The girlfriend and I recently went up to Mendocino for her birthday weekend during December…read more14-15th, 2024. This review is for our 2 night stay in the Bessie Strauss Suite. Now, for starters, when I think of a room "suite" you're expecting pretty nice amenities. You definitely want to feel like you have the comforts of home at your disposal. This room is listed as having. . . White Water Ocean Views King Featherbed Wood-burning Fireplace Mini Fridge Private Bath Tub and Shower So, let's get into it..... Firstly, I found it very easy to reserve the room via the app from Booking.com It's one of my preferred travel reservation methods, and the Inn Keeper John later reached out to confirm payment details and to charge the room just before my stay. That part was very simple. We arrived on Sat 14th around 3 ish in the afternoon to be greeted by one of the hosts named Diane. She is very welcoming and friendly. Gave us a little tour, asked if we needed anything, showed us to our room, etc. Diane gets 10 stars for her individual role within the Bed and Breakfast. Mind you, December is VERY cold in Mendocino. Some roads can be flooded. The ocean waves are angry but beautiful. It's windy and rainy. It's cold!! But I am dating a winter snow bear so she likes to feel the chill while retreating to a comfortable room. For this review, I am going to simplify it with a pros/cons list of how the experience was for 2 days, 2 nights. PROS --- Diane makes homemade cookies daily. Delicious! Delicious homemade breakfast served daily outside the room (picture) Wonderful upstairs views of the ocean tides Best homemade pesto sauce I have ever had during breakfast A very large plush king sized bed with like 12 pillows A mini fridge which is appreciated Strong fast wifi connection A seating area to eat cookies and interact with other guests Walking distance to the town of Mendocino A large enough room where we didn't directly hear too much noise above or below Up front parking right by the Inn You have a set of keys to come and go at all hours from the front locking door to your room. CONS --- Featherbed, you say? It is so plush, that you have zero support for joints. For those of us in our 40s, we went from a relaxing massage in town, to waking up with back and joint pain from it being too feathery. No support. Tub and Shower? Sure. They even have a cute lavender sleep bath salt. What could be the problem. How about that the tub only filled up with barely lukewarm water. My breath has more heat. The tub and shower wasn't cold, but it definitely did not warm us. My partner had to use the tea kettle to boil water and pour me a bath. The lamp on one side of the bed kept flickering and wouldn't turn on. We had one lamp across the room by the sofa. One small lamp on the other side of the bed. One very wobbly lamp on the table by the bay view window. And the bathroom lights. The room is dark and dreary. Oh, let's not forget the wood-burning Fireplace. I have never been so anxiety filled near a fireplace. The fireplace is the only place to really have warmth. The room itself is large and drafty so it will get cold. There's a tiny space heater behind the couch but that does nothing. You could touch it with your hand. The fireplace chain screen that is there as a safety measure so you don't have fiery embers flinging out on the carpet or worse, on you, doesn't close all the way! It is very old and outdated. Downright safety hazard! I was cold every day, and every night. I couldn't get heat from the tub, shower, fireplace, space heater or anything! Obviously, we cuddled and had the bed blankets, but then your back hurts from the pillow softness. The couch is more comfortable. I am not even going out of my way to find negativity with the stay. This is just how it went! For the price of this suite, my experience was very disappointing! I have been cold ever since! We would not stay again.

Very nice. I'm not much of the bed-and-breakfast type, but this one was not bad at all. We were…read morein The Hideaway which is a standalone cottage. It was cozy and quiet and within walking distance of anywhere in Mendocino you'd like to go. Surrounded by plenty of cafes and restaurants, once you park you will have easy access to everything. Staff was friendly and helpful. We checked out too early for the breakfast (starts at 9:00 am), so can't tell you much about that. If in the area, I'd stay again.

Wow, Ian you and your staff have exceeded our expectations. The room is very nice! Fresh breakfast,…read morejuice and coffee delivered to your door each morning what an additional bonus. The peace and quiet to overlook park and ocean in the distance is a great way to start day. Very polite and attentive staff. Your little sitting areas on property are a Way to end the day with a glass wine. For those who don't want to drive to go and sightsee, have a cup of coffee or get a drink/bite to eat....walk out the front door for a short walk to ALL. We will definitely return and refer others. Perhaps next time we will try one of the other rooms just to see what else to offer. Nice soft towels and a quaint gas fireplace in the room. Oh yes, don't worry about charging cords for your your phones has two of the cradle charging beds beside the bed to keep you ready to go. No tv in the room. Take advantage of that. Put phones and your electronics away and enjoy your stay, Mendocino and each other. Your electronics will always be there after you leave. Steve

I had a problem w a reservation, And was helped by Ian the owner and Sky at the inn....they went…read moreway out of there way to help me and I cant wait to finally meet them when I go...They take care of their customers so I wanted to recommend this place!!! Enjoy!

We had such a beautiful stay at Allegra. The owner, Eric, was so kind and inviting, and the whole…read moreproperty felt warm, peaceful, and thoughtfully cared for. We stayed in the Treehouse room, and it was absolutely gorgeous. They even left a welcome note for us with our names on it. It had a tiny kitchenette with a microwave and fridge, plus everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The room also had coffee, tea, a tea kettle, and a coffee pot, and they even emailed us in advance to ask what type of creamer we wanted in the room, including almond, oat, and half-and-half options. One of our favorite parts was the real wood fireplace. It made the room feel so cozy and special. The bed was also super comfortable and warm, and we fell asleep with the window open, which was perfect. Eric and the team also give guests access to the lobby area, where you can play games, read books, and enjoy homemade cookies and lemon bars that they leave out for everyone. It was such a sweet touch. The entire property is beautiful and open, and there is a short trail down to the beach, about three minutes from the property. Around 5 p.m., we saw locals walking their dogs and hanging out by the beach, which made it feel even more charming and peaceful. Breakfast in the morning was amazing and included with the stay. Eric explained where all the ingredients were from (local) and even accommodated gluten free guests. Overall, Allegra has everything you need, so you really do not need to bring much. It was cozy, welcoming, and such a special place to stay. Big shoutout to Eric who went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable. He drew us a map of local restaurants he recommended, all of which were amazing! We will definitely be back soon.

We had a great experience staying in Cove Cottage! The vibe is cozy and laid-back. Eric and the…read morestaff were so personable and welcoming, and the homemade breakfasts were super tasty. The location is right at the corner of town, so it's easy to walk or drive wherever you need to go. (Just don't expect the room to be huge!)

Decided to stay for a weekend getaway. It's pretty nice. My mom and I had a pretty good experience…read morehere. The gal at the front desk that checked us in was very nice. It is pretty close the trestle bridge. The beds were pretty comfortable. The hotel is within walking distance to Glass Beach. Which was pretty nice.

Honest Review: We won't be returning…read more Unfortunately, our stay was very disappointing. We had to change rooms twice just to find something somewhat acceptable, hoping for a newer and more comfortable mattress--but that wasn't the case. The mattresses are thin, cheap spring mattresses with no pillow top, so you can feel and even hear the springs when you move (especially in rooms 501 & 104). It made for one of the worst nights of sleep we've ever had. Our backs are so unpleasantly aching today. Not fun when on vacation ! There was also a strong, unpleasant funky odor in the rooms, likely coming from the old, dirty carpet. We had to keep the heater on and the sliding door open just to make it tolerable. The sofa bed in the first room (#501) we were given was in very poor condition--worn out and had a strong, funky smell. Overall, this was not a comfortable or enjoyable stay, and we would not return.

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.

Spent a few nights while in town visiting, the view on the water is hard to beat. On the north edge…read moreof town, independently owned. The entry had construction going on during our visit but it did not interfere or detour from our stay. Friendly front desk, easy check in and check out. We reserved an upstairs unit, a King bed upstairs with a fireplace and a jacuzzi, that had a small semi-private balcony. The room was kind of a time warp, with the over the top head board and huge ornate mouldings. But it was spacious, warm and comfortable during our extended stay. A comfortable bed, the furnishing were as well. A large bathroom with a corner shower, it served its purpose. A wetbar area, apartment size fridge and coffee maker, along with a table and two chairs at the large bay window. Seriously some of the best unobstructed views on the coast. Literally nothing between you and the ocean other than the dunes. Only a few hundred feet from the water, the sheer drop off allows for impressive views and scenery. 3.5 Stars rounded up for the world class view 01155

Quiet and peaceful. Beautiful location near the water. Nice staff. Very helpful. Rooms are very…read morecomfortable and having a hot to enjoy.

Fantastic secluded Bed & Breakfast near Mendocino!…read more We were looking for a place to stay near Mendocino, but didn't want to day in the big bustling village of Mendocino ( :-) ), so we chose this place. It is located a couple of miles away from the town, in a clearing in a forest. It is so quiet there that you can hear the silence! (Except in the evening where the frogs in the pond entertain with a pleasant concert of frog music; it is a nice sound and relatively quiet). It is very quiet since the house is located down a gravel road through the forest. The gardens are filled with a large variety of colorful flowers that were beautiful. The home cooked breakfasts are very good. The eggs come from the resident chickens. Very fresh eggs! We stayed three nights. We had the downstairs room in the main house, adjacent to the pleasant common living room, where enjoyed sitting in the evenings. Our room had glass doors that opened up to a deck that overlooked the woods in the back of the house. Beautiful. This was a relaxing trip for us. We spent the days on the nearby (1.8 miles away) beach watching the waves or at a shady cliff edge in the Mendocino Headlands watching the ocean.

The grounds and the house itself have old rustic charm despite the house only being around since…read morethe 1970's. If you are easily offended, this might not be the best b&b for you. The host has a strong personality and will let you know exactly what she's thinking. Since my stay here was for pleasure, I felt that the lack of hospitality took a bit away from the overall experience. Nonetheless, we met other pleasant guests whom we enjoyed conversation with over breakfast. I was happy with our room which was comfortable, cute, and spacious enough. However, there was a lingering dank smell of either mildew or animal urine which I couldn't exactly put my finger on. Overall, we had a pleasant stay here on our first visit to Mendocino.

This is a nicely renovated motel building - what I will guess was a full gut job bc this is a…read morenicely renovated motel, not just a paint job on an old building. During our stay in June 2026, it looks like two other buildings are being redone with more outdoor space. The bathroom in our unit is nice, with a good amount of space. The room is also spacious enough for three. We enjoyed playing pickleball and a hummingbird came by to say hello to me at the fire pit. Their grounds are very nicely done with drought tolerant plants. Overall this was a nice stay. I booked our room on hotels.com and you have the choice to either pre-pay, or pay once you arrive - both options being the same price. The only inconvenience for us was that there was no EV charging station on site. We charged at the Tesla chargers a couple of miles away - which was fine, but it definitely is nicer when our car can charge while we're at the hotel.

We stayed here during the Cove's soft opening: no spa or restaurant at the start of 2026, but the…read morepickleball courts are fully operational. And I'll just start by pointing out that if you really love pickleball, this is the spot. New courts, tons of locals playing on the weekends. This resort is also pet friendly, making it a good spot for families. Check-in is swift and parking is available right across from your room. The rooms themselves are great. The layout is super functional with a spacious dining table that can double as a desk, a day bed for an extra person or just lounging. Super comfortable beds. No TV provided (we didn't miss it). No noise issues being just off the highway. Never heard my neighbors. Bonuses: bonfire is lit on the property from sundown until 9PM, complete with leather lounge chairs. We loved hanging out here. Spacious dog park for the furry ones. The only minor issue we experienced (which isn't worth removing a star over) is the finicky heat/air units in the rooms. When we arrived, our room was icebox cold, with the A/C blaring at 65 degrees for some reason. We set the unit into heat mode at 69, but had dealt with these kind of units in the past and knew it would take forever for the temperature in the room to become comfortable. We left for dinner and came back to a very comfortable room. This lead us to our final observation: no heating or AC in the bathroom. That makes for one chilly experience in the winter, but certainly not a deterrent to staying here again.