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Valley Ford Hotel

3.5 star property
Inn in Petaluma with a restaurant and a bar

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Exclusive House, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Bay View | Living area
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Exclusive House, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Bay View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds
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

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

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Refrigerator
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exclusive House, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Bay View | Living area

Exclusive House, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Bay View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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.
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14415 Coast Hwy 1, Petaluma, CA, 94972

What's nearby

  • Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary - 10 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Doran Beach - 13 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Bodega Harbour - 13 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Dillon Beach - 17 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Graton Resort and Casino - 26 min drive - 20.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kanzler Estate Vineyards - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Bodega Bay Oyster Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Littorai Wines Estate Winery - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Wild Poppy - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Valley Ford Cheese & Creamery - ‬1 min walk

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
  • Smoke-free premises, meeting rooms, and free newspapers
  • A TV in the lobby, coffee/tea in the lobby, and wedding services
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

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 at Valley Ford Hotel?

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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Valley Ford Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 326 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 326 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 326 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 326 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 326 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

6/10 Okay

Rhonda

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was fine. The bed was horrible. So soft I was sinking.
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

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

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

Angelique

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not like that the parking lot/Hwy facing large window did not have a Blind or Curtains.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An absolutely wonderful hotel, fantastic, peaceful location, super friendly, helpful staff. On site restaurant is excellent, I can highly recommend staying here, we'll definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

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

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

8/10 Good

Juan

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

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute, cute hotel in a cute little town. Really nice coffee station in just outside the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

TERRI

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was seated at a table on the patio and looked up and saw an approximately 3'x8' piece of displaced fiberglass roofing material ready to slide end first and impact my face. The matress was worn out and very uncomfortable, someone had been in our room while we were at the beach, since there was no one on site to address these issues we left and stayed at another hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Self check in. Great property and wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy Marcelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kasandra

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

Adorable Hotel, Cozy and Lovely

The hotel was so cozy and so cute. The stay was lovely. I will definitely be back. The whole hotel is adorable and so comfortable very close to Bodega Bay and Petaluma.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff and a nice situation
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
SO CUTE! Excellent property, such an easy check in process. Can't wait to come back next time we're in the area!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Del

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Second time I have stayed here. Everything was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

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