Bodega Bay Lodge

I really liked this place. We stayed two nights and were in building 7 in a kind deluxe. I absolutely love that they had fireplaces in the room! It makes it worth coming here in the winter too.
Room Pluses:
–Provided make up removers
–Provided shampoo, conditioner, lotion, q tip
–Comfy beds
–Cute balconies with a great view
–mini fridge
–Tub
–sound machine for the lighthouse sound
–Binoculars (cute)
–Room negatives:
–You can hear the light house sound go of every few seconds all day/​night (which is was sound machine was for
Venue pluses:
–Cute fire pit by the bar
–Amazing views
–Good food
–Pool/​hot tub with glass to see the view still

Have stayed here for years … always wonderful! Clean, quiet, wonderful staff … this is a place where you feel special, guest worthy. Walk to the beach, kayak, swim, come back enjoy the spa or have dinner … you never have to get back in your car at this hotel, everything is right there —
True Getaway :)

We are here for two nights and this is only the first day and I’m not a happy camper. I booked an ocean suite and though a «nice Large room» it is only one large room. I guess I was naïve to think the bedroom area would be closed off a little. we went to use the jacuzzi (hot tub) and the toddler and infant were in there… Not appropriate or healthy! The good news is the weather is great and the rooms have a nice view. More to come when I get through the first night.
So here it is the second day. the dinner at The Duck Restaurant Aka Drakes cuisine was very good. My husband and I were both pleased with our meals, the chicken under a brick and the hangar steak. Also, we each had some oyster rockefellers that were very good. We brought our own red wine but enjoyed a glass of white each. The service was excellent and a table by the window gave us incredible views. We took a wonderful dessert to our room. Also, the service at the lodge has been impeccable. My husband asked for down pillows, fans and a microwave! All were accommodated! That was amazing… So despite the initial impact of the first few hours I am now a happy camper!

This is hands down the nicest place to stay in Bodega Bay. Everywhere else I looked at had a worn out beachy feel to it. That’s definitely fine if that’s what you’re looking for, but if you want to be pampered, the Bodega Bay Lodge is your spot. Our room was huge and had a wonderful waterfront patio. The Lodge has some great amenities including a pool, hot tub, bocce courts, and a couple of fire pits over looking the bay. It was very relaxing.
We had breakfast at the restaurant. While it was convenient, I wish I hadn’t. The food was lackluster and a far cry from the prices they were charging. Dinner was much better. Their salad with green goddess dressing was delicious and the burger with thin fries was the perfect thing after an active day.

We have a love/​hate relationship with this place. We’ve stayed here a number of times but have never been fully committed to it. The grounds are beautiful and the location excellent. There are stunning views of Bodega Bay, Bodega Head, the ocean, and a splendid estuary just below the property.
That aside, the fundamental problem here is a conflict between the natural setting and the atmosphere on the grounds. Bodega Bay is a tranquil hamlet off the beaten path. Establishments here should align with that by facilitating calm and relaxation. When this hotel is at its best guests are able to open their sliding glass doors and listen to the wind, any birds that might be flying through, the Unilocaling of seals, and the dulcet tone of a distant lighthouse. Unfortunately, we are finding the hotel at less than its best. Our recent stay was like déjà vu all over again.
A year ago we stayed here and tried to turn-​in at 10 pm. Unfortunately, there was a loud group of revelers at the pool, clinking beer bottles and generally carrying-​on like they were on spring break at Ft. Lauderdale. We could hear them clearly in our room with the slider closed. It was quite annoying. I called the front desk, believing that 10 pm was quiet time on the grounds, because that’s as close to a universal standard as you’ll find. But not at the should-​be-​quiet Bodega Bay Lodge. I was told the pool closed at 11 pm and there wasn’t much that could be done other than to send THE BELLMAN down to make sure everybody was behaving. Yep — the bellman. Did he have training in security? Uh, no, said the night manager.
One of the problems here is that the pool and hot tub are located in such a way that they are within hearing distance of a majority of the rooms. Most of the guests heard the party. Did anyone else complain? Not sure, but our experience is people generally don’t.
We had no choice but to endure the noise and suck it up until 11 pm. We then attempted to go to sleep, only to be subjected a short time later to loud conversation in a large parking lot below our room and also within hearing distance of a majority of the rooms. Restaurant employees had just left work and decided to share their exuberance with the paying guests. After they thundered off and we finally got to sleep we were jarred awake by a drunk couple fighting in the same parking lot. It was a rough night. I followed up with complaints the next day and the desk staff was kind enough to waive charges for that evening.
I wrote the hotel’s general manager a few days later and he was very gracious, offering a complimentary night for a future stay. We took him up on it and, a year later, here we are. On our first night there were again noisy revelers by the pool. I called the front desk at 10 pm and was told again that the pool closes at 11 pm but he would send THE BELLMAN to investigate. We again endured the noise instead of hearing the natural sounds we preferred.
The hotel has a bocce ball court in the center of the property, also within hearing distance of a majority of the rooms. When people are playing at the court it is, of course, noisy.
The Bodega Bay Lodge suffers from not knowing what it wants to be. It could be a genuine destination for people seeking the natural peace and quiet of the region. But it falls well short of that.
***Kudos to John at the front desk and other hotel staff for finding and securing a lost diamond ring until we could return for it***

We loved this beautiful and quiet intimate retreat. The infinity hot tub and gorgeous fire pit were both stellar with views out over the ocean and Bodega Bay. Take a walk along Doran Beach just a mile on down the road or walk the Coastal Bird Walk. The rooms are cozy and we loved the fireplace and the balcony with views in the early morning and evening. I enjoyed spa treatments (great massage and facial). They have bocce and also board games. The duck club served up a great brunch and dinner and the fireside lounge was basically the same menu but a bit more laid back.
I loved how close this was to the Bay Area (90 minutes from our front door) and that will make it a must-​return weekend destination for us. Go on the Bodega Head hike and take a picnic. Enjoy a drive up to Fort Ross for a beautiful outing. This stretch of the Sonoma Coast is spectacular and you are only a bit up the road from all Point Reyes has to offer. Great for couples. Good for families. Nice multi-​generation too.

3.5 Stars… A nice little place for a get away. Bodega Bay is a hidden gem & the lodge offers pretty nice accommodations. Just a heads up the cell phone service is terrible here, but that is of no fault to the establishment. I came for my best friends wedding, and was pleased to see well manicured grounds, a boccie ball court, coffee in the lobby, a fire place in the room, nice salt water pool, Jacuzzi, & great little fitness center and a sauna.
There were some hiccups with checking in, early check in was not given, and the guy on staff while we checked in, Barton, was not all that friendly. Maybe he was busy training a new employee or overloaded with an incoming wedding party, but it kind of set a negative tone within the first few moments of arrival.
The room could have used some updating, but the shower was big and beautiful. My pillow was comfy and the view from the 2^nd floor pacific room was gorgeous. The lighting in the room was terrible and without natural light it is very dark and kind of impossible to do your make up ladies. The wedding dinner menu and food was delicious and the best food I have ever had at a wedding.

Been coming here since since the late 90s, but the rooms, have become dated, and for the price, that’s unfortunate. Beautiful views, from the second story rooms, okay from the first floor. Had pretty good luck with the room service, but the restaurant (Duck Club), seems, a little hit or miss. Families, with kids can be a problem, when you’re trying to relax in the hot tub. Most other places, have a rule against this, or a place set aside for adults only. Wonderful wine and cheese event, every evening, in the lobby which has a nice sitting area, and fire place. Nice way to meet and chat with others. Definitely, know what is in the room you’re reserving, as they can differ quite a lot, and you may end up with less, than you were expecting. Front desk has always been pleasant and helpful. Maid service, never a problem. They do have a good gym, really can’t comment on the spa services.

My husband and I went here for a valentine’s get away with our 11 month old baby! I really enjoyed this lodge. The lobby had games, cocktails, lit fire etc for a little pre dinner entertainment. We played Jenga after dinner! The rooms were well kept with nice bathrooms. Loved our view of the water! We arrived to find the pack n play was already set up in our room which we really appreciated. Great walking distance to the water. If we were baby free we would have ventured to the fire pit on site for sure.
My only complaint about this hotel was the bedding. The mattress was lumpy/​old and the pillows were also lumpy cotton. I prefer the bedding at the Westin, which is what I honestly expected to find here. Wish they had nice feather pillows and new pillow top mattresses.
We had dinner and breakfast at the duck club! Beautiful views. Great service. We ordered dessert to our room after dinner and it was quite good other than they brought the wrong flavor of ice cream. I’m sure they would’ve corrected it but I didn’t feel like calling to complain.

The setting is magnificent. Truly one of those take-​your-​breathe-​away locations. Have been there twice now and will return again for sure. Highly recommend getting a second floor room so you get a view. We found the rooms to be lovely, large, love the real fireplaces (with real duraflame like log). Be warned, if you prefer tubs-​not all rooms have them. Was it über chic? No, but it is classic and photos on walls were all nice. Can’t imagine having an issue with the décor, although apparently some people do.
There is a fog horn, but didn’t bother me at all, was sort of white noise, and certainly not a darn thing that the lodge could do about it!
So, that’s the good stuff.
This past visit we found the desk staff to be a little perplexing. We were bringing my mm and dad up as part of my mom’s 80^th birthday celebration. We arrived at 4pm-​ish and were told that one room was ready, the other wasn’t. Then a pause. Silence. Not clear what we were supposed to say, so we finally said «Um, okay, well…» We were then told that she could give us one room key, or give us both if we promised not to go into one of them Okey doke then, that sounded fine, we promised. It was all a little awkward and odd and in direct contrast to the fellow checking n the family next to us who was all smiles and chatter. We take our keys and walk outside and realize that she hasn’t even told us where our rooms are! Go back in and are told. Two days later we returned to our room for an our conference call at 3 and are told that if the cleaning staff can’t get in in that hour our room will not be cleaned. We skip the room cleaning that day. Again. Odd. We couldn’t get into or room until 5, but they can’t clean a room by 3 for a guest who is not leaving?
Later we realize that we have been given no info about the grounds the restaurant, a wine and cheese hour that we remembered, any info about the area or restaurants. Nada. I go back down and get all of that. It was just odd. Not tragic or bad, just odd. Over dinner at a local restaurant my father wondered aloud if this was homophobia at work or just poorly trained staff. As I mentioned, my wife and I had been there before and hadn’t felt this at all, so we said we doubted that that was what was at work, and all other staff were lovely and friendly, and even the woman at the reception desk was not unpleasant, just perhaps poorly trained.
We will definitely go back, and would recommend this place without hesitation.

I surprised my husband with a weekend getaway to Bodega Bay for his birthday-​it was our first time visiting and most definitely will not be the last. From the staff to the premises, our stay here was truly exceptional! Bodega Bay Lodge offers exactly what it boasts: beautiful views (we stayed in room 611), well kept and spacious rooms, hot tub/​pool with again, amazing views (and they’re coed), a wonderful dining experience at The Duck Club Restaurant (bbq oysters and the bell weather gnocchi are a must try!). All this, and only minutes from the Pacific Ocean. We can’t wait to visit again!
To the staff at the lodge: thank you for making our stay so memorable, your attentiveness and kindness was greatly appreciated!

We’ve stayed here twice over three years. Big rooms with nice amenities and linens, but one of the rooms (on the lower level) had a very odd layout with TV mounted high on the wall that didn’t line up with bed or chair, bed was right beside room entrance, and the fireplace tucked away in far corner which made it difficult to enjoy). I would recommend getting a King Ocean View Room on the 2^nd level if your budget allows.
Staff was very nice and professional. We visit the area often and will continue to consider staying at Bodega Bay Lodge.

We stayed at Bodega Bay over just one night last Saturday. There was wedding going on the same time and they managed to set up their tent with tables right next to the spa. Needless to say all the Whoo screams totally ruined whole atmosphere of relaxing and romantic dinner! Seriously they should have placed them away from the spa!!!
The fog horn didn’t stop beeping all day and night, quite annoying.
Also we ordered late night room service and we’ve received burned cold pizza which tasted horrible… It also cost $ 25! The good note is that the girl from the front desk took care of that $ 25 pizza charge, since we complained that it was terrible. Other than that it was a good stay. Probably not for the money we paid…

My wife and I were treated to a weekend at the Bodega Bay Lodge for a work summit. The locality, view, and dining were exceptional. Amenities and leisurely activities were marginally above average. The extra padded carpet along with the classic fireplace were distinct characteristics of the rooms (we stayed in a different room our second night).
We would recommend taking advantage of the complimentary rental bicycles for the two-​mile road which runs beside the ocean front. Also, the infinity hot-​tub is undoubtedly the largest we have ever encountered.

Be cautious… Stayed there July 7, 2015 and our room was broken into and several items were stolen.
The manager on duty told us that this has never happened before.
Our phone was located by «find my phone» and person «one» was arrested. I went and visited him the next day and he told me that it is a common place to target.
Person «two» was arrested and confessed to the burglary.
It’s was a multi person operation.
I posted some of the same information before but « Unilocal» deleted it.
It really happened.
Bodega Bay Lodge did cover the cost of the room and breakfast. That was nice. Thank you.
The Sonoma county sheriffs office did a great job.
Be cautious when staying on the lower floors near the ocean side.

The service was good. It is their price range which suggests an upscale luxurious place. You come in and the place is another dated, old, and weary motel. A motel even a fancy one does not translate to «luxury» in my dictionary.
This place, or at least what I saw of it (my room, the Lobby, the restaurant, the lounge) is dated. Not shabby chic, not vintage, only dated.
They did go through renovation and refreshed their look here and there. I could tell the carpet in my room was new and everything was very clean, but everything was also very old and tired looking. Worst was the old smell in the room. Also, the furniture were scratched. I didn’t feel like taking a picture of that while there and now I regret it. The top of the wet bar cabinet was full of scratches and looked cheap and old. The towels and bed sheets were high quality… once. Now they are used in a good condition. When you pay a high price you want to see nice, new furniture, new fluffy towels, new looking everything!
The bed was very comfortable, I just wish the fog horn which is active ²⁴⁄₇ would let me sleep.
In other reviews I saw pictures of a nice tabs, we had only a shower, the same shower I have at home — thank you.
The public hot tub with the view was indeed extremely nice… until a few families with small children took over it. Why do parents let their two years old in a horribly hot tub, I’m don’t understand, but also why don’t the hotel have a policy about it. You can put a big X on Romantic…
They offer water and tea next to the pool, but there were no cups.
Also there weren’t enough towels next to the pool. I saw one angry man opening all the drawers and cabinets in the room next to the pool and wonder if he was looking for towels, or cups. Anyhow I was happy I managed to grab a couple of towels and a water cup before the families came in. I believe if the hotel bothered to have an attendee at the pool area it looked better, towels and water cups were at place.
There was nothing else to do in the area. We walked to the nearby beach and drove to the nearby harbor to eat. I would expect the hotel to have some more atmosphere and, or things to do, since the hotel is what you have in here. They do hold a really nice evening wine and cheese reception.
I also think — for that price they should at least include breakfast. Speaking of which, the restaurant is OK, but everything was missing proper seasoning. The furniture in the restaurant as well as the rest of that property could use some refreshing hands.
I felt very annoyed and overpaying by a lot. All in all this is an old motel sitting in a nice location charging a lot of money. Why? Because people pay. I won’t come again.

We stayed here for a long weekend in a Pacific Upper room. The room was well appointed and fairly large. There is a nice fireplace in the room but they only allow fake logs to burn, no real wood. The views to the tide pools and bodega head from the deck are phenomenal!
The pool is fairly small but it is heated. The hot tub is nicely situated behind a glass wall to allow views while blocking the wind. A gas fire pit is also included in the pool area.
The Duck Club restaurant is fairly nice but do yourself a favor and book a table at Michelin-​starred Terrapin Creek if you can.
Access to Doran Beach is only about ½ mile from the lodge. I had a nice jog down the beach each morning to burn off the delicious Sonoma County wine from the day before…
The Lodge is a nice place to stay in Bodega Bay. A long weekend vegging out at the spa and pool is a heckuva way to spend a few days!

If you have ever been on a cruise, to an island paradise like Tahiti, or even to an exotic ocean-​view restaurant, you will know what I’m talking about when I say that there’s something magical about listening to the waves softly lap the shore that adds an ambiance few can rival to any hotel, spa, or restaurant. Bodega Bay Lodge, however, has this ambiance in all three, which builds upon itself for a vacation or destination escape to sentimentally remember forever.
The hotel sits prominently at the pinnacle entrance to Bodega Bay, with a majestic grandeur, evocative of the perfect melding of rustic, luxurious, and desirable. Entry way to the hotel’s lobby is flanked by tall trees, wood paneling, and tall exposed crossbeams, set off by rich detailing in the drapery, seating areas, and coastal Wine Country décor. Front desk staff were easy to work with on our confirmation of our stay, making our reservations for dinner and the spa at the times that worked best for our schedule, as well as upon check-​in, with informative notes on the wine hour, accessing the pool, and allowing us early arrival to our suite.
Our room was in the 600s building, with front row, unobstructed panoramic views of the bird sanctuary, and the picturesque winding coastline to Doran beach. Entry way opened to elegantly tall ceilings, a king size, plushtop bed, cozy fireplace, and large private deck with lounge chairs. Bathroom was my favorite feature of the room, with timed heat fans, oversized tub with lavender bath salts, local EO brand bath products locally sourced from Marin, and a beautifully custom tiled shower with rainfall shower head.
Our in-​room couples massage was flawless, Hot Shell by two wonderful and seasoned massage therapists, who encouraged us to leave the slider open for an ocean breeze accompaniment and sunshine on our backs while we relaxed in the therapist’s capable hands. This was followed by complimentary chocolates and room service of a beautifully arranged cheese platter, and bottle of local Pinot Noir. We savored our after massage glow with our delicious cheese and wine pairing in our matching custom robes on the deck in the sun, and at that moment, the worries and stresses of the world seemed to fall away.
Dinner and breakfast at the Duck Club restaurant was simply delightful with obvious attention to detail in every plate. Tours of the grounds, pool, and strikingly beautiful infinity edge Jacuzzi echoed the serene luxury of the entire estate. I can not think of another hotel experience that I’ve had that can top this one, in sumptuous splendor, relaxation, and complete delight. If you are coming to the Wine Country and want to experience it in the most decadent style possible, Bodega Bay Lodge is the only place you will want to look. Wine Country leisure, ocean view richness, and relaxing in an oasis away from it all; find your bliss here.

We arrived at Bodega Bay Lodge two stressed out parents ready for a night away, and left Bodega Bay Lodge in a state of full relaxation and happiness. Mission accomplished.
We were greeted warmly at the front desk and were told where our room was, where the restaurant, spa, and pool were in relation to our room. The hotel was clean, beautiful, and well situated from the moment we got onto the property. We were truly wowed when we walked into our beautiful room for the night.
The room was spotless, well decorated, and furnished perfectly. The bed was comfortable, the pillows had just enough body (I hate flat hotel pillows), and the bath tub.. . oh how much space should I take to talk about the beautiful bath tub? Although it didn’t have Jacuzzi jets (not necessary with the amazing hot tub and pool on the grounds) it was a bath tub made for a tall person. It could easily fit two people and was deep enough to sink down into the bubbles and have your whole body covered. I am a bath person and I love nothing more then reading a good book while soaking so I basically wanted to live in the bath the entire overnight. Wonderful!
Our room had a balcony overlooking the bay and ocean and it was a gorgeous site. We had excellent weather and were able to leave our door open all night and listen to the seals barking and the sounds of the ocean.
After getting settled in our room we headed over to Drakes to get a glass of wine. We missed the memo that Drakes was not open until 5PM (it was about 4:15 when we arrived) but the manager quickly ushered us into the room and explained that while he couldn’t do any food or hard alcohol he could certainly procure us a cheese plate and some wine or beer, which was just what we were looking for. I was astounded by the courteous and genial manner of the staff the entire trip and truly appreciated that while they were doing top notch of their jobs they also went above and beyond to treat the hotel guests as «guests» in the true sense of the word. Drakes was probably one of my favorite parts of our stay, there is a great little fire pit outside of the small lounge area and it just seemed to be a great place to relax and watch the beautiful scenery.
At 5PM the lobby hosts a wine hour which we were happily impressed with. Many other guests had come to mingle and they had a delicious selection of cheeses as well as several different types of wine. The lobby was somewhat crowded and so we did end up taking our wine back to our room to enjoy on our balcony, not a bad way to enjoy a glass of wine!
We had dinner at the Duck Club (please see review for that) and then headed to the pool area. It was absolutely beautiful on approach with a huge fire pit perfect for chatting and drinking a (plastic) glass of wine between the pool and hot tub. The hot tub was deliciously hot with great jets and the pool was lit beautifully. I really appreciated how the area was laid out for maximum mingling with the guests or if you wanted to stay more separate you certainly could make that happen.
We had a restful night and headed for breakfast at the Duck Club and then I had a Hot Shell Massage with Sandra. It was slightly confusing when «checking in» for my spa treatment because it is literally just a little seating area in the exercise room with no reception or what not. But Sandra came to get me on the dot of when my appointment I was immediately made to feel comfortable, taken care of, and relaxed in her presence. The massage was wonderful; Sandra truly has a beautiful touch when it comes to relaxation and calming. I enjoyed the hot shell (think hot stone) aspect of the massage and felt like (with all good massages) the fifty minutes flew by in a state of bliss.
At checkout we were once again greeted happily and had the overwhelming feeling of being appreciated and taken care of. I would stay at the Bodega Bay Lodge again in a heartbeat. If you are looking for a place with beautiful views, thoughtful and quick to help staff, and a home away from home this is the place for you.
Thank you Bodega Bay Lodge for a memorable stay!

Great Sunday night stay at this lovely hotel.
Erika was great on the phone while setting up the reservation and spa treatment. Hillary showed great customer service by calling back later to confirm the details.
On the day of our reservation, we arrived way early. Like way early! They offered for us to use the hot tub and pool or even the bikes while we waited for the room. We brought our own bikes so we just headed out for a nice ride.
The front desk called us around 2:30 when the room was ready and we checked in. Normal check in, btw, is 4:00.
Room was huge and included a fireplace with dura flame log, mini fridge, bose stereo, jacuzzi tub, stand up shower, sound machine, binoculars, heated bathroom and a writing desk. View of the ocean and wetlands from the balcony was amazing.
Other fun amenities at the hotel included wine hour 5 – 6 in the reception area, bikes available, pool, outdoor hot tub, outdoor fireplace, a bar/​lounge, fitness center overlooking the ocean, spa. and onsite restaurant.
Later in the day we each got a massage, followed by an amazing dinner. We were so full that afterwards sitting in front of the fire ace was all we could manage to do.
Next morning headed to the hot tub to wake up. It was a nice view but did not stay long. Early morning screaming kids was not my cup of tea.
Anyway, bottom line, lovely location, great amenities, wonderful place to relax for a day or more.