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    This is the security lock.  ... well where it should be anyway
    Larry M.

    Didn't get to check in until after checkin time. No one available on the number the online registration said to call. Once we got in, the "Queen" bed is actually a full. So my wife and I don't quite fit. It is definitely not a queen. And the bed is so squishy. Zero back support. I didn't expect first class but I also didn't expect no class. Need an extra pillow? Don't bother. Absolutely no one on the property. Entry by a supplied 4 digit code. With no security lock... I wonder who has that code. Not sure I'll sleep well, if at all tonight. Owners: Charge a little more people and put some money into the place, and for goodness sake have someone on the property.

    A moment of peaceful napping between territorial fights for the majestic California Sea Lions.
    Delya S.

    I booked this location with some trepidation because I had read a number of extremely critical reviews. However, it was the most affordable option with a coastal view, so I thought, "How bad can it be?" The rooms are humble, the furniture and decorations are dated. But, honestly, I was grateful. If the owners of this property had done a full renovation, it would have been over $400 a night to be directly on the water. I say that we should be glad that there's simple places to stay, so you don't have to be rich to enjoy the sunset over the water from your balcony. Our group used two rooms for two nights over the weekend. On the dates that we stayed, the property was spotlessly clean. There were plenty of towels. The in room coffee maker worked. The fridge was turned up a bit high and froze beverages, but that was a tiny inconvenience. The beds were fine. There's signage that warns about the hot water, so if you have children, set the shower temperature for them and advise them to not touch the faucet once settled. The WiFi was a bit slow at times, but we were there for the view, which didn't disappoint. The attached restaurant is great. And we absolutely loved staying right at the Noyo Harbor. My favorite spot to visit was the distillery nearby. It's an easy walk from the lodge, which is ideal because they are generous with their tasting flight pours! I will definitely stay here again! The only thing I would change is that I would love it if the managers had staff use a less strongly scented cleaning product. Until one airs the room out (easily done with a coastal breeze), it smells like chemical perfume in an unpleasant way.

    Madison M.

    I liked anchor lodge. We had some issues with self check in so I suggest arriving early, but the staff was helpful and remedied the situation swiftly so I won't hold that against them. The view from the room was great and very affordable! You could see the cute seals from the private deck which was very cool!! I was also a very big fan of the sliding glass door and deck so that we could have the fresh breeze in the room. Ample parking and could park close to the room. I would stay here again for sure.

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    Oc R.

    Probably would have rated the room 2.5 stars to be honest but overall the stay was decent. The AC does not work. The beds are very soft; if you have backaches..beware. The toilet is tugged in a very tight corner. The windows open up to the street and pretty much anyone can walk up and peep into the room. Walls are thin and there's constant footsteps from upstairs. Nice to have a small fridge that works and a microwave to heat up food.

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    Alan C.

    This motel is owned by Silver's at the wharf restaurant. I highly recommend having a meal there. It's a little bit on the expensive side, but you definitely get what you pay for. The motel is reasonably priced. You actually check in for the motel at the restaurant. The rooms are actually in two locations. They have rooms in the same building as the restaurant, some of those overlook the harbor. They also have a small motel style building across the parking lot. I stayed in the motel building. It was very nice. It looks like it had been recently renovated. The room and the bathroom were spotless, The bathroom was small but functional . the TV was small, but it got a lot of channels and a good picture. There is a small closet, and there is also a room in the back that has cabinets. The room with the cabinets is where the majority of the plugs are. There is a refrigerator, but no microwave. The bed was very comfortable. Not too hard, not too soft. One thing about the bed, is that it is a. Hard floor, no carpets, and the beds are on wheels. So every now and then my bed would slide over and almost block the door to the back room where the plugs were. I kept having to move the bed over. That was not a big deal. The only thing that kept this from Being a five star review was the Internet. It didn't work. My tablet kept trying to connect to the Wi-Fi of the restaurant, but because it was across the parking lot, it was too far away. The motel building is supposed to have its Own Wi-Fi. Somebody even came over and took a look, but we just could not get it to connect. I ended up using my phones cell signal as a Wi-Fi hotspot. Other than that, I had a great night. The price was decent, and I would stay here again. Thank you.

    Ceiling material torn away.  Other parts had water damage...suspect this was why it was torn out.

    Twice stayed and probably the last. The rooms under the restaurant are probably nicer, this is a review of the building across the parking lot with the big Anchor Lodge sign ontop. First off we have stayed twice there, both times in the building mentioned above. Queen sized beds that are very soft. The building is sagging badly in the middle and leaning. Water damage is evident on the ceiling of the room on this last stay. We stayed two nights but received towels for one. There isn't alot of attention paid by the hotel to this building and its guests. To their credit they are nice people and this last stay was a travelocity deal so I guess that's expected but won't stay again unless our room is on the restaurant side.

    Large kitchen to use!
    Charlene D.

    We reserved the family penthouse room for our family of 5. It was located right above the Silver at the Wharf's restaurant (check in is at the entrance on the right with the tall stairs). This penthouse room was so amazing and it was the size of a small apartment. It came with a phenomenal view of the ocean where you can watch boats come and go. There was a large bed, two small beds, and a fold out couch available for sleeping in. It came with a large kitchen, dishes, a coffee machine, a bathroom, a large dining table (perfect to do puzzles on and there is one available for use with the room). There is also a long patio with multiple chairs to sit on outside and enjoy the view. The motel is located in a harbor where there are a handful of restaurants, markets and other lodgings in this nook. They are walking distance from the motel. The only awkward thing is that diners are now dining outdoors during the quarantine. They will be able to see you come and go, however the room itself is quite private. I would also bring my own coffee to use in the coffee machine, and my own shampoo/conditioner since the ones provided are a foamy soap dispenser attached to the wall. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and the kids loved it so much. I highly recommend it!

    This is the lovely view from the room!!

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    Loved it! We stayed two nights, nice king bed, amazing views of Noyo harbor. Its the only place to stay in Ft. Bragg for me.

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    Surf and Sand Lodge - View of the place

    Surf and Sand Lodge

    (180 reviews)

    $$

    This property is quite tired. Minimal updating has occurred over many years. The beds are soft and…read moresaggy, carpet is old, bathtubs are small and the noise from the motors of the jacuzzi tubs is very loud in the rooms below! We thought it was a saw, sounded like someone was doing renovations above our room. No 'continental' breakfast, just coffee pods and tea bags. Agree with Doreen B - rooms are shabby. Don't expect daily room service as that must now be a thing of the past. Rates don't reflect the lack of services or condition of the property. Location is fine. Not far out of town. Does have access to the beach - with a walk through a field and then a hike down a cliff. So if your up for that? There is a paved walk/bike path that runs behind the property and is heavily used. Don't expect privacy on your little deck - if you are lucky to face the ocean. Parking is slim, but there is a public parking lot right next door that you could walk over from. The staff is great. They are well aware of the properties shortcomings. Would I come back here again - no.

    I booked this room for a 4-night stay a couple months in advance and couldn't wait till the date…read morearrived. Check-in was easy and we got a room with an ocean view of the Mendocino Coast as well as a jacuzzi in the room. The bed was comfortable and everything was clean. The bonuses of the Pacific Ocean view and the jacuzzi was something I never imagined I'd experience. I think my only complaints are 1. the remote control was weird like you had to point it a certain way for it to work and 2. a tiny bathroom. But these were minor. Staff was great and very helpful if I had any questions. Would definitely stay here again.

    North Cliff Hotel - Room 106

    North Cliff Hotel

    (294 reviews)

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    Appreciated the friendly attendant at check in. Purchased the king spa suite and were immediately…read morestruck upon entering the room. The views with the two arms of the harbor wrapping around the hotel...it is magical. I was worried when I read and saw how close it was to the highway, but with the way its nestled into the hill, road noise is no problem. As for the fog horn, yes, it is noisy and annoying. But we were provided ear plugs and a box fan. Due to the excessive heat this year (and probably every year moving forward--thanks a lot consumerist culture and climate change), we were roasting the first night. No AC. (And I hope they never get it. More wasted energy.) Used the box fan the second night and it was perfect. During the day, opened the glass patio door and enjoyed the ocean breeze. And did I mention the views? I could sit on that patio and watch the water, listening to seals barking, all. day. long. Lastly...it is walkable to the Noyo Headlands Park. This open space is magical. We learned that the neighboring wastewater plant helped replenish the soil after the conservancy obtained the land from the old lumber mill. Volunteers seeded plant life. Brilliant use of local resources! The birds and sea life were incredible. So glad to enjoy nature's glory, and just a walk from the hotel room.

    I stayed here with my family while we explored Fort Bragg for the first time and it was a lovely…read moreexperience! The view from the hotel is beautiful, you're right by the water and right off the highway/main road. We were able to walk to various places but preferred driving because of how the road is built and how busy it is. This hotel is super close to everything, shops, restaurants, and viewpoints. The hotel itself was clean and managed well. Our room was organized, the bathroom had nice soap and shampoo/conditioner included, and we never had trouble getting parking in the small lot they have. They also had breakfast in the mornings which was nice because we were able to grab something on the go when we were heading out. Very nice staff, would stay here again!

    Harbor Lite Lodge - Sink and Mirror

    Harbor Lite Lodge

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    What a nice lodge. We found it on our companies website as one of the approved lodging options. It…read moremust be on multiple state websites as Cal Fire had a big presence here too. We called ahead to see if there was a restaurant on sight. There isn't one, but they have a sister restaurant that is about 3 min away that if you get their coupon you get 20% off. It's only 3.5 stars on Yelp so we passed and ate on our way. We were running late so that was really our only option to get lunch on our way to work. On the phone they asked us our arrive time and according to the gps it said 1hr and 12 minutes. She said she'll try to have our room ready as people were just checking out now. We arrived at 1:30 pm on Tuesday, May 4th 2026. To our amazement our room was ready, we weren't expecting that as we were so early. It was a blessing as I had to get to work in the room, we can work remotely sometimes. They also upgraded us to a room with a view. And it's a remarkable view of the ward and harbor. You can hear the sea lions, I believe barking at each other and many species of bird singing. There is a balcony with chairs you can sit out on too. The room has its own thermostat which keeps the room toasty warm on low and it's quiet. I can't recall what kind of unit it is but it's in the blood bad it quietly pushes hot air out. The room has a kireg type machine with sorted coffee, large mini fridge and freezer, and microwave. There is a desk and lounge chair and big screen tv with multiple channels. The shower/tub and toilet is separate from the vanity. The light to the tub/ toilet are is on the outside and the fan is extremely loud, so loud that it will wake up your mates who are in a deep slumber, so that's a minus. They have a ground floor that requires no steps and has a ramp that goes around to additional rooms. Other than that there are a lot of steps and no elevator that we've seen. So if you don't do stairs pick the ground floor and walk in on the lobby side. The lobby has all day tea, coffee, hot chocolate complimentary. They also have snacks and drinks for purchase: rice a Toni, Mac n cheese, spaghetti o's chicken noodle soup, tuna/chicken and crackers, chips, jerky oatmeal, and cold cereal. As for drinks they have juice boxes, milk, Gatorade, matcha, ect. No alcohol that I could see. The wharf is a 15 min walk or 3 min drive and they have seafood restaurants there. Across the street is Homestyle cafe for breakfast and lunch and you're a few min from downtown. This is a great location.

    My husband and I stayed here for 4 nights and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It was affordable for…read morethe duration we stayed. The majority of this area (Mendocino/Ft. Bragg) is ridiculously expensive. We opted for an economic stay versus an expensive, luxury stay since we were going to spend very little time in our room. We stayed in room 319 on the second floor. We had a room with a balcony overlooking the harbor and highway 1. Be forewarned, this hotel is definitely outdated, but it had everything we needed: it was fairly quiet, had a comfy bed, good water pressure, and was clean! Since our room was closer to the highway, it was a bit noisy with the sliding glass door open, but was fine once it was closed. It didn't bother us at night. Your room will also not be turned in daily, but they give you plenty of towels and the garbage cans are big so it was fine for our stay. Overall, we we'e very satisfied and recommend this hotel if you are staying in the area.

    Noyo Harbor Inn - Perfect brunch

    Noyo Harbor Inn

    (114 reviews)

    $$$

    Dear Mr. Marino, Sean, the team at Noyo Harbor Inn, and the entire crew of Harbor View Bistro &…read moreBar, Thank you for creating such an extraordinary place and for providing outstanding hospitality to your guests and diners. Mr. Marino, your vision for Noyo Harbor Inn shines through in every detail. The fact that it took six years to lovingly restore this historic property, working with local artisans and incorporating indigenous materials, speaks volumes about your respect for local history, culture, and the hardworking community that calls this beautiful place home. It is clear that this is far more than a business--it is a labor of love. Your impeccable taste, generosity, and attention to detail make every corner of the inn feel both elegant and deeply welcoming. From the soft robes and plush towels to thoughtful touches like slippers, earplugs, a Nespresso coffee machine, and complimentary water, every detail has been carefully considered. The rooms are beautiful, the views are unforgettable, and even the sounds of the working harbor and Coast Guard station become part of the unique charm and character of the experience. There truly is something here for everyone. The gazebo cigar lounge with its warm fire pit is a wonderful gathering place, whether or not you're a smoker. The whiskey program is remarkable--a book rather than a menu, with more than 100 selections and tasting flights for every level of enthusiast. While I'm not a whiskey connoisseur myself, I couldn't help but appreciate the uniqueness and passion behind such a thoughtfully curated experience. What makes Noyo Harbor Inn truly special, however, is its people. Your handpicked team of warm, genuine, and caring individuals makes every guest feel less like a visitor and more like a cherished friend. Their kindness, professionalism, and hospitality transform a wonderful stay into an unforgettable one. The Harbor View Bistro & Bar is equally exceptional. The food, drinks, service, and atmosphere come together beautifully. Dining on the patio while overlooking the river is an experience in itself. The menu offers something for every palate--from creative appetizers and fresh seafood to hearty entrées, vegetarian options, and delicious desserts. Every meal felt special, and the warmth and friendliness of the serving team made each dining experience even more memorable. Noyo Harbor Inn is a hidden gem--one that perfectly reflects the spirit of Fort Bragg, a truly remarkable place filled with rich history, breathtaking natural beauty, and generations of hardworking people. Together, they create something rare and unforgettable. Thank you for giving us memories we will treasure for years to come. We are already planning our next trip, and a stay at Noyo Harbor Inn is without question at the heart of those plans. With gratitude and admiration, We can't wait to return.

    This place is awesome! Noyo Harbor Inn is a gem! My wife wanted to visit Mendo, but everything…read moreunder $1000 a night was sold out. We sort of randomly chose Noyo Harbor Inn and we love it! The location is great! The rooms are clean and comfortable. They provide a Nescafé machine and pods, including an entire French press coffee set up with grounds. It's incredible! I loved the balcony, and hearing the sea lions barking in the distance was great. Also the off leash dog beach is less than a mile away, it's a nice beach with calm water protected by the marina entrance. Give this place a shot!!!

    Holiday Inn Express Fort Bragg - Single bed suite

    Holiday Inn Express Fort Bragg

    (134 reviews)

    $$

    We had a wonderful stay at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Fort Bragg and would happily stay…read morehere again for future trips to the Mendocino Coast. The hotel was exceptionally clean, from the lobby to our guest room and bathroom. Everything felt well maintained, and the staff made us feel welcome throughout our stay. One of the highlights was the complimentary breakfast. Holiday Inn Express consistently does a great job with breakfast, and this location was no exception. There was a great selection of hot items including eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, and, of course, their famous cinnamon rolls, which are always a family favorite! It's a reliable way to start a day of exploring the coast. Our only suggestion would be to expand the room options for families in the future. We'd love to see more family suites with a king bed and twin bunk beds, or rooms with two queen beds and a pull-out sofa. Those layouts would make this hotel an even better choice for families traveling with children. Overall, we had an excellent experience and highly recommend this hotel as a clean, comfortable, and convenient home base for visiting Fort Bragg, Glass Beach, the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, and the surrounding area. We look forward to returning!

    This is our second stay and it is a pretty standard hotel. Parking is good, pool is without water…read moreand looks like it's been that way for awhile. Rooms are small but clean. Housekeeping is very attentive and friendly. This morning in the breakfast area , where food was being served, a family had their dog and it got loose and tried to eat our food. The owners were argumentative when I told them no dogs in an eating area. He said that there is no sign saying that. The person at hotel front desk didn't care. The guy barely looked up and mumbled I could email the manager and went back to texting. I asked if he'd like me to contact the Health Department and he just stared and went back to texting. The dog owner came over to verbally attack me again for complaining about his dog. In all a pretty ugly breakfast experience. So, for me, an empty pool and roaming dogs , a negative stay in spite of other good features.

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