Bodega Bay Lodge

We stayed at The Lodge at Bodega Bay back in April 2025. We kept talking about going back and finally got to go back November 2025. What made us want to go back is how The Lodge at Bodega Bay allowed us to relax, reset, and connect. The lodge has a special feel of serenity that allows us to unwind in a real way. Our deck had a great view of Bodega Bay, the Pacific Ocean, Bodega Head, plus all the birds. We got to watch a beautiful sunset from our deck, and we watched Bodega Bay come to life in the morning. Dinner at Drakes was delicious and relaxing.

I was excited to stay at this property after seeing so many “#1 in California” reviews, but my experience fell short of that standard. Check-in felt rushed and transactional, with no mention of upgrade options. Our room had a great view, but several issues—no AC, a dirty bathmat, and a fireplace that filled the room with smoke even when following the instructions—made the first night uncomfortable and disappointing. The team did adjust my bill the next morning, which I appreciated. The setting is beautiful and the potential is there, but the hospitality and room quality didn’t match the hotel’s reputation.

Expansive grounds and views protected by buildings oriented with entrances and parking at back. Lush landscaping and easy to get around. Great restaurant.

This is a wonderful place where I have stayed with my husband before. The previous room was definitely a 5 star room but this time I am not sure if it had to do with the way I booked our stay. I booked it for my husband’s birthday. The discounted price was not cheap, the room showed signs of wear, especially on the fire place. It looked like someone went at it with a sharp object. The shower pressure was also lacking. In the end my husband had a great sleep and Bodega Bay is a wonderful lodge.

BEWARE - We had a wonderful two-night stay at the Lodge at Bodega Bay. The hotel, room and location were beautiful; the staff were very kind and helpful during our stay; we dined at the restaurant for both nights and breakfast, and the food was great; we took the meditation and pilates class and used the sauna and exercise facilities which could not have been better; and their recommendations for restaurants and hikes in the area were perfect. We checked out on Sunday completely happy and ready to recommend the hotel and come back one day. The following day, we got a $1092 charge for damages to the room. They said we burned the television! I called immediately and said we were only in the room to shower and sleep and there was absolutely no way the damages came from us. There was a starter log in the fireplace below the TV that they left there for us to burn. We burned the log the last night as we watched a movie but followed all the directions to do so and did not notice any excessive flame. I called as soon as we got the email and stated we could not have caused the damage and asked if they would call a fire marshall to inspect the burn, knowing that an inspection would show that the fire must have come from the log or an electrical problem in the TV, but the room had already been cleaned and the TV replaced. They insisted we burned something else that ruined the TV, which I categorically deny. I disputed the charge on my CC and filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission, but do not expect it to go anywhere. It is so disappointing and frustrating after such a lovely visit and I feel like we were set up. So if you go, whatever you do, DO NOT burn the log in the fireplace!