The Best Beach Hotels in Mendocino

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in Mendocino

Are you wondering where to stay near the beach in Mendocino, California? This area is a popular destination for beach-goers and vacationers alike. With the seashore and lively atmosphere, it's no wonder that it's a popular choice for travelers headed to the beach. When looking for the top beach hotels in Mendocino, travelers often consider several key factors such as the availablity of a pool, free parking, an oceanfront location near the water, a fitness center, spa, hot tubs, family-oriented amenities, a romantic atmosphere, ocean views, safety, and the ability to take a nice long walk on the beach. We have analyzed numerous hotels and resorts close to the beach in Mendocino, and this guide will highlight where to stay in Mendocino near the beach based on traveler ratings and these essential criteria. So, let's get to it: here are Mendocino's best beach hotels and resorts.

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

Sweetwater Inn and Spa

Inn with prices starting at $208 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in Mendocino
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Located at 44840 Main Street, Sweetwater Inn and Spa has great rooms from $208 (before taxes). It offers scuba diving, hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and golf. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.2 miles from the city center, visitors will especially love pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, a spa, and free parking at this beach hotel. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice. The price of this hotel is less than average for beach hotels, which makes it a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Scuba diving
  • Hot tub
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


MacCallum House Inn

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $350 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in Mendocino
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is MacCallum House Inn which has nice rooms starting at $350. Offering a restaurant, a bar, child care, pet-friendly rooms, and a spa, it also has a great guest rating of 9.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 45020 Albion Street. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers free parking, laundry facilities, a beauty salon, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.1 miles from the city center. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


Headlands Inn Bed and Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $266 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Headlands Inn Bed and Breakfast to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $266. We loved that is has room service, hiking, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Corner Of Howard And Albion Streets. You'll also find horse riding, fishing, a microwave, a refrigerator, and an adult-only atmosphere which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 0.1 miles from the center of town. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Adults only


Agate Cove Inn

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $490 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in Mendocino
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $490, Agate Cove Inn, at 11201 N Lansing Street P.O. Box 1150 provides snorkeling, breakfast, hiking, a free breakfast, and free parking. Its terrific guest rating is 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers horse riding, car rentals, fishing, family rooms, and a microwave. It's located just 0.6 miles from the city center, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Free breakfast
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Stanford Inn By The Sea

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $611 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Beach Trip Hotel in Mendocino
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Stanford Inn By The Sea has a great guest rating of 9.99 out of 10, and offers a restaurant, a fitness center, parking, breakfast, and a free breakfast. The great rooms here start at $611 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 44850 Comptche Ukiah Road P.O. Box 487. Furthermore, it also offers pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, horse riding, bicycle rental, and a multi-lingual staff, which is nice for visitors. Just 0.7 miles from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice. Everyone loves a nice indoor pool, and the one here does not disappoint!

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Parking
  • Free breakfast
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Joshua Grindle Inn

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $304 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of Joshua Grindle Inn is 9.62 out of 10. This place has room service, parking, and picnic areas. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $304, and it's located at 44800 Little Lake Road. We also love the amenities which are great for travelers. And since it's just 0.2 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Picnic area


Sea Gull Inn

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $250 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in Mendocino
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A cool place is Sea Gull Inn because it has great rooms that start at $250. It has breakfast, a free breakfast, free parking, family rooms, and a refrigerator, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 44960 Albion Street. Only 0.1 miles from the city center, beach-goers will especially love balconies and outdoor dining 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Free breakfast
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Mendocino Hotel & Garden

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $123 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to Mendocino
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

Mendocino Hotel & Garden offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and hiking which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $123 (before taxes). It's located at 45080 Main Street and has earned a guest rating of 7.70/10. This beach hotel is also nice because it offers pet-friendly rooms, a spa, free parking, bicycle rental, and a 24-hour desk which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.3 miles from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking


Blue Door Group

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $248 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in Mendocino
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Located at Various Addresses, Blue Door Group has great rooms from $248 (before taxes). It offers breakfast, a free breakfast, free parking, horse riding, and bicycle rental. It has a terrific 8.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a 24-hour desk, balconies, breakfast in the room, private parking, and eco tourism which visitors will love. And this terrific hotel is just 5.1 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Free breakfast


Hill House Inn

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $143 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in Mendocino
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for beach hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Hill House Inn which has nice rooms starting at $143. Offering parking, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, bicycle rental, and family rooms, it also has a great guest rating of 7.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 10701 Palette Drive. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers a 24-hour desk, wedding services, picnic areas, and meeting facilities. It's located just 0.1 miles from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Picnic area


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

For more terrific hotel ideas in Mendocino, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Mendocino, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Mendocino, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Mendocino, Best Hotels for One Week in Mendocino, or Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Mendocino.


How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in Mendocino?

Mendocino Average Beach Hotel Price
$299

After analyzing 10 beach hotels in Mendocino, California, we found the average beach hotel price to be a remarkably economical $299. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic beach accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Mendocino.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $611
  • 3-star hotels: $280
  • 2-star hotels: $143


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