Brewery Gulch Inn

One of my favorite lodging properties in the world! The nightly dinner buffet (served with local beers and wines) is wonderful, as is the made-to-order breakfast each morning. They just get everything right here. Every detail is so well-thought-out, and the staff is charming.

I loved every moment we spent at Brewery Gulch. The welcome was personal, included an orientation to the property and a glass of wine-how civilized. Our room was The Lookout, and indeed it had a lovely ocean view. It was a special birthday, so complimentary chilled champagne was waiting for us in the room, along with some outrageous sweets. We decided to take a short hike through groomed trails and encountered a Great Blue Heron stalking, of all things, gophers. I guess they eat surf and turf. Unique about this Inn is that they offer an early light buffet supper from 5:30-6:30, which is included in the room rate. The food was quite delicious, and they made sure to have an additional vegetarian choice for me, which was quite thoughtful. Unless you want to go out for dinner, this is really enough. Breakfast is also included, with a full menu plus daily specials, table service in the lovely dining area, or in your room. You can at any time relax out on the patio, watching the birds come to the feeder, listening to the waves and watching the fog roll in or out, depending upon the time of day. There are many thoughtful details, including an extensive DVD collection in the lobby with players built into the TV in your room. The housekeepers are friendly and helpful, and the owner is often on site and willing to recommend local activities. Altogether, a wonderful place to unwind and relax.

Our first time staying at this Inn. What a beautiful place! We traveled from the east coast so by the time we got there, we were exhausted. The staff was very pleasant and helpful. The check-in process was a breeze. Food- The breakfast menu had a selection for everyone. We all tried different things....delicious is an understatement. The presentation and the taste....outstanding! The chef came out to say hello to everyone which was a very nice touch. In the afternoon, we had the food as part of the happy hour. A very nice variety which included soup, breads, salad and desserts. Again, all beautifully presented and very, very tasty. Overall value and experience- We really loved this place and wouldn't stay anywhere else! Worth every penny and more!

The hotel is located just outside Mendocino and is a brief drive into town. We had Osprey room. This was large with a beautiful bed and a comfortable bathroom. The soaps etc were beautiful. There was also a good seating area and a balcony with chairs and table. There is coffee and, what appear to be homemade cookies, in regular supply throughout the day. There is a large deck outside the dining area to have a drink and watch the sun go down. Dining is in the hotel and included with freshly cooked food of high quality served from a buffet. Complimentary wine is supplied from the local vineyards. Dinner is a little early, starting at about 5.30pm but was good for us. Mendocino does not have a great range of eating places. There is a huge range of DVDs. The staff were friendly and very helpful. Mendocino has a wide range of coast walks and state parks. A great place to stay.

We had a great time at Brewery Gulch. It has a relaxed, homely atmosphere, which was a nice contrast to the boutique inn experience (which we also love) during our few days in San Francisco. The home-cooked meals at dinner were also welcome relief to eating out, and the breakfasts were fantastic. We first stayed in Redwood and then moved up to Lookout - in our opinion, Redwood was nicer and cosier, and had an outside area. Lovely lounge area with lots of magazines, games etc. Staff service was also excellent, esp from Laura.