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    Occidental Lodge

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    Melissa D.

    This was our second time here and loved it again. The room was decorated with cute art and photos. Most importantly, the bed was comfortable. The table was small, but I was able to get some work done. Unfortunately, it was a work trip. The owner or manager was engaging and meant for customer service. I remembered him from two years ago and he has the same great attitude. The location is perfect for exploring the couple blocks full of shops and restaurants.

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    Merihan D.

    First time here and I'm very happy that we chose to come here. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. The room is clean, tidy and very cute. The price is very reasonable for a small cute town. If you ever come down to occidental, check out thier farmers market place on Thursday. They have live music and dance also some fun activities for kiddos.

    Howard's for breakfast and lunch.  Vegan too!

    Our 1 night stay on a Sunday night was outstanding. Room 120 overlooking the pool was updated and the best Cal King I've ever slept in. No back pain in the morning!! Very quiet and peaceful In a beautiful location the views and fresh air were welcomed. Barton, who checked us in, was the most pleasant person I have ever dealt with in a lodge/motel situation. He was very accommodating!! Go up on a Thursday to a Sunday to enjoy open restaurants and shops. Highly recommend an updated room.

    Judy T.

    I had a lovely one night stay. Occidental is the cutest little town with some gorgeous restored historical buildings. It's very quaint and quiet. The lodge is my type of spot. Family owned older motel/motor lodge. Big room, very clean, quiet. Comfortable bed. Good price point. Kind staff. If you need a newer or boutique hotel/motel this is not for you. It's simple and has the basics. I like it. I was in one of the rooms that hasn't been updated. I think the other building has the more modern updated boutique rooms. Mine was just standard. I don't care it was great for me.

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    Kelly D.

    Affordable, surrounded by trees, beautiful view. Rider was the most pleasant, exceptional host/concierge with vast knowledge of the town & recommendations for local sites & restaurants. The only downside was cleanliness of the room, an old used soap was in the shower and a couple clumps of dog hair.

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    Super friendly and welcoming staff, clean and spacious rooms, and walking distance to everything! Dogs welcome!

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    Charming lodge in a quiet, safe area with great prices and staff. This place is great.

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    Occidental Guest House - Great backdrop for sit down meals!

    Occidental Guest House

    (10 reviews)

    Our favorite place in the world! We were so fortunate to be married at one of the Occidental…read moreGuesthouses (The Trees) in October 2019. The setting is absolutely magical. Each of the Guesthouses is impeccably decorated, cozy, and welcoming. From the beautiful redwood grove at The Trees to the incredible outdoor dining table at The Hills. Each house is uniquely dreamy, nestled in the picturesque town of Occidental. Barbara is truly the most wonderful, kind, and welcoming host. She attended to every single detail to ensure that our wedding day was perfect (even down to wiping off benches after the beautiful morning mist cleared). She is a dear friend and really makes every visit extraordinary. We know we will continue visiting for years to come. While you stay in Occidental, you MUST get food from the Union Hotel. Between visits, my husband and I dream about Garlic Gold pizza, carrot cake, and the best minestrone around. The pizza crust is to die for- fluffy and just the right balance of perfectly browned. The slice of carrot cake is literally larger than my hand and maybe even forearm! Super rich and velvety cream cheese frosting- amazing! We have visited Occidental once during COVID and the Union has an excellent picnic style menu. The food is ordered outside and nicely packaged for take-out or eating at a table in their distanced outdoor area. As someone who has strictly adhered to distancing and other protocols, I felt safe and comfortable! Highest praise for the Occidental Guesthouses and Union Hotel! A must visit for anyone who loves cozy accommodations, excellent food, and the most welcoming environment.

    Beautiful homes for guests, especially the Trees, all with amazingly comfortable beds and classy…read moretouches such as pianos in The Trees and the Farmhouse, and a clawfoot tub with redwood views at the Trees. Booked all of them as part of an amazing wedding service with the Union Hotel, and all of our guests were very impressed!

    Union Hotel Restaurant

    Union Hotel Restaurant

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    We had a lunch for 17 people at the Union Hotel last Sunday honoring my father after his service at…read morethe Druids Cemetery. Barabra and her crew took such good care of us! Food was on point and the service was wonderful. So many memories for our family in Occidental. At some point the place will have new owners that we hope they will keep the tradition's started over a century ago. Barabra thank you again for taking such good care of us.

    Our University group returned to the Union Hotel Restaurant after a 6 year pause. Part of our…read moreabsence was COVID and another was picking the nearby Hazel's for at least a few years. But now that Hazel's is temporarily closed and moving to a new location, we decided to come back. Things have definitely slowed down here, as the full family-style Italian meals have been replaced by huge Pizza choices, plus delicious bruschetta, tasty dinner rolls, and huge salads (with optional grilled chicken). We definitely miss the ravioli and the other Italian touches. Maybe it was COVID, or maybe dining choices have evolved away this kind of dining. What was sad to see was a huge dining room that we mostly had to ourselves, with memories of various celebrations dancing in our heads. I also peaked into the huge kitchen, of which only a part is used or currently needed. I wonder if Negri's across the street is in similar straights? On the positive side, the food was delicious and we didn't go hungry! Service was home town friendly and efficient, and the total tab for the 10 of us was quite reasonable. The nearby Union Hotel bar (for our pre-meal cocktails) was also fun and busier.

    Avalon Bed and Breakfast

    Avalon Bed and Breakfast

    (22 reviews)

    We have stayed here several times over the years. What a wonderful spot. We have used the recipe…read morefor popovers we got there so many times. The rooms are fascinating and eclectic but very comfortable. This is a much better alternative than staying in a hotel

    Me and my girlfriend spent a weekend there and the family was out of town, at Disneyland actually,…read moreand in the meantime it was run by some snobby guy with an attitude. Food was so-so, indoor hot tub didn't work properly and was running most of the night. Overall, it wasn't a good experience for the hefty price tag we payed. Update: The owner of Avalon, Hilary, has contacted me a couple of days ago, expressing sincere concern about our disappointing stay at her B&B back in April 2007. It is a good sign that she is taking reviews and opinions about her business serious, as every competent business owner should. I attribute the somewhat mediocre experience to her absence and I am sure that our experience would have been different if the family would not have been out of town during our visit. I have to echo the two other posters in regards to the rooms and surroundings of the Avalon Bed & Breakfast. The room we stayed in was in impeccable condition, the picturesque surroundings and tranquility we got to enjoy on the patio were perfect, except for the above mentioned problems. That's the sole reason I can't give it 5 stars. However, Hilary has since offered us a free night at her establishment, which is a nice way of trying to remedy our experience. It shows she truly does care about her guests and patrons and we might take her up on her offer.

    River's End Restaurant & Inn - Rick providing stellar service at the River's End.

    River's End Restaurant & Inn

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    We had a fantastic time here at the Rivers End. We came in to celebrate my mother's birthday and…read morethe setting is beautiful r, we did make sure to come in right before sunset, and it was spectacular. We ordered pasta and of course could not pass up on the Elk special dish. It was a nice treat to know they have locals special menu available as well, so we also enjoyed oysters. Overall would definitely be returning and can't stop raving about this hidden gem.

    Wish I had known a couple of details before planning my anniversary dinner here…read more This place is known for epic views, naturally we wanted a table with a view so I called a week in advance to request just that. The woman I spoke to said she would put it in her notes and that specific tables are not able to be held. She assured me we would have a good spot so I took her word for it. This was our first time coming here and its an hour drive. There is very minimal parking. We were lucky to get a spot as someone was leaving. We were seated at the worst table this place has to offer, right at the entrance to the bar and kitchen, in a narrow walkway, there is a window for one person to look out of and the other seat is looking into the kitchen as the table is positioned halfway in the middle of a window, so one side is against a wall and a view of the kitchen. The busy waitstaff was coming in and out quickly from both areas and walking past us with plates and such, it was chaotic at best. It felt almost insulting to be seated here as we had made a request well in advance to celebrate our anniversary which was also not acknowledged. Another party was just leaving so I was able to request to move. We were then seated at a 2 top table just outside of the atrium with a direct view thru a window of another 2 top table on the other side of the glass so when you go to look out the window its like you are staring at the people at the table thru the glass partition. We were so deflated by this whole seating situation. I say all of this to point out that if you are a party of 2 there is barely any tables with a clear view for both people so keep that in mind! If you have a party of 4-6 you have a much better chance of a better table. Really wish I had known that!!! The interior was nice enough but lacking the romance and ambiance I had hoped for, can we get some candles or flowers on the tables? Seems like an obvious detail overlooked. As far as the menu we were a bit underwhelmed by the offerings, there is a prefix menu and a small menu adjacent with minimal options like lamb and elk or vegetarian.... Probly should have looked at that before making this reservation but I had heard how amazing it was so I just took a chance. Although the choices were limited we enjoyed everything we ordered, food and drinks. Our waitress was nice and did a good job for us overall but definitely was more attentive and informative to the group adjacent to us which was a bit disappointing. Again this was a celebratory dinner and it just fell short for us in that way as it was not acknowledged Our tab was a little over 300$ portions were modest although tasty. I enjoyed the drinks and desert the most. To sum it up, I wont be going out of my way again to come back here. If I found myself in the area I might enjoy stopping in for a drink and dessert. Id say a solid 2.5 stars

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    Sonoma Coast Villa

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    My experience recently here was very mixed. There was some really good things and terrible things…read more The good: we stayed in the poolside two king room and really enjoyed it. The room itself was very clean, sheets, bathroom, everything was very clean. I always get paranoid about bed bugs and we had zero issues. The breakfast in the morning was also very nice and fresh with good options. They had eggs, sausage, toast, bagels, cream cheese, very delicious fruit, oatmeal, coffee and tea. That alone made it a reasonable place to stay. The dining room was also very clean. I also really liked that they had the outdoor movie theater and smores. Our kids loved it each night. The library/game room is also such a cute unique area that is great for those who have kids. However now to the bad. That includes the cute library. While a cute idea, it's extremely dirty filled with dead flies and bees all over the windows and even cushions. The windows on the outside have not been clean in a very long time. The dead flies, bees are everywhere. There on the floor, the light fixtures, jacuzzi and pool. The jacuzzi had so many dead bugs in the water and the water also had probably dirt from people's bodies. It was very unsanitary and disappointing to say the least. The property itself is not maintained. There are bugs, weeds, and poor condition of most of the outside of the property. It's too bad because it could be a great place to stay if they just did some extra work to clean up. Part of me would want to come back because of the breakfast and outdoor movie but they really need to take the time to clean.

    Be careful of using gift certificates for this hotel. The certificate does not define how to use it…read moreor the limitations. I did call the location and did not answer response. Then decided to book through an online with the exception to pay upon arrival. However, my CC was charged 5+ hours before I even arrived. Upon arrival they did not accept using the certificate. The room was clean, however a bit dated. The property needs a refresh, a gardener and general maintenance. Mixed feelings here. It is secluded and could be a much better property.

    The Stavrand Russian River Valley - Room 8

    The Stavrand Russian River Valley

    (25 reviews)

    This is a beautiful resort! Perfect location to wineries and the Russian River. And even the drive…read moreto the coast (Jenner). Splurge and treat your self. They have a happy hour, evening s'mores to roast over the fire pits. A beautiful pool even with floats to use and the hot tub of course. Nice lobby area to hang out in as well and breakfast is included which was very good. Just keep an eye out on your bill when you check out to make sure there are no mistakes in any charges. Very nice rooms and comfortable beds. Bring your own pillow if you can, as the ones they have are way to soft and flat. It's like not even having a pillow. All in all, a very nice getaway. Oh and your surrounded by amazing Redwoods!

    My partner and I stayed few weekends ago and can't let go the interaction I witnessed with the poor…read morestaff and what looks like lacking in management. They are clearly understaffed, and the staff who are working have little to no training at all. I have worked in the hospitality industry for over 20 years and for this place to be awarded two key Michelin is not something I experienced while staying there. First off for almost $900 a night our room had paper thin walls, can hear the neighbors talking, snoring, and other sounds. There was mold in the grout of the showers, and our privacy curtain that was broken. They advertise deep soaking tubs and a spa like feel, but it's the complete opposite of that. All they had to offer was a small freezing cold pool and a cold hot tub. Unless you wanted to spend over $1,000 a night for a small "private hot tub" thats not at all private as there are rooms upstairs looking over onto the patio. The restaurant advertised free breakfast which was a small confusing menu. The "free" options where of pancakes, yogurt, and a tiny breakfast sandwich, which was just eggs. If you wanted anything extra, get ready to be charged for non quality food. The "Fresh Juice" was clearly store bought and not freshly pressed like they advertised. Clearly, the servers in the restaurant need help. Im pretty sure I witnessed someone walk out one morning. If you are looking for a place to relax with room service, basic needs such as lunch, drinks, or snacks, they do not offer it here. Which I found very surprising for a luxury hotel. Everything about this trip fell short. Which is really disappointing as the pictures and website advertise the opposite. For the price of the room, amenities and such is not worth it here.

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