Name: Sonoma Coast Villa
Address: 16702 Coast Highway, Bodega, 94922, US

8/10

Excellent

23 Jul 2026

Noel

The sauna wasn’t available

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jul 2026

Jeremy

Charming but a bit tired.

Pros:
- Fireplace in our room with a log that burned for hours.
- Friendly, helpful staff.
- Large, clean, and quiet rooms.
- Beautiful grounds.
- Lovely architecture.

Cons:
- Looks like it hasn't been remodeled in a long time.
- Toilet rocked a bit back and forth.
- Tub jets didn't work.
- Tub drain stopper was broken.

I would stay again at a lower price. Now that I know it's a bit older than the photos make it look, $300-$400/night is a steep ask.

Partner

4/10

Poor

19 Jul 2026

Daniel

Kendra was wonderful, but she was the highlight of the visit. The website advertises complimentary wine upon check-in as well as a host a amenities. We were expecting a 4 or 5 star experience given the enormous price paid for a single room. There was no wine offered at check-in. The jacuzzi was broken. The mini-golf and outdoor activities were not useable...no balls, a completely un-maintained area, etc. The room was nice, but staring up at the HVAC vents showed spider webs and dust. Overall, it was a 3-star experience advertised as a boutique 5-Star B&B. We absolutely will not return despite Kendra's fantastic personality when we had interactions with her. This place is way past its prime and is very overpriced. What was supposed to be a splurge retreat for my wife's birthday turned out to be very disappointing and we are NOT high-maintenance people nor prone to complain.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2026

Marie

The room suited us perfectly The breakfast was great and the staff were super friendly. There was an outdoor movie and a fire pit with s’mores which was an added bonus . We loved our stay and will definitely return

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

Tamara

Kendra was incredible. She went above and beyond to ensure my wife and I had a flawless Anniversary. From the moment we pulled up she was friendly, attentive, kind, professional and took care of business. She is exactly who should be at the front desk assisting guests. We will be back. Thank you!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Angelica

I booked a stay here for my and my partner’s anniversary. Upon arrival, we received an incredibly warm and festive greeting by staff, a delicious glass of wine, and a run down of the property amenities and suggestions for local activities and attractions. There notified us of some damage to the original room I booked by previous guests, and they were nice enough to upgrade us to a larger, poolside suite at no extra charge.

The property is beautiful, quaint and very clean. The room did get a bit stuffy during the day - I advise opening the windows early in the day to let some fresh air in. The villa was easy to find, and about a 15 minute drive to Bodega Bay, or you can venture out a little further to larger cities such as Sebastopol or Santa Rosa. There is plenty of parking, and the property was the perfect place to enjoy our anniversary. We explored the surrounding areas during most of our stay, so I cannot speak to things like the pool, complimentary s’mores, or spa service. However my partner is extremely picky but he mentioned having a comfortable stay overall. Complimentary breakfast was pretty basic but enough to keep us satisfied and we prepared for each day. We would definitely return here in the future!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

Michael

The bed was wonderful (I like a bed on the softer side and this was just right). The staff was amazing. Breakfast was good but the eggs and sausages where a bit cold.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

Monique

It was a relaxing stay. Beautiful room, hot tub, pool and outdoor fireplace with smores and outdoor movie screens.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2026

Diana

Property was very clean and comfortable with an Italian feel. Rooms are very large and the bed very comfortable. Our dog was happy staying with us. Breakfast was a buffet with several choices.
We Only wish the bathroom had safety bars for senior guests.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

John

Loved the staff Kendra and Danielle with great recommendations about local attractions. Great breakfast in the morning and so fun going to the S’mores and movie night in the Courtyard. Location of property is great to travel around Sonoma Coast.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Kornelia

Our room was very nice, clean, and roomy. The surrounding area was well kept, and surrounded by lush and beautiful landscaping. There were plenty of places to walk our dogs, and overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We anticipate many returns. A great big thank you to all the staff. My only suggestion is to add a microwave to the rooms.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Tyler

Very nice place to relax. Beach was close. Breakfast was very nice.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Sharon

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
The property is gorgeously landscaped, well thought out, and very romantic. The arrangement of the rooms provided an atmosphere of complete privacy. And it's a smaller property. One doesn't feel lost in a crowd. We'll definitely go back.

4/10

Poor

19 Jun 2026

Matthew

Be careful on booking. The booking was to 'pay upon arrival'. How my CC was charged 5+ hours before arriving. I had a gift certificate which was not honored upon arrival. The hotel indicated the certificate could only be used if you cal direct, Which is not mentioned on the certificate.

The property is clean and staff did their job. But, the property could use a reface. The grounds need a gardener and regular maintenance.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Christopher

This was our first time at the Villa. The staff left a great impression on us from check-in to check-out.

The property is absolutely beautiful. We enjoyed our morning and evening walk around it. So much peace to be found. The birds sang beautifully.

Whenever in the area, my wife and I will definitely be back.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jun 2026

Dene

Good

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

pamela

We enjoyed the cozy atmosphere of the Villas. The pool was a wonderful place to relax. The staff was very friendly and ready to meet our needs. We have been here several times and will return again!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2026

Ryan

The breakfast really could use an update… You can tell it was all frozen Cisco foods. Room was heavily smelled of smoke from the in room fireplace, which is great but very little ventilation great location cool spot just needs a good cleaning in the yard and entryway.
I would definitely stay there again, but we just hope that they would clean it up a little bit

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 May 2026

KIM

The staff was great. Spa was greasy dirty. Pool was dirty. Room was cold. Should have extra blankets

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2026

Teresa

I have stayed here once before and will likely stay again! A lovely respite for sure. A very serene and peaceful space. We were there for a wedding nearby and could not have asked for a better place to stay.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

27 Apr 2026

Michael

The shower water pressure was extremely low, and the shower head only partially worked. Hotel shampoo stripped the grease out of my hair completely leaving my hair wiry feeling. Water pressure was so low I could barely rinse the shampoo out of my hair. The bed seemed to be higher in the middle, oddly, so sleeping was a chore. The breakfast was very very average... scrambled eggs were out of a carton, and sausages tasted rubbery. The property visually was gorgeous, but the interior decor is very out dated. Staff was lovely and kind. At the price points that they are selling to rooms for, I was expecting a much better, slightly luxury experience. This hotel fell short for me.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

andrew

We got one of the less expensive rooms and it was as good size with a fireplace and a huge bathroom. Staff was really friendly. The fire smores and movie at night was a nice touch. Great hot breakfast every morning, nice hot-tub, beautiful surroundings, and very quiet and peaceful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2026

Laura

The staff were fantastic, friendly helpful. The room was better than expected. The spa and pool were clean and lovely parking was easy was a fantastic place to stay quite beautiful.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2026

Tierra

Nice peaceful setting. Hot tub was closed for most of the stay but still a locely property. Movie and fire pit with s'mores was fun

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2026

Kylie

Sonoma Coast Villa was wonderful! Kendra and her staff are amazing and so helpful. We felt very cared for during our stay. The property is beautiful, our room was lovely, and there are a lot of amenities like pool, hot tub, movies at night, roasting s'mores, corn hole, putting green, pickle ball (court without the lines), cows to say \"hi\" to, spa treatments, and a delicious breakfast! We had told Kendra about our food allergies and she made sure to have ample options for us at breakfast. We really appreciated the wonderful service! Highly recommend!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2026

April

We really enjoyed our stay here. The customer service was excellent and the staff were very friendly. Our room was clean and comfortable. The hotel atmosphere was quiet and peaceful. We enjoyed relaxing in the indoor hot tub, and they offered movies by the fire pit with s’more making.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

Christina

Beautiful room, lovely grounds, very peaceful. Had a wonderful time, would 100% stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2026

Audra

Wonderful stay at this lovely boutique inn. Room was cozy and amenities great especially breakfast in the dining area. Close to surrounding beaches. We will return.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2026

Verified traveler

Moder, clean rooms w/jacuzzi tub and private outdoor deck.
In floor heating; no noisy AC unit.
Nice grounds to walk with our dog (pet friendly).
Host provided outside movie and got a fire going.
Hot breakfast (scrambled & sausage) plus good fruit, cottage cheese, yoghurt with usual coffee and selection of teas.
Friendly staff who want to help.
Property is well off the road and so peaceful. Restaurants are 5-8 mins away but parking is challenging as these are popular.

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2026

Brett

The rooms were large, comfortable and well located.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2026

Rosie

Great place to stay, clean room, good breakfast, beautiful grassy mountains around. Had to check in late, very informative on after hours check in.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2026

Jim

Staff was excellent. Food was good. Room was clean and nice. Grounds were clean. Close to everything

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2026

Djamani

Stayed here during a birthday/engagement trip. The location was surprisingly ideal, right between Bodega and Petaluma, and was pet friendly which was necessary for us. The space itself was clean, comfortable, and had a warm and homey vibe. My girlfriend at the time was pleasantly surprised and loved it.
Staff was amazing the whole time, and very helpful. They really make the place. Enough so, when I proposed on the trip, we were both looking forward to telling Kendra at the front desk.
We did not get a chance to see a whole movie with the smores, but even just walking by set a great tone and added to the overall experience.
A little pricey, but well worth it. We will definitely stay here again. Make sure to check out the whole property, there's little hidden gems all around.

Great getaway from regular life.

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jan 2026

David

Cozy room, great breakfast options, friendly staff

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2025

Craig

Staff, room was nice

6/10

Pleasant

27 Dec 2025

Paul

The staff was over the top fantastic, but due to a storm, we had no electricity, water, or internet for half our stay. They need a generator. We left a day early, but we had a non-refundable reservation and they wouldn’t budge on a refund for a night we didn’t stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Dec 2025

Julie

Staff was great! Second time staying here and we really do love it. So does our Malinois, Jack. Nice rooms. Low water pressure on shower and took a while to get hot water. That’s all I can Say as far as criticism. WiFi not an issue this time.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2025

Carla

Great room and kind staff.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2025

Jessica

Very clean

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2025

Christine

Quiet retreat, clean room, friendly staff

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2025

Eunice

Host are accommodating and was so nice and friendly. Very nice place

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2025

Jonathan Reid

Beautiful place and location! Quiet and off the highway. Missed the fir with s’mores, but breakfast was very good. Nice place to relax.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2025

Julie

Gotta say I am not taking off a star for no Wi-Fi because we knew this going in. I have to say I’ve probably slept better than I have in a long time without checking my phone or hearing it go off. Yes, that’s a Me problem.
We loved this place and we will be back. They were very dog friendly. And I kind of wish we were gonna stay for more than one night. I would assume during the summer months they’re busier, but it was very quiet. Loved the cookies. My husband said the breakfast was great the next morning. The room is comfortable and you could not hear the road almost at all.
My only minor complaint is that my husband has a big truck and so the parking lot and the in and out of the lot was a little tricky. But I still give this place five stars. We usually stay at inn at the tides which we love, but they’re not dog friendly. This is our go to place now when we take Jackson and maybe for good even without him.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2025

Mary

Everything was wonderful, check in, staff, food and amenities. Beautiful location less than 10 minutes drive to the beach. Great lil gem. Will recommend! 😊

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2025

Mark

Very nice establishment

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2025

jacqueline

I love seeing the Longhorn steer and their babies!

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2025

Philip

Cool place

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2025

Maxim

Perfect getaway

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2025

Frank

Kendra was the absolute best host! 💜

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2025

Saeideh

Very clean, very friendly staff, nice breakfast ❤️

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

21 Sep 2025

Steven

It was nice but dated for the price. Had some nice little touches like water and a couple cookies in your room. Breakfast was really good. More of a retreat stay than what I did, pit stop along the way. Also, no cell service but they do have fast wifi

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2025

Kirsten

We had a wonderful stay at Sonoma Coast Villa! The general manager, Kendra Wester, was fantastic—so welcoming and accommodating. We truly appreciated her hospitality and attention to detail.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2025

Jennifer

Quiet & Quaint

Great quiet place to stay! Staff was incredibly friendly.

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

26 Aug 2025

Jennifer

I do not recommend

We went with high hopes to get away and relax. When we checked in, there was a nice man who was on his own with the entire hotel and spa...literally on his own. There was no wine at check in or anything special; we actually were worried and thinking \"what we have done\". The same man ran the hotel through 10 PM and actually did a good job, but we just felt for him. Everything was cheesy and hanging on a thread. We were happy to depart the next morning.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Comparing my stay from 4 years ago, this place has declined in its aesthetics and overall comfort since then. The grounds are not as well kept. Our bed frame was pieced together and unpainted. For the nightly rate I was expecting more.
The staff was very friendly and accommodating

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2025

Alexis

Property was super cute and the bed was very comfortable. It was very cozy and made it easy to relax.

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2025

Ethan

A great place to stay

It was a very nice first time experience. I would definitely recomend and go again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2025

Jing

Dog friendly and accommodating staff

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2025

Jennifer

Amazing Staff. Great Place.

Love the staff.
Danielle and Kendra - both went out of their way to make us feel welcome. Spacious rooms. Great night sleep.

Offered Chardonnay at entry. Great recs for beach and dinner places. We saw the 8pm outdoor movies with smores. Three nights in a row. Lovely afternoon playing cards on The pool patio. Feels far removed from civilization. But a quick car ride to most of the fun West Side of Sonoma coast.

Only 2 things meh: water pressure of shower and breakfast was basic, but included - so no complaints.

Staff were personable, warm and aiming to please. Epic trip, we will remember it fondly. We’d love to come back.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Aug 2025

Kim

Fun family stay!

We had a one night stay as family. Love the recreation area and movie night and s’mores. Wish the pool was a little heated. We really enjoyed our stay

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2025

Karen

Best Experience Ever!

The hotel manager, Kendra, is the kindest, friendliest person I have ever met. She even brought in some of her jewelry the next day for me to choose from.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2025

Sunita

Well maintained property and excellent staff

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2025

Kurt

Great place. Great grounds.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2025

Diana

This is a gem along the Northern California coast. The location is tucked away in the hills of bodega bay yet our

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jul 2025

Robin

We stayed here with our 2 dogs. Its pricely for the amenities you get. Not walkable to restaurants. Nice casita like room but shower-too small and the sink didnt drain. Bed was super comfortable. The tv was too small for the size of the room. We didn't participate in movie night as they were showing legally blonde. It was too hard to do mini golf/cornhole/?? with dogs which you cant leave in the room. Nice walking areas for dogs to do their business. The comp wine and snack were minimal a small pour and baggie of chex mix. Didnt have breakfast as dogs not allowed in dining area.

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2025

Katerina

This is a hidden gem. The staff are all really sweet and kind. The continental breakfast was very good and the property is just authentic and beautiful. We will definitely go back.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2025

Mimi

We stayed at Sonoma Coast Villa for our 1-year anniversary and had a wonderful experience. The staff greeted us with wine, snacks, and a personalized card — such a thoughtful touch. Our villa was cozy and the bed super comfortable. Kendra was a delight and helped make our stay truly special.

We enjoyed playing bocce ball and cornhole, and the location was perfect — close to everything with easy parking. We’d definitely come back for another relaxing getaway!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2025

Cathy

Peaceful and quiet. Garden is wonderful and breakfast is great. Need to improve on room cleanliness. Our room was dusty.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2025

robert

Perfect stay

Everything was amazing.
The room and grounds were beautiful
They made fresh chex mix and cookies for guests
The staff were freindly and inviting. I felt like we were visiting old friends
Breakfast was made onsite and delicious

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2025

Verified traveler

We had a very quiet relaxing stay.would recommend this property to friends and family.

4/10

Poor

26 Apr 2025

John

The property was very quiet which was very pleasant. Was told that the suite we stayed in was the most requested room of the property. There was cobwebs around the head board, connected to the lamps on both night stands. There were cobwebs in the shower as well as hanging from the ceiling. Our first morning there there was no house keeping service. A microwave was advertised as an Amenity in every room, when I asked about a microwave, staff stated that there was only one room on the property that had one (obviously not the one we were staying in). Evening staff was pleasant and very helpful. Limited channels as Dish network has never been a great service provider. The WiFi on site keeps disconnecting and cellphone service is extremely limited due to the location. Website photos should be updated as expectations were high, but reality was underwhelming. Over all I would give this experience 2 stars. Breakfast was ok as the eggs were overcooked but everything else was fine. Evening staff once again was pleasant and very helpful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2025

LOKESH

It's a beautiful property. I specially enjoyed the evening fireplace, the s'mores, and the outdoor movie experience. The staff was awesome !! Thank you all and we'll be back again !!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2025

Lyudmila

Very good breakfast and clean place

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2025

John

We truly enjoyed our stay here. The best part, without question, was the exceptionally nice, friendly, and helpful staff. They could not have been better. The rooms and facilities are very nice and have the character that you would hope to find in a Sonoma County inn. I expect that I will stay here again in the future.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2025

Analeyda

Great stay

The property was beautiful. The staff we met were very friendly and helpful. Room was very nice and clean. Bed was comfortable.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2025

Helia

This hotel property was such a fun experience, we loved our room and we loved the fireside smores and movie!!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2025

Kimberly

Great weekend stay!

It was a wonderful stay! My two friends and I stayed in their double king for the long weekend and we had a wonderful time. The room was spacious and we used the coffee table to play a lot of board games. Danielle and Kendra were amazing and welcomed us with a glass of wine. They were also really lovely with my dog, Wilby! The smores and movie around the fire were great but it was a bit too chilly to stay long. Would definitely recommend this location if you're hoping to explore the nearby areas!

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jan 2025

Marie

It was ok nice staff but outdated little too pricey for what you get

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2025

Jason

This dog-friendly hotel is my dog's and my favorite destination to stay during the fall season. We have stayed at this location for four consecutive years. Sonoma Coast Villa is quaint, tranquil and peaceful. This hotel positions us close to Bodega Bay, a unique coastal community with hiking trails, seafood restaurants and amazing beaches,

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2025

Vrajeshkumar

Had an Amazing time here for my birthday. The staff is so polite and welcoming!

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

05 Jan 2025

John

I had a great experience overall. The resort and spa had a wonderful feel, and the staff was absolutely incredible—friendly, attentive, and eager to help. The room was spacious, and housekeeping did a fantastic job keeping everything clean. The hotel itself was very well-maintained.

The only downside was the Wi-Fi connection in the area where I stayed. It was difficult to get a stable connection, and since there was no LTE coverage either, I had to go to the lobby or nearby areas for any online activity. The staff did their best to assist, but it seemed like the connectivity issues were beyond their control.

Aside from that, I really enjoyed my stay and appreciated the relaxing atmosphere of the resort.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2025

Iulia

Nice property.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2024

Anthony

What a great family retreat, bring the gang and have fun. Resort offers so much can't wait to come back during the summer when weather is better. Didn't matter we had a ball Staff and management were fantastic!!! New owners so some work/updating going on. Highly recommend!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2024

Kendall W.

Everything meet our expectations.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Dec 2024

Norita

Great breakfast, very helpful staff except for no housekeeping after first night available until too late, nice jacuzzi, elegant and comfy rooms and grounds. Nice stay in spite of very bad storm. Enjoyed fireplace!

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

10 Oct 2024

John

This property has lost it's value. We've been staying here for 7 or 8 years and the prices have tripled but the quality has gone down. Recently spent a one nighter with my wife just to get away for the day. We were denied an early check in even though the occupancy was dead. They have a nice jacuzzi which is a big reason for us staying there yet the jets are broken, not the first time. Then the electricity and the water is out for 14 hours. We are then told to take it up with Expedia to receive any funds back for our inconvenience. Not any place we will be staying again.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

06 Sep 2024

ANTHONY

Amenities sucked. The villa used an older website ad for the current View. This villa is poorly maintained, needs serious upgrades and landscaping improvements. The WIFI sucks,items such as the refrigerator, fireplace and lightening don’t work properly. Management does not support its staff , which is why they do not have enough employees. Found that this site is managed now under new owners. This facility is not being maintained. There is a bird nest just outside and above where you check in and start walking to your room. There is a big pile of bird drooping at your foot. Don’t look up because the birds might drop poop on your head !

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

24 Aug 2024

Tonya

The place was great decorated Tuscany style. Things to do including s’mores and outside movies. Here was the big problem!!! The Villa lost power, no electricity, which meant NO RUNNING WATER, because they were on a pump. you couldn’t even flush the toilet. This started in the night after we got there and lasted until we left!!! So , no showers for us, no breakfast, couldn’t charge our phones in the night, had to use a toilet that had no water , I have a medical issue that requires a devise that uses power!!!! These are all amenities that we pay for, but did not get any of it back. Do you think that they would offer us a little bit of our money back or maybe even a stay sometime in the future? NO!!!! WiFi never worked, the TV was glitching on and off until we lost complete power. The only thing the front desk person said is “I hope you like camping and handed up a mini lantern” THEY NEVER OFFERED ANYTHING BACK TO US, besides there so called funny comment. After taxes it cost almost $400.00 for ONE night and didn’t get use any amenities including the toilet.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2024

Marilyn

A gem of a hotel

Very nice property. Expansive grounds to enjoy. Nice breakfast. Provided all the stuff to make smores outdoors at night.
Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Room was good.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 Aug 2024

Ed

I have to admit I'm rather mixed about this Sonoma resort hotel. The website photos made it look quite luxuriant, but the reality is that the place felt dated in a state of flux in relation to getaway poshness. When Jamie W and I decided to spend a weekend in Bodega Bay, this looked like it had possibilities. We definitely liked receiving a complimentary glass of red wine upon check-in.

On the upside, the room we reserved was huge with a fireplace and a sofa.Of course it should be nice for $450 a night (tax included). The Australian rain shower head was a plus in the huge shower stall, and the double sink vanity was set far apart. The cracks started to show with the TV where we discovered our selection menu was stuck on straight porn. Just our luck.

It was obviously the preference of the previous room occupant. The staff was not able to rectify the situation but to no avail. Not even local channels were available, so we decided to refocus on the fireplace. Despite several attempts to spark a lasting flame, the logs just refused to ignite. We were left with the jacuzzi which was already overrun with unsupervised rambunctious children.

That left us alone with our iPhones to watch videos reflecting our own proclivities. Gee, we could've done that at home. We did take advantage of the complimentary s'more kits but only after they were ransacked by the families occupying the other rooms. The breakfast buffet was a bit of a meh.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2024

Lori

A hidden gem! Been going there for over 20 years - throughout the years has been owned and operated by several different owners. Small facility tucked away in the trees for peaceful relaxation. I’m positive the new owners and their team will bring everything back to new!!!!!!!!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2024

Arlend

Our stay was nice and very relaxed ... The place is very unique special.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

28 Jul 2024

Gary

Expedia calls this an “upscale hotel with spa services” and furthermore describes this as a 4 star hotel. A 4 star hotel, according to Expedia, includes (our experience in parentheses):

Lobbies typically offer upscale decor (no) and multiple conversational areas (no). Services (very few, often empty front desk) often include a dedicated concierge (no), valet parking (no), turndown service by request (no), and 24-hour room service (certainly not). Guestrooms usually feature superior amenities such as large beds (no, metal frame on exposed plywood bedboard), additional seating (old goodwill furniture in corner), minibars (dorm fridge), laptop-compatible safes (no safe), pillowtop mattresses (see bed descr above), bathrobes (weird robes with strange brand names folded up in closet), and upscale bath products (basic soap). Decorative features such as crown molding, bathroom artwork, and granite or marble accents may appear (didn't appear in bad lighting). Resorts… customarily feature full-service spas (weak oil rub in a meeting room), tennis courts, golf access, child-care services, and upgraded pools with poolside food servers (none of the above).

This hotel has almost none of these things, read the 2.5 star Expedia description for a much more accurate assessment of this property. To say it has “rustic charm” would be generous - the word “derelict” is more accurate. It probably had a moment 25 years ago and little has been done to maintain let alone improve the property.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2024

KATHLEEN

A hidden gem

A hidden gem! Great location, facilities, parking. Siperb amenities. Wood burning fireplace. S'mores and outdoor movies. Great breakfast. A glass of wine when arriving. This is a definite find!

Self

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2024

Brooke

The property itself is beautiful, the rooms are so clean and comfortable and our room was great. The service and staff did not match the property or the price we were paying. The staff was not very accommodating or helpful. Our room wasn’t cleaned while we were staying there and I had to request it be cleaned. They finally cleaned it at 6pm while we were at dinner. There is no cell service there and the room phones weren’t working. They do have WiFi but that doesn’t help with phone calls. We didn’t have WiFi calling capability on our phones. I hope they get better service and more training for their staff. It’s a beautiful place to stay and I hope their service doesn’t ruin it.

Leisure Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

22 Jul 2024

Natalie

It makes me sad to write this review but we were disappointed with our stay and experienced almost the complete opposite of the rest of the reviews. I'm not sure if they've changed ownership but we received pretty consistent unprofessional and sometimes rude treatment from the staff. We were almost always made to feel uncomfortable in every interaction and felt unwelcome which was a bummer for the price we paid and it was our first trip away with our baby. While it was very warm outside the pool was frigid as commented by others around us as well. Perhaps the biggest problem is that it is very remote with no cell service and in combination with that the wifi was down for almost our entire stay ~2 whole days. We had to leave the premises to have any service which was a problem for us but a huge problem for majority of the other guests staying that weekend that we spoke to. The breakfast was very underwhelming with few options of sub-par quality. Some pros: The rooms are really nice and spacious. The grounds are beautiful. The complimentary s'mores by the firepit are fun. All in all, lots of potential and I wish we could've stayed to experience what others in their reviews spoke about. In the future we will probably stay elsewhere.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2024

Steven

Very secluded

We loved this property. Been driving past for years on our way to Bodega Bay. Always thought it looked interesting. Finally attending a wedding in Bodega Bay gave us reason. We weren’t disappointed.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2024

Keith

Great

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2024

jason

It was nice

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2024

Dominick

Bodega bay visit

Sonoma Coast Villa’s had the feel of a European B&B. I liked that it’s not in a place where there are other hotels. It’s secluded (18 rooms), quiet and pet friendly. We found it to be very relaxing and the wine on check in was a nice touch. We ended up buying a bottle of their Chardonnay which was very good. Overall, a great experience. The front desk personnel could be a bit more enthusiastic. Upon checkout, for example, no one asked how we liked the place.

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