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Here is a quick list of Beach Hotels in Mendocino, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| The Hill House Inn |
7.2 / 10 (857 Reviews) |
From 105$ | |
| Nicholson House Inn & Spa |
8.9 / 10 (54 Reviews) |
From 115$ | |
| Mendocino Hotel & Garden |
6.9 / 10 (371 Reviews) |
From 98$ | |
| Agate Cove Inn |
8.9 / 10 (493 Reviews) |
From 244$ | |
| Sweetwater Inn And Spa |
8.4 / 10 (75 Reviews) |
From 215$ |
If you’re planning a trip to Mendocino, California, you’ll want to consider booking a stay at one of the area’s beautiful beach hotels. With its stunning coastal landscapes, charming small-town atmosphere, and plenty of outdoor activities to partake in, Mendocino is an ideal destination for a relaxing beach vacation. In this blog post, we’ll explore why choosing beach hotels is the perfect choice for travelers visiting this picturesque region.
First and foremost, beach hotels in Mendocino offer unparalleled ocean views and easy access to the sandy shores. Waking up to the sound of crashing waves and the sight of a serene coastline can truly make your vacation feel like a dream come true. Whether you want to spend your days sunbathing, building sandcastles, or going for a dip in the ocean, staying at a beach hotel allows you to easily enjoy all that the waterfront has to offer.
Additionally, beach hotels in Mendocino often provide a plethora of amenities to enhance your stay. From on-site restaurants and bars serving up fresh seafood and cocktails to beachfront lounges and fire pits perfect for relaxing evenings, these hotels offer everything you need for a memorable and comfortable vacation. Plus, many beach hotels in the area are also situated near local attractions and activities, allowing you to easily explore the best that Mendocino has to offer.
Finally, choosing a beach hotel in Mendocino allows you to experience the true essence of coastal living. From the laid-back and welcoming atmosphere to the breathtaking natural beauty that surrounds you, staying at a beachfront hotel offers an unparalleled opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the local environment. Whether you’re a solo traveler seeking peace and tranquility, a couple looking for a romantic getaway, or a family in search of fun in the sun, beach hotels in Mendocino cater to all types of travelers.
Best Beach Hotels in Mendocino
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The Hill House Inn
From 105$
Harvest Market at Mendosa's is at a short distance from the accommodation, and The Kelley House Museum is a mere 700 metres away. This premier hotel is also situated in gardens, and 5 minutes' stroll from Sallie Mac Gift Shop.
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Big River Beach, which is just a 12-minute walk away. Located around a 10-minute drive from Russian Gulch State Park, Hill House Inn puts the city at your fingertips.
Featuring coffee/tea makers, the rooms are allergy-friendly and equipped with a TV set. A bath, together with such comforts as hair dryers are also provided.
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Nicholson House Inn & Spa
From 115$
Located just a short stroll from Mendocino Art Center, the accommodation also provides easy access to Ford House Visitor Center and Museum. The 2-star hotel in Mendocino is around 9 minutes' walk from Ford House Museum.
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Big River Beach, which is merely 500 metres away. Options for cultural tourism include The Kelley House Museum, set a mere 300 metres away.
Comprising a balcony and a place for dining, the rooms at the Nicholson House Inn & Spa are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. These units also have a fridge, an oven and kitchenware. Bathrooms include a separate toilet and a shower, along with comforts such as dressing gowns and towels.
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Mendocino Hotel & Garden
From 98$
The charming property enjoys proximity to Goat Island, set 1.1 km away. The Chinese taoist Temple of Kwan Tai is on the doorstep of the hotel, while Highlight Gallery is about a 5-minute walk away.
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Big River Beach, which is a 7-minute walk away. Ford House Museum lies really close to Mendocino Hotel & Garden.
Some rooms provide coffee/tea making machines as well as free wireless internet and cable channels to help you enjoy your stay. The units are designed in an elegant manner. Appointed with a sink and a shower, the marbled bathrooms have hairdryers and bathrobes. These spacious units also feature views of the sea.
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Agate Cove Inn
From 244$
The property enjoys proximity to Goat Island, set about a 20-minute walk away. This 4-star hotel is located a mere 9 minutes on foot from Mendocino Headlands State Park and within 5 minutes' drive of the Chinese taoist Temple of Kwan Tai.
The nearby cultural attractions include Highlight Gallery, which is quite close to the accommodation.
Agate Cove Inn offers 12 rooms with coffee/tea making equipment, and such modern conveniences as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Furnished with a writing table, they also have a stone fireplace. The separate bathrooms are fitted with a spa bathtub and a walk-in shower together with hair dryers and towels.
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Sweetwater Inn And Spa
From 215$
This 3-star property is located near the historic district of Mendocino, only a short walk from Friendship Park. The smoke-free hotel is about 5 minutes on foot from Ford House Visitor Center and Museum and 0.7 km from Mendocino Art Center.
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Big River Beach, which is nearly a 5-minute walk away. Cultural experience in the area feature Highlight Gallery, situated within a minutes' drive from Sweetwater Inn And Spa.
The rooms include coffee/tea making equipment, along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for your convenience. A spa bath and a sauna, together with such comforts as hair dryers and toiletries are also provided.
Hotels in Mendocino
| Family Hotel 👪 | The Hill House Inn |
| Most comfortable Hotel 🛏️ | Nicholson House Inn & Spa |
| Hotel with balcony 🌤️ | Mendocino Hotel & Garden |
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Headlands Inn Bed And Breakfast
From 239$
The charming accommodation is placed in a historical area and around 6 minutes' walk from the Chinese taoist Temple of Kwan Tai. Standing nearly 7 minutes' walk from Mendocino Headlands State Park, the hotel is adjacent to Highlight Gallery.
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Big River Beach, which is merely 350 metres away. Headlands Inn Bed And Breakfast lies approximately 10 minutes' drive from Russian Gulch State Park.
Some rooms provide a coffee machine as well as complimentary WiFi to help you enjoy your stay. The nice touches include a wood-burning fireplace and a bay window together with a sofa and a work desk. Providing a spa bath, some bathrooms have hairdryers and dressing gowns.
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Seagull Inn Bed & Breakfast
From 308$
The centre of Mendocino can be reached within a 5-minute walk, and natural attractions like Agate Beach are around 1.5 km away. Cultural sights in the area include Highlight Gallery, which is 0.6 km away.
The hotel is placed a few minutes drive from Mendocino Coast. Seagull Inn Bed & Breakfast is located merely a 5-minute walk from Mendocino Headlands State Park, while Mendocino Art Center is also nearby.
Overlooking the sea, some rooms at the Seagull Inn Bed & Breakfast Mendocino feature a carpeted floor furnished with a wardrobe. Guests can use a bath together with a dryer and towels.
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Maccallum House Inn
From 464$
The accommodation is located in an entertainment district, in close proximity to The Kelley House Museum. The hotel is 15 minutes by car from Point Cabrillo Light Lighthouse and a stroll from Mendocino Headlands State Park.
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Big River Beach, which is 6 minutes' walk away. Maccallum House Inn is within 10 minutes' drive of Russian Gulch State Park and other main attractions of Mendocino.
The rooms are equipped with a mini fridge bar, coffee and tea making equipment, along with a personal computer and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for guests' comfort. The units also have coffee & tea makers, a fridge and glassware. Bathrooms include a separate toilet and a shower, along with comforts such as a hairdryer and bath sheets.
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Brewery Gulch Inn & Spa
From 512$
The centre of Mendocino can be reached within 20 minutes' walk of the accommodation, and such cultural venues as Highlight Gallery are around 2.6 km away. The 4-star hotel is just a pleasant stroll away from Mendocino Coast.
Located at a 2.8 km distance from Ford House Museum, this property puts the city at your fingertips.
The rooms at Brewery Gulch Inn feature a writing table, along with a stone fireplace for guests' convenience. A spa bathtub and a shower/bath combination, together with such comforts as a hairdryer and a cosmetic mirror are also provided.
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Mendocino Grove Hotel
From 239$
The property is situated in Mendocino, around a 10-minute ride from Russian Gulch State Park. The villa is located within 20 minutes' walk of the centre of Mendocino. It is approximately 25 minutes' walk from the beach.
Mendocino Grove Hotel is set 10 minutes' drive from Highlight Gallery.
The rooms are fitted with a shared bathroom. A separate toilet and a shower are offered in the Mendocino accommodation.
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Didjeridoo Dreamtime Inn
From 169$
The centre of Mendocino can be reached within 5 minutes' walk of the property, and such cultural venues as Highlight Gallery are 350 metres away. Ford House Visitor Center and Museum is only minutes from this Mendocino hotel, while MTA bus stop is 250 metres away.
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Big River Beach, which is 350 metres away. Didjeridoo Dreamtime Inn lies within a 6-minute stroll of Big River and 0.7 km from Mendocino Headlands State Park.
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Stanford Inn & Resort On The Mendocino Coast
From 693$
Guests can enjoy a quiet location in the rural area. This property is 2 km from the centre of Mendocino. The nearest beach is 1.4 km from the Mendocino accommodation.
You can get to Point Cabrillo Light Lighthouse nearly 15 minutes away by car.
Featuring bay views, the rooms come with a microwave oven and a fridge as well as with access to a terrace.
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Inns Of Mendocino
From 239$
The centre of Mendocino can be reached within a 5-minute walk, and natural attractions like Agate Beach are around 1.7 km away. Cultural sights in the area include Highlight Gallery, which is 0.6 km away.
The hotel is placed within a minutes' drive from Mendocino Coast. Inns Of Mendocino is set 3.5 km from Van Damme State Park.
Overlooking the sea, some rooms at the accommodation feature a stone fireplace and a carpeted floor furnished with a wardrobe and a sofa set. Guests can use a bathtub together with a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries.
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Nicholson House At Beaujolais Hotel
From 330$
Located right by Mendocino Headlands State Park, this property also provides easy access to Big River. Point Cabrillo Light Lighthouse is around a 15-minute ride from the hotel, while MTA bus stop is 300 metres away.
The accommodation is placed quite close to Mendocino Coast. Along with other cultural attractions Highlight Gallery is nestled relatively close to Nicholson House At Beaujolais Hotel.
Private bathrooms include nice touches such as hairdryers and bathrobes.
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Redwood Rest Villa
From 391$
The property is nestled 2 km from the centre of Mendocino.
The Mendocino accommodation is set within a 5-minute drive of Ford House Museum.
The villa also features 2 bedrooms, a kitchen and 2 bathrooms, for your ease of living during your stay. Redwood Rest Villa can accommodate up to 4 guests. A tub, a separate toilet and a shower are available in the Mendocino property.
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Whale Song Villa
From 334$
The villa is 4 km from the heart of Mendocino.
The Mendocino accommodation is set approximately 10 minutes' drive from Big River.
There is also a kitchen fitted with cooking equipment and a private bathroom with a bathtub, a separate toilet and a shower. Whale Song Villa can accommodate up to 6 guests. The property also features 2 bathrooms.
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Headland Cove Retreat Villa
From 535$
This property is a property in Mendocino, not far from Agate Beach. It takes 15 minutes on foot to reach Mendocino city centre.
You can get to Mendocino Art Center approximately a 17-minute stroll away.
The rooms come with a private bathroom.
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Mendocino View East Hotel
From 313$
The 102 m² accommodation is located within 6 minutes' walk of Mendocino Headlands State Park. Point Cabrillo Light Lighthouse is around a 15-minute ride from the apartment.
Mendocino View East Apartment includes a balcony and a dressing area, complete with a writing desk and modern conveniences such as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Along with beach views, guests will also appreciate a fireplace, which enhance the overall experience. The property comprises 1 bedroom. To ensure your comfort, a separate shower and a spa tub is provided at this apartment. Moreover, there are hair dryers, toiletries and bath sheets as well.
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Mendocino Dream Villa
From 754$
Furthermore, the centre of Mendocino is 30 minutes away from the villa. The closest beach is merely 550 metres away.
This Mendocino accommodation is set within 10 minutes' drive of Big River.
The features of these rooms include a kitchen along with a private bathroom with a separate toilet and a bath. The Mendocino villa can accommodate up to 8 guests. This Mendocino property also features 2 bathroom.
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Mendocino View West Hotel
From 380$
The apartment is located only a short distance to Mendocino Headlands State Park. The 111 m² apartment is also 0.7 km from the beach.
Russian Gulch State Park is nearly 10 minutes away by car.
Mendocino View West Apartment comprises an adjoining terrace, a balcony and a seating area furnished with a stone fireplace. For added convenience, the property features a television with satellite channels, ensuring guests can unwind during their leisure hours. The accommodation comes with 1 bedroom. The apartment includes a spa bathtub, a spa tub and a shower for your comfort. Furthermore, a hairdryer, guest toiletries and dressing gowns is available.
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Chanticleer
From 347$
The accommodation is set 4 km from the centre of Mendocino.
You can get to The Kelley House Museum 10 minutes away by car.
The Mendocino property includes 5 bedrooms and a bathroom with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet. Chanticleer can accommodate up to 7 guests. The property has 3 bathrooms.
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Ocean Trails Villa
From 946$
The accommodation is a 30-minute walk from the centre of Mendocino.
The Mendocino property is set 10 minutes' drive from Temple of Kwan Tai.
This 4-bathroom villa includes 2 bedrooms and a bathroom with a separate toilet, a bath and a shower. Ocean Trails Villa can accommodate up to 10 guests. The property has 4 bathrooms.
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Cliff House At Otter Point Hotel
From 612$
The accommodation is located 800 metres from the beach. The closest beach is just 800 metres away.
The Mendocino property is set nearly a 15-minute drive from The Kelley House Museum.
Cliff House At Otter Point Villa also includes 2 bathrooms fitted with a tub and a shower. This accommodation can accommodate up to 10 guests.
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Mendocino Art Center Apartment
From 300$
This apartment is set at 400 metres of the Chinese taoist Temple of Kwan Tai and within a 15-minute drive of Point Cabrillo Light Lighthouse. It takes a 5-minute walk to get to the centre of Mendocino.
Bathrooms have a bathtub and a separate toilet. Bath sheets can also be found.
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Redwood Cottage-Pet Friendly
From 342$
The accommodation is about 20 minutes' walk from the centre of Mendocino.
This property is set within 25 minutes' walk of Mendocino Art Center.
Offering direct access to an own patio, the Mendocino villa consists of 2 bedrooms and a kitchen. Redwood Cottage can accommodate up to 4 guests. A separate toilet, a bath and a shower are available at the Mendocino property.
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Headlands View Hotel
From 224$
The villa is located within 10 minutes' walk of the centre of Mendocino. Relax with a refreshing drink at restaurant Victorian Dining Room & Garden Room within 8 minutes' walk of the Mendocino property.
The Mendocino villa is set 15 minutes by car from Point Cabrillo Light Lighthouse.
A tub and a separate toilet are offered in the Mendocino accommodation.