Bodega Bay Lodge

This property & staff always delivers. We celebrated our anniversary at the lodge and there was a welcome note and bottle of wine waiting for us upon arrival. The rooms are tastefully decorated and the views of the ocean are very special. We always enjoy the spa and the grounds. It's a truly relaxing stay and one we enjoy every time.

First stay at The Lodge at Bodega Bay. My wife and I will certainly be back. We've seen the lodge on previous visits and had dinner at Drakes, but actually staying there greatly elevated our opinion. We stayed in an upstairs room (212) which had a beautiful view. The room was very comfortable and nicely decorated. I found the bed to be a tad on the firm side, but I'm a fan of soft mattresses. The room had all the amenities one would expect - a coffee machine, refrigerator, iron & ironing board, and hair dryer. No safe, but Bodega Bay doesn't really strike one as a high crime area. We didn't fire up the wood-burning fireplace, but it looked lovely. There was some speculation we heard from the staff that eventually the wood-burning fireplaces might be replaced with gas fireplaces at some point in the future. The whole lodge is very tastefully decorated. The vibe (to use the current terminology) is elegant and relaxing. It being February, we didn't bring our swim suits, but both the small pool and the infinity-edge hot tub were being used by other guests, and looked very inviting. Also inviting is the fire pit in the pool area. Drakes restaurant deserves its own review, but I'll say briefly that the food and the service were both great. We had breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Drakes, and enjoyed everything we had.

It was an nice bay area getaway, but some of the things were a bit dated or broken in the hotel. It has a nice location near a walking trail with bird watching and close to restaurants. Pros: - Came to a room with a welcome note and small present - very thoughtful - Very nice service especially at Drakes - super nice staff and helpful and responsive - Beautiful view - Hot tub - Clean gym with spa water - Hot chocolate / wine hour / coffee in the AM - Nice coffee machine in the room Cons: - There was a conference/meeting/get together and these people were LOUD until like 2am - wish there was security or front desk enforcing the screaming / talking loudly past rooms and running around. Felt more like a motel than a hotel. - Sauna wasn't working - never got hot despite keeping it on for a significant time to warm up - was really bummed since we were looking forward to using it - Clean up at pool and missing towels - guests weren't as clean and there were a lot of wet towels laying around and trash and there weren't a lot of clean towels ready to be used - The TV wifi connection to cast from your phone didn't quite work

The Lodge at Bodega Bay offers a wonderful stay, with its various room options, great dining, and nearby trails. A real gem of the area.

I recently stayed at The Lodge at Bodega Bay for the second time this year. I attend an annual golf tournament at The Links at Bodega Bay and have always enjoyed staying at the Lodge, so this time I decided to bring our executive leadership team for a retreat — and we could not have been more pleased. From start to finish, the team truly catered to every need. They provided a lovely meeting space for an afternoon of team building, arranged a fantastic tasting at Sonoma Coast Vineyards, and hosted a decadent, unforgettable dinner at Drakes, their on-site signature restaurant. We began the evening with cocktails by the fire pit and concluded with a private dinner for 12 — the service and culinary execution were outstanding. Our group is well-traveled and passionate about food and wine, and everyone was genuinely impressed. The next day, some of the team enjoyed the spa (and were absolutely over the moon), while I golfed with a few colleagues. We loved the experience so much that my wife was begging us to stay another night — and several of us extended our stays because we simply didn’t want to leave. We also had the pleasure of meeting the General Manager, Jason Reiplinger, and learned that his wife is the Executive Chef. We were lucky enough to meet her as well — she was incredibly warm, welcoming, and immensely talented. I cannot recommend The Lodge at Bodega Bay highly enough. 10 out of 10. We’ll absolutely be back.