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The Stanford Inn By The Sea Eco-Resort

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Property entrance
Creator video
Breakfast and dinner served, vegan cuisine
Lobby sitting area
Romantic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Bay View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Perched by the ocean, The Stanford Inn By The Sea Eco-Resort offers a serene retreat with an art gallery and free cooked-to-order breakfast. Active travelers can enjoy rowing/canoeing, mountain biking, or unwind in the garden after a Swedish massage at Massage in the Forest spa.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Hot Tub
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Bay View

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Day bed
Premium bedding
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Romantic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Bay View

Romantic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Bay View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Romantic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Bay View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Bay View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Bay View

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Bay View

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Bay View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Bay View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Bay View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Bay View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View

46-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, fireplace

Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View

46-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, fireplace

Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
44850 Comptche Ukiah Rd, Mendocino, CA, 95460

What's nearby

  • Mendocino Headlands State Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Big River - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mendocino Art Center - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Agate Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Russian Gulch State Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Goodlife Cafe & Bakery - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Little River Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brickery Pizza - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Flow Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Frankie's - ‬19 min walk

About this property

The Stanford Inn By The Sea Eco-Resort

Upscale hotel by the ocean
Consider a stay at The Stanford Inn By The Sea Eco-Resort and take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and an art gallery on site. Active travelers can enjoy ecotours, rowing/canoeing, and mountain biking at this hotel. Indulge in a deep-tissue massage, a body wrap, and a facial at Massage in the Forest, the onsite spa. The on-site vegan cuisine restaurant, The Ravens Restaurant, offers breakfast, dinner, and happy hour. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include kayaking and boat tours. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Stanford Inn By The Sea Eco-Resort feature thoughtful touches such as fireplaces and premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free newspapers.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and composting
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and designer toiletries
  • 46-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies, eco-friendly cleaning products, and refrigerators

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Ravens Restaurant

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Boat tours
  • Ecotours
  • Farming classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 750 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 1996
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 46-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • MP3 dock
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 45.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.00

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 45.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 17 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Stanford Inn
Stanford Inn Sea
Stanford Inn Sea Mendocino
Stanford Sea Mendocino
Stanford Inn By The Sea Hotel Mendocino
The Stanford By The Sea Eco
The Stanford Inn By The Sea Eco-Resort Hotel
The Stanford Inn By The Sea Eco-Resort Mendocino
The Stanford Inn By The Sea Eco-Resort Hotel Mendocino

Frequently asked questions

Does The Stanford Inn By The Sea Eco-Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is The Stanford Inn By The Sea Eco-Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 45.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Stanford Inn By The Sea Eco-Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Stanford Inn By The Sea Eco-Resort?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Stanford Inn By The Sea Eco-Resort?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Stanford Inn By The Sea Eco-Resort located?

Situated by the ocean, this spa hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Mendocino Headlands State Park and Big River. Friendship Park and Van Damme State Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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The Stanford Inn By The Sea Eco-Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 152 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

The Stanford Hotel is a beautiful property with warm cozy rooms, delicious (vegan) food, great views and very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yasin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing property, friendly staff, and clean rooms/common areas
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds, lobby, lounge area, in room fire place and staff. Magical spot.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a eco-focused resort spa. very relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sameer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place. Highly recommend this hotel. One issue - I could hear rats/mice crawling around in the middle of the night. They need to put out a few traps to catch them.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The vegan restaurant is interesting. Breakfast included with the room. Forces clientele to have an open mind to consider a switch to a vegan diet for health, sustainability and to not contribute to cruelty for our non human living creatures. Food was good and certainly gives pause and “food” for thought.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property, the rooms are 4 diamonds quality and the grounds are beautiful! Friendly staff from the time you checked in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful birthday destination! The accommodations were cozy, loved the fireplace. Ravens Restaurant was amazing! Every single meal!! We had massages and took a cooking class with Sid. We enjoyed the dry sauna, hot tub and pool that were all located in a greenhouse type setting. So relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property. Lovely pool and sauna area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the atmosphere and service. Everyone was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very pleasant hotel. Everyone is friendly and helpful. The food is vegan and very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pretty & down to earth. Great for dogs!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Mendocino retreat

This is a beautiful property. The grounds include gardens and also a number of animals. There are donkeys, llamas, and horses. They are dog friendly here. The rooms are charming, mission style cabin feeling. There is an Nespresso machine in your room, which is wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jignesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The garden, nurseries and the pool are very seren and beautiful. Catch a canoe was fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When you are there it is so easy to relax. A whole other world
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The wood burning fireplace is a very nice touch. Room was clean and laid out nicely. To top it off there's a nice deck with an ocean view for watching sunrises and sunsets. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice quiet area. Unfortunately some guest did not move their EV cars after they were fully charged to share with others and some of the cleaning staff parked non EV’s at the charging stations. The hotel restaurant is vegan only with a menu that would not appeal to very many. The hotel itself was very beautiful and well kept. The staff was very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed here 20 years ago Maintenance and amenities have suffered a bit
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikolay

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

melissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Great stay great restaurant. To short
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super friendly. The rooms were perfect. Keep in mind this is a super eco friendly hotel. And still no quality difference between this and any other 5 star hotel. In fact, I can say with no hesitation for our choice of experience it was better than the Fairmont in San Francisco.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

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