Name: The Occidental Lodge
Address: 3610 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental, 95465, US

8/10

Excellent

30 Jul 2026

Allie

We were greeted at the front desk with news of an upgrade to our reservation! From a King room to a Double King Suite. The downstairs room was very clean and spacious and also next to poolside.
The A/C unit was precariously vented out the frint room window so privacy and lighting were an issue in the evening.
All in all … we enjoyed our stay and would gladly stay again!

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2026

Sydney

Ryder at the front desk was super helpful and diligent about making sure we had everything we needed for our stay at the Occidental lodge!

8/10

Excellent

28 Jul 2026

Ronald

Convenient and affordable accomodations with dining within walking distance. Be aware there's no supper service in town on Monday.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2026

Kim

A beautiful quaint town, Occidental,
Unfortunately, the pool was not swimmable otherwise a perfect stay.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2026

Lia

Super cute place. We had a lot of fun swimming and it’s right by everything.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

Michele

Lovely lodge right in the center of quaint Occidental. 2 minute walking distance to most restaurants and markets. We had an updated room and it was fresh and was a non-pet use room, which is nice for those with sensitive pet allgergies. Very comfortable bed. Helpful staff. Sometimes front desk is unmanned so review check in/check out instructions.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

Laura

I would recommend this place 100%! It was such an amazing fun trip! Cute little town feeling and hanging out at the pool was the best! We will deff be back

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2026

Ronald

only stayed over nite place was good and stores and restaurants close enough to walk too.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

Elizabeth

Clean room

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

Frederick

Nice staff, comfortable bed, love the area.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

Ronna

Occidental Lodge is a great place to stay! The staff are amazing! I stay to go to Bodega Bay because the prices are very reasonable. Nice little town.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

Tanya

Charming. Clean room with a historic feel of route 66. It is a traveler's lodge. Fridge noisy, walls are thin so bring earplugs if you're bothered.
The town has limited food service, so plan accordingly. Check days restaurants are open. I loved the view of trees. Old church and buildings. Charming. I will return

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Eva

We loved our stay at Occidental Lodge. The staff was friendly, our room was clean, & it was so convenient to be right on the main street, making it an easy walk to restaurants, the store and even the farmers market!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jul 2026

Jon

The family suite was very underwhelming. There were 2 coffee mugs and 2 glasses and nothing else even though there was a full kitchenette. The furniture was uncomfortable and there was a dank smell that we couldn't get rid of even with the windows open. The staff was absolutely lovely and the facilities were very clean, but I would not recommend this room to others

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Todd

It was a good choice! We were right in the town with beautiful redwood trees just behind.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Donna

Everything about the Occidental Lodge was excellent! Quiet and clean, friendly staff, very pet friendly. It's extremely close to restaurants and shops.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Michael

Optimal place to stay

Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2026

Richard

Friendly staff. Room Clean. The room we stayed in was not updated. This lodge we would recommend to anyone. Cannot wait for updated rooms. Great value.

Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2026

Linda

It's been a while since we stayed there and always stayed on top floor before.
My husband has a bad back and can't do the stairs so I requested a downstairs room.
From the time the people upstairs came and through most of the night, it sounded like
they were stomping back and forth in their room. Was really disturbing in the middle of the night.
The hotel was sold out so I knew we couldn't exchange rooms.
I found out they were all there for a wedding.
There must beno insulation between the two floors.
All the staff were wonderful, it wasn't their fault.
I don't think we'll stay there again unless we can stay upstairs.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jul 2026

Viktor

Liked: friendly and helpful staff, suite has good amenities and room for 5 people.

Disliked: walls are not insulated, one can hear the neighbours in every direction as if they’re sharing the room with you. The pipes need maintenance as we kept getting woken up by the plumbing noises at night. The bathroom could be better equipped with shower products. The bed was old, noisy, and the mattress not supportive.

Still, it was a convenient and decently priced stay.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Nathan

Really lovely little hotel, walking distance from everything in town. Would stay there again!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Braxton

The staff was very friendly, and the room was clean. Occidental is a cute town; Though we only stayed one night, we quite enjoyed our time.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Lou

A very nice find. My room was a modern, business traveler-grade space tucked inside the memory of my late-60s/early-70s family vacations: friendly people, woodsy atmosphere, and modest shops and eateries. My best productivity was facilitated and I had peak-rest.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jun 2026

Shari

The Occidental Lodge is a very charming, old-school lodge that is well-maintained and absolutely spotless. My favorite part was that there were no smells at all in the room, which I loved!The lodge is located in a tiny, quiet town that I would describe as a micro-country town. If you are planning a weekday stay, just keep in mind that the only things open are a little market and a breakfast café that closes at 3:00 PM. All of the other little restaurants nearby are only open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. However, there is a large city just a few miles away with everything you could need, including grocery stores and fast-food options.They do have a small pool on site. However, because this town doesn’t get very warm, the pool is not heated, so we did not end up using it.The only negative thing about this stay was the lack of soundproofing between floors. It sounded like elephants upstairs—I could hear everything from the first floor, including stomping around and snoring.It is still a wonderful place to stay, but if I visit again, I will definitely request a second-floor room!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

MIKHAIL

Quite place really nice

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Mary

A simple , clean impeccable room in a lovely setting with an easy as pie check-in . Great food in walking distance.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Travis

Pleasant stay.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Celia

friendly staff; clean room

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Lauren

Great hotel in adorable little town. Nice staff and loved being able to walk to everything.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Sarah

Great location, clean and well maintained property. Would love to come again one day.

Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2026

Susan

Good stay when I needed some rest on my way home from a trip. The guy behind the desk was super friendly and helpful. Pet friendly, no real area to potty your pup.... so plan to be taking your pet for walks. But a nice, super basic yet comfortable place. I couldnt figure out working the tv for the life of me, but you can always call the front desk during their working hours! Served it's purpose for my dog and I on our way up the coast.

Pet

2/10

Poor

17 May 2026

Darlene

The room did not have a clean welcoming vibe. The room needs a complete renovation.its old snd lacked amenities that are normal in a room. No shampoo, no body wash, no iron or ironing board. The tv did not work , noisy ice machine, top floor I was I. Bottom Room 101, could hear every step taken in room. Telephone not working.
The sink had. An old fashioned rubber stopper , you could see all the way down the sinkhole drain. The electric plug was broken in half… one queen size bed was broken, it felt like a 250 lb person had dented tge mattress forever, could not spring back up. Te drapes wee disheveled and to top it all off the KEY was a real key to the room. I woke up with a back ache sns slept miserably. The only positive is thst you could walk to little places to getaway ftom the ugliness of the room. It was a total disaster. I would notice this hotel,

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2026

Laura

Extremely friendly and great staff. very basic, but very cute rooms. Quiet and cabin in the woods like. Will definitely stay here again when I visit my daughter!

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Gloria

Great basic place. Beautiful area.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

Rhea

The staff were warm, friendly and helpful! It’s a cute little hotel nestled in the woods and you can walk across the street do some point little shops

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

Sumana

Clean property, helpful staff. Remote area

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

janice

perfect for our weekend bike trip and very helpful staff.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2026

Ileana

A remodeled room, very spare, needed more furniture--a chair, maybe a bench to put things on. The walls needed something. It felt cold so devoid of decoration.

Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Apr 2026

Rob

It was a great stay. Loved the scenery outside . Really nice room. Bed was very comfortable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2026

Meghan

The bed and pillows are super comfortable. The room is clean and cute

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

Gerald

Great place to stay for

8/10

Excellent

24 Mar 2026

Tiffany

We were able to book a family room which fit all of us. Our suite was spacious with two bedrooms, kitchen, living room and bathroom. Location was nice as we were across the street from little shops and restaurants.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2026

Jason

Very nice little spot to stay. Beautiful area.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2026

Lisa

We had the most wonderful experience at the Occidental Lodge the hotel was adorable very clean staff was very warm and welcoming!! We will absolutely be back !!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2026

David

Yes parked right outside my room great food close by we always go to Dinnucci‘s 15 minutes from room great Italian food 5 course meal 😋

Partner

4/10

Poor

15 Feb 2026

Lily

The room was clean and spacious. Staff was friendly! The walls in the room I had were completely bare and white with only one wall having any sort of art. The TV was in the room with the couch but there was nothing in the bedroom. The fridge wasn’t working so my food ended up going to waste by morning which was about $20-$30 worth of food. I think it absolutely is a cute spot with potential but was not worth how much I spent on the room.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2025

Max

Clean room, friendly staff. Power was out for a little bit, due to weather, but they had a backup generator. Convenient location.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Dec 2025

Julia

I did not see a pool

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Dec 2025

Bret

Old but clean and nice staff.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Dec 2025

Casey

Staff was very nice and helpful. The room was cleaned, but it really needed some cosmetic work!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2025

Carol

The room we were placed in was very comfortable and clean. My only critique is that there is a very bright light outside the window, and it might be helpful to have blackout curtains, in addition to the blinds. Other than that, everything was perfect.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2025

Kelly

Clean rooms and very accommodating staff. Would definitely stay again.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2025

Julia

We made a VERY last minute reservation (on our way there at 9:20pm), and the manager was absolutely incredible. We were stressed, and after talking with him were once again in vacay mode. The room was so nice, comfy, and just what we needed. Would 100% go back with a planned reservation. 🤗

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2025

Caroline

Clean room, friendly staff, quiet and safe area, in the center of the most adorable town.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2025

Lori

Staff is wonderful and rooms are clean and tidy.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2025

David

We got one of the recently-remodeled rooms, and it was very nice and cozy. The beds were comfortable, and the room was very clean. The gentleman that checked us in was extremely nice and even offered to help with luggage. If we come back to the area we would absolutely stay here again.

For those showing up to the area after 5-6pm, please be aware that basically everything here and in Bodega Bay shuts down super early so plan your dinner accordingly.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2025

Judit

Great Getaway 👍

This Lodge surprised me. All the rooms are slightly different looking and we were given the option to pick our own room since they were not super busy. The gentleman at the counter, Ryder, was absolutely professional and welcoming, very kind and helped us find the best room for our needs. All the rooms are very clean well put together and comfortable. We picked one with a king size bed on the second floor. They have a sweet with two queen size beds in separate rooms on the ground floor that looks absolutely amazing and we will pick next time. The property is quiet and well placed in the small town of occidental. Right across the street is a great place for breakfast and a wonderful oat milk latte. The food options are plentiful, serving some big and the prices absolutely reasonable. For dinner there are couple of choices but I must warn you only open on the weekends. We went into Santa Rosa to do some food as well which was only 25 to 30 minute drive. Occidental sits in a beautiful area of Redwood forests, and if you're looking to go ziplining there is canopy Adventures only 5 minutes from the lodge. We had a great time and will absolutely return! We highly recommend above any hotel. They have some rooms that are dog friendly and some rooms that they intentionally don't allow any pets for people who may have allergies or preferences. There were no signs or smells of any other pets ever having been in the room we stayed in with our little fur friend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2025

Jimmie

Perfect location friendly staff - don't pass this up!

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2025

Julie

Pet friendly and clean and comfortable

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2025

Gwen

Our room was very nice and the staff was very accommodating. Also, loved Molly the outdoor cat that the staff takes care of.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

16 Oct 2025

Brian

*read entire review for accuracy

It’s O.K. Worn and dated, but functional. Most everything in the room was out of date, but clean on the surface *

No phone/phone cable plugins
No outlets center nightstand
TV was OLD, not hdtv, limited channels

Room definitely showed age:
Stain on ceiling
Large dirt/stain spots on carpet

Surface clean, but otherwise …. hmm

*I WOULD consider staying here again. Great location for exploring the nearby coast! We never spend anytime in the room. Good room rate, all things considered.

Accommodations in the area are super expensive (because of the great location).

We searched online and found a room here (2 queen beds), 2 nights $250 all in.

Not a destination resort, but definitely budget friendly for travelers, trekkers, dreamers, etc.

** Travel tip: If you’re going to a beach, hiking trail, destination park GO EARLY! The park, parking lot and trails fill up mid-morning.

Expect bus loads of kids mid morning, which may affect your serenity ….

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2025

Charles E.

This is an old-fashioned layout for a motel with one's car right outside the door. Roomy and spacious, with a great shower stall, water pressure and amenities.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2025

Sam

I really enjoy staying here when I come to the area for school. The staff is friendly and personable, unlike a lot of places. And it has nice touches- like real glasses for drinking instead of cheap plastic ones. The town of Occidental is tranquilly situated among redwoods.

Self

8/10

Excellent

11 Oct 2025

Martha

We enjoyed our stay in the town of Occidental and the Lodge was a throw back to earlier times in that hippie town. We loved it.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Oct 2025

Caitlynn

The carpet did look like it was a pet friendly room as there were possible prior stains on the carpet. Bathroom was clean and tidy. Enjoyed the fridge. Overall very nice aesthetic and good pricing.

Self

8/10

Excellent

06 Oct 2025

Cheryle

Very friendly and accommodating. The room was very clean. The only negative was that I could hear the person snoring next door.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

27 Sep 2025

Gilbert

Needs a few upgrades. Coffee pot does not match the coffee pod sizes. Overall service was good. Area is a little depressed, so not much variety in food choices.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2025

jeffrey

Clean room tv WiFi microwave small fridge and pool. Very small town only a market and a bakery

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2025

Tim

Lovely place to stay

Great place to stay. Clean and tidy and the bed was very comfortable. Staff at reception were very helpful and informative. Howard Station is directly across the road and do a fantastic breakfast. Overall, Occidental is a lovely little village, off the beaten track.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Sep 2025

Kelly

Clean room and friendly service.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2025

Terri

It is a basic, clean, no frills motel, which is what I would expect for about $100 a night. The TV got a lot of channels and had an easy to use remote! The bed was pretty comfortable, but definitely bring your own pillows. It had a nice pool, though it was too cool to swim, but the furnishings around the pool were comfortable to sit and lay on. The biggest downside for me was how noisy it was being on a bottom floor, because I could hear the people above me walking back-and-forth and back back-and-forth nonstop. Definitely bring earplugs! It had a coffee maker, microwave, and mini fridge. There was a farmers market going on across the street and there is a market there to buy food. It’s surrounded by a hillside with nice trees. The soda machine doesn’t work, but you purchase water and a few sodas inside the office for $2 each. If I were to stay again, I would definitely ask for a second floor room in the back by the swimming pool, because it looks like a newer wing. Although I’m sure if the weather were hot, that room would be noisy because of kids in the pool. So maybe a second floor room somewhere in the middle of the property.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2025

Marc Ellen

Clean, quiet, close to town yet nestled in the trees.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2025

James

Small town, good rates. Hotel is modern, room was very clean. Restaurants in town all seem to close by 7. Would we stay again? Absolutely, but we would have something in our cooler for dinner!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2025

Denise

Paradise

My Daughter and I loved it!! We will stay there again!! Friendly staff, clean and a beautiful place 😃💜

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2025

Gary

Great choice in occidental

Wonderful little hotel right in the middle of town. Our room was nicely appointed and clean. Parked right in front. Walked to dinner and shops. Would recommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2025

Kim

Cute & Cozy Getaway

In town for a wedding so this was the perfect place to stay. Cute & cozy with access to the best restaurants in Sonoma County. Loved it!!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2025

Amber

I came here for a quiet vacay on my own. The room was quaint and clean, the staff were helpful and kind. I will most definitely be coming back again. It’s the perfect place to chill out and enjoy the coast. There is an awesome spa is just down the street and the room rate was the most affordable in the area. Don’t miss out on this place!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Aug 2025

Barbara

Adorable motel with super friendly staff

Very charming spot in an equally charming little town. Don't plan on sleeping in if you're on the first floor- housekeeping starts around 7 AM and it's impossible not to be woken up by it.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2025

Milena

Very pleasant place to stay

This is a very nice hotel in the peaceful little town of Occidental.
It is spacious, clean, with the usual amenities like microwave, fridge etc. Our room was newly renovated. It had a large table with two chairs overlooking the grounds, pool and the surrounding area of big trees, through a large window.
The bed was very comfortable and the room was pleasant.
The town is small but it has some shops and eateries all within walking distance.
I would recommend this place.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Aug 2025

kenny

My girlfriend and I really enjoyed our couple days here. Pool was very clean both gentlemen that worked the desk were extremely nice. Walking distance to the cozy little town. And great motorcycle rides in all directions

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2025

Xian

excellent!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

17 Aug 2025

Pascal

staff was great

Room was old and outdated

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2025

James

Convenient location for the whole Russian River Valley.
Good breakfast and lunch options. Good dinner restaurants are only open on weekends

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2025

Richard

Stay here!

Nice place to stay. Warmly greeted. Most helpful staff.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Aug 2025

Elke

Great find!

Very friendly and helpful staff. The walls are relatively thin so you can definitely hear what’s going on in the next room, but it wasn’t a problem for us. The pool area is quite lovely sunny clean and relaxing. You can’t beat the location either.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2025

Brent

Beautiful little town

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2025

Jodi

Occidental trip

Front desk clerk was wonderful, he was friendly and helpful. He recommended places to eat. Keep in mind most are closed during the week. We got coffee and breakfast at Bohemian Market, had lunch at Howard Station Cafe. We had a pizza and salad at Union Hotel. We wanted to try Negris and Hazel but both were too busy on a Sunday.
Beds were soft and comfortable. The pool was too cold to use but it was a nice place to sit.
If you’re adventurous I’d recommend the zipline course two miles away.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2025

Won Jun

Great friendly staff Ryder

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2025

Claudiar

I couldn’t stop thinking I was being discriminated at the time of check in. I had already asked for an early check in, the man asked me to come back later since the room was being cleaned. Got back and two other couples walked in at the same time, the man said “2 rooms available” and gave it to them when I had been there before they did. He had the audacity to tell me “checking time is at 3 pm and smile at the other guest”. This was plain wrong. I don’t what to mention the race of the other guest, but I’m sure you’d have a pretty good idea .

6/10

Pleasant

31 Jul 2025

Lloyd

Older place, but clean. The town had few options when it came to food, clerk said most places are closed on Monday and Tuesday. Slept good, bed was comfortable.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Jul 2025

George

Everything was great except the outdated bed which was very uncomfortable.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2025

Diana

Pleasant check in
First room was pretty cramped. Small tv in adjacent nook. Could not watch tv from bed. Asked for a different room and was graciously reassigned to a different room
Good value for the price. Enjoyed Thursday Night market across the way.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2025

Kristin

The staff was very friendly and upgraded us to one of the newly refinished rooms. We have stayed here multiple times and always enjoyed it. Clean, quiet, and beds were comfortable.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2025

Sheri

Great place!!! Friendly staff. Clean updated room. Pleased with the upgrade!!!

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2025

Steven

Nice room and experience, just minutes from Bodega Bay.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jul 2025

John

The Lodge itself was very nice, clean, comfortable and centrally located in town. My wife and i stayed from Sunday for 4 nights on our first night all restaurants and the only bar in town were open and that was the last time we could use the bar as it was closed until Friday. The towns restaurants weren't much better with only one open each evening with none open on Tuesday evening. I would recommend you look at the town web site for days and times eateries are open. Occedental-ca.org to help fine places to eat.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2025

Bonnie

A wonderful place in a great town!!!!

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2025

Ligia

Loved the location and the reception gentleman

10/10