1345 Bodega Ave, Bodega Bay, CA 94923, Bodega Bay, California, United States | (888) 399-9863
Well-located, low-key spot for day trips to the beach
Free morning pastries and fresh coffee daily in summer, on weekends in colder months
Free Wi-Fi and free bottle of wine on check-in
Clean, cozy rooms with comfortable beds; some have private decks
Pets allowed (for a fee)
All rooms are non-smoking (con for some)
The property is older and shows wear
Rooms look dated
Not within walking distance of outdoor activities
No air-conditioning, and heating system is older
No restaurant, and no breakfast in winter
The 16-room Bodega Harbor Inn is an older, budget hotel with a combination of guestrooms, suites, and vacation apartments, most with harbor views. With the feel of a 1950s beach motel and a bit of a fishing shack vibe, the no-frills inn is friendly and warm, with comfortable beds and helpful staff. Rooms are quaint, if a bit dated when it comes to decor, and clean, making this a great home base for a peaceful weekend at the beach.
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Scene
Harbor views, peaceful lawns, welcoming and low-key atmosphere
The Bodega Harbor Inn is set on a wide expanse of lawn with a line of candy-colored Adirondack chairs on which guests -- mostly weekending couples from the Bay Area -- can sit and read or just hang out and enjoy the lovely harbor view. In the early morning, guests can watch the fishing fleet head out to sea from the patio. The blue, sea-worn buildings have white-trimmed windows with flower-filled window boxes, and turquoise picnic tables and grills on patios invite guests to cook out. The unassuming but cheerful lobby is stocked with hot coffee and a microwave for guests to use. Lighthouse and seagull carvings, among other sea-themed tchotchkes, add to the coastal feel. Everything about the Bodega Harbor Inn is low-key, and guests who like brand-new furnishings and super-modern amenities won't find them here, but for a weekend getaway near the coast, with a book (and the free bottle of wine that comes with check-in), this motel will work just fine.
Location
Near Bodega Bay Beach, in a residential part of a quaint fishing village, an hour and a half from San Francisco
The Bodega Harbor Inn is located a short drive from Bodega Bay Beach, overlooking the harbor, in the quaint fishing village of Bodega Bay. The Inn is an hour and a half north of San Francisco, and two hours from Sacramento. Although the Inn is in a residential area, a grocery store, coffee shop, surf shop, and several restaurants are all within walking distance. Outdoor activities like fishing, clamming, and whale-watching are a few minutes away by car; the hotel's staff can point you in the right direction for any local activity. Golfers will want to check out the nearby 18-hole golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones.
Rooms
Clean and basic, with antique furnishings and some private decks and outdoor hot tubs
Rooms at the Bodega Harbor Inn are clean and basic, if worn and dated, with antique furniture and Early American-style decor. Beds are big and comfortable, covered with floral spreads or quilts. Upstairs rooms in the back of the inn have bay views. Some rooms have private decks; some private decks have hot tubs. Standard rooms have showers only, which may be worn or stained due to age. The inn also has several off-site duplex apartments and bungalows that feel newer and better maintained, with decks, harbor views, full kitchens, and more modern bathrooms. All rooms and suites have coffeemakers and flat-screen TVs with cable.
Features
Bottle of wine upon arrival, free coffee, breakfast in summer, harbor-facing lawn with Adirondack chairs
The Bodega Harbor Inn is a no-frills hotel, but there is plenty of parking, free coffee in the lobby, and free coffee and pastries every morning during the summer months and on weekends during the off-season. Upon arrival, the helpful staff gives you a bottle of wine, best enjoyed in the flower-filled garden or in the colorful Adirondack chairs that adorn the large lawn that overlooks the water. There are also picnic tables and grills available for guests who want to cook out. The hotel also has free Wi-Fi.
