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Valley Ford Hotel

3.5 star property
Southern hospitality meets countryside charm at this hotel where travelers can savor regional flavors and find peaceful moments in nature

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Valley Ford Hotel offers a countryside retreat where travelers can enjoy authentic southern dishes at Rocker Oysterfellers restaurant. The property features outdoor dining options, a garden perfect for relaxing, and an arcade with games that adds a touch of fun to the stay.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • Bay view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Petaluma, Valley Ford Hotel is in a rural area and near the beach. Tomales Town Hall and Tomales Regional History Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Wild Flour Organic Gardens and Luther Burbank's Experiment Farm. Rubicon Adventures and Scandia Family Fun Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Petaluma travel guide
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14415 Coast Hwy 1, Petaluma, CA, 94972

What's nearby

  • Doran Beach featuring general coastal views and a beach
    Doran Beach
    10 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Potter Schoolhouse
    6 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary
    7 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Wild Flour Organic Gardens
    7 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Tomales Town Hall
    8 min drive - 7.5 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station
    27 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)
    91 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kanzler Estate Vineyards
    20 min drive
  • Littorai Wines Estate Winery
    18 min drive
  • Bodega Bay Oyster Company
    4 min drive
  • Valley Ford Cheese & Creamery
    1 min walk
  • Halleck Vineyard
    17 min drive

About this property

Valley Ford Hotel

Inn in a rural location
At Valley Ford Hotel, you can look forward to a garden, an arcade/game room, and a bar. The on-site southern cuisine restaurant, Rocker Oysterfellers, offers brunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Meeting rooms, luggage storage, and wedding services
  • Smoke-free premises, free newspapers, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and furnished patios, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and memory foam beds
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Rocker Oysterfellers

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

More

  • Built in 1864
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
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

Property is also known as

Valley Ford Hotel
Valley Ford Hotel Inn
Valley Ford Hotel Petaluma
Valley Ford Hotel Inn Petaluma
Valley Ford Hotel Petaluma
Inn Valley Ford Hotel Petaluma
Petaluma Valley Ford Hotel Inn
Inn Valley Ford Hotel
Valley Ford Petaluma
Valley Ford

Frequently asked questions

Is Valley Ford Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Valley Ford Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Valley Ford Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Valley Ford Hotel located?

Situated near the beach, this inn is within 6 mi (10 km) of Potter Schoolhouse, Wild Flour Organic Gardens, and Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary. Tomales Town Hall and Tomales City Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Valley Ford Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

9.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 331 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 331 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 331 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 331 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 331 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Safe parking, access to a great bar and restaurant. Comfortable beds, clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. I would stay again. It’s clean quaint and the place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Doris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt very safe in a rural setting. Charming.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Cute old small town. Close to desirable locations.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hae Min

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy local historic building. Friendly staff. Amazing New Orleans food. Closest place to Bodega Bay sights! This place is a must if you like local spots.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay at the VF hotel. There was a mix up when i arrived, but it was quickly fixed with a short call to the owners from the gal working there in the restaurant (who was extremely friendly and helpful). I loved the convenience of self-check-in and out and having the restaurant and bar underneath, which was amazing. Valley Ford has come a long way since i was raised in the area in the 80s and it is adorable and bustling with quaint eating establishments, the robust market, and the old faithful Denuccis. I will stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness
Really great location if on way to Bodega.. fabulous restaurant downstairs..checking in is a complete hassle
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Luke

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed

Small room. No amanities. Really soft bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, cute, accessable h20 and coffee. Great bed slept well, reading material. No tv, which was ok for for me I like to read. Lots of stairs, everyone very helpful. Enjoyed my short stay, would stay again. I go to bodega bay several time a year Love town of Valley Ford, lots to see ,food excellent. wellwell
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here and took advantage of the restaurant and bar downstairs for evenings and the cheese store across street for our morning cappuccinos.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandie

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean, love the rustic decor, restaurant and bar amazing food and drinks
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Leeann

Liked: Staff & service
Very laid back old school no tvs in rooms food was awesome staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

marilys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice house in a quiet village, easy self-check-in, quaint rooms and a nice countryside feeling.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful staff...
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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

Excellent locale and ambience

Fabulous restaurant and very kind staff. Quaint little town and so close to Dillon Beach and Bodega Bay! A shout out to Rae and Theo for their extra care.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Pia

Great stay but mattress was lumpy and very uncomfortable. Otherwise clean, charming and ok for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B

Quiet clean comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Clean Hotel

Clean room and comfortable bed. I only spoke to one staff member and she was very polite.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean

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

Valley Ford Hotel

Hotel was a challenge to find, since there was no internet or GPS service on Route 1. But, room was GREAT! Very clean! Quaint “Mom&Pop” Hotel! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older property built in the 1800’s but kept up very well. Food was good but the male bartender had an attitude we didn’t care for.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sherrill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bed was comfortable, lightbulb was out by the bed, not a biggie, and the noise from the trucks outside was Loud. Easy to find, parking was good and could definitely smell the nearby cow pastures.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No ac but the open window and fan made it very comfortable quickly. 1864 building that we found delightful but won’t be for everyone! Stairs only to the rooms, comfy bed, no tv.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Great little roadside restaurant and hotel

We had a delicious dinner at the restaurant and then headed upstairs to our nice clean room. Our room faced the road so I was surprised how quiet it was. The bed was comfy, the room well appointed, and the amenities were great. We loved our visit to the cheese store for a scone and coffee. We tasted the cheese and ended up buying some to take home. I’m looking forward to staying there again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Myka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This off the beaten path hotel is a must stay. The connected restaurant served up one of the best burgers I’ve ever had ! Historical building with charm. The staff was the best. FYI: everything closes early so get what you need before you get there 👍
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024