This little in was perfect for a night away from home. The room was clean quiet and and very comfortable. We stayed in room 8 which was nice and spacious. We also got our teenage daughter her own room in the water tower she loved it. Said the wifi was faster than home. As a bonus ifs like a 1 minute walk to a little grocery and two awesome resturants The Sandpiper and my personal favorite The Boathouse. read more

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I stayed a night in the infamous Water Tower for $60. For two people, in the actual town of Bodega Bay, that's a great rate--we checked places all around, and couldn't find anywhere that came even close. The only things keeping me from giving five stars are the mattress, which is getting a bit old, and the fact that the water from the shower will run along the floor towards the nightstand if you aren't really careful about the curtain. Rolling up a towel along the base of the shower solved this problem. They aren't kidding about it being small, but I didn't mind. It had everything I looked for, and several amenities (like makeup remover wipes) I was pleasantly surprised by. Both proprietors were very friendly when we checked in and asked for local recommendations. Everything was also really clean. read more

We stayed in the Harbor Cottage for two nights and it was fantastic. Private hot tub, private deck with table and chairs and a lovely view of Bodega Bay (perfect way start the day, drinking coffee and enjoying the free continental breakfast!), kitchenette, and grill. Perfect location for enjoying all the North Coast has to offer (you can walk to a fish and chips place)! Lovely staff and friendly vibes--highly recommended! We'll be back! read more

This place is Awesome! If you are traveling along the California coast don't miss this very tiny Town. Blink and You miss it! This little Inn has it all, friendly people breath taking views, and the most unique little rooms. I do mean little. All of the rooms are converted car garages from some old past time, when cars were odd in both size and shape and these rooms reflect just that!. The Grounds are beautifully kept, there is a Country store/deli right behind the Inn, also Great. I would suggest you call and talk to the Managers to see which room may be the best fit for You. They do accommodate pets :) in specific rooms and this place will be packed on the weekends as there are only 15 rooms I believe. It may be small but there is no shortness of fun and relaxation here!!! read more

Recently stayed here, the room was adequate, but very old style. The kitchen area is nice and the bed was comfortable. The hot tub was awesome, right outside the door, so nice to sit in the warm bubbles and view the stars. A few things to note. If you stay in one of the houses, you do not get maid service or fresh towels, or the bed being made. At the rate we paid, which was off amazon, still feel maid service was warranted. Even if you pay the regular rate you don't get this service. Nicely supplied kitchen area, but you have to wash your dishes and clean up before you leave. If you need more towels, you have to go get them. Continental breakfast is provided BUT, advertised as served from 8-11, got there at 9:15 and most of the stuff was gone. The area is awesome, nice visit and the coast is beautiful. We will definitely be back in the area, but will consider other lodging options. WI FI was atrocious at best. Also be aware that, not the hotels fault, but cell service is non exsistent for some carriers such as ATT. read more

This was a perfect place to stay on our drive up highway 1 on our way to Healdsburg. It's not fancy by any means- but it was cozy, and clean. We had originally booked the watertower room but since they had another (bigger) room open, they offered it to us for the same price. Amazing customer service. Continental breakfast in the morning, always a plus. I'd consider staying there again if we're back in the area! read more

Run Away! After staying at the Bodega Harbor Inn in mid-September 2008, I can only wonder if there's another motel by the same name in a parallel universe, where the reviewers who gave this place a good rating stayed. Surely we can't be talking about the same inn. I found the Bodega Harbor Inn not only un-charming, but also uncomfortable, rundown, and dirty. We stayed in room 11, opting for a smaller, less-expensive room because we were in the area for a wedding and didn't expect to be spending much time in the room. What I didn't realize is that even the little time we absolutely had to be in the room would be too much. Let me preface my comments by saying that I'm no hothouse flower who thinks every motel should be the Ritz, but for $120 plus tax, I expect the room to at least be clean, comfortable, and temperate. Let me just hit the lowlights: The room was tiny and did not have a closet (only a small armoire). A large wicker chair took up a goodly amount of the already-minimal floor space, leaving nowhere for two people to place their luggage. The plastic blinds on the window were bent and the wand for opening and closing them was broken off--fortunately in the closed position. It was cold when we arrived and the electric baseboard heater wouldn't come on. The desk clerk came over with a screwdriver and tightened up something, telling us the control had just been knocked loose. Ah, blessed heat! (This would later come back to haunt me.) As soon as we began settling in, we realized the room was far from clean. Behind the bathroom door, the floor and baseboards were dirty, there was a suspicious-looking smear of something red on the bathroom door, and a long brown hair stuck to the bathtub, I'm assuming from the previous occupant. The two sets of towels were small and thin, obviously having seen better days. None of this boded well, but the final blow came when we got into bed. The sheets were a low-threadcount textured material that was rough to the touch. Every time I turned in bed that night, the abrasiveness of the sheets woke me. I passed a very long, miserable, and mostly sleepless night and was ready to check out the next day. I was only prevented from leaving by the fact that we had to be at the wedding at the exact time we would have been able check in at a different motel. When I asked the person at the front desk if they could put a different kind of sheet on the bed, she looked at me in disbelief and said no one had ever had a problem with the sheets before. She then came to the room to feel the sheets for herself. She didn't seem to think the sheets were bad, but said she'd see what they could do. To their credit, they did manage to find a different type of sheet and change the bed. Returning late at night from the wedding, I jumped into bed with the new sheets, looking forward to making up for the previous sleepless night. Wrong! The electric baseboard heater that was reluctant to come ON the night before now couldn't be turned OFF, turning the room into a sweltering inferno. My second sleepless night was spent sweating into the new sheets and getting up every hour to open the door to let cool air into our sauna of a room. By morning, I was miserable, sleep-deprived, and anxious to see the Bodega Harbor Inn in my rearview mirror. Although our original plan was to stay a third night, we bailed out early the next morning, not knowing where we would stay that night, but not caring as long as it wasn't the Bodega Harbor Inn. In summary, although this may be one of the less-expensive places to stay in the area, next time I'll gladly pay a bit extra to stay somewhere else that allows me the luxury of actually SLEEPING. What a disappointment. read more

So happy to find this gem! Reasonable price, we stayed in number 16 which is closest to the water. Had two bedrooms, living area, microwave and mini fridge. Perfect for our needs! It was clean and furnishings were newer. Our three year old had a ball running on the lawn, finding snails and following the sweet cat that roamed around. We loved sitting in the Adirondack chairs sipping wine and taking in the view. We will definitely book again! read more

The price wasn't bad for a place by the ocean. Door didn't have a deadbolt and the whole room was covered in tile, which I get being by the ocean, maybe anticipating wet feet, but still is weird. Also the whole room had ants an the floor and all over the furniture so that sucks. Room was pretty small and breakfast is only served on weekends. Just didn't feel as comfortable here as I would have liked. Would have passed on this room if I could do it again. read more

Loved our stay here! We rented the harbor cottage and truly enjoyed it! It has been updated and looks fresher and better inside than the pictures show. The cottage is private and the outdoor hot tub is wonderful! The water view was also better than expected. The view is lovely when sitting on the deck. This place is not super fancy, but for us it was perfect. The only negative I encountered was with the shower. The shower head needs to be replaced, and the shower water smelled and tasted rusty. Besides that, no complaints here! Come for the beauty, relaxation and privacy! read more

A "mom and pop" style drive-up dog-friendly motel - the customer service was amazing and room spacious and clean. I've been traveling down the coast from Seattle and was relieved to find out someone had cancelled. Check-in was fun - here is the key, two maps of things to do and I was on my way! read more

Very nice place.. we were in a little duplex overlooking the bay...all clean and reasonable priced... Heater in the living room was broke.. other than that was worth the money and the views were great...and good coffee available in the units kitchen ... read more

came again, didn't want to leave....the location, the views, the people are the bomb, everything is new now, and they do a great job of cleaning for the many folks who come and go, I was amazed.. this is not for someone who puts a spa above service....but for me traveling alone, it is very safe, very friendly and I do not FEEL alone..this deli around the corner from the fence, is now HALAL, has lots of organic food for reasonable, and organic produce trucked in.. if u HAVE a kitchen EVERYTHING one could want or need is there, if u don't have a kitchen go there for each meal, very reasonable and great quality...what more can one ask for? read more

Nickie on the phone was great. We bought a Travel Zoo deal and emailed our voucher. The front desk lady( not Nickie) was not very nice because we didn't have our voucher. Room had no clock, no phone and was super tiny and way over priced. Will not stay there again or recommend it. read more

Luckily got a room over 4th of July, 2016. Room is simple but adequate and ACCEPTS DOGS. Lovely locations with picnic area. Not perfectly manicured but who cares? Area good for walking dogs and hanging out. Very quiet. Everyone staying there was very nice. Office manager, Nikki (sp?) was incredibly helpful. We will definitely stay again. Four stars instead of five because it is older, comfy and friendly but not a Four Seasons. Actually would rather stay here. read more

Overall, BH Inn is a very good value for budget travelers. I stayed three nights in mid-May 2019. Good location in a quiet neighborhood with good access to the Coast Highway. Plenty of on-site parking. Short walk to an excellent small deli/grocery store. While somewhat spartan and very basic, my room (unit #8) was quiet, comfortable, very clean and well maintained inside and out. New ceramic tile floor; shower, sink, and toilet fixtures all well maintained and in good working order. Baseboard heater kept the room warm and comfortable despite cold and damp weather. Excellent cleaning/maid service; very friendly and accommodating staff. If I return for a longer stay in Bodega Bay, I will stay here. read more

I really like this place. I've been here twice and will continue to come back. The rooms are quaint and cozy. The beds and bedding is comfortable and feels like Grandma's house. The front desk staff are very friendly and helpful. The location is great, near the beaches and restaurants. It's a great find; quiet and peaceful. read more

My hubby and I checked in here because where we were didn't have any rooms available except a pretty expensive room at over $400. We decided to stay last minute because my son, grandson and daughter in law were all staying another night. I walked into the room and was taken by surprise! If all you need is a bed and a shower, that is all you will get. Plus we thought we would just get dinner and have it in the room, but there was literally no place to put it, other than the bed, so that didn't turn out. This is in February when it is still cold, so of course the room was cold so we cranked up the heat to no avail. Finally went to the desk and asked if something was wrong with the heat! We went and had dinner and thought by the time we get back the room should be warm, it wasn't and I was literally shaking in bed Plus someone had a small dog who wouldn't stop barking! The outside looks very quaint maybe I should have asked for another room maybe she should have said we offer other rooms! Doesn't matter, we won't be going back! read more

We stayed at the Pelican 2, which are some of the pictures shown here. At $150 per night, this place was way overpriced. Sure the cabin faced the water and the bay view would have been nice, had there been windows from the cabin facing the view. The house was strangely positioned so that the living room and bedroom were facing the front/roadside, while the kitchen faced the water. Someone else mentioned the architect's questionable capacities; this lay-out made absolutely no sense - do we go on vacation to relax in the kitchen? The house itself was dilapidated - hideous blue carpet, broken window blinds, a tired bathroom . Other minuses - spiders and bugs, no hangers in the closet, thin walls, an old soft mattress. Seriously, the BHI owners should just demolish the place and start over. The pluses are a wood-burning stove with wood supplied, good towels, a hot tub. The manager David was nice and good with recommendations. He should be, for what they are charging for this cabin. My suggestion: Lower your expectations, and bargain for an even lower price. Better yet, get a group of friends to go with you to Bodega Bay and rent a house - there are many good ones to choose from and you will have roomier, more comfortable accommodations where you'll feel you got your money's worth. read more

I called the inn to ask them about availability. The woman who answered was disorganized and rude. Not a place I would consider staying at if you have ANY expectations of friendly service. read more

I'm always amused by people who drive up the coast and book a room in a small, somewhat rustic facility, then complain because the rooms are small and somewhat rustic. This is not the Hyatt Regency in San Francisco. It's a small, cute, comfortable, reasonably priced inn on the California coast. It has electricity, running water, TV and wifi, nice beds and it's close to great scenery and decent restaurants. I'd not only stay here again, I'd live here. One complaint: I'm all for saving energy. I conserve faithfully at home. But in a rented room, people want to read, shave, apply makeup and find their socks. Please, management, replace a few of those dim fluorescent bulbs with something that casts a little light. read more

This is the "quaint" lodging in Bodega Bay. I've stayed at the high end properties and they are fine, but pricey. This is like a classic motel, but with a bit of charm thrown in. Your first contact is in the office with down-to-earth, happy, accommodating folks. I was a walk-in and they had two rooms left, so I can't say what the others are like. One I looked at was pretty small with just a full sized bed. The other, which I took, was a queen and had a table and chair. Both were very reasonably priced. You have to worry about upkeep and cleanliness in the lower priced places, especially as they age. But from what I could see, these were very clean and well maintained. Bed and sheets were perfect. When you throw in the lawn with the quaint rainbow colored chairs for just sitting back and taking it all in, I was a happy traveler. read more

We loved our short stay there, the staff was great (Nickie). Our unit was clean with a view of the bay, I loved the homey feel of the place, this isn't a 5 star Hotel by any means but if you want to stay in a nice reasonable Inn with lota of charm, stay here. We will return read more

I bought a voucher on Amazon local for $85 for a one night stay at the Bodega Harbor Inn. This voucher said it was for a queen room, with a bottle of wine upon arrival and 3 free wine tasting passes for each guest. I called ahead and let the staff know that we were going to be at the inn at about 9:30pm. The younger lady on the phone was very kind and said she would leave our room key outside for us and to come to the office the next morning to scan our amazon voucher. Perfect, right? (This nice young lady is the only reason why this place deserves even 1 star vs. 0) I was wrong. When we arrived, a very unprofessional, very intoxicated older lady (she owns the inn) swung open the door when my fiancee and I went to grab our key. She took 20 minutes to check us in and repeated 4 times that she was intoxicated and under the influence of drugs, along with various other rants. It was an unpleasant experience entirely and I was overly thankful to leave her presence. Our room was very, very small. It had no air conditioning, no fridge, no iron, no hair dryer and no microwave. I would have been okay with all this had I known in advance. The bed was uncomfortable and the sheets were very old and worn. The baseboards had gunk all over them and the shower was also very small. The walls were very thin and we could hear our next door neighbors doing, well, it. The continental breakfast was essentially muffins, juice and coffee... nothing worth mentioning as spectacular. The wine tasting passes are for buy one, get one free wine tasting... they were not for free wine tastings for both people. We were very excited about this trip and were looking for something worth the $85 I had spent... but it just didn't measure up whatsoever. Along with the $85 I paid for the Amazon local voucher, I was charged an additional $7.48 for the "room fee". That's okay, I completely understand that. I gladly paid the intoxicated lady $8 in cash, but we still had to leave a credit card for "incidentals". She took my cash, but I found a charge on my credit card a few days later for the $7.48. Thankfully, my credit card company was kind enough to take care of that for me. Along with the credit card charge mishap, I got my receipt for payment and saw that the room only cost $75 and change prior to using my Amazon voucher... meaning I paid $85 for a $75 room that didn't come with free wine tasting or anything worth that extra $10. I would not recommend this inn for your stay. It was not cute, romantic or worth our muggy night of sleep or our $85 and the mishaps. The owner is very rude, unprofessional and does not deserve your business. read more

Harbor Inn was suprisingly cute from the outside. Can see the water from the parking lot and outside seating area. Great customer service at check-in! Inside the rooms are in need of maintennance - black splotches (mold?) in the bathroom. Queen size bed was actually a full-size. The thin walls let every sound in, whether it be your neighbors or someone pulling into the parking lot. Okay for a short stay but wouldn't recommend a lengthy stay. read more

No ventilation in room/bathroom & the window w/o a screen. A tired lodging that needs to be updated.

I booked two nights in the water tower in June of 2015.. The room, if you can call it that, is a shed with a bed in it. The floor is not flat. No air conditioning, no fan. The rock bed, filled the room up. I could not walk or put a leg up on one side of the bed. The bed slanted up towards head of it. I laid down and got a head ache from the slanted bed. The door to the room doesn't open all the way. I wonder what the fire department would say about that. Left after an hour or so, too hot in the shed. Someone else was parked in my space the entire time I was there. Font desk would only refund me one night! The front desk also said that they were full and had no vacancies. I was also told that the rest of the rooms had no AC. I would not pay for a hotel room that clearly was a storage shed turned into a so called room to make $$$. The word scam comes to mind. I had to pay for two nights at another hotel. This is not an Inn this it is worse than a motel 6. The walls had chipping paint and old old Walmart furniture. read more

The cottage house that we stayed at was cute and basic. The staff was friendly. The reason I am giving it 1 star is that the bleach smell was overwhelming. I assume this is to stay on top of mold and mildew issues that can happen easily on the coast. The cabinets around the sink still had a strong mold smell unfortunately. Bleach believe or not is not the best cleaner for mold and perhaps they would be wise to invest in a hydroxyl radical machine to stay on top of any issues there. We did try airing out the place etc BUT I still had to Leave the next day. I didn't want too; it was our anniversary and I tried my best to stick it out. I am a shy person and when I told them I was leaving just said I didn't feel well and only mentioned lightly about the bleach smell. I realized when I got home and felt almost instantly better that I was reacting to cottage :( . I did leave them a phone message and a written message with no response. I was hoping to get some even small reimbursement for our stay since it was for sure the cottage that I was reacting too. I would recommend that you check out the room/house before paying in full. Too bad cute place. read more

We stayed in the 2 bedroom king /queen with a deck that overlooked the bay. Upon arrival the front desk clerk was helpful and friendly. However when we stepped into the room. It had a funky smell. It was run down with no screens on the windows. The deck was in need of repair, the shower door was broken off and replaced with a dirty shower curtain. The toilet seat was crooked so if you sat down your bum would touch the porcelain. A closet door actually replaced the bathroom door and there was a layer of dirt around the knob. Tiny bathroom sink with no place to set anything (not like I would want too, it didn't look very clean ) also there was a half eaten yogurt in the mini fridge left from the prior occupants. Long black hair found on the pillowcase and to top it off the heater only works in the queen bedroom not in the king bedroom or living room . I had booked this on Hotels.com, total of 208.00 was not worth it! This place was an extreme disappointment. I would never recommend this place to anyone. read more

Stayed at Pelican 1. Well worn and dated inside, broken bathroom door, tiny sink in a beaten up cabinet, beaten up metal blinds. No closet. Tile floors with grout that had turned from white to black with dirt. Outside a rusted broken charcoal grill and trash under the deck and around the dirt area in front of the sea wall. read more

We have always stayed there every year with great service. I called today to book a room for next weekend and was told we were band from staying there and was hung up on without an explaination. Finally got a hold of them and sales Why? We always took care of the rooms, picked up after the dog and golpes the house keeper. They told us we rented one of there owners property homes "Spy Glass" and trashed it. I told her that we never stayed there and attemted to explain the confusion but was hung up on again. Last year we called to rent a big room for 5 people explaining we were there to throw our mothers ashes at her favorite beach. The girl on the phone said no rooms were available to accomidate us, but that there rental home was available and she would give us a good deal so I booked it. Once we arrived we were told that the home was not available due to the owners we there that weekend. I was very upset and was told it was a new employee who booked us. She did get us into a room at the inn anyway do to the mix up. So we never had the pleasure of staying at the "Spy Glass home and being accused of trashing it. Maybe they should look further into a situation and talk to there customers instead of hanging up on them. We Have been staying there for over 15 years. My heart is broken right now and hurt. read more

We visit Bodega Bay quite often and always bring our little Labrador. I think she's stayed in more hotels than most people have. We booked a room here by mistake, thinking it was one of the other "dog friendly" places we'd stayed in previously. The desk clerk, Nicki, was very friendly and helpful. She made us feel glad that we'd mistakenly booked a room. I had the opportunity to watch her interactions with other guests. She does a great job making guests feel welcomed and catered to. The price for our room was very inexpensive compared to other places in the area. I was less than thrilled with the condition of the bathroom, but I tend to hold dog friendly establishments to different standards than I do places that don't accept dogs, so I could live with it. The floors are tile and very cold, so be sure to bring a nice warm dog bed! We might stay here again, but definitely won't book the same room. Room #4 was a very small space for two people and a small version of a lab. to share. In fact, our pooch chose to sleep in the closet. The upside to the location is that it was easy to walk the dog in the early morning without braving Highway 1 on foot. read more

Staff, and Innkeepers, were friendly and helpful. Room was clean, simply furnished with antiques and had a freezer-refrigerator-microwave. We were on the water and had a wonderful view. Very enjoyable! read more

This was a last minute trip for the night to get out of town and away from the damned heat of Sacramento. They only had one room left and it had 2 doubles for $130, not too bad but definitely would not pay any more for it. The staff was very nice and friendly and the room was clean and tidy and "very ructic" in decor and appearance. I did think the skylight ceiling over the shower was a pretty cool touch and view while showering. If you are the kind of person that really enjoys TV while you are vacationing, which I am not and especially in Bodega Bay, then you are in luck because they have a TON of channels on the TV. Right next door you have a little grocery store, Beach House, Cioppino's (see my review), and a couple of other quaint shops. All in all, not bad accomodations for last minute and would probably stay here again. read more

We rented one of the Pelican rooms which was right on the water separate from the rest of the Inn. Good spot, basic room. However, the owner lady Lisa has a serious attitude problem. When I asked about house keeping to tidy up the room the next day she told me (like I was a moron) it wasn't on the property so it wouldn't get cleaned. I then asked if I can can some more coffee she told me she didn't know where "they" keep it. Then I asked to speak to the manager. She told me she was the manager. Ok, can I speak to the owner, she told me she was the owner. So "she = they". So much for customer service. No repeat business or referrals from me. read more

Ive been coming to Bodega Harbor Inn for over 20 years. We stayed there the weekend of Dec.10/11. When my wife checked us into our room she notice a customer coming out of our soon to be room. She noticed he was bare-footed and thought how painful it must feel to walk on the gravel like that. We checked into our room. Later on in the evening when we got in bed there was a lot of sand under the sheets at the foot of our bed, it was disgusting to think that that man walking around slept in the bed and the sheets never got washed. My wife complained to the manager and it fell on deaf ears. I will not be back. read more

My GF and I stayed in the Harbor Cottage. It is basically a 20'X13' prefabbed building (like someone would use to make a shop into.) Any smaller would be too small, any larger and it wouldn't be so quaint and somewhat rustic. The kitchenette was well stocked with the dishes and utensils we needed. The bathroom is very small but adequate. The cottage is about a half block from the inn. During our visit the area was very quiet, about 1.5 blocks from HWY 1. We enjoyed the private hot tub and private deck. The kingsize bed was comfortable. We brought some steaks and wine from home. We BBQ'd the steaks on Sat night and enjoyed a quiet dinner in the room. I would recommend this cottage to anyone who is looking for a bit of rustic hominess. It is not luxurious but quite simple. The benefits are its quiet location, private hot tub, private deck, and comfy bed. Just what we needed to wind down for the weekend. read more

Of course at this price it's not a luxury hotel. It is a nice, well done, clean room in a good low key location. Our room was very nice with tile floors (WHY is there carpet in most every hotel room? ) older wooden wardrobe and wooden dresser, both of which were nice older pieces. There is no TV or Fridge so if you need that, check the specifics of the room you choose. On our next trip, we'll stay here 2-3 days to enjoy the location in a very nice room. On our 8 day trip, this was by far the nicest of the $100-140/nt rooms on the trip. Bonus -great continental breakfast and excellent staff attitude =Nickey! read more

Quaint old motel. Very reasonably priced and a good location. Room was far better than I expected.A little hard to find in the dark. We were there in mid-November. Excellent location. Ate dinner at the golf club and would recommend it. Take the drive out to the headlands. Very beautiful area, but not a lot to do. Receptionist was a local and was extremely friendly and helpful. Staff was also. Good coffee in the lobby! read more

I'll give it a 3 because the view from our room was nice and the staff is very friendly but the room was very small with one not very comfortable chair and a shower that was either cold or hot but would not adjust in between. They advertise Wi-Fi but it wasn't working while I was there. I will not return. read more