Wharf Master’s Inn

We stayed at the Wharfs Masters Inn during a recent trip up Hwy 1 through Mendocino, and just loved the Inn and the town. The innkeepers were lovely, helpful, friendly and professional. They bought into the place last year, and are in the midst of trying to renovate and update, which can be dicey — but we found our room to be very comfortable and clean. The in-​room electric fireplaces are a little cheesy, but do still add a touch of atmosphere and warmth. The jacuzzi tubs are nice. You can walk down the hill to the pier and small cove beach, which is just a beautiful spot. We ate at the restaurant at the bottom of the hill — the food is touch-​and– go, good fish and chips but mediocre salad and pasta. Still, it was edible and the servers were nice and the view of the pier was sweet. The coffee house next door has a friendly staff and good coffee. Point Arena is a small, quaint town, we really fell in love with the area. We would definitely come again!

Last weekend on June 4^th my husband and I stayed at the Wharf Masters to celebrate our one year wedding anniversary. We made reservations for the Victorian Suite and it did not disappoint. It was a beautiful room with a four poster bed, a jacuzzi tub and they even had tea light candles for a romantic bath. We had an amazing wrap around deck just for our room right outside room with two chairs to sit and watch the ocean. The owner and her husband were an absolute delight to chat with, both knowledgeable about the area. They even gave us vouchers for the local casino giving us 20% off the meal there and two $ 10 vouchers to play. Its such a cozy romantic hotel. In the main office there are DVD’s you can go through and take to your room to watch and books. In the morning Continental breakfast is served and you can make your own waffles. My husband and I loved this hidden little gem and will be coming back to visit

This is a hidden gem in Point Arena!
It sits up on a cliffside above the Point Arena Pier. The room (116) was well-​appointed with quality furniture. It was clean (perhaps too clean as there was an overwhelming odor of carpet deodorizer, but opening the patio and front door took care of it).
It has a nice view of the courtyard below and the cove in the distance. Noise from the pier is virtually nonexistent. The queen bed was comfortable and the huge soaking tub was a welcome feature!
A decent continental breakfast was included.
I got a great mid-​week rate of around $ 100 at the end of low-​season. I highly recommend this Inn!

Absolutely gorgeous! The staff was friendly. The views were breathtaking! My wife and I stayed one night, then headed to Mendocino with the intentions of staying there. We immediately regretted it, called Wharf Masters and they checked us back into our original, AMAZING room. It is a piece of heaven that we plan on making our regular vacation destination in California. Thank you, Wharf Masters Inn for giving us such a beautiful memory to cherish forever!

We needed a quick escape with the kids and were very pleased. The view from our room was spectacular. We had a slight hiccup with the kids’ beds not being set up and some other details we asked for, but they quickly fixed that. Would have gotten 5 stars if they were more green – breakfast was served with paper plates, plastic utensils, paper cups, etc. Although breakfast was extensive, it was more Midwest than California – only Lipton tea, no herbal tea. No soy milk. But overall, great time.

Not power wheelchair accessible! Handicap parking is not suitable for conversation van. Wheelchair accessible shower is very dangerous with a 8″ slope up into the shower on slick tile. No handheld shower, just a very old metal shower head. Water bugs came out of the drain and were on the walls in the morning. The room was clean otherwise, but a long way from the parking lot. Breakfast was included but breakfast room wasn’t wheelchair accessible. We had to wait for Scwanns delivery person to make his delivery and get his room, and then wait for non-​handicapped vehicle in only handicap spot to be moved. The Schwanns truck also blocked access to check-​in and parking fir wheelchair bound driver. Don’t stay here if you expect to be independent in wheelchair. Not worth the trouble.

We decided we needed a retreat weekend from full time work, school and kids found this place online looked historical too it’s beautiful there. rooms comfortable and views are super from balconies. Breakfast is yummy. Owner was very nice and welcoming. Nice variety of local wines available to buy. Chowder house walking distance too. I can say I wish the rooms had more historical pictures of what is the oldest house in pt arena.

Upgraded this time and we weren’t impressed. We had rm 101 and the view is nice can’t complain about that however the rm left much to be desired. When we walked in we immediately smelled something musty… the bathroom straight up smelled of mold. Also I noticed the pipe access above the tub was cracked open. It was like a crawl space that hadn’t been closed all the way. It took away from the ambiance of the room. So I told the lady at the desk she said she’d air out the room while we were at dinner and have the handy man fix the opening. Well we returned it smelled better but the opening wasn’t fixed when I asked her she said oh I told him the one in the bathroom. Idk how he’d muss the one above the tub but whatever it was frustrating but we dealt with it. The towels had stains. The TV didn’t have a DVD player in it like the others had. Not a big deal but we did rent a movie from the lobby to watch to that threw a wrench in our plans. We were so happy with our last stay here that’s why we upgraded but it totally wasn’t worth it. Idk if we’ll return a 3^rd time. If we do we will not book rm 101.

Perfect getaway! The location is gorgeous; on a hill just above the water. I loved that I was soothed to sleep by the sounds of the waves, seals, and channel markers. We were in the Victorian Suite and the layout of the room was great. The bed was soft and extremely comfortable. I made great use of the hidden mini fridge. I loved the glass doors that opened up on the great big deck. I spent a lot of time on that deck, lying in the sun, setting up snacks, reading. Patio lounge chairs would be an excellent addition.
The staff was friendly and attentive yet unobtrusive; perfect! The morning breakfast bar included a waffle iron with the batter premixed and measured out. Nice done! Between that, my snacks stored in the mini fridge for lunch and restaurants in town I was kept in tasty healthy food. I really loved it here and look forward to coming back!

Very nice place. Great location if want ocean views. Little dated but they are starting improvement s next month. Good stopping place while driving 1

The location is staggeringly beautiful. The rooms are HUGE and well/​romantically appointed. From a motorcycle trip perspective the rooms are hugely overkill and pricey. But the location is choice and being able to walk down the hill (I recommend going the long way and not trying to walk/​trip/​roll down the hills) to Pier Chowder House & Tap Room is awesome.
Check-​in seems to take an inordinate amount of time. Here is my card, give me a key, so I can take a shower and start drinking.

I’m torn on how to rate our stay.
The service was amazing. The staff was very friendly. Everyone from the front desk, to the breakfast staff and housekeeping were great. I would give them 5 stars for service.
The rooms are in much need of an upgrade in my opinion. The first room we had, I would rate 1 star. The bed was very lumpy and all we could hear all night, was the people walking in their room above us. The windows would not stay open, light bulbs burnt out, the balcony was in the middle of being refurbished…
We were able to change rooms, and it was a world of difference. The second room we had was a 3. The view was a lot better and it was a lot more quiet and everything looked newer. This bed was very cozy and we got a great nights sleep.
My husband enjoyed the breakfast, and the coffee was fresh and hot.

Absolutely love this place. Great prices. Great inn keeper. Great view. Great location. Nicely cleaned and maintained rooms. Only complaint is the parking after about 9 PM it is tough to find a spot when they are fully booked.

Quaint inn that’s right next to the water with a small wharf. Folks fish here all the time. Awesome view!
The room had a queen bed, hot tub, mini fridge and microwave. Could use remodeling or updates. The area is pretty quiet. Definitely a good spot for a relaxing stress free getaway.
There are good restaurants near the water. I highly recommend the seafood pasta! It’s so fresh! The inn is also a few minutes drive away from the Point Arena lighthouse. A must-​visit spot! The view is just amazing. Here you fall in love with the California coast.

Ok reasons we came 1. on the water, 2. single night on the weekend, 3. on the water.
We decided to give this place a try and I expect we will be back again sometime soon.
If you want hip, don’t come here, if you want a night near the ocean and the sound of surf this may work. It’s in Point Arena near a fishing wharf off the main street on almost a cliff. The owners were very nice let me borrow a cheese board and knife.
Positives: it’s on the water, you can hear the waves and watch the ocean. We paid the extra $ 20 for a view. It’s why you came here. We also got a room on just Saturday, very few places will do that. Price was good, not a deal but not bad.
Wifi was good we had no issues.
Negatives: Built in the 80’s I would guess and is a touch worn in places, it’s pretty hard to keep a place up on the coast. Parking in the upper lot is tight and small. hard to turn around so drive a smaller car and leave the SUV tank at home
It’s was all good to me as I said we plan to return, with some wine and cheese and never leave the balcony.
The Chowder house down the hill has good beer & Oysters but there Chowder is really really sad.

We (2 couples) wanted a quiet, chill out getaway; on arrival at The Wharf Master’s Inn we were greeted by Debra, who immediately upgraded us to the best rooms available, both rooms had beautiful views over the little cove and the ocean… The rooms are cosy, queen bed, jacuzzi bath and separate shower.
We explored the town, had a drink at the local bar (215 Main) which had a super ambiance and a great selection of wine and beer, everyone was so friendly, they invited us to crash a birthday party! A common occurrence I gather… later we sat on our balcony and enjoyed a glass of wine before setting off down the hill in search of dinner at the Chowder House which was excellent.
Next day we discovered the lighthouse, the views from the top are absolutely breathtaking! strolled along the cliff top, saw sea lions relaxing and making a lot of noise… drove along Highway 1 to Elk and had a Fab! lunch at Queenie’s Roadhouse Café…
Oh! I managed to leave some items in the bedside drawers and they mailed them back to me so quickly I hardly had time to miss them!
It’s a bit of a drive from the East Bay, but we’ll be back…

POINT ARENA Wharf Master’s Inn room 104
The room was to be with a full ocean view for about 198 per night.
It was ok, not a full view but a partial view because you have to stand in one area of the corner of the room to see the ocean view. The bathtub is in the bedroom with really little privacy. It did have a small commode room with a toilet and a 32 inch shower. Fairly nice carpet. Breakfast, toast, bagels, waffles or cereal, coffee and juice.
Overall: Seen better and seen worse but 200 per night SHOULD be a pretty nice room.
See images on main business listing page. Photo is labeled” room full ocean view.”

I love this place! I come to the area several times per year and I have never been disappointed. The Wharf Master is so cozy and inviting. The caretakers are friendly and remember my face and it is clear that they work hard to make every stay special and wonderful. Each room has a soft and comfortable bed, flat screen TV, refrigerator and now they’ve added microwaves! Most rooms have a HUGE jetted bath tub with candles and wine glasses for a relaxing evening after a VERY long drive or day at work. I stopped at LUSH in San Francisco on my way in to pick up some bath bombs… best bath experience EVER!!!
This place is Fantastic! With the new free wifi service in the area I have to say this has been my best stay, yet! It was so nice to be able to FaceTime with my kids from the comfort of my room. Thank you Wharf Master! See you all again in 2015!!!

The beds are very comfortable, rooms are large with jacuzzi tubs and balconies with some decent views.
Negatives: I could hear everything through the walls. The window areas were gross and room needed some dusting so they could do a better job cleaning for the price. Can’t use the jets in the tub passes ten pm bc it’s too loud.
Would I pay the $ 175 to stay here again? Unless I became an avid surfer probably not… there’s just not much else to do around here unless you have a board.

We recently stayed two nights here and enjoyed it very much!
We stayed in Room 115 which is on the third floor and has a partial ocean view. The room is very large and quiet and is one of the few rooms with a king sized bed. Our floor squeaked when we walked on it due to the building’s age so I was glad we were on the top floor because I am pretty sure down below could hear us…
The staff Greg and Wendy (?) were very friendly and personable. When we arrived Greg gave us information and offered to make reservations or anything we needed to just stop by the desk and he would help. We also got a 375 ml bottle of Husch Chenin Blanc which was cold and ready to drink. I saw the «Stay and Play» on the website for the Garcia Casino and we got two coupons for free play and dining discount, very nice considering the casino is only a few miles away from the hotel.
The bed and linens were very comfortable and clean, as were the towels. One of the few hotels I have been to lately that give you four towels instead of just two! I love that.
The jacuzzii tub worked well and we liked the added touch of the candles provided for a romantic bath. The jets were loud and the hotel info. binder in the room asks that you use the jets only between the hours of 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 pm. I also liked the big window above the tub which in our case looked out into the woods.
The continetal breakfast was very inclusive. It had plenty of crumpets, hard cooked eggs, cold cereals, hot cereals, several juices, hot chocolate, danishes, breads and a Belgiam waffle maker. There were also lots of spreads and real butter and fresh fruit. I really like this type of breakfast and loved the variety. The coffee was good too. My only complaint was that the room was tiny and crowded when we visited. There is some construction going on next to the breakfast room so hopefully that will be the future breakfast room.
Just down the driveway is a pizza/​ice cream place and a chowder house. We had the pizza and it was very good. The chowder house was pricey so we passed.
There is a rocky beach just down the driveway from the hotel and also a dock. It was fun to go expore the beach area. The tide was high so there wasn’t too much to explore but we had the place to ourselves. The dock attendant was very friendly and informed us that the property beside the hotel that goes out onto the bluff is public property so my husband had fun going out there to explore.
Overall we had a very nice stay at the Wharf Master Inn and would return for a visit. Yes the place is older and there is room for improvement, but I think they do a great job of making a comfortable stay for their guests.