Had a beer and some apps Sunday around 5 PM. Very nice place and very nice people. One knock against them, the waiter would not leave us alone. He came and interrupted our discussion 6 times in one hour. He tried to remove my beer and app when I as not even half way done and 15 minutes after had brought them to the table. There was no one waiting and at least half the tables were empty. I kept saying we were in no hurry and he kept coming back every 10 minutes. Extremely annoying and I don't know why he did this?!? read more

Loved this place. Beautiful grounds and great to be out of the crowded and cramped hotels across the bay. Breathtaking views and walks and pretty near to Sausalito scene but not in it. Great place for a family or a couple. Foolishly booked through Expedia and found it would have been much less expensive to book direct. Service and people were very friendly and attentive. Really a magical unique place and not a bland corporate big city hotel. read more

Magnificent experience that my family and I had at Cavallo Point! From the moment you drive to the resort you feel as if you are transported to a far away place full of tranquility and surrounded by nature and spectacular views. When we arrived we were welcomed by very friendly valet/bell personnel who escorted us to the front desk where we were also greeted with friendly smiles. The valet took us to our room giving us more information of the area and then showing us our room and making sure that we were completely satisfied. Our room was a historic suite that included all the modern necessities and comfort that we needed; everything in our suite was wonderful and relaxing! We then decided to have dinner at Murray Circle Restaurant to our surprise it was another great experience as soon as we walked in we were greeted by friendly staff and as soon as we were seated our waitress was exceptional in customer service and the food was delicious starting with appetizers all the way to dessert! Overall our experience at Cavallo Point Resort was perfect and we highly recommend it to anyone that is looking for a relaxing, comfortable, peaceful, high quality customer service and with breathtaking views!!! Thank you to everyone at Cavallo Point for making our family get away quite an outstanding experience!!! See you soon, we'll be back! read more

One word. Breathtaking! ... Cavallo point is our favorite "get-away", close enough for a quick weekend trip but feels so far away... the rooms are beautiful, the views are spectacular, the food is delicious.. the spa is heavenly! read more

The service, the people are amazing at this stunning Lodge. I promise you, you will love it and the people that shape the experience. A special shout out to Brit, Zach and Serge - the very best of the best in valet/bell/doorman service!!! read more

Staff was nice enough. Our great view was of a handicapped parking spot and building next to it. Room had a 1970's feel. Carpet was so badly stained we opted to wear socks around the clock. Would not put bare feet to what appeared to be years of ground in crud. Drapes also stained. Looked like someone opened after eating chocolates. TV was barely watchable with lines running through picture and WiFi was non existent. Tablet said it was connected but could not get internet. IPod just searched constantly but never connected. Be prepared to pay top dollar for substandard accommodations. read more

Went to a expensive charity function here. We had drinks in bar prior . Service slow due to lack of staff it seemed. As for event in another facility on property the food was mediocre and service slow again. Would not recommend. read more

Love the place. Usually. Been here many times for meals, corporate functions, etc. But came for our anniversary, reserved "modern" view room - and it has... no view. Unless a cypress and two eucalyptus right up in your grill, blocking the Bay, GGBridge and City counts as a view. And maybe it does if you are from Illinois or Kansas. But if you are from SF, you probably already have that view everyday. For free. We do. So avoid room 2505. Or bring your chainsaw. Just sayin'... Disappointed. read more

Do not eat there!!!!!!! Nice setting in old army officers club. Menu is small on choices. Cold slaw has no flavoring, pure mayo. My daughter did not enjoy the food either. I am 80 years old and know poor food!!! read more

Cavallo point is one of my favorite places to hang out in Marin county. Great views of the city and the bridge, great restaurant and bar. Easy access to San Francisco without having to deal with all the hustle and bustle like you have gone back in time to a more calm and relaxing place. I went to the thanksgiving buffet last year with out of town family and it was an awesome holiday. read more

I recently had one of the best vacations ever and only had to travel 15 miles to get there. This was truly a fantastic trip. My friend and I signed up to participate in the Adventure San Francisco Package that was offered at Cavallo Point. We hiked, biked, kayaked, and sailed and learned a ton about the GGNRA and the protected land that so many of us cherish. Our week was hosted by Doug McConnell - you know - the guy that does Bay Area Backroads and was just written up in Friday's Chronicle? And because this was the first package that had been organized for this newly opened resort/lodge/playground our group was small, giving us the opportunity to interact with each other as well as getting to know the staff at Cavallo Point, and of course, Doug. Most of our meals were included and the day trips were organized to a 'T' - and when something wasn't quite 100% the options were layed out and we were given very reasonable alternatives. For example, the day we biked we picked up the bikes in Fisherman's Wharf and the plan was to come across the Golden Gate, down to Sausalito and then take the ferry back across. Because we were unexpectedly delayed, and because of the much needed massage that was already booked, the organizers (Kristin and Mary Kay) suggested that we all have lunch back at the Lodge, someone would take our bikes back and the rest of the group would continue as planned. The trip was a mixture of great exercise - some days more than others - and enough free time to enjoy the spa and the restaurant. We met the sommelier (cuteness!), the developer, a local (napa) winemaker, Jim Morrison's best bud and creator of the cobra skin pants (that he still wears, BTW), our personal chef, and folks that are so passionate about what they do that I have been inspired. Our sailing trip was with a company called OCSC Sailing and our host, Anthony was fantastic. We learned that he sponsors/organizes other adventure trips around the world - like sailing in Greece where he will get a captain and a boat and all the food for as long as you want. We kayaked with Sea Trek kayaks out of Sausalito - again, another incredible business - they sponsor trips to Alaska, Baja, and Belize - all in a kayak to be next to a whale! So that's the adventure part. The spa was fabulous - I recommend the Cavallo Point signature massage with Cynthia. The spa, the setting, and the treatments are all spectacular. The food! In a word, amazing. For the most part we had our own personal service and one evening had dinner in Murray Circle. Other times, they brought the food to us - we had picnics at Stinson Beach (break point from our hike) and on Angel Island (break point from sailing). Finally, the wine - great list, great recommendations. One evening we told the Sommelier we wanted something white, light, crisp and a little different. He didn't hesitate for one second and brought us an amazing bottle - of which we ended up having a second and hence, I have no idea what it was that we drank (sorry!). I saw another review that was less than stellar about the room service and service in general being less than stellar. Please keep in mind, this place seriously JUST opened. I have no doubt that your next visit will be better than the last and the one after that better than the previous. In fact, I'm really worried that when I can go back they won't have room for me! BTW - it was all reasonably priced and the rooms were really nice -similar to a super nice Westin. I also have to say I met some of the most amazing people in such a short time and will always cherish this trip. read more

I liked this place. I only went once but I would return. Its got colonial feel and the food was above average. I thought the location was unique. Its a hotel and spa too read more

I went here with girl friends for a weekend getaway and had a wonderful time. The spa was impeccable-personal attendants in the locker room, beautiful & wonderful treatments. The dinner was a culinary delight! A must-visit! read more

my wife and I stayed at the new Cavallo Point Lodge; a park-like setting on the Marin side of golden Gate bridge with views back on the city , ocean and magnificant bridge. The Service was great and one should not miss the french pastries in the morning. I think this resort/lodge is still underreported as one of the finest LOCATIONS and properties in california. Beginning with the 50 acre 4" high lawn which is a unique wavy deep green soft texture. This enormous lawn invites you to take off your shoes and run amongst the velvetty greens. ANY easy hiking rsults in amazing vistas of the bay and city. Adjacent to the property is the tiny marina and bayfront wandering. The quietitude so far below the bridge is surprising and makes for a very relaxing experience while viewing the ships on the bay . we also hiked just 3 miles to Kirby Cove state beach park which is a truely hidden gem just an hour slow walk to the west. A nice black sand beach with pic nic tables and rest rooms and no crowd makes Kirby's location and vistas to the ocean and back to the city quite magical. Of course the great thing about Cavallo Lodge is that one can still cab into either SF (or Sausalito) for dinner without sleeping and waking up in the urban environment. read more

Great views, nice staff, but overly expensive. Food was underwhelming. Something's not right in the kitchen.

We've stayed at many 5 star hotels, and this one could be, IF they work out a MAJOR Noise issue! I wondered why there were ear plugs on the vanity. We found out at 3:00 AM when the heating equipment and generators, etc, which are against one wall of each building, started whirring and grinding so loud that neither of us could sleep, despite the Melatonin. The place looked 80% empty that Saturday night. They didn't tell us there was no controllable heat, unless we turned on the fireplace. Then when I tried to call the front desk at 3:30 am, there was no phone number posted, anywhere. I guessed it would be '0' and then was told some motorcycle group was going over the GG bridge. I called back at 4:30 am and they didn't offer to change our rooms so we could get some sleep. The wall felt like it was transmitting electrical energy right next to the bed. I sounded like construction trucks were backing in next to our bedroom! I tore my shin on the square unprotected corner of the cube style bed frame. ( The concepts are good but the executions are terrible.) Then we went down for a very mediocre breakfast. The free pastries and fruit were great, but the omelet tasted like rubber, probably eggs out of a box, and the sausage was the same. The OJ was good though. When we mentioned the noise issue, we were practically discounted as crazy, rather than offered anything as a suggestion of good will. Oh yes, the staff does NOT listen, when you ask them not to knock. This can be common though. At Casa Bonito (Pebble Beach)too, the maids feel their need to clean your room and go home is more important than your needed rest or privacy!!! Make sure to put such instructions in writing with the front desk, when it's important. (except at the Ritz of course- their service has always been perfect for us!) read more

Beautiful surroundings. It's great for people who want to relax and still be close to the city. However, I would be cautious of their information security. Makes me more wary about staying at hotels in general. Just a thought... read more

Ok, I'm a big fan of the location and rooms. The site was very busy on Sunday, but by Monday morning it was nice and quiet. We stayed (just last night) in room 703. Great view of the city and the tip of the Golden Gate behind the hill. The room was very comfortable, and so close to the parking lot so we didn't have to valet park. The room was good sized, with a sitting area (couch and comfy chair). We hiked around, then had hot chocolate and a latte outside while enjoying the many chairs scattered around the grounds. Dinner was very good. Oyster bisque and the Pekin duck. Great wine list. Breakfast was great (I had the Continental breakfast with croissant, granola, yogurt and juice for about the same price I would pay at most hotels). This was just an overnight jaunt, but we came back very relaxed. read more

Fantastic dining experience. Food was tastily prepared and the sevice was prompt, friendly and professional.Looking forward to coming back soon! read more

review for restaurant bar only beware! if I could give a zero star I would. Truly a pity, but terrible service, poorly cooked food, rude staff, and overpriced food wreck what could be a lovely spot. My husband and I brought my history-loving parents here for lunch on the advice of some friends. It was a rainy Saturday in early March 2009, and the bar was beautiful and not busy at 1:30. We were seated at a small table. However our service ranked with the worst service I have ever experienced. Our waitress was terse bordering on rude and preferred to flirt with the bartender rather than taking our order for drinks or food. When the food finally came after at least 45 minutes for two salads, fries and two hamburgers ($17 mini hamburgers) the fries were ice cold and the runners did not know which burger was rare and which was medium, as it turns out both were well done. We asked for hot fries and our waitress did not apologize and seemed very put out. She also did not ask if anyone wanted another beer (all were empty) or water. By the time the fries came back the guys had eaten the overdone mini burgers and we let the waitress know they had been overcooked and to let the kitchen know but that we did not want another burger, just the check. The waitress, irritated again said "well there's nothing I can do" and again did not apologize, just walked back to her cute bartender. The manager then came over and seemed irritated and said that two more burgers were on the way. We explained we did not want more food, that they had already been eaten despite not being cooked to order. She did not apologize and walked away. Nothing was deducted from our bill as a courtesy and no apology for the cold overcooked food and neglectful service was ever offered, even though we walked out past the manager and hostess at the hostess desk. It is truly a pity that a beautiful location with a nice menu has such awful service. read more

So it started off great. Nice place, good views and the room actually looked like the brochure. But then the fun started: Here's the deal folks, when you walk into your hotel room and there are complimentary ear plugs for 'him and her' by the bed.....BAD SIGN!!! So around 1am, a fog horn starts blowing. And it's not the pleasant and gentle sound of a fog horn that drifts calmly in and out in the background. No no no.... This thing sounds like it's in your back yard and it's the newer "digital" fog horns that just goes BOOOOOOONK [pause 4 sec] BOOOOOOONK [pause 4 sec]....you get it. This went on till about 5 am. We were supposed to spend three nights there and I went down to the office to talk to them about it in the morning. When I mentioned that I was up the entire night listening to the Sausalito version of audible Chinese water torture, the lady looked at me and said (she was being serious too), "well sir, didn't you use the ear plugs?". I couldn't believe my ears (yes, pun intended)! Are you guys for real? I'm coming there for rest and relaxation and I need ear plugs to do that? By the way lady, for your info, ear plugs don't do anything for deep bass sounds like a fog horn. So you're better off giving out complimentary Bose noise cancelling headphone. And to not mention this 'little detail' anywhere in their beautiful marketing materials or to mention it when making reservations for three nights? Isn't this sort-of an important thing to know or am I the only one who thinks a blaring sound at night is not good....especially when you are paying $435/night to stay in a Jr King Suite?? Hmmm. Well they didn't think it was important enough to even bother compensating me in any way and, in fact, went ahead and OVERCHARGED me for the one night we were there. I spent about 20 uncomfortable minutes (calculators in hand) with a manager trying to show them why they were overcharging me $70. They eventually realized their mistake and....well....I realized mine. And now maybe you learned how to avoid yours too. read more

We were married here last November and it's a shame that we did not have a chance to write a review here earlier-- not just for the property, but also for the one and only Jessica Winthrop. We absolutely loved the venue and the team at Cavallo. It was a fantastic evening and we loved staying over on our wedding night. But, our wedding experience would not have been the same without Jessica. She is an absolute gem-- she is extremely detailed and selective and I trusted her immensely. She is incredibly kind and patient and also made us feel like we were the only couple ever getting married. Her time, attention, responsive-ness-- all amazing! Although we had lovely people that we worked with, Jessica made such a huge difference by being our point person at Cavallo. I felt especially lucky that she was the last person I spoke to before entering the chapel-- we had a few minutes together and I will always treasure her calm and sweet demeanor-- it was fantastic to be able to thank her for all that she had done for us and our families and friends. Her work is amazing and I wish that all future brides could work with someone as fantastic as Jessica. Look her up at the Ritz- San Francisco-- she just joined their team!!!!! read more

Our experience at this hotel was truly awful. Before booking, we asked several times if they had a full-sized crib available. We specified that we did not want an infant-sized crib or a pack-n-play (which would be too small for our child). We asked both the concierge and reservations and housekeeping. We were assured that they had a full-sized crib. We arrived, and it was an infant crib. That night was the first night our child slept in a "big-kid bed" and let's just say it was a sleepless night. Of importance is that the manager and the front desk showed **zero** remorse or concern with our situation. Both the manager's and front desk staff's lack of concern for their guests and their own mistake was appalling. On top of that, our room's heat did not work. The wifi also didn't work. (We had booked a suite in the contemporary rooms by the way.) We also had to pay to watch a TV show. We have traveled extensively and have stayed in plenty of motels and many 5-star hotels. This hotel experience was just awful. read more

Horrible experience. Our waitress started out sarcastic and it all went downhill from there. Tried to sit in the bar, but then told there was a waiting list, so we moved to some uncomfortable seats. My friend went to the hostesses and asked if we could be seated at an open table, but was told it's reserved, but they would work with us. Next, we start seeing people come right in and sit at the nice tables we asked for no reservations. I went to the hostesses and asked why we weren't getting seated. They acted like the didnt know what I was talking about. I pointed over to my friend and said he was just here. They acted clueless. He the came over and said he'd already talked with them and they acted clueless. We resolved to go back where we were and order appetizers. 20 min later our sarcastic waitress comes and says there are some probes in the kitchen and asked what we ordered. We said the chips and dip and duck wings and cancel our order. She said, "the chips can come out right away." I said if that where the case we'd have gotten the 20 minutes ago." She said "so you going to go somewhere else and wait?" We told her to bring the chips which showed up about 3 minutes later. She checked back a few minutes later and said she would bring more chips. Never saw them. Nightmare. read more

We stayed here as part of our honeymoon and were greeted with not only a bottle of champagne and celebratory cake but also a team of staff members who couldn't have been more friendly or accommodating. Our room, located in one of the lodge's contemporary buildings, featured a spectacular view of the grounds and the Golden Gate Bridge. I highly recommend requesting a second level balcony where you can sit and gaze at the sights with your loved one. It's peaceful, quiet and romantic. I imagine it's also great for families, especially if you stay in one of the historic buildings, which appeared to be more communal. Don't miss the Spa either. We only checked out the meditation pool and steam room (free to hotel guests) but definitely plan to try one of their massages when we return - and we *will* be returning. Still buzzing from the experience! Next time, we'll take advantage of the free shuttles to San Francisco and Sausalito. read more

We stayed here for our elopement. It was a beautiful hotel. They are setup a little differently than most hotels - I believe this used to be a military post / barracks and so the hotel rooms are in little house-like structures. It reminds me of southern homes. Very charming though. They do have carts and on-site SUVs to transport you quickly from your room to the reception building / house. They provided a free upgrade when we checked in after learning it was a stay for our wedding. We had a large King room with more space for a day-bed / reading corner and 2 leather arm chairs AND a fireplace. It was the perfect amount of space. The hotel has a great view of the Golden Gate Bridge and we were lucky our room had that view. I would say overall though what makes a hotel amazing is their customer service and they were on top of it. The bottom of my dress was super dirty before dinner and we wanted to pin the hem in and they brought us 20 sewing kits with pins in it! They were also quick with transportation. They have an AMAZING eucalyptus steam room that is included in their mandatory resort fee that is so worth visiting. It is a different layout hotel but if you're looking for a charming hotel in an adorable part of the bay just 15 minutes from downtown SF, then this is the best option. read more

I'm writing to give a rave review to Cavallo for the stellar job they did on my company's largest, most important business event of the year. When you're planning a crucial business event for your top executives, you want to be sure everything will go well, and it's such a relief to deal with professionals who truly care about making your event happen flawlessly. That's why I want to single out Cavallo's amazing event planner, Jessica Winthrop for the praise she deserves. So many things about our event were fabulous--the beautiful natural setting, decor and gourmet food--but I want to particularly mention that Jessica went WAY above and beyond the call of duty to make sure every part of our experience was perfect. I don't think I've ever encountered such professionalism, genuine friendliness and such a great customer service ethic in one person. We changed our entire menu plan at least five times for a party of 70 and Jessica was sweet and helpful and documented all changes clearly and in writing and never complained about having to make the changes I requested and send me new contracts--sometimes three times a day. Then the number of our guests kept changing, and then we had guests who were vegetarian or had very particular food allergies. Jessica arranged for everyone with special needs to get what they needed and made sure each of our guests was taken care of and had a wonderful time. Not only that, but she made sure our room was gorgeous, even going to the trouble of picking out perfect chairs to match our table cloths and the lighting scheme so that it would look as good during the day as it did at night, when the fireplace was lit and the candles were flickering on the tables. We will definitely be going back! read more

We started our trip off together in Lake Tahoe, which is Heaven on earth, where we started on our honeymoon thirty years ago. After our ten day stay we traveled SW through Grass Valley and arrived at Cavallo Point Lodge located at Murray Circle, Sausalito, CA, Friday June 27, 2014. The most amazing drive as we were entering the Point from the Golden Gate Bridge, entering the most tranquil, serene nature filled Paradise. We were greeted car-side by Britt, he was our go to Man for any pertinent information during our stay. We loved Britt, what a wonderful personality to make you feel at home, "make sure you check out his shoes". Mark was also incredible to talk too; he helped us with our night out at AT&T SF Giants Ballpark vs our Cincinnati Reds which went 11 innings and won 7 - 3, no hard feelings SF, we are from southern Indiana!! Our room was to Live for, the food we can say was "Culinary Arts at its Finest", the wildlife was beautiful, the staff was very kind & informative. We love Sara at the concierge desk, what a beautiful person and hats off to the gentleman that works with her, sorry can't remember his name. The Spa was fabulous & very relaxing! We absolutely enjoyed our 3 night 4 day stay at Cavallo Point and would return in a heartbeat & will soon! Thank You so much for an everlasting memory well done! John & Angie from New Albany, Indiana read more