Do not let the no elevator intimidate you. What we did was prepare whatever we needed in a smaller bag for the 3 days we were here. You may have left one or two items in your vehicle. Don't worry about it, you will make a few trips to your vehicle throughout the day. The North Cliff Hotel is a first class hotel. The rooms are spacious and beautifully furnished. Every room has an ocean view and our view was especially a gorgeous ocean view from our fireplace and our balcony. The sunsets are amazing. The hotel provides a continental style "to go breakfast" that consists of: fruit, muffins, coffee, juice, hard boiled eggs, etc. For some it could be a challenge to walk up and down stairs, but it is not for most folks..A downside for some, may be the thin walls. Request a room in a lower level if not having an elevator intimidates you. This is a great hotel, almost secluded, next to to the ocean and close to all things in the area. read more

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The Road trip continues, before we left home on our trip I went through the days and realized I had missed booking our Sunday evening hotel. Oh...glad I checked, I thought I had booked this place, I had the screen shot but I never booked it? Turns out my reservation was at a different hotel and my confirmation probably went to my "junk" folder, so they didn't charge me for the missed reservation. Just as well...I went online and booked the other hotel I had found on line and with the room I wanted. We were married last month and this was our honeymoon hotel. Restaurant walking distance across the bridge, assigned parking. A very nice room, large and yes a spa tub looking out over the Pacific. We needed the soak after dinner and had a good rest, good mattress, very clean. We were up early for a look see at Glass beach (don't expect to find any glass) The view was Northwest Pacific perfect and a good easy trail too. Gotta dodge the fire's south off highway one, next stop is Pelican Inn in Muir Beach. Worth the price Thank you it was lovely Martin-Foodguy read more

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Walt from Walt's Adventures reporting from Mendocino, California from the North Cliff Hotel. This hotel is moderately priced, has great views, and did I mention the balcony and fireplace? They do offer a grab and go style breakfast with muffins and oatmeal and OJ. My tastes would prefer eggs and waffles but their lobby is somewhat limited on space so no strike against them. Some hotels don't offer breakfast. Besides, they sell wines which would go nicely on the balcony. I am unsure if they have a pool or hot tub but they do have specific rooms for dog owners and even provide them with their own gift basket... which I have never experienced before. I have a new hotel in the area and I highly recommend them. read more

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Best bang-fo-the-buck hotel on the entire north/west coast. Great rooms, staff, price - It is so very nice that I would plan a weekend (or weekday) getaway just to stay in these pleasant environs. Nice! read more

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

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

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Every room has an ocean view, spacious layout with a large refrigerator and a comfortable reading area with a fireplace by a large window that overlooks Noyo Harbor. It is an older hotel, but clean, well appointed with a welcoming staff, grab n go breakfast AND free parking. Rates are reasonable. We've been twice in three months time. read more

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The only good thing about this hotel is the views. We booked a weekend getaway in the King Suite and after two nights, found TWO used condoms under the bed. When informing the front desk, the woman implied it was my responsibility that I didn't find them earlier. The fact that she wasn't even shocked or disgusted about the photo or the fact that I found this in the room implies this must be a regular occurrence here. read more

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Room was amazing (Top floor). The view was incredible. We were able to see whales from our balcony. Front office staff super friendly and accommodating. Parking was a breeze. The walking trail next to the hotel not to be overlooked. Can't wait to return read more

What a BEAUTIFUL and ROMANTIC stay. My boyfriend and I celebrated our anniversary and got the King Spa Suite Room. Theres a pretty big tub that has views of the ocean. There's a fireplace to the left of the tub as well. Bath robes were provided. The hotel gave us a free bottle of wine since we were celebrating our anniversary. They also give a pretty good discount for military members. At the lobby, they have pretty good breakfast. Definitely try their muffins ! At the lobby, there's a ton of different wines available to purchase and bath bombs/soaps that can be used with your tub. On the side of the hotel, there's a couple benches and swing benches you can sit to watch the ocean views. It's truly beautiful. read more

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BRING GOOD EAR PLUGS! While the rooms are roomy and have fantastic views, I could not get a good night's sleep with the foghorn blowing constantly every. 30. seconds. The hotel itself is in a great location overlooking the coast, and just a few minutes' walking distance to the small downtown area, a pier with a ton of seafood restaurants (be sure to check out Princess Seafood Restaurant if you're staying here!), and the ocean. Staff is also super friendly, parking is convenient, and the grab and go breakfast has solid options! read more

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Wonderful experience from reservation to check out! When I made the reservation, I explained to Ariel that this would be part of our 35th wedding anniversary weekend and what suite would she recommend? She recommended either the Mermaid or Victoria, saying, of course, all their rooms were wonderful. So after confirming with my husband, I went online and reserved, putting Ariel's recommendation in my special requests. Due to construction on the PCH, we ended up arriving after their check-in hours, but, because I called as soon as I knew we weren't going to make it by 8, they were ready for us when we got there just before 10, greeting us with a smile. Our room was Mermaid, as requested. A Superior Suite with an enormous King Sized, four poster bed, two person jacuzzi tub in front of a window looking at the ocean, a fireplace and balcony. There was also a television on a swivel mount to watch a movie in bed or in the tub. We received a bottle of a very good Chardonnay upon check-in as part of our room. We were surprised to find that the hotel furnished a grab and go breakfast each morning, which saved us money on our trip. We took our options upstairs Ham and cheese croissant was good, but hubby said the egg and cheese croissant was just okay. I have to comment that their hot water is INSTANT and HOT, which was nice. The Hotel didn't seem to have AC but we didn't need it! We were there from July 31 to August 3 and the outside temperature never touched 70. Being on the ocean, we were able to keep the door open at night and the breeze cooled the room perfectly. I felt wonderful under the toasty down comforter! I could go on, but I'll end this by saying, if I ever have a chance to return, I will definitely! read more

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This was a great choice for a dog friendly hotel. They don't just 'allow dogs' they are actually dog friendly, providing a dog bed and a fun little basket of treats. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Breakfast was typical grab and go from the lobby. The view of the bay and ocean was wonderful to look at from the balcony and read more

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This is an absolutely wonderful hotel to stay at if you're looking for a place to stay. Location: 5/5 The location has a wonderful view. You are still able to access the water for a pleasant walk with scenic views. Every room I have stayed at in the past has a view from the balcony, in addition to being able to enjoy it from the jetted tub + fireplace. Customer service: 5/5 Scott, Michelle, and Carli go above and beyond to help you enjoy your stay and accommodate any needs. They helped to accommodate a slightly earlier check in and check out. Boarding: 5/5 The bedroom was clean. The room included some features that had a nice extra touch (real china plates, better coffee, robes etc). The breakfast in the morning is actually freshly made and they have a huge variety of options (vegetarian and vegan)! read more

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We just stayed at North Cliff and I have to say was one of the best Hotels we have stayed at in Fort Bragg. The location is perfect and right next to tons of restaurants, parks and the ocean. We walked across the bridge to Noyo Grill. We also could just walk right down their walking path to Noyo Harbor where we had a ton of choices. You see the staff working their butts off on maintenance things and cleaning. The views from our room are amazing with lots of fishing boats coming in and out of the Harbor. Very cool to watch. We will definitely be going back. Highly recommend this place. read more

I'll provide more detailed post later, but this place does not care about travelers. We got a speeding ticket on the way into town and showed up at the hotel at 10:05 and they have a 10 o'clock check-in curfew. What if we would've been a family of five. Stay away! Again, more detailed post a little bit later supporting this zero star rating read more

The number 1 selling point of this hotel is the view. It was gorgeous and amazing to wake up to. I believe the entire hotel is ocean facing so you'll likely have a killer view regardless of what room you pick. The room we picked was a King with jacuzzi and a beautiful balcony! The room itself was huge but pretty basic. I did appreciate that the layout of the room was very functional. The TV is basically in the center of the room facing the couch, but can also swivel to face the jacuzzi or the bed. I like having the TV on in any hotel room so I appreciate the swiveling TV. There is a mini fridge in the room which I also always appreciate. Check in and check out staff were friendly and efficient. Housekeepers were welcoming. Everything else in the hotel was pretty basic- basic amenities and basic breakfast. Some downsides to note: -Lots of stairs -Outdoor corridors -The foghorn as mentioned in other reviews is not loud, but you can hear it and it does go on for 24 hours a day. It didn't bother me for the most part. -Walls are thin and if anyone uses their jacuzzi next to or above you, the whole room vibrates-probably the most irritating part of my stay. All in all, if you want a nice view and if you don't mind just the basic amenities and can sleep through the faint foghorns, then yes, I would recommend it. See pictures! read more

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Incredible view! Splurge for the spa tub and fireplace - it's worth the experience of bathing while looking out and listening to crashing waves. The room was very clean, especially the bathroom - the shower was squeaky clean! Our corner room was closest to the bridge/harbor side - I think the sound of the ocean muffled any traffic sounds because it definitely was not an issue, neither was the fog horn that others seem to complain about. They leave noise plugs for you, but we didn't need them. The only feedback would be to pull up the carpet! Then again I don't think any hotel should have carpet... but at least infront of the tub there should be a tiled area. Oh and the tub worked perfectly - water was nice and hot and the jets flowed smoothly. We will definitely stay here again! read more

Stayed at a king spa suite and the place was excellent. The staff is friendly and service was great. The room was beautiful and the view is amazing. Everything was clean and they provide a lot of things like robes, silverware, microwave, etc. Definitely would come again! read more

This hotel was the highlight of our Mendocino trip. Room is exactly as pictured: modern, clean and great views. Variety of options at breakfast that you can grab and go to your room on a tray. Theres also a Safeway nearby and plenty of eating options. read more

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Booked a room for Saturday night they didn't allow early check-in and the room that I got had dirty Kleenex in the box, open coffee packages. obviously the room hadn't been cleaned very well. I will never stay at this hotel again. read more

A beautiful room with ocean views! Watching the fishing boats head out to sea to catch their quota for the day was inspiring. Sitting on the balcony sipping morning coffee and just letting the stress melt away, while hearing the distant foghorn, left a deep and tranquil peace. The coast at Ft Bragg CA will replenish you and there's no better place to do that than by booking a room at the North Cliff Hotel. Priceless. read more

Since we planned on driving the Avenue of the Giants - https://aroundthebayandaway.blogspot.com/2022/01/avenue-of-giants-lesson-in-resilience.html, Fort Bragg was our home base for two nights allowing us to be able to visit the main spots along the Avenue while still being close enough to good food options within Fort Bragg and 20 minutes from Mendocino. Because of Covid, breakfast is just a brown baggie with coffee cake, a KIND bar, and a tiny orange juice that you can pick up in the morning or the day before from the lobby. The king suite without the in-room spa had a nice sitting area by the fireplace where the spa would be in other rooms that overlooked the ocean and the harbor. It was perfect for watching sunsets or moonset as we discovered on our last morning. The patio is quite small so not really enough to enjoy takeout with a view (only enough space for your brown bag breakfast). However, the room itself is spacious with a full couch and that sitting area by the fireplace to have ice cream even if it's cold outside. I love that they have real plates and silverware above the microwave for your takeout enjoying it even more at times, than eating out. A hearty breakfast of Chicken Fried Steak and Monte Cristo in my robe in front of the fireplace with this view instead of inside a diner and our Noyo food after returning from a full day at the Avenue of the Giants, watching the sun set into the headlands in front of the oceanview picture window with fish and chips and salmon tacos. Think of it as room service but without the hefty price tag. The only strange thing is the numbering system of the rooms. There were some in the 300s that is parking lot level but in certain areas, it becomes 200s which can be a bit confusing. read more

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Our room was fantastic, our view unparalleled. The bed was super comfy. The jetted tub is a bit old but works great and nothing is better than a tub with a view. One small annoyance is the horn that goes off in the Ocean every 40sec, but you get used to it and can't hear it with the door closed. read more

Love this hotel! There is nothing more relaxing than sitting in a huge jetted tub overlooking the ocean with a storm passing overhead and a fire at my feet. This is exactly the experience we had last weekend. The room itself is nice, big, and clean, the bathrobes were a nice touch, and the welcome bottle of wine was the cherry on top. Did I mention the staff at the front desk were all super nice! There is really nothing bad to say about this hotel. Okay, so getting to the room was a little wonky with the maze of stairs, but the room and the view forgives a lot. We even had a nice breakfast to go. This hotel makes the list of our top 10 favorites. We are already planning on returning. read more

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Amazing place to stay. You hear the ocean and all that goes with it with. From the front desk to the room, the whole experience has been amazing. We will definitely be back. read more

So the wife and always wanted to try this hotel. We were not disappointed it was so nice. We got a pet friendly room but last minute dog didn't go with us. The room was good for pets. Our balcony and view was so nice. We loved the room parking is a little tight. The staff is super friendly. They had breakfast stuff in the morning in the lobby. We found there is a walk way down to harbor for dinner. Went to sliver at the wharf for dinner. We love the fireplace in the room and the huge tub. Highly recommend you give this place a try! Cheers read more

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They have really thought out their dog friendly rooms for the most part. I do wish they'd swap carpet for something more durable and easy to bleach because there was a bit of a urine smell when we first walked in. We let the unit air out a bit and that much improved it! The dogs felt very welcomed and there was grass right outside the pet friendly units that were designated spots for them to go. We used their provided food and water dish bowls but brought our own dog beds (they did provide one though). Overall very happy with it, especially given the price was very reasonable. They provide ear plugs too for the foghorn but we didn't hear it in our room. We did hear the neighbor when they came in but the sound came through the shared bathroom wall so if you're sensitive to noise I'd keep the bathroom shut. read more

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It is a lovely hotel. Great ocean view from room. I enjoyed the grab and go breakfast, many choices. Great location to Fort Bragg and Mendocino area. read more

Easy check-in, staff were friendly and remind us of the complimentary breakfast. Waking up to this view was the highlight of our stay! read more

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Wife n I truly enjoyed our anniversary getaway weekend in Fort Bragg and special thanks to the NC staff for the wine that greeted us at check-in. Everything was perfect and we look forward to our next stay at North Cliff. read more

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We stayed here for a couple nights, and had a nice time. The room set up is well done, spacious and the hot tub by the window is really unique. The room was clean, but there was an ant problem near the windows/sliders facing the beach. The set up of the hotel is strange though. To get on the second floor you take stairs down then back up. Also the lobby is detached from the rooms so to go pick up breakfast it's a little inconvenient. Overall, the breakfast was decent if you want to save money on going out, but there are a lot of good breakfast places in town. We would stay here again if we returned to the area. read more

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This was our first visit to North Cliff and it did not disappoint. Check in was smooth and easy. The lady that checked us in, didn't catch her name was very pleasant and professional. Since it was our anniversary we received a complimentary bottle of wine. There was real wine glasses in our suite. When I called to reserve a room I was offered rose petals on the bed since it was our anniversary which was a beautiful touch. We stayed in a King Spa Suite which was so nice and clean! It was perfect for our weekend getaway. It had all the amenities you needed, microwave, fridge, toiletries, glass plates and silverware. There is a continental breakfast in the lobby that is grab and go. You can get your food and take back to your room which is nice. They have both regular and de-caf coffee. The cups for coffee were small for me so I did use the coffee pot in the room to brew more. They do offer coffee/tea in the lobby until 7pm. Breakfast is 7am-11am. The lemon cranberry muffin was really good. There was also ham/cheese croissant sandwiches, yogurt, juice, milk,oatmilk,fruit and assortment of muffins. Back to the room, we had robes and towels by the spa tub. The bed was surprisingly comfortable and with a lot of pillows. We had a sofa in our room which was nice to relax and watch TV or eat. Our view was nice too. I seen other reviews about the foghorn and there was ear plugs provided. We did not need them. We left our slider door open to listen to the waves and yes we heard the foghorn but it didn't affect our sleep, we slept like babies. Overall this is an amazing place to stay and will be our go to hotel anytime we visit Fort Bragg. Thank you North Cliff for making our anniversary amazing! read more

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Beware of where your room is located! If you're in any of the rooms near the stairs, you will hear every step and every luggage that walks by. I was in room 109 for reference. If the front desk lady is there named Lavender, there's no point in telling her any problems because she could care less! Absolutely no customer service, and for some reason, she kept lying over and over. I spoke to one of the maids, and they also said she was not a nice person. The stay was good up until we tried to get help from Lavender. If she was just nice about helping us, maybe things would've been better. I would never treat a customer the way she treated us. read more

We Love This Place!! First of all, a belated Thank You to Ariel at the front desk for her assistance in getting our room on a perfectly accessible level from the parking to the gorgeous corner unit! It was our second time and will also be our next time when we visit the area. We have stayed in other properties in Mendocino and Fort Bragg. This is Our Favorite By Far!!!. The jet tub with the fireplace and sunset view is just amazing. Also, the lobby is lovely with the "Grab and Go " breakfast items that were delicious and of nice variety! The manager was very friendly as we were leaving, Thank You for another great experience! read more

My boyfriend and I stayed for 2 nights on a special trip following his 7 month deployment. I had called initially to see if this hotel would put candles and flower pedals around the bath. They assured me they would. I then booked online and I added the same special request, as instructed by the front desk staff. I called again 2 days before hand to verify the reservation and reminded them of the request for the candles and rose pedals. They again assured me that it would be set up when we arrived. When we checked in, and the room was not set up. Additionally, I booked the superior suite and it was supposed to come with a bottle of wine. I had to call the front desk and ask about the wine and why the room was not set up, as they assured it would be. She said that she was sorry but the day shift was supposed to do it and she will ask them to do it the next day. The next day it was still not done. It sucks because we were celebrating something very special and they dropped the ball 2 nights in a row after multiple confirmations. The room was nice but the room heater didn't work and neither did the portable heater in the room. Views were beautiful but I'm let down by their subpar customer service for the price you pay to stay here. read more

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Horrible Front desk staff. They seemed bothered by the fact that I was checking in. Rude and dismissive. At 3pm (check in time) they said that the room wasn't ready yet. At $285/night you'd think they could hire a staff that was customer service focused. read more

Visit was mid-July 2021. Wanted a hotel that had a view at the same time was close to spots that my wife and I could tour. As there were numerous choice in Fort Bragg, we settled on this establishment. The hotel is somewhat dated but bed and room were comfortable enough, had the the view we were looking for, had a hot tub along with a pseudo fireplace. Breakfast was packed and was comprised of a breakfast bar, fruit cup. Parking is free and accomodates around 20-25 cars. Staff could be better but we don't deal with the enough to gripe about it. Keep in mind that there is a foghorn that goes off every 30 seconds but the sound is faint enough that it doesn't bother. The room has courtesy earplugs if you need them. Honestly, the foghorn lulled me to sleep. Would recommend this property if you don't mind an outdated room stay . read more

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Arrived on Sunday late night after taking the leap of faith on a hotels.com recommendation. And whoa!!! Just amazing. Felt like we won the jackpot. If you can, you must get the room with the king bed with hot tub. Has the most amazing ocean view and has a fireplace as well. Found out the hotel is family owned. The breakfast was basic but generous - was happy to see the waffles on the menu. Props for the very nice overnight receptionist who gifted us a bottle of champaign. ( don't expect this treat as its not part of their deal - but we were forever grateful for it) Plenty parking. 11am flex checkout. Will def come back. read more

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I enjoyed our stay here a few months ago. The hotel is conveniently located off HW 1 (Main Street) and was easy to find. The room was clean and spacious and quiet (we had a corner room on the top floor). The complimentary breakfast is pretty standard but convenient. They had eggs, sausage, hash browns, cereal, toast, bagels, fresh fruit, and an assortment of juice, milk, tea, and coffee. There are no elevators but the stairs were easy enough. It might be harder for someone who is not physically active or older in age, but for the average person it should be okay. Also, people are correct that the fog horn does go off about every 30 seconds. It didn't bother me during the day or while sleeping, but it might be annoying for those who are light sleepers. There is no air conditioning, however it's not really needed given the cool sea breeze. Each room comes with a box fan and leaving the sliding patio door open in the evening helps it cool off quickly. read more

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