This place is near and dear to my heart as I proposed to my wife here. The staff has always made an…read moreeffort to continue to make this stay special. Thank you for keeping the tradition alive and creating many more memorable experiences as we come back time and time again.

There were some definite highlights to our visit, but also a few areas where the experience could…read morebe improved. The hot tub was fantastic and clean, and the pool and sauna were also well maintained. The outdoor music was great and created a nice atmosphere. However, the overall upkeep of the property could use more attention. There were dishes and glasses left sitting around, and I ended up bringing some back to Drake's myself because they were an eyesore. More frequent cleanup and attention to the common areas would make a noticeable difference. The porches also need some maintenance or refurbishment, as two people ended up getting splinters from them. At the Lounge restaurant, the lighting was too bright for a relaxing dining atmosphere. Some background music indoors would also help soften the sound of conversations and create a more inviting ambiance, especially since the outdoor music was so enjoyable. My sea bass or black cod was cooked nicely, but the overall dish was disappointing. The soupy bean sauce with fish on top didn't work particularly well, and the dish could have benefited from a vegetable or a more complementary starch rather than the heavy, soup-like combination. The mussels were overcooked and rubbery, and the fries didn't taste fresh. Staffing also seemed inadequate for a Saturday night, with only two people covering both indoor and outdoor areas. This meant waiting a long time for everything, but Daisy did her best. Drinks from the bar were great too. The bartender (blonde woman) was lovely and makes a great Negroni. Overall, there are some genuinely wonderful amenities here, particularly the clean pool, sauna, and hot tub. With better maintenance, more attentive housekeeping, improved restaurant execution, and adequate staffing, the experience could be better. There is a lot to like, but details matter and deserve attention too. I'll still come back, but hope they read this and consider the above. Enjoy!

We had a wonderful stay at the Inn on the Russian River! We were a large family group of 12 people…read morestaying in five different rooms, and the property was a great fit for our group. The property has direct access to the river, including a small dock where you can fish, which was a highlight for our family. There's also a lovely fire pit area, and the s'mores kits were such a fun touch for the kids. We also appreciated the complimentary coffee in the morning. The large grassy area was perfect for the kids to run around and play, and there are plenty of games available as well, including board games and Jenga. These little touches made it easy for the kids to stay entertained and enjoy the property. The rooms are on the smaller side, but having a mini refrigerator in each room was incredibly helpful when traveling with kids, especially with a larger family group. The owners were exceptionally nice, welcoming, and helpful throughout our stay. It's clear that they take a lot of pride in the property and genuinely care about creating a great experience for their guests. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would happily come back. It's a charming, family-friendly spot with thoughtful amenities and a beautiful setting right on the Russian River. It was especially nice having a place where our entire family could stay together and enjoy the property.

5 star stay all th way. We came out with family for the week and had plans to go to the beach and…read moresee other parts of the river but it was pointless. For us this place had it all. Downtown was a short walk (groceries, pizza, sandwiches, anything you need) and on the property there were kitchen spaces for us to hang out with plenty to do on the property. Rooms #11 & 12 were amazing. 11 is the larger room and larger bathroom with 2 full beds. 12 has a pullout sofa and full bed. Easily sleeps 2 couples in each room or mom and dad and 2 kids, but that's not what you're there for. Outside (if you take both spaces) is a large outdoor deck divided in half by a wall but connected so you can get from one room to the other. It has a shared yard beyond that. The landscaping is amazing. The property is on the river with tons of space to chill in the water. They have a deck for the facility and everyone can use it. It's shared so be prepared to be with other people but it is a place that seems to attract a good crowd. Everyone who we ran into there was nice. Another thing on the property they was cool was coffee, fresh ice cold filtered water, popcorn, and the front desk made the kids cotton candy daily. There is an ice machine there as well so you can roast in the sun and drink ice cold filtered water till you pop. That part of the place is in the outdoor kitchen which is community and has board games and seating for everyone. Outside the kitchen is bathrooms and seating areas. 2 fireplaces for s'mores and I believe a bbq pit (I can't remember we have a travel size Traegar they let us use) as well. If I were to get married or have a party it would 1000% be here. I think there is 12 rooms and I'd rent the whole spot for it without even thinking twice. Maybe bring extra help to keep the party rolling but this place legit is perfect for it. They also have like a VIP outdoor seating area we didn't end up getting but has a TV and some "roped off" area to hang out at that is an amazing setup. I can keep going but we loved this place. Even upon arrival our room had spiders have babies in the room (happens yall it's on the river and def outdoorsy) and my wife felt awkward asking because we didn't want to sound like the complaining people but we asked for a vacuum to get them out. The lady actually came in the room and helped us. 5 star stay. 5 star people, oh and being a licensed contractor and getting along with people who work, the people who kept the grounds were cool too. Super nice to our kids, and when you see the landscape, you can tell they are good at their job. Can't say enough good stuff. We will be back.

You really can't beat the views at Bodega Harbor Inn! They have plenty of Adirondack chairs where…read moreyou can sit back and relax, along with a few tables that were perfect for enjoying a glass of wine, playing Yahtzee, and watching the sunset. The inn is located on a busy road, but traffic slows down in the evening. The rooms have a charming beachy feel and are on the smaller side, but that's exactly what we expected after reading reviews. We were only staying one night, so we booked the smallest room. If we return for a longer stay, we'd probably opt for a larger room. That said, if you're in Bodega Bay, hopefully you're spending most of your time exploring rather than sitting in your room! The rooms include mini fridges and a coffee station, and the lobby has a larger coffee and tea station as well as a microwave. Parking is located right outside your room, which makes loading and unloading easy. The location is also very convenient. It's within walking distance of a grocery store that has just about everything you might need, including a deli. The Birds Cafe is right across the street and serves coffee, delicious breakfasts, oysters, lobster rolls, and more - all with fantastic views. Overall, this is a great spot if you're looking for a comfortable stay with incredible views and easy access to everything Bodega Bay has to offer.

We have been using Bodega Harbor Inn for over 35 years and have always had exceptional customer…read moreservice from George and Steve. Our most recent experience was not great with newer employee (Gina). When we arrived on WED we were happy to get our keys to the Harbor House as it was our first time to stay in this house. We got into the house and we realized it smelled of gas. There was one burner that was taped off with do not use on the tape. It was obvious that the Inn was aware there was a problem, yet this was not taken care of properly prior to our arrival. We returned to the office to inform them with our concerns in the Harbor House. Gina let us know that she has had other guests with the same complaints but she said it had been recently serviced. She said if it made us feel better she could have the handyman come look at it again in the morning. She tried to reach the him, but there was no answer and she had to leave a message. Gina did assure us that the owners daughter had just stayed in the Harbor House with no complaints. We chose to stay the night and have the handyman check the stove in the morning. It was two days before the stove was checked so we were not able to use the heat or stove until Friday evening. The young man who worked on the stove let us know it was leaking gas because it was not fixed correctly. We also had some attitude from Gina when we tried to get 4 wash cloths and more coffee for the coffee maker. We also had to ask for toilet paper twice because we only had 2 spare rolls for 4 adults staying 5 nights (6 days). We should have been offered a discount for the 3 days we were not able to safely use the heater and stove due to the gas leak. We have decided that we will have to move on and find a new place to stay for our yearly vacation to Bodega Bay. I think things would have been handled differently had George or Steve been running the office that week. We are very lucky that the house did not blow up nor did we have poisoning due to the natural gas leak. Keeping all the windows open until it was properly serviced was difficult because it was so cold, but we are still here to share this story. Looking back on this we never should have stayed in the home but I am happy to be alive. We are just disappointed that our trip was not enjoyable and we paid extra to stay in the house when we would have had a better vacation just renting a room without these issues.

We stayed in room 7 with our two doggos for Presidents' Day weekend. This place is a hidden gem and…read morewould recommend. We will definitely be back!

Great lodge , location and value . Friendly staff Beautiful scenery, walking paths and dog…read morefriendly. First time visiting, we enjoyed the lodge and grounds , visited the Fort museum and our dog enjoyed the trip as well . Nice store across the street to get any missing items and grab wine and beer for the patio. We will be back

We just spent 3 days 2 nights in Bodega Bay inn great location, lovely rooms and the staff were so…read morenice and helpful. Great place to stay looking forward to coming back here. Highly recommend it

We had such a lovely stay here. Pete was so helpful even before we arrived. He gave us instructions…read moreon where to go and what to do and was super helpful in giving dining recommendations nearby. The shared kitchen and lounge was excellent and we had everything we needed. If I ever come back to bodega bay, I will stay here!

Amazing lodge in a peaceful area, close to gorgeous beaches. It's a little remote, but if you need…read moreto head into the city, it's only a half hour drive. Not only is this lodge in a beautiful location, but the service is so awesome. Special thanks to Claudia and the front desk who provided an excellent experience!

Room 14 was AWFUL and so outdated. Pics on the website are clearly misleading for the whole place…read more $220/night for a room you can hardly move around in and a bathroom so small it almost cannot be considered one. The slide in all the pics says DO NOT USE and blocks the stairs. The amazing view requires crosssing highway 1 to truly appreciate. The front desk lady was upset because the ring on the motel key was bent and asked us what happened. What happened????? You gave it to us that way! This lodge needs serious updating and we will not return. We are so completely surprised by the good reviews we saw for it. People must have very low expectations. The pics on the website need to paint the real picture too.

We looked for a hotel with reasonable rates that was pet friendly. We found Hotel Dega. This hotel…read moreis transitioning from being an Airbnb to a hotel. The rates for 2 days depending on what day you make the reservations and the month- week of your stay can be from $450-$650. The other hotels in the area can be $1,200.-$1,600 for the same 2 days. Luis, the manager at the front office, provided us a warm welcoming and he gave us a tour of the property. We liked Luis for his good customer service and his honesty. Yes, there a few things that weren't perfect, but as long as it was functional and still in working order was ok with us. You will see photos from other reviews , and they have made improvements and/ or corrections based on those complaints. For example, our dinner table had some bubbles on the top in the paint. It was still functional and we ate dinner using the table without any problem. Their TV system is set up for streaming. The bed was comfortable and the master bedroom was nice with a big screen tv and dressers for him and her. The lighting system is limited, but there's room for improvement. Our room came with a refrigerator, stove, microwave and keurig coffee maker all functional. I spoke with Luis and I gave him some recommendations how they can improve the property. Luis took my recommendations by writing them down. This location has great views of the bay. And it's close to everything. Plenty of property to walk your pet and they have a pool table and a swimming pool for some fun. this hotel has a lot of potential and as long as they continue to improve their property, this will be a great place to stay. We will be back in the future.

Overall I would say my gf and I had a wonderful and pleasant experience at Hotel Dega. As a 3-star…read moreboutique hotel actively working to rebrand/ update itself it suited our needs but could still use some work/ minor tweaks and adjustments. We recently spent 6 days there celebrating our 2 year anniversary! I booked one of the bigger luxury suites with them that had a king size bed, wall fireplace (electric not gas), free standing bathtub and an oceanside view. In no particular order here are my suggestions/ critiques: - As one of the only pet friendly hotels in the area (we brought our dog with us) you should have bowls for food/ water and a bed already in your pet friendly rooms. I had to ask the front desk for a bowl. - Toilet paper and tissues should be abundant with multiples of each already in each room. 2 small packs of tissue and three rolls of toilet paper isn't enough for two people. I had to ask the front desk multiple times for more toilet paper and tissues (mildly embarrassing for me as a guest but also a hassle and since I was on vacation I feel like I shouldn't have had to). - The free standing tub is too small (could only fit one of us) and awkwardly shaped (super deep but not long enough to spread out). The bathroom in this suite was easily big enough for either a two person free standing tub or even a jet tub. Also because it's free standing there was nothing underneath it to catch excess water/ overspill resulting in water all over the bathroom floor. A pan underneath the tub or something similar would have helped. Great idea in theory and a nice luxury amenity/ aesthetic but practically it doesn't really work. The wand feature it had was a nice addition as well as the wooden tray for soaps, a glass of wine, etc but gets in the way of the spout so we ended up not using it. - The bathroom was pretty big with space for a closet as well (which we didn't end up using) and I think that space could have been utilized better by having an additional rack or table for storage, not only there but in the bathroom itself (more often than not I had to move things to the counter where the sink was because that was the only usable space off the floor). - The vanity/ countertops should have had two sinks installed instead of only one. - The towels could have been better quality. - There were shallow scratch marks on the floor and walls. - The mini patio off the hotel room was a nice addition as well but the small table and two chairs on it were in rough shape (slightly rusted, peeling paint, and no cushions on the seats). - No complimentary breakfast but there is a small Keurig coffee machine in the room, a microwave and a mini fridge. If you're not going to have a complimentary breakfast at least consider partnering with some of the local cafes and restaurants that do serve breakfast (offer a slight discount and send them customers). - The on-site amenities are bare and lackluster (a common room on a second floor with places to sit and chat, play pool/ board games, watch TV, bird watch or just watch the bay/ sunset/ sunrise), an outdoor and gated jacuzzi/ space area and a water/ ice machine. All of these require leaving your room (the hotel itself is made up of multiple buildings/ outdoor spaces, it's not one giant building). These are all in my opinion simply suggestions/ ideas to consider to bring that sense of luxury to your hotel and to your guests. However, overall it was a wonderful experience that just missed the mark in terms of what I consider a "luxurious experience."

Went to the pool on a Sunday with only a $20 entry fee. The sun chairs were very comfy and the pool…read moreis heated which was actually really nice. I will definitely go back.

Perfection is the word. Extremely nice cabins, super comfortable and enjoyable. The pool was…read moreexcellent and the atmosphere was just super relaxing. Fun times!!!! Michael, the owner, was super nice as well. 1st time here and we'll be back for sure! Oscar and Jeff.