Olema Druids Hall

Would give it 4.5 stars. Olema is so amazing, and while I know there are many great places to stay up there, this one is truly a find.
Incredibly artistic, eclectic converted mansion with an eye for design and décor, including original art, frette linens and bathrobes, Kiehl’s products, etc. It’s a very cool, modern take on an understated, historic place.
We made the reservation the night before and were upgraded for one night based on occupants from The Olema room to The Cabin. Cabin was rustic but in the best way — comfy leather sofa, big fireplace, loaded sound system for whole cabin, kitchen in sunken living room, bedroom and hottub bath in raised section. Heard several owls overhead from giant trees.
Olema room is in main house, on bottom floor. Very private, didn’t hear neighbors anywhere. King bed tucked in a tight-​ish nook (which wasn’t reflected in website) but very comfortable. Giant, light-​filled ceilings. Awesome bathroom.
We had a chance to look at the upstairs Suite — INSANE room. Can’t wait to come back and stay there too.
Breakfast served every morn 9ish by a knock on the door with a picnic basket left outside. Some combo of fresh granola, yogurt, oatmeal, fresh baked goods from their sister restaurant, pressed juice. We made coffee ourselves in the room until the basket arrived. Exactly what we would have ordered if given the chance.
Free wifi. Our cellphones didn’t get reception but it wasn’t an issue. Check-​in and check-​out is very casual, which we were fine with — Druid’s doesn’t have your standard reception desk. Not that kind of place. Overall we thought it was a beautiful and interesting place to stay. Highly recommend.

I don’t know how some folks say that this place is «a slice of heaven» or «perfect»! Not even close! This B&B is just not worth $ 355/​night plus tax. I have been to the Gaige house in Sonoma area and it cost about the same for TRUE luxury. Take a look at the pics of that place via Unilocal and this place to compare what you can get if you plan for a special occasion visit. I will echo that this is a super self service inn where you cannot reach anybody during business hours and after hours. What is the point of posting hours if nobody is available during those times?
Comfort is definitely lacking. The inn is right next to the main highway and main road so you will hear the cars. The cottage is right next to the parking lot too. Arrggh I’m typing this as my husband searches for extra pillows to serve as our headboard. Seriously? Where is the headboard in the cottage bedroom? Why we need a headboard in a cottage? The bed is directly under a super drafty window, way too cold and you can hit the concrete wall with your head. Not to mention you only get 4 pillows so 3 for me and 1 for him. The curtain is shorter than the window so it is very drafty! So the comfort is just not there. Why are the curtains in this entire place barely covering the windows? There isn’t much privacy at night since anyone can just peek in the cottage from any window! The door light outside doesn’t work so it was too dark for us to see the key to unlock the door. Thank goodness for the iphone since we forgot the flashlight they provided inside. One of the bedside lamps didn’t work. None of the heaters worked so I guess the fireplace should be on all night if you want some warmth. I give them 3 stars for the heated bathroom floor, free milk, cereal, coffee, mini pastries and tea. But it really is not on the same caliber as the other inns at this price range. If we are paying close to $ 400 a night, I expect at least a comfortable sleeping place. If this place only charged $ 200 or less a night, then it will be acceptable, not almost $ 400. If charging that much, then staff up and get better curtains.
Overly hyped place. Not worth the money. Maybe when people see organic sugar or soy milk in the fridge, lavender scented soap and homemade mini muffins, they think that is luxurious? I’m thinking… get much better curtains, more comfy couch, headboard, extra sheets, pillows, working heater, some form of guest service (not just tape a letter with the instructions of where to go) would be average but not luxury.

Unbelievably perfect. If you have the cash, book a few nights here now. You won’t regret it.

Stayed here for my birthday weekend and had a fantastic visit. Great setting, room product and service. Convenient to Pt. Reyes and Bolinas. Would highly recommend.

We spent 3 nights in the garden cottege at Olema Druids Hall in June and it was quite possibly the nicest hotel/B&B experience we have ever had. The attention to detail is phenomenal and the staff is incredibly helpful and kind. The garden cottage is set back from the main hall and very private, surrounded by trees and greenery. There is a small living room area with a loveseat, wood-​burning fireplace, dining area with table for two, and fully stocked kitchen (dishwasher, microwave, stove, coffee maker, etc.) The high ceilings are done in wood and the wall by the dining area is solid windows – the effect is simply beautiful! The fridge is full of most of the things you could want (milk, juice, yogurt, butter, jam, etc.) There is plenty of coffee and a drawer full of organic teas. There is a TV and iPod speakers (which I was hoping they had but didn’t find until the 3^rd day in the drawers of the TV stand) in the bedroom. The bathroom has heated floors, one sink and a huge, deep, jetted tub with dual shower heads. Very, very nice tub/​shower!
Olema Druids Hall is committed to supporting organic, local, and sustainable products. The sheets and towels are organic, they have great organic bath products from EO, most of the food is local and organic. Each morning, breakfast is delivered in a picnic basket and is full of homemade, organic goodies like egg sandwiches, smoothies, and scones.
The only thing I would change is the window coverings in the bedroom. We like to sleep in on vacation and they were a little skimpy, allowing enough light in to wake me before 7am on the first morning. We used the throw blanket to cover the smaller, brighter window and it worked fine. But that is really the only thing I would change. Everything else, from the amenities to the staff to the food, was PERFECT! Highly recommended!!!

I would give Druids Hall 4.5 stars, so I didn’t want to be stingy and score it a 4.
We arrived after a 4-​hour hike at Point Reyes, tracking in dirt as my hiking partner had fallen into a mud bank. Rebecca greeted us, unfazed, with a bottle of cold pellegrino water, and offered to wash our mud-​caked clothing! The good service continued through the weekend — there was a welcome tray of goodies, cheese and crackers; and hot breakfast is brought to your door with the paper every morning.
I also loved the grounds and the quiet privacy. As described by the other reviewers, there are only 4 rooms: Two upstairs, one attached to the main floor, and a separate cottage. We stayed at the only room available, The Nest. We never saw the other guests, although we heard doors closed here and there. And, the staff members were available but never intrusive.
Although we stayed in the smallest and most modest room, the amenities were good — a stocked refrigerator with complimentary juices, milk, cream, yogurt, water; a basket of fruit, wonderful coffee and tea selections. And, can I again mention the lovely picnic basket of breakfast goodies brought every morning?
I can’t wait to return to Olema and Druids Hall!

We stayed at the Olema Druids Hall last week-​end, after 2 nights in a cabin at Steep Ravine, which made it seem all the more luxurious. Can’t add much to what other Unilocalers have said about the wonderful amenities, so I’ll just comment on the service.
This isn’t the typical B&B experience, where the property owners live on-​site and breakfast is served in a communal area with all of the other guests. The staff who greeted us when we arrived around 4 pm efficiently briefed us on everything that we needed to know about the inn and our room, confirmed that the restuarant recommendation that we’d been given at the great little Olema Visitors Center (on Rte 1, near Sir Francis Drake) was spot-​on, and then left us to ourselves. Hallelejuh! While we enjoy the uniqueness of B&Bs, the experience can sometimes be a little too «homey» for us. Just tell us what we need to know immediately and leave us a way to find out the rest, and we’re happy. Since our room had wifi and a really helpful folder of information — with phone numbers for after-​hours questions — we were set.
The other thing that made this more «hands-​off» approach work was their great attention to detail, both in the initial set-​up and when the inn staff freshened our room. For example, they actually noticed several things about our individual preferences and responded accordingly. First, the in-​room coffee was al set up and ready to brew, but we’d added more grounds, because we like strong coffee. On the second day, we didn’t have to do that, because they’d already adjusted the amount of grounds to our taste. Next, we’d been doing some 10 mile hikes in the area during the day, so we’d pulled off the lovely down comforter and slept with just the sheets and light spread. Instead of re-​making the bed with the spread on top of the comforter, they made it with the comforter on top, so we didn’t have to re-​make the bed to sleep in it. Thank you thoughtful people, whoever you were!
Finally, on our last morning there, we got a lovely note from the inn staff, apologizing for the noise the day before, from one of our neighbors at the inn. (We went out for a late dinner, so we didn’t hear much more than some loud door slamming early in the evening, thank goodness.) And, as we were leaving, we asked about the delicious preserves in the room and they presented us with a jar to take home. Now that’s the kind of «homey» touch I like!

This is a real treasure just outside the park entrance of Point Reyes National Seashore. It is extremely clean and the rooms are decked out in the finest organic cotton linens and décor. The fresh pastries, fresh squeezed juice, and coffee bar is all local and delicious. We were in the Grand Suite and our kids stayed in the Nest room adjacent. The kitchen was so modern in our room we stayed in having wine and appetizers on our private patio and cooked fresh clam linguine on the Viking range! Prices are reasonable for the quality. You won’t go wrong here!

Yes. Druids Hall is everything that everyone has described. The renovation of the property was done at a very high and authentic level. EVERYTHING has been detailed to retain the historic integrity of the time period… and with obvious love and passion.
We stayed on the main floor, room #3, adjoining the common living room area. The room was quite large with incredibly high ceilings and a lovely bath. The additional benefit to this room is access to the large living room that is exclusively yours between 7pm and 10am. A big plus!
Upon arrival, we found the necessary instructions for our stay taped to the door of the inn even though it was early in the day, and the innkeepr was not available. No worries, we don’t need the touchy/​feely interactions usually associated with B&Bs. But the innkeepers were non-​existent for our entire stay except for a brief encounter with the owner? Or an employee? After a very odd and awkward hello on the patio outside of the living room area, the woman locked us out of the inn?! It was a bit strange.
I would have rated this inn 5 stars but the ‘luxury’ that one usually associates with a 5 star inn was lacking. The sheets and curtains albeit high quality had holes (sorry)…large holes. The mattress on the bed was not good quality and rocked when movement was made. Not sure whether tea and coffee were offered in the common room, it seemed as though the kitchen and kitchenette were off-​limits to guests, except during breakfast?! And the numerous signs posted throughout the inn instructing us on what we could and couldn’t do became quite tiresome and offensive. The complete lack of personnel to assist in any way (e.g., recommendations for dinner) made us feel that this is really a self service operation.
We’ll likely return because 1) the inn is well done, i.e., architecturally, 2) comfortable, and 3) there aren’t many choices in this area that we would consider.

Even for those who live in the Bay Area, where gorgeous vistas seem around every bend, rural Marin County is a real treat, and only about an hour from the city. The Druids Hall is a total escape from urban living. It’s easy to imagine yourself there 30, 50, 100 years ago, and things not being much different. (Other than the well-​supplied modern luxuries, which are wonderful.)
My wife and I spent an anniversary at the Hall and would go back any time. I hope we get the chance to go again, and again, and again.

What a fantastic surprise this was! My family stayed here for a wedding just down the street. It was like staying at the amazing home of friends you never new you had. The attention to detail throughout was tremendous. The hospitality of the employees as well as the owners (who delivered yummy breakfast to our rooms) was endless.
Thanks so much!

A slice of paradise.
We stayed in the «Nest» room and had a fabulous experience.
Very attentive and unobtrusive service and a cute and carefully arranged breakfast, different every morning, prepared with local seasonal ingredients and pastry from Point Reyes’ Bovine bakery (delicious almondy bear paw on top of everything).
We also really appreciated the backyard and the relaxed feel of the entire estate.
Will definitely recommend for a lovely getaway…

our two nights at the cottage were exactly what the doctor ordered… in just under an hour we had escaped from the bay area (and constant work grind) to a gorgeous, private cottage surrounded by lovely grounds… minutes from trails and shopping in inverness and pt. reyes station.
we had a full kitchen, and the staff set up the fireplace each morning for us… all we had to do was light a match!
the aesthetic choices made by the owners are really over the top… it looks like they’ve spent a fortune to make it gorgeous without compromising comfort.
we’ll be back!
bruce and sherry, oakland, ca

This place is beautiful very close to the earthquake park with damage from the 1906 quake and Samuel P Taylor park with gorgeous Redwoods.
The rooms are nice and clean and well stocked. The amenities (Shampoo, soap, etc.) were nice.
I thought the $ 235 a night in the «nest» which is in the main building was a little pricey for off season.
Olema is sleepy town with the local bar that starting shutting down at 8:30 on Friday night.
All in all very romantic, quiet and relaxing.

I spent such a wonderful weekend here a while back. It brings a smile on my face as I remember it. The area around Olema Druids Hall is simply stunning, and I felt so pampered and spoiled wherever I went. I had fresh oysters from an oyster farm down Sir Francis Drake, went horseback riding on a ranch in the other direction, and ate at lots of quaint little places. This is all bundled up with the fresh woodsy air that you can’t get in a big city.
I stayed in the cottage in the back (runs $ 355-​$ 445 a night), and got full service over the weekend. I was so relaxed here, I didn’t want to leave the cottage to go look around outside, as beautiful as it was.
So in the morning, you are left with your breakfast in a picnic basket outside of your door. You’re encouraged to pick it up before the deer and raccoons do, and inside of the basket are fresh baked goodies and other scrumptious breakfast foods. In the fridge you have fresh milk and cream from a local farm. I’ve never had fresh milk in the glass bottles and it tastes so much different, and the milkfat collects on the top. Weird. The entire cottage is fully furnished, so in the kitchen they have fresh granola mixed with their own dried fruits, which makes a yummy cereal. They also have lots of utensils and foodstuffs stocked up in case you want to stay in for the night.
They have some big chairs and a couch facing the fireplace, a TV with lots of channels, and a bookshelf stocked with books. I spent a night reading about the 60’s counterculture and let my imagination roam. I ended the night with a nice soothing bath in their jacuzzi and hopped into bed.
Their bed is amazing. I’ve never slept in 300 thread count Egyptian cotton, with so much goose down floating around me. When I woke up the next morning, I was kind of delusional and thought that I had been sleeping in the clouds. What a wonderful way to wake up.
Overall my weekend here was simply over the top. I left with a much better appreciation for nature — the views around here are simply gorgeous. I was able to relax and unwind and just have some good shared time with the person I came here with. There aren’t many moments in life where you can escape the hectic rush around you, but Olema Druids Hall is truly an exception. It’s neat that real druids used to meet up here. The lady who checked us in gave us the grand tour, including all of the history. Oh how I wish I could spend another weekend here…

Finally! A truly relaxing destination with small town charm, lots of trees, clean air and a home that has all the great amenities of a 5-​star hotel.
We arrived here late on a Friday evening for a long weekend of nothing but R&R. We booked the bedroom which is on the main floor of the house. Not knowing anything about the property before we arrived we were pleasantly surprised that we ended up with what I consider to be the best room in the house!
The size was perfect, the amazing wood floors were heated (beware, don’t leave your suitcase on the floor while the heat is on… my makeup almost melted), luxurious soaking tub, amazing sheets, comfy bed… I could go on forever.
BUT, the best part of the whole deal was that from approx. 10pm each evening until 9am the next morning we got exclusive use of the living room and kitchenette area. We lit a fire, read books, drank juice and had toast… all at 1am. Unfortunately I think the loud crackling of the fire didn’t please the guests upstairs. Oopsy!
In case you’re wondering there are three rooms in the house (ranging in price from $ 175 to over $ 400 per night) and a cute little detached cottage in the backyard.
If you’re thinking of a wedding or other event here, you should know that when I spoke to the manager of the property, they’re not too keen on large groups renting the house or any events on the premises. I can understand how disruptive it would be, but it’s kind of a bummer because the place is so cute.
I will absolutely return to this lovely little hidden nook near Pt. Reyes again very soon. The staff was delightful and made our stay one that we’ll always remember.

Few things make me feel more heaven-​bound intoxicated than sitting atop a crest overlooking a bejeweled Pacific. Hiking oceanside is great therapy for me and often helps put life’s little hiccups into perspective, so what better low-​key way to recenter than a weekend in Olema?
On the one hand, I relish spending time in the countryside because of the way it makes me feel so very Anne of Green Gables (cue sound byte of dudes gagging), but on the other hand, my B&B experience thus far has been generally unpleasant: creaky twin size day beds, thin walls, the hostess-​with-​the-​mostest million questions, the host absent of bedside manners, nubby garden of eden print 50-​thread blankets, tell me again why I am dishing out $ 180/​n to take cold showers, etc. That being said, I booked two nights at Olema Druids Hall – not to be confused with Olema Inn & Restaurant – with a fair amount of hesitation.
Druids Hall was described as unpretentiously luxurious, stunning, a private European estate and comes highly recommended by SF Mag, Travel + Leisure, Conde Nast. The building itself has quite a bit of interesting history (originally erected in 1885 as a meeting hall for the Druids Association and renovated since), as the Welcome Book placed in each room so beautifully reads.
Remarkably, the property’s self-​description is, for the most part, right on the money. It’s a peaceful little slice of heaven. As advertised: invigorating water pressure, heated hardwood floors, down comforters, sumptuous 300+ thread count linens (no banal floral prints in sight!), plush bathrobes, Aveda toiletries, private phones with voicemail, wireless, cable TV, VCR player with movie library, breakfast comprised of organic, local goods…
Every inviting detail from the conscientious pre-​check-​in call, to leaving the room lights on so we wouldn’t fumble into a dark room, to the greeting letter, to the fresh cut stargazers, to the tangerines aesthetically placed in a ceramic bowl, even to the towels, felt warm. Personalized. They tell a story of a good-​natured, mild-​mannered owner, Victoria, and her discerning taste which adds character to the historic property.
And then. I noticed a ladybug. Cute.
And then. I noticed three ladybugs. Raised eyebrow.
Four.
Five.
Six.
Twenty…one of them thinks she’s Marion Jones and is going all one flew over the cuckoo’s nest around the fixture.
At this point, I’m terrified like Alice Nelson is of mice, clutching myself in an elevated fetal position.
Well apparently, ladybugs seem to have made themselves quite comfortable in the little town of Olema and its B&Bs. So if you can cope with a family of ladybugs for a couple nights, then ODH is for sure one of the best in its class.
As for me, I’ll be seeking counseling to overcome my fear of mass quantities of ladybugs because I’d like to go back someday.

This is one of those posts that I almost don’t want to do because I don’t want the specialness of this place to be diluted by rave reviews. But the fact of the matter is that the Olema Druid’s Hall is fantastic. Inexpensive? Not in the least. But if you can find the money in your budget, this is luxury to the hilt. Super secluded and private, every room that we have stayed in feels like there is no one else in the place. Highly, highly recommended.
The hall sleeps 12 – 15 in all, and I have dreams of being able to rent the entire place out some day with a group of friends.

Sometimes at night I fantasize about getting to go back to the Druids Hall. It is far and away, the most comfortable, relaxing, charm oozing inn I’ve ever stayed in. The staff are extremely helpful and sweet, the property is quiet and beautiful, and the rooms are unique and comfortable.
We booked last minute so we ended up staying in two different rooms. Our first night was in the main building, in the Sutro room (named and decorated after the Sutro baths). The room had two queen feather beds and a huge bathroom with a clawfoot tub. The two beds were a bit unnecessary, and actually left me wondering who would come to such a romantic place with someone they didn’t share a bed with. It doesn’t seem like somewhere you’d travel with kids.
Our second night was in the cottage – basically the size of a small house and complete with a full kitchen, fireplace, and massive tub with jets. I left wondering if I could replicate this setup in a future home.
All of the rooms come with an excellent breakfast.