103 Coast Highway 1, Bodega Bay, California, United States | (618) 248-8274
Beautiful location, one hour north of San Francisco on the Pacific Ocean
Gorgeous ocean views from each guest room
Wood-burning fireplace and private balcony in every room
Outdoor pool and full-service spa for ultra relaxation
Free daily wine hour
Free (excellent) coffee in lobby
Spacious fitness center
Smoke-free property
Environmentally-friendly practices
Bicycles available to borrow
Free Wi-Fi and free parking
A car is necessary to explore the area
Some rooms are dark
Some guests complain that fog horn noise was obtrusive in the evening
The 83-room, upscale Bodega Bay Lodge is located on seven gorgeous ocean view acres, one hour north of the Golden Gate Bridge. The property is an integral part of the Sonoma landscape, with lush lawns, rustic stone walls, and fire pits dotting the grounds. Wine tastings, good coffee, and hearty artisanal food add to the luxe vibe, and spacious guest rooms with hardwood floors, comfortable seating areas, and balconies with phenomenal views combine to make the Lodge a destination in itself.
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Scene
Artisanal food, local wine, luxury spa, and outdoor pool with fire pit
There is a wild, Northern California feeling at the grounds and common areas of the Bodega Bay Lodge, with the Pacific Ocean in the background, and acres of beautifully landscaped lawns and wildflowers. The lobby is large with high ceilings and skylights, handsome leather armchairs, wood trim, slate floors, and rustic rock columns and fireplaces. The spa and fitness center have peaked roofs with heavy wooden beams and rough hardwood floors.Drake's Fireside Lounge is a casual restaurant that serves craft beer, hard cider, and signature cocktails such as the Bodega Head Manhattan, alongside lighter appetizers, salads, soups, and burgers. Guests can enjoy the spectacular Sonoma sunset from teak rocking chairs surrounding the outdoor fire pit. The decor is nautical, with model sailing ships and ocean-themed oil paintings. The adjacent Duck Club Restaurant serves Sonoma Coastal Cuisine: local seafood, artisanal cheeses, and farm-fresh ingredients. The Duck Club also offers a hearty gourmet breakfast.The vibe at the pool is relaxing and wild, with views of the ocean and the lodge's stone buildings, and a large curved sofa where guests can wrap up post-swim and enjoy the warmth from the fire pit.
Location
An hour north of the Golden Gate Bridge, on a waterfront bluff
The Bodega Bay Lodge sits on a bluff overlooking the Pacific, with panoramic views of the ocean and the seven acres of lawns, beach, and marsh surrounding the buildings. Whale-watching, hiking, fishing, kayaking, surfing, and other outdoor activities are available nearby. There is a golf course within two miles. The Lodge is an hour north of the Golden Gate Bridge, on a tree-lined street just off the commercial center of Bodega Bay.
Rooms
Spacious and immaculate, with wood-burning fireplaces and peaceful balconies
Rooms at the Bodega Bay Lodge are large and spotless, with gold colored-walls, picture windows, ocean views, and cozy fireplaces with comfy furniture on which to curl up and read, sip a glass of local wine, or simply relax and let go of stress. There are handsome wood headboards and nautical accessories that add to the guest rooms' relaxed sophistication. Bathrooms are spacious and modern, with granite countertops; suites have double whirlpool tubs. Rooms have Keurig coffeemakers and iPod-compatible sound systems, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and triple-down bedding. Glass doors open onto private balconies with one-of-a-kind views, furnished with elegant patio furniture.
Features
Full-service spa, fitness center, conference and event facilities, and bikes
The Bodega Bay Lodge has a full-service spa on-site, with a wide range of bodywork and beauty treatments, as well as massage available in guest rooms. The lodge's fitness center offers cardio and weight equipment for guests; the gym has a gorgeous beamed wood ceiling and picture windows that look toward the Pacific. The hotel's event and conference facilities accommodate up to 70 guests, and are well-equipped and nicely designed. The lodge has touring bikes for guests to borrow to explore the grounds and local area. The restaurants offer room service, and there is free parking for guests.
