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Logo for Blue Dolphin Inn & Cottages featuring a dolphin and waves.
A palm tree wrapped in blue lights stands beside a wooden deck at sunset, with a grassy field in the background.

About Us

Locally Owned

Blue Dolphin Inn & Cottagesis a small, family-owned, locally operated inn on Louisiana’s only inhabited barrier island. Rooted in Southern hospitality, our goal is simple: to offer a comfortable, welcoming place where guests can truly relax and feel at home along the Louisiana Gulf Coast.

We proudly serve travelers seeking quiet beach time, families returning to Grand Isle year after year, and working professionals who need dependable accommodations during extended stays.

Why Guests Choose Blue Dolphin

Guests stay with us because we offer:

  • A peaceful, uncrowded environment
  • Clean, comfortable rooms and cottages
  • Reliable Wi-Fi
  • Friendly, responsive on-site management
  • Easy access to beaches, fishing, and local essentials

If anything isn’t right during your stay, we want to know right away - we believe great hospitality means taking care of issues quickly and personally.

As Featured in Southern Living

We’re honored to have Blue Dolphin Inn & Cottages featured in Southern Living as part of their guide to the best things to do in Grand Isle, Louisiana.

Southern Living celebrates places that reflect the heart of the South, and we’re proud to be recognized as part of what makes Grand Isle such a special destination.

A Place for Getaways & Extended Stays

Whether you're planning:

  • A family vacation
  • A quiet, coastal escape
  • A fishing trip
  • Or an extended work stay near Port Fourchon
  • Blue Dolphin offers a calm, dependable place to rest and recharge. We also provide weekly rates for Port Fourchon workers (Sept 15-Mar 30), making us a trusted home base for guests working long shifts who value quiet, comfort, and consistency.

    Feel free to call us at 985-787-3697 or reach our on-site manager at 504-559-6888 with any questions.

    We look forward to welcoming you to Grand Isle—and to Blue Dolphin.