45080 Main Street, Mendocino, CA 95460, United States
#13 of 17 hotels in Mendocino
Guests' ChoiceBased on 309 hotel reviews
7.2Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.6
Location
9.5
Facilities
6.8
Staff
8.6
Value for money
7.2
Free WiFi
8.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 31 May 2024
Virginia
United StatesNo tv in my room
Location.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Trece
United StatesThe fact that the walls were very thin, which to be expected since it is an older building. Advertisement of full service of restaurant and bar. Neither are open in the hotel. The later check out of 12 is amazing , and someone at the desk all night.
Angel at the front desk was super helpful at check in, and told us about the possibility of being haunted. Very personable and friendly.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Colleen
CanadaOver the years we have stayed at the Mendocino Inn, we've seen a marked decline in upkeep of the property and facilities. The restaurant and bar are no longer operating; outside areas and inside the rooms require maintenance; the fireplace in our bedroom is not usable. Considering the lack of effort to maintain a good quality product, the price charged is definitely too high.
We love Mendocino and we like the old-fashioned style of the hotel. Walking around town and around the headlands is heavenly!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Doug
United StatesThe beds were very uncomfortable and the shower is difficult to work. The restaurant was closed for renovation but they provided coffee in the lobby.
Excellent location within walking distance to shops and restaurants. Staff is helpful and accommodating. We had a huge room decorated with genuine antiques. It was clean though a little shabby. Bathroom and furniture could use updating. The real star is the rugged coastline which is right across the road and easy to walk to a spectacular trail.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Michaela
GermanyA bit old, but cosy
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Greg
United StatesBed was not very comfortable. Shower was not easy to use.
The location was great. Ambience was great. Staff was friendly. Check in, and check out was easy.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Carvalho
United StatesBed is noisy and unbalanced.
Hotel is perfectly located, the historical building is very interesting.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
David
CanadaOur room didn't look like those in the photos. Very disappointed that it wasn't charming. There is power but no usb charge ports so you need to bring chargers with you.
Great view from the deck. Very old in a good way.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Rachpal
CanadaView. Price.
Good value but it is an outdated facility. Bed is very lumpy. Great view and nice veranda.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Donald
United StatesSecurity systems , monitoring, security on premises.
Well , the house keeping staff does a great job ! Always very happy with their efforts . Donald mcgee
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 January 2024
Suzy
United StatesThe rooms are not well-maintained and are very small. The walls are thin and we can hear the guest next room. The hotel has changed owners over the years and has been left without upkeep. The restaurant is permanently closed and there's nothing else to offer.
The hotel is an old Victorian style house with interesting furnishings and pieces of decoration. It's also very close to the ocean and it has a nice view. The guests can just walk to the balcony all around the rooms to appreciate the view and catch a nice sunset.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 1 January 2024
Sheree
United StatesThe most uncomfortable bed ever!
Perfect location
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 28 December 2023
Laurel
United StatesLike any historic property, perhaps a little sprucing up?
Great location, comfortable, quiet, nice view, and you allow cats! We will stay here again!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 13 December 2023
Mark
United StatesHaving the fire place working and hopefully the dining room reopening.
We liked the view of the ocean and the sound of the waves.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 24 November 2023
Stephen
New ZealandIt would have been good if it was busier, and some investment in sprucing it up a bit.
A beautiful old hotel which was full of character. All the fittings e.g. the plumbing worked just fine despite their vintage feel. The morning coffee provided in the reception area was good. The location was spectacular. Unfortunately the Restaurant had been closed for some time.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 15 November 2023
Karen
United StatesI can’t say I DISLIKED anything. There were just a few small things that could simply be because it is an old building. Nothing that made me uncomfortable. 1) There was no thermostat. Heat was supplied by a space heater. Not a disaster when weather is relatively mild, but I wonder how it is when it is cold. I would not like to run the space heater all night. 2) there was only a single plug that served both the coffee pot and the heater. so I could have my coffee or be warm, but not both at the same time. 3) the drapes were nice enough, but the linings were in bad shape. Again nothing that affected my comfort. Just gave the room a bit of a shabby feel.
Historic, attractive, nice gardens, great location. Beautiful lobby restoration. Room was small but nice, and the bed was comfortable. Fun old-timey photos on the walls. Good shower. The people extra nice.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 4 November 2023
Elizabeth
United StatesQuite a few guests had trouble getting into the bathrooms & evidently hadn't been told during check-in that they need to use the room key to unlock the bathroom door. And people inside the bathrooms didn't know to turn the latch so that "OCCUPIED" shows on the outside of the bathroom door. Winter 2022-2023 provided lots of rain (no more drought), but the hotel website needs to be updated. Fireplace in the ground floor sitting room/lounge is out of order-- too bad, since that's really inviting on a chilly evening. The restaurant is no longer functioning, sadly, since 2020 or so.
This is a 19th century hotel, so most rooms have a sink-- but the bathrooms (with toilet, shower/bath) are down the hall. Most of the rooms are fairly small-- with a wardrobe (armoire) & Victorian style furnishings. Don't expect a modern, spacious motel with mini-fridge. (There is coffee in the lobby.) It's quaint, which means it's a more reasonable price than most of the fancier hotels/ B&Bs in Mendocino. This was our 2nd time there. Bed was pretty comfy. Be aware: the rooms are up a steep flight of stairs (no elevator). Hotel has a cool old fashioned sitting room/lounge on the ground floor with board games and good seats for looking out the windows onto Main St & the headlands.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 12 October 2023
Keturah
United StatesIt's a very old building, meaning old world style with very small rooms/beds, very thin walls, and shared rest rooms for some. I didn't hate that part so much, but the price tag was a bit high. The town is a wedding hub though, so prices were high everywhere you looked.
The historical aspects of the building really made some of the other "unusual" accommodations worth it. It's very cute! The staff were very friendly and helpful throughout our stay and beyond. The view on the shared patio and the location of the hotel makes up for the price point. The shared bathrooms were nicer than I thought they'd be.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 19 September 2023
Jenny
United KingdomThe hotel is sadly tired. It needs some inspiration and money to get it to use it's charms effectively and provide a 21st century experience.
Obviously an old building with many original features
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 5 September 2023
Cathy
United StatesNo breakfast
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 5 September 2023
Adrienne
United StatesIt’s a historic site so there’s wear and tear but overall the property is clean. It was disappointing to see the fireplace was not used and they closed down the restaurant side of the building.
The property is close to everything since it’s near the Mendocino Central Business District. Also it’s near Mendocino Headlands and Van Damme Beach and about a 10 minute drive to Fort Bragg. Check out Tall Guy brewery if you’re in Fort Bragg. Quite phenomenal beers.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 21 August 2023
Jane
United StatesStaff just seemed uninterested in discussion or didn't even notice people coming and going.
The ambience and location were great.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 17 August 2023
Bradley
United StatesThe beds seemed to match the age and authenticity of the hotel. They were old spring mattresses and not very comfortable. Also, there is no central air so it became uncomfortably warm at night and a bit stuffy.
The location is prime as Mendocino is a tiny town and the Hotel is on Main Street in a town where that actually means something. The hotel is beautiful and authentic. It's roughly 145 years old.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 13 August 2023
Julia
FranceThe rooms are small
Great old hotel in the center of Mendocinom. Really enjoyed the location (in the ocean street) and the fact that I had access through the room to a terrace. Calm and cosy.
Stayed in August 2023
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