25 Main St, Tiburon, California, United States | (888) 989-6591
Only waterfront hotel in the town of Tiburon
Large deck with beautiful views of the bay
Free continental breakfast delivered to room each morning
Happy hour with free wine and cheese nightly
Ferry service from San Francisco and Sausalito
Green hotel with paraben-free and synthetic-free bath products and water-saving practices
Fireplace in every room
Some rooms have balconies with views of the bay
Free Wi-Fi
Parking is at an extra cost
No restaurant
Rooms are fairly nondescript
No spa or fitness center (guests do get free access to a local gym)
Aside from a conference room, no amenities for business travelers
Some complaints of street noise
As the only waterfront hotel in the charming town of Tiburon, the Waters Edge Hotel is the sole option for travelers in search of easy water access here. Luckily, it's a good one. With just 23 rooms, the property offers an intimate hotel experience, complete with extra touches that include a free nightly wine and cheese hour and free breakfast delivered to guest rooms each morning. The tiny town of Tiburon is easy to explore from the hotel, which is surrounded by shops and restaurants. The hotel's deck -- a popular gathering spot for guests -- overlooks the bay, a yacht club, upscale stores, a coffee shop, and a movie theater. Some rooms have balconies with similar views; all have flat-screen TVs, fireplaces, and pillow-top beds. Decor is comfortable and contemporary, with high beamed ceilings and crisp white linens.
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Scene
Intimate boutique hotel that takes advantage of its waterfront location
The exterior of Waters Edge Hotel doesn't have much of a wow factor, but step through the front doors and the intimate lobby area (complete with fireplace) is much more charming than the outside lets on. The boutique property exudes the homey vibe that often comes with a smaller hotel, but the real standout feature here is its close proximity to the bay.
Location
On the main street of Tiburon and the only waterfront hotel in town
The hotel is on the main strip in Tiburon, called Main Street, and adjacent to the bay. The proximity of the property to the bay is a huge draw for travelers, as Waters Edge is the only waterfront hotel in Tiburon. The hotel is accessible by road, but many choose to come by ferry -- there's service to and from Sausalito and San Francisco, which are around 30 minutes away by boat. There are views of San Francisco from one side of the hotel, which guests can enjoy from the deck facing the bay. Other decks overlook a yacht club, upscale stores, a coffee shop, and a movie theater. The hotel is next to several restaurants and is located on a popular bike route. It is also close to Marin County attractions that include Muir Woods and Mount Tamalpais.
Rooms
Crisp and clean; many with bay views
The quiet town of Tiburon lends itself to getting a good night's sleep, as do the comfortable rooms with pillow-top mattresses at Waters Edge Hotel (though some guests have complained of street noise). The decor is crisp and clean, with an earthy color scheme. Fireplaces give these otherwise nondescript rooms a touch of character. Some rooms have high, vaulted ceilings and balconies with pretty views of the bay; all have flat-screen TVs, spa robes, iPod docking stations, hair dryers, and irons. But the favorite guest amenity is the continental breakfast delivered free to rooms each morning.
Features
Homey touches include free wine and cheese happy hour nightly and free breakfast delivered to guests rooms daily
The Waters Edge Hotel offers some nice perks that add to the property's homey vibe. They include free breakfast delivered to guest rooms every morning, as well as an afternoon tea and a free wine and cheese happy hour on the waterfront deck each night. However, the property lacks a restaurant, spa, and fitness center. Guests do get free access to a local gym, but must drive to reach it. While the hotel primarily attracts leisure travelers, there's a conference room available for business travelers as well.
