The Best Beach Hotels in Fort Bragg

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in Fort Bragg

Fort Bragg, California is a stunning coastal area known for its great beaches, oceanfront location, as well as its scenic ocean views. When searching for the best beach hotels in Fort Bragg, visitors often seek a variety of amenities and luxuries like a fun pool, easy to reach location, gym or fitness center, free parking, water sports, a restaurant, and perhaps even a kitchen inside the room. If you're a family traveling with kids, a kid-friendly atmosphere is a must, while couples seeking a romantic getaway would probably prefer a spa, hot tub, and beautiful ocean views. We've analyzed many of the oceanfront hotels near the water in Fort Bragg, and with so many options to choose from, finding the perfect beach resort or hotel can be overwhelming. So, we have identified the top hotels by the beach in Fort Bragg based on guest ratings and key criteria. From smaller beachfront hotels to luxurious resorts, these hotels offer the best accommodations for travelers looking for a top beach hotel experience. So, if you're deciding where to stay at the beach in Fort Bragg, we've found the perfect hotel stays on the beach for your trip. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly environment or a romantic getaway, this area has something for everyone, and the best beach hotels in Fort Bragg offer the ultimate in comfort and relaxation. So, let's get started!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $180 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in Fort Bragg
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

Located at 1211 S Main Street, Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf has great rooms from $180 (before taxes). It offers scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, pet-friendly rooms, and a game room. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.6 miles from the city center, visitors will especially love free parking, a pool table, evening entertainment, horse riding, and an indoor play area at this beach hotel. The price of this hotel is less than average for beach hotels, which makes it a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool table
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club
  • Picnic area


Holiday Inn Express Fort Bragg

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $203 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to Fort Bragg
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

A great place to stay is Holiday Inn Express Fort Bragg which has nice rooms starting at $203. Offering a fitness center, breakfast, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub, it also has a great guest rating of 7.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 250 Highway 20. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers a spa and wellness center, a spa, an indoor pool, free parking, and a multi-lingual staff which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.8 miles from the city center. Having an indoor pool means that you can swim and have fun any time of the year. It's also less than the average price for beach hotels, so it's a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Free breakfast
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Harbor Lite Lodge

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $157 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in Fort Bragg
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

We found Harbor Lite Lodge to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $157. We loved that is has a fitness center, hiking, free parking, car rentals, and laundry facilities, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 120 North Harbor Drive. You'll also find fishing, family rooms, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a sauna which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 1.1 miles from the center of town. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


North Cliff Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $248 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in Fort Bragg
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $248, North Cliff Hotel, at 1005 S Main Street provides hiking, free parking, horse riding, fishing, and family rooms. Its terrific guest rating is 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers a 24-hour desk, a microwave, a refrigerator, balconies, and private parking. It's located just 1.1 miles from the city center, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Beachcomber Motel Fort Bragg

Motel with prices starting at $236 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water

Beachcomber Motel Fort Bragg has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10, and offers a spa and wellness center, free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and family rooms. The great rooms here start at $236 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1111 North Main Street. Furthermore, it also offers a 24-hour desk, a microwave, a refrigerator, an EV charging station, and cycling, which is nice for visitors. Just 1 miles from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Noyo Harbor Inn

Inn with prices starting at $293 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in Fort Bragg
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of Noyo Harbor Inn is 9.00 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and pet-friendly rooms. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $293, and it's located at 500 Casa Del Noyo. We also love the free parking, kids meals, family rooms, a tour desk, and a refrigerator which are great for travelers. And since it's just 1.4 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kids meals
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Beach House Inn Fort Bragg

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $162 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Beach Trip Hotel in Fort Bragg
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

A cool place is Beach House Inn Fort Bragg because it has great rooms that start at $162. It has free parking, bicycle rental, family rooms, a microwave, and a refrigerator, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 100 Pudding Creek Road. Only 0.7 miles from the city center, beach-goers will especially love balconies, a lake view, river views, and picnic areas at this fun hotel. It's also less than the average price for beach hotels, so it's a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


Ocean View Lodge

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $368 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Ocean View Lodge offers free parking, family rooms, a refrigerator, an EV charging station, and balconies which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $368 (before taxes). It's located at 1141 North Main Street and has earned a guest rating of 8.80/10. This beach hotel is also nice because it offers wheelchair-accessible units which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.2 miles from the city center.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Surf and Sand Lodge

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $214 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in Fort Bragg
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 1131 N. Main Street, Surf and Sand Lodge has great rooms from $214 (before taxes). It offers free parking, family rooms, a 24-hour desk, and a refrigerator. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find amenities which visitors will love. And this terrific hotel is just 1.1 miles from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Also, you might be interested in the nearby beach hotels in Mendocino.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Fort Bragg, make sure you also see Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Fort Bragg.


How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in Fort Bragg?

Fort Bragg Average Beach Hotel Price
$229

Travelers to Fort Bragg, California will have a large number of terrific beach accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of beach hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 9 beach hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $229. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Fort Bragg.

The average prices of our suggested beach hotels by star rating:

  • 3-star hotels: $271
  • 2-star hotels: $217


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