The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Mendocino

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Mendocino

If it's your first trip to Mendocino, California for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Mendocino. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Mendocino. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Mendocino for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Mendocino beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Mendocino for your first trip!

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

Stanford Inn By The Sea

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

Located at 44850 Comptche Ukiah Road P.O. Box 487, Stanford Inn By The Sea has great rooms from $611 (before taxes). It offers a restaurant, a fitness center, parking, breakfast, and a free breakfast. It has a terrific 9.99 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.7 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, horse riding, bicycle rental, and a multi-lingual staff at this relaxing hotel. The indoor pool at this hotel is very nice, and is a great place to unwind and relax on your trip.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


MacCallum House Inn

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $350 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

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 convenient hotel is also nice because it offers free parking, laundry facilities, a beauty salon, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which visitors 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. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Spa
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator


Blue Door Group

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $248 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Mendocino
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach

We found Blue Door Group to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $248. We loved that is has breakfast, a free breakfast, free parking, horse riding, and bicycle rental, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Various Addresses. You'll also find a 24-hour desk, balconies, breakfast in the room, private parking, and eco tourism which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 5.1 miles from the center of town. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Breakfast in the room


Joshua Grindle Inn

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $304 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

With terrific rooms from $304, Joshua Grindle Inn, at 44800 Little Lake Road provides room service, parking, and picnic areas. Its terrific guest rating is 9.62 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers amenities. It's located just 0.2 miles from the city center, too. The room service is especially nice after a long day. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Beach
More Great Amenities


Sweetwater Inn and Spa

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

Sweetwater Inn and Spa has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10, and offers scuba diving, hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and golf. The great rooms here start at $208 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 44840 Main Street. Furthermore, it also offers pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, a spa, and free parking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.2 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Agate Cove Inn

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $490 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Mendocino
  • Beach

The great guest rating of Agate Cove Inn is 9.00 out of 10. This place has snorkeling, breakfast, hiking, a free breakfast, and free parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $490, and it's located at 11201 N Lansing Street P.O. Box 1150. We also love the horse riding, car rentals, fishing, family rooms, and a microwave which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.6 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Sea Gull Inn

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $250 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach

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, travelers will especially love balconies and outdoor dining areas at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Also, you might be interested in the nearby first time trip hotels in Fort Bragg.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Mendocino, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Mendocino, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels 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 hotels for first-time visitors cost in Mendocino?

Mendocino Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$352

After analyzing 7 first time trip hotels in Mendocino, California, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $352. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip 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 first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $611
  • 3-star hotels: $308


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