Ron
Feb 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
For the price it was too noisy Walls are not insulated for sound I could hear the people next door talking and even snoring through the wall. Mattress is old and uncomfortable with definite depressions on both sides.
For the price it was too noisy Walls are not insulated for sound I could hear the people next door talking and even snoring through the wall. Mattress is old and uncomfortable with definite depressions on both sides.
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Service
Service is widely described as warm, attentive, and accommodating, with friendly hosts and smooth check-in.
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Lori
Mar 25, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The Black Dolphin Inn was an unexpected treasure! From check-in to check-out, it was an absolutely fantastic experience. I’ve never been happier to give a review. What a unique place… you have to see it to believe it. The rooms were stunning and spacious. The decor throughout the inn was exquisite. The beds are luxurious and extremely comfortable. The homemade breakfast (there were 3 choices each morning) was incredible and filling! The staff is lovely. We stayed here during a wedding weekend and knew nothing about the town or area… we really lucked out when we found the Black Dolphin Inn!
The Black Dolphin Inn was an unexpected treasure! From check-in to check-out, it was an absolutely fantastic experience. I’ve never been happier to give a review. What a unique place… you have to see it to believe it. The rooms were stunning and spacious. The decor throughout the inn was exquisite. The beds are luxurious and extremely comfortable. The homemade breakfast (there were 3 choices each morning) was incredible and filling! The staff is lovely. We stayed here during a wedding weekend and knew nothing about the town or area… we really lucked out when we found the Black Dolphin Inn!
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Angela
Oct 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
What a beautiful experience you will enjoy! The hospitality is unsurpassed.
What a beautiful experience you will enjoy! The hospitality is unsurpassed.
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Jack
Sep 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very accomodating staff with a beautiful property and comfortable room.
Very accomodating staff with a beautiful property and comfortable room.
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Kimbra
Dec 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We loved our stay at Black Dolphin! Beautiful place and wonderful staff!
We loved our stay at Black Dolphin! Beautiful place and wonderful staff!
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Kenneth
Nov 16, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great staff = friendly and helpful.
Great staff = friendly and helpful.
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DAVID
Jun 11, 2024
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The Black Dolphin Inn is one of the best places I have ever stayed! From the moment I walked through the door I felt welcome, just like I was coming home. Jennifer was very kind and quickly checked me in. My room was quiet and very comfortable. While I was staying there was a problem with the circuit break for my room. Jennifer tried to fix it but needed an electrician. She moved me to another suite that was spacious, clean, quiet and very comfortable. Breakfast is delicious! The next time I visit the area I will be staying at The Black Dolphin Inn.
The Black Dolphin Inn is one of the best places I have ever stayed! From the moment I walked through the door I felt welcome, just like I was coming home. Jennifer was very kind and quickly checked me in. My room was quiet and very comfortable. While I was staying there was a problem with the circuit break for my room. Jennifer tried to fix it but needed an electrician. She moved me to another suite that was spacious, clean, quiet and very comfortable. Breakfast is delicious! The next time I visit the area I will be staying at The Black Dolphin Inn.
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Veronica
Nov 5, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Gorgeous place and a comfortable unique experience. I’d highly recommend. It feels like a nice family run operation but make no mistake, these are seasoned hospitality professionals.
Gorgeous place and a comfortable unique experience. I’d highly recommend. It feels like a nice family run operation but make no mistake, these are seasoned hospitality professionals.
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Tamara
Oct 2, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
I stayed here as I was attending a wedding close by -several other wedding guests were there as well. I loved how each room was unique, staff were over the top helpful and the breakfast was delicious!! It was so relaxing to sit on the terrace and watch the dolphins swim by in the morning. It was a short walk to restaurants and shopping as well. I was driving an EV and they even offered a free charging station. I'd also flown in so having access to beach towels and chairs was a nice plus as well. I would DEFINITELY stay here again :) If you are on the fence, go ahead and book - you won't regret it!
I stayed here as I was attending a wedding close by -several other wedding guests were there as well. I loved how each room was unique, staff were over the top helpful and the breakfast was delicious!! It was so relaxing to sit on the terrace and watch the dolphins swim by in the morning. It was a short walk to restaurants and shopping as well. I was driving an EV and they even offered a free charging station. I'd also flown in so having access to beach towels and chairs was a nice plus as well. I would DEFINITELY stay here again :) If you are on the fence, go ahead and book - you won't regret it!
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Irina
Nov 19, 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
We had a great week at the Black Dolphin and plan to return. The river view, the firepit, The super breakfasts, and large nicely decorated room with wet bar are just a few of the reasons. The other thing that made our stay special was the friendliness of the owners and staff. NSB is a laid back kind of place and the Dolphin is walkable into the downtown Canal area with restaurants and shops.
We had a great week at the Black Dolphin and plan to return. The river view, the firepit, The super breakfasts, and large nicely decorated room with wet bar are just a few of the reasons. The other thing that made our stay special was the friendliness of the owners and staff. NSB is a laid back kind of place and the Dolphin is walkable into the downtown Canal area with restaurants and shops.
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LESLIE
Jul 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful and the staff was excellent. 10/10.
Beautiful and the staff was excellent. 10/10.
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Location
Quiet riverfront neighborhood with scenic views, close to Canal Street and a short drive to the beach; several guests enjoyed spotting dolphins.
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Daniel
Sep 17, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Only a 3 minute drive to historic down town with shops and restaurants. Black Dolphin is located in a quiet neighborhood, so it great to be able to take a quick drive back from downtown to peace and quiet.
Only a 3 minute drive to historic down town with shops and restaurants. Black Dolphin is located in a quiet neighborhood, so it great to be able to take a quick drive back from downtown to peace and quiet.
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Michael
Aug 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Incredible property. One of the best kept secrets in New Smyrna Beach. Highly recommend it. Walk to Canal street for dinner.
Incredible property. One of the best kept secrets in New Smyrna Beach. Highly recommend it. Walk to Canal street for dinner.
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Gary
Mar 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Less than a 10 minute drive from the beach. The property is located in a residential neighborhood with limited parkig. However, the property is beautiful, the staff is amazing and the make to order breakfast was awesome. My wife and I relaxed in the courtyard late into the night and ate an amazing breakfast in the morning. A great place in a great location. Wr plan on returning soon.
Less than a 10 minute drive from the beach. The property is located in a residential neighborhood with limited parkig. However, the property is beautiful, the staff is amazing and the make to order breakfast was awesome. My wife and I relaxed in the courtyard late into the night and ate an amazing breakfast in the morning. A great place in a great location. Wr plan on returning soon.
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Kyle
Aug 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Black Dolphin Inn is a great location, super friendly staff and the everything about it was nice and comfortable!
Black Dolphin Inn is a great location, super friendly staff and the everything about it was nice and comfortable!
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Vicki
Sep 25, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The breakfast was excellent, the staff was friendly and helpful, and the property was absolutely beautiful. We loved sitting on the balcony watching the dolphins swim in the intracoastal. The location is convenient to restaurants and shopping on Canal St.& Flagler Ave.; the beach is just a few minutes drive; and there are some beautiful sights to see in the local area. We will be back!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The breakfast was excellent, the staff was friendly and helpful, and the property was absolutely beautiful. We loved sitting on the balcony watching the dolphins swim in the intracoastal. The location is convenient to restaurants and shopping on Canal St.& Flagler Ave.; the beach is just a few minutes drive; and there are some beautiful sights to see in the local area. We will be back!
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Stephen
Apr 12, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
It was a really good close in staycation for us. Convenient to beaches and many great restaurants. When in New Smyrna if you’re tired of big box hotels then treat yourself and stay at The Black Dolphin Inn.
It was a really good close in staycation for us. Convenient to beaches and many great restaurants. When in New Smyrna if you’re tired of big box hotels then treat yourself and stay at The Black Dolphin Inn.
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Mark
Mar 8, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location, excellent staff, quiet and relaxing.
Great location, excellent staff, quiet and relaxing.
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Ed
Nov 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful room with a view. A walk away from downtown. The staff was great I would definitely stay there again. Loved everything about the inn.
Beautiful room with a view. A walk away from downtown. The staff was great I would definitely stay there again. Loved everything about the inn.
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David
Oct 26, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed at the Black Dolphin Inn for two nights, and thoroughly enjoyed our time here. The hotel is in a beautiful building, in quiet residential area, overlooking the water. The room we had was on the ground floor, and was extremely spacious, clean and comfortable, with furnishings to complement the art deco style of the building. The staff here were extremely friendly and made our stay so much more enjoyable. There was a complimentary breakfast included in our stay, and this was made fresh each morning. You are given the choice of having breakfast in the dining area of the hotel, or it can be delivered to your room. There are a few dining options for evening dinner about a fifteen minute walk away, which we found very convenient. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Black Dolphin, and would definitely recommend staying here.
We stayed at the Black Dolphin Inn for two nights, and thoroughly enjoyed our time here. The hotel is in a beautiful building, in quiet residential area, overlooking the water. The room we had was on the ground floor, and was extremely spacious, clean and comfortable, with furnishings to complement the art deco style of the building. The staff here were extremely friendly and made our stay so much more enjoyable. There was a complimentary breakfast included in our stay, and this was made fresh each morning. You are given the choice of having breakfast in the dining area of the hotel, or it can be delivered to your room. There are a few dining options for evening dinner about a fifteen minute walk away, which we found very convenient. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Black Dolphin, and would definitely recommend staying here.
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Sarah
Mar 4, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The Black Dolphin is stylish and comfortable, the staff are helpful and kind. There was even a dolphin cavorting in the river out front at dusk, and a pelican fishing next morning.
The Black Dolphin is stylish and comfortable, the staff are helpful and kind. There was even a dolphin cavorting in the river out front at dusk, and a pelican fishing next morning.
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Dining
Breakfast is frequently praised as homemade, made to order, and often delivered to rooms, with many calling it delicious. A few guests found portions, presentation, or plant-based options lacking.
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Katie
Mar 12, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We had a perfectly pleasant night at the Black Dolphin Inn. The staff was very friendly, the room we stayed in was very spacious, bed was comfortable. Cons: not many of plant based options on the menu, no smart tv/roku
We had a perfectly pleasant night at the Black Dolphin Inn. The staff was very friendly, the room we stayed in was very spacious, bed was comfortable. Cons: not many of plant based options on the menu, no smart tv/roku
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Christian
Aug 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very comfortable B and B. The staff was incredibly friendly and the breakfast was fantastic.
Very comfortable B and B. The staff was incredibly friendly and the breakfast was fantastic.
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Habib
Jan 29, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Very poor breakfast on paper and plastic. Amount of food was small leaving us hungry on both days. Had to supplement with visit to farmers’ market.
Very poor breakfast on paper and plastic. Amount of food was small leaving us hungry on both days. Had to supplement with visit to farmers’ market.
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oliver b
Dec 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great spot, unique and charming. Would definitely stay here again and recommend. Areas for improvement: security and presentation of food. Breakfast was good, but my omelette was dumped on top of my home fries and the sweets were served on the same plate as savory. Nit picky perhaps, but hopefully well received critique.
Great spot, unique and charming. Would definitely stay here again and recommend. Areas for improvement: security and presentation of food. Breakfast was good, but my omelette was dumped on top of my home fries and the sweets were served on the same plate as savory. Nit picky perhaps, but hopefully well received critique.
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Sara
Jul 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We enjoyed quiet and peaceful evenings. We drove onto the beach during the daytime and spent our days there. The room was well kept and well decorated (reminded me of visiting my grandma's home in San Diego as a child--coastal/ mid century Dutch). Bedding, temperature control, shower, etc. were all great. Breakfast wasn't "wow" food like the photos show, but it was fresh cooked and we enjoyed getting to sit at the kitchen bar. The staff was friendly and helpful during our entire stay.
We enjoyed quiet and peaceful evenings. We drove onto the beach during the daytime and spent our days there. The room was well kept and well decorated (reminded me of visiting my grandma's home in San Diego as a child--coastal/ mid century Dutch). Bedding, temperature control, shower, etc. were all great. Breakfast wasn't "wow" food like the photos show, but it was fresh cooked and we enjoyed getting to sit at the kitchen bar. The staff was friendly and helpful during our entire stay.
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Carol
Aug 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff was so kind and friendly. The breakfast was homemade and fabulous!! Our first visit, would highly recommend!!
The staff was so kind and friendly. The breakfast was homemade and fabulous!! Our first visit, would highly recommend!!
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Thomas
Jul 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Gorgeous place, nice setting, immaculate, delicious breakfast. Will stay again.
Gorgeous place, nice setting, immaculate, delicious breakfast. Will stay again.
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Jeffrey
Sep 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing property. I will be back to stay again. The staff is fantastic and breakfast was perfect.
Amazing property. I will be back to stay again. The staff is fantastic and breakfast was perfect.
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Tony
Feb 13, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Large room with two balconies overlooking the water. Excellent breakfasts brought to your room!
Large room with two balconies overlooking the water. Excellent breakfasts brought to your room!
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Angel
Feb 19, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Me and my daughter came down for two nights for my nieces wedding. The property is super cute! Our room was absolutely adorable. Bed was super comfortable. Shower and spa tub was fantastic. I was pleasantly surprised that they offer to bring a complimentary breakfast to your room at the time of your choosing. The breakfast was so delicious! And there was a lot of food. Me and my daughter both saved the other half for the next morning- no need to be wasteful. Eggs, muffin, croissant, potatoes, fruit and OJ! The chef is amazing. The whole staff is so nice and accommodating. I definitely look forward to coming back. Too of my list of favs for sure!!!
Me and my daughter came down for two nights for my nieces wedding. The property is super cute! Our room was absolutely adorable. Bed was super comfortable. Shower and spa tub was fantastic. I was pleasantly surprised that they offer to bring a complimentary breakfast to your room at the time of your choosing. The breakfast was so delicious! And there was a lot of food. Me and my daughter both saved the other half for the next morning- no need to be wasteful. Eggs, muffin, croissant, potatoes, fruit and OJ! The chef is amazing. The whole staff is so nice and accommodating. I definitely look forward to coming back. Too of my list of favs for sure!!!
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Whitney
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
,.........Great stay!!!!!!!
,.........Great stay!!!!!!!
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Sarah
Sep 11, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
We LOVED our stay here. The night before we checked into a VRBO that hadn’t been cleaned, needed an emergency hotel that night, but then that hotel had a faulty AC that kept us up all night. So our next night we desperately needed a good place to stay, and the Black Dolphin was perfect. Never had a better rest. We arrived at checkin and our room wasn’t quite ready, but they treated us to a glass of champagne and a great hang at the bar until the room was ready and we had a perfect stay from then on. The hospitality at Black Dolphin is second to none, the rooms and the views are gorgeous, and we will absolutely be back!
We LOVED our stay here. The night before we checked into a VRBO that hadn’t been cleaned, needed an emergency hotel that night, but then that hotel had a faulty AC that kept us up all night. So our next night we desperately needed a good place to stay, and the Black Dolphin was perfect. Never had a better rest. We arrived at checkin and our room wasn’t quite ready, but they treated us to a glass of champagne and a great hang at the bar until the room was ready and we had a perfect stay from then on. The hospitality at Black Dolphin is second to none, the rooms and the views are gorgeous, and we will absolutely be back!
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Brian
Aug 13, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Jessie and Taylor were excellent attendants and responsive to any needs or concerns. Chris gave us an excellent breakfast and the location was quiet and convenient to restaurants.
Jessie and Taylor were excellent attendants and responsive to any needs or concerns. Chris gave us an excellent breakfast and the location was quiet and convenient to restaurants.
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Kerry
Jul 24, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
We absolutely loved our stay and will definitely be back!
We absolutely loved our stay and will definitely be back!
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Donna
Jul 16, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
This was our second time staying here. We absolutely love everything about it and will go back!
This was our second time staying here. We absolutely love everything about it and will go back!
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Check-in
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From 15:00 to 23:00
Before 11:00
FAQs about Black Dolphin Inn
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, the property offers free on-site parking, but it is limited. No reservation is required.
Is breakfast offered at the hotel?
Yes, a complimentary breakfast is provided. The type of breakfast is not specified, but it is served in the morning hours.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is available from 3:00 PM until 11:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible public areas. However, specific details about room accessibility are not provided.
Where is the hotel located?
The property is located in South Mainland, a neighborhood in New Smyrna Beach, on the waterfront. It is close to New Smyrna Beach and other attractions such as New Smyrna Lanes and Marine Discovery Center.
Are children allowed at the hotel?
Yes, children are welcome at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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- 2026-10-19: 210.3346933341217USD
- 2026-10-20: 208.97932556433108USD
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- 2026-10-26: 212.55106856071473USD
- 2026-10-27: 204.08821057952883USD
- 2026-10-28: 201.57682049838257USD
- 2026-10-29: 266.29158967919926USD
- 2026-10-30: 320.00933970214845USD
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- 2026-11-01: 203.29632049760437USD
- 2026-11-02: 204.08821057952883USD
- 2026-11-03: 207.23072441296387USD
- 2026-11-04: 207.25809763073732USD
- 2026-11-05: 368.4306800346375USD
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- 2026-11-08: 223.08662659170534USD
- 2026-11-09: 217.09885496159364USD
- 2026-11-10: 228.08579735366823USD
- 2026-11-11: 230.96135388076783USD
- 2026-11-12: 220.62317385818483USD
- 2026-11-13: 350.29537579537964USD
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- 2026-11-15: 216.62729996066287USD
- 2026-11-16: 193.3181325052643USD
- 2026-11-17: 202.7243571122284USD
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- 2026-11-22: 215.85889952124026USD
- 2026-11-23: 213.51380173806763USD
- 2026-11-24: 218.20399730441287USD
- 2026-11-25: 262.7808547419281USD
- 2026-11-26: 360.4667160556336USD
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- 2026-11-28: 347.194435036438USD
- 2026-11-29: 217.09885496159364USD
- 2026-11-30: 205.11612623170473USD
- 2026-12-01: 210.02109890800477USD
- 2026-12-02: 210.02109890800477USD
- 2026-12-03: 257.9810978714447USD
- 2026-12-04: 371.4645906265564USD
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- 2026-12-06: 217.09885496159364USD
- 2026-12-07: 207.23072441296387USD
- 2026-12-08: 207.9355847706299USD
- 2026-12-09: 205.11612623170473USD
- 2026-12-10: 215.6891171380005USD
- 2026-12-11: 372.1694509842224USD
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- 2026-12-13: 214.98425678033448USD
- 2026-12-14: 199.4531891552582USD
- 2026-12-15: 195.24799568307498USD
- 2026-12-16: 199.4531891552582USD
- 2026-12-17: 217.95173599436953USD
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