Stanford Inn & Resort on the Mendocino Coast - Mendocino, California

Amy A.

Do NOT miss this gem!
I do not know where to start! The pool and spa are like entering a rainforest with plants galore and warm moist air despite it being winter when we visited. Complimentary daily tea time with plant-based sandwiches and a delicious sweet was a highlight for us. Dogs are welcome and clearly loved by all with a care package awaiting them when you arrive. We stayed over by the donkeys and llamas who are all very sweet. We loved saying hi to them on our walks to the main lodge. The caretakers even gave us "cookies" we could feed to them. The cottage was silent with extremely comfortable beds and so much space - living area and kitchen included. We went for a canoe ride and a bicycle ride, both of which are dog friendly and beautiful. Great bird watching and you can see the seals as you canoe. The folks at the Canoe and Bike rental are so knowledgeable and they make sure you have the best and safest outing possible taking into account tides and currents and traffic for bikes. Lastly, the environmental theme is present everywhere you look including plant based foods and no plastic cups or containers. We cannot wait to go back!

kiran A.

What a wonderful place The Stanford Inn is! We have been dreaming about coming here with our dogs for a long time and are thrilled to have finally made it a few years ago. So beautiful, inviting, serene, comfortable and friendly. It just makes you feel good and recharged staying for a few nights and wanting to come back. The surrounding nature is simply stunning - all you need to do is walk around, or drive any direction to be in the midst of the mountains of Redwoods, pine trees, eucalyptus groves and the rugged majestic cliffs of the Pacific ocean. The food at the restaurant is tasty and healthy - and you can rest assured about the quality of the ingredients. Most importantly, our dogs get so excited every single trip and they know as soon as we take a turn towards this place. And they search for their dried sweet potato treats as soon as they trot into the room.

Aathreya B.

This is a paradise for vegans. The resort restaurant serves whole food that is vegan, and promotes healthy eating. There is a great collection of books in the lobby. The stay was pleasant and the rooms were clean and comfortable. The views are great. There are rescue animals in the barn that you can meet. Three cats on premises that are so cute! I met Jeff Stanford, and he and his staff were very welcoming. I personally love the pool, which is inside a greenhouse. Definitely recommend this place!

Lisa S.

We stayed several nights and loved everything about our stay! The staff was super helpful and friendly, the grounds were beautiful, and the restaurant was amazing. We had a very large deck off our room to enjoy the view. The view from the restaurant (Ravens) is also lovely.||Being around animals always puts a smile on my face so we loved seeing other guests with their dogs (we're from Colorado so not an option for us), visiting the donkeys and llamas, and I especially enjoyed some snuggle time with one of the inn cats, Lady Gray. You can walk over to Catch A Canoe. We rented a 2-person outrigger canoe and saw several harbor seals. They were so helpful and gave us lots of good tips and info. ||I'm vegan and loved everything we tried at the restaurant. It was so nice to be able to order anything off the menu! At breakfast, my favorite was the herbed polenta. At dinner I had the Kalua Mushroom & Coconut Rice; it was delicious.||The sitting area in the lobby is a calm and relaxing spot to just hang out for a bit. There's a fireplace and lots of interesting books to look at. They also sell a nice selection of wines. ||So, highly recommend and we hope to be able to come back again some time. Thanks to the Stanford Inn for such a wonderful experience!

BRIAN E.

We celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary at the Stanford Inn recently. We live in a coastal community on California’s Central Coast that is popular amongst visitors and enjoy our lives there, but it is always such a pleasure to get away from our everyday lives and rest, relax and enjoy all the Stanford Inn has to offer. From the great complimentary breakfasts, to the many amenities offered as part of your stay. Bike riding along the Big River estuary, renting an outrigger canoe to venture up the estuary, to walks around downtown Mendocino and early Christmas shopping at the unique stores in the area. The staff are always so friendly, and the rooms are so well maintained. Definitely a place for rejuvenation. Thanks to Jeff and Joan and their impressive staff for delivering this level of service for so many years!

Benjamin M.

Stanford Inn was a magical and amazing experience! Nestled in the woods off the river, the property is absolutely stunning with plenty of gardens, rescue animals, and paths to stroll.

Everything from the food to the greenhouse pool spa is setup to provide a unique experience.

We signed up for a couple classes (breathwork, cooking class, mushroom hunting) and all were great. Sid was an awesome teacher and the whole staff is excellent!

Will be coming back again!

Discover53786373382

This place is absolutely magical. Mendocino is my favorite place in the world and we have always wanted to stay at the Stanford Inn so we decided to celebrate our anniversary and it was amazing! The staff is so friendly and it just felt so good to stay there—everything was the perfect mix of relaxation and comfort. Ravens was outstanding, the massages were wonderful, and don’t get me started on the llamas and donkeys! Our dog Fondue was as welcomed as we were, which made our stay even better. We will make this an annual trip for sure. Thank you!

Nuesta_Prism

A friend and I, and two of our dogs, had a great stay at The Stanford Inn + Resort. The room was roomy, cosy and perfect for our stay. In addition to using it as a base for our time exploring the village of Mendocino, its coastline and woodlands. Though neither of us are vegan, we did sign up for Vegan cooking class, which was fun, informative and tasty! While our stay was for 4 nights, that wasn't sufficient time for many of the other offerings we'd have liked — the indoor pool, yoga/meditation classes, spa treatments, biking and outrigger canoeing. Next time!