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Stanford Inn by the Sea

Highway 1 & Comptche Ukiah Road, PO Box 487, Mendocino, CA 95460
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Stanford Inn by the Sea
Ranked #6 of 27 Mendocino B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 145 Reviews
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What travellers say about this B&B/inn
  • Organic garden(7)
  • Swimming pool(3)
  • Short walk(3)
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Flagstaff, AZ
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

My husband and I spent three nights in a suite at the Stanford Inn in May 2012 We had not been back for several years and found it to be even nicer than what we remembered. The best part of this place is their attitude toward dogs. They are just one of the guests! They are allowed in the restaurant,... More

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Petaluma
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

I was searching for a special way to commemorate my 50th birthday and the Stanford Inn has for quite a while been near the top of my list of places I hoped to visit. Having read the reviews beforehand I was really looking forward to learning what this legendary place was really like. I can honestly say that it exceeded... More

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los angeles
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012
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I am just going to keep it simple: The Stanford inn is a wonderful place. The rooms are clean & breakfast is great! The staff has gone downhill. Guests should feel welcomed; instead the FRONT DESK staff can sometimes make you feel like more of an inconvenience!

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Joan S, Owner at Stanford Inn by the Sea, responded to this review
6 May 2012

We are glad to hear you enjoyed our Inn and the breakfast! I know that when you came to the lobby to check-in it was prior to 8:00am, which is the time that our lobby opens for the day. Our front desk staff informed you that your room was not yet ready, as it was very early and the current... More

Brooklyn, NY
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

We came to the Stanford Inn, for the second time, with my parents and our two children. Everyone had a fantastic time. The staff were friendly and welcoming, including the front desk, chambermaids, and everyone in the restaurant. Our children loved visiting dog-owners outside the restaurant and playing in the indoor pool. We loved sitting by the fireplace after the... More

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San Francisco, California
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

Stanford Inn is not everyone's cup of antioxidant tea. On gorgeous grounds by the Little river, there's an expansive stretch down the garden over the highway to a distant but beautiful ocean view. The vegetable gardens are replete with spitting llama. Bicycles are available to ride to town, canoes available to explore the river. The pool and hot tub area... More

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Healdsburg
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

I visited the Stanford Inn last week for a quick getaway with my mom from Sonoma. We stayed in one of the Suites which has a bedroom with a separate living room, and a deck which had a view of the property and ocean. The bed in the room was super comfortable, we loved it! And the wood burning fireplace... More

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Fairfax, California
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012
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I brought my three daughters to the Stanford Inn for a mommy/daughter getaway, and we absolutely loved our time there. As you drive in, you pass organic gardens on your left and a paradise of greenery and flowers all around. The girls were literally squealing with delight, and I was as well, in my somewhat quieter way... Our room was... More

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New York City, New York
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012
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In the past, my wife and I tended to gravitate to a new locale each year for vacation, but we departed from the norm last summer when we decided to spend ten days revisiting the Stanford Inn for a second time. Why? Because every aspect of our trip the summer before had been exactly to our liking and sincerely impressed... More

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San Francisco, California
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012

My wife and I visited here for a long weekend with our dogs. All members of the staff were friendly and the atmosphere was peaceful and inviting. The restaurant served mostly natural and organic food which was delicious. We even signed up for a special healthy and nutrition clinic at the inn which was very informative. The Inn is just... More

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Gosford, Australia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

We lucked onto this place by just looking around but as soon as we got out of the car we fell in love, we were surprised at the restaurant being vegan but fell in love with 5 start cuisine made only form vegetables, worth the experience

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Highway 1 & Comptche Ukiah Road, PO Box 487, Mendocino, CA 95460
Price range (per night):* S$357 - 369

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