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Sweetwater Inn and Spa

3.5 star property
Mendocino cabin by ocean

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Premium Suite, Hot Tub, Ocean View (Mendocino View West) | Living area | TV
Premium Suite, Hot Tub, Ocean View (Mendocino View East) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board
Premium Suite, Hot Tub, Ocean View (Mendocino View West) | Balcony
Exterior
Premium Suite, Hot Tub, Ocean View (Mendocino View West) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Situated by the ocean, Sweetwater Inn and Spa is a great choice for a stay in Mendocino. Guests can indulge in deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy, or reflexology. A hot tub and a sauna are offered, and cabins have conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Refrigerator
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Main amenities (6)

  • 13 smoke-free cabins
  • Near the beach
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub
  • Spa services
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Premium TV channels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Premium bedding
  • Free self parking

Room options

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace (NO PETS) | View from room

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace (NO PETS)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace (River Gate Room, 2nd floor, NO PETS) | Living area | TV

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace (River Gate Room, 2nd floor, NO PETS)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Suite, Fireplace (Country Suite) | View from room

Classic Suite, Fireplace (Country Suite)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Fireplace
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Cottage, Kitchen (Apple Cottage) | Living area | TV

Premium Cottage, Kitchen (Apple Cottage)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Fireplace
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Cottage, Kitchen (Flower Cottage) | View from room

Premium Cottage, Kitchen (Flower Cottage)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Premium Suite, Fireplace (Sears Tower)

Premium Suite, Fireplace (Sears Tower) | Living area | TV

Premium Suite, Fireplace (Sears Tower)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Fireplace
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 84 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Classic Cottage, Private Hot Tub (Garden Cottage)

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Classic Cottage, Private Hot Tub (Garden Cottage)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Private outdoor hot tub
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Panoramic Suite, Fireplace, City View (Redwood Tower)

Panoramic Suite, Fireplace, City View (Redwood Tower) | Living area | TV

Panoramic Suite, Fireplace, City View (Redwood Tower)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
  • 102 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

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44840 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, 95460

What's nearby

  • Mendocino Headlands State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mendocino Art Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Big River - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Agate Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Russian Gulch State Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Goodlife Cafe & Bakery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brickery Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Little River Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Frankie's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Flow Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sweetwater Inn and Spa

Situated by the ocean, Sweetwater Inn and Spa is a great choice for a stay in Mendocino. Guests can indulge in deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy, or reflexology. A hot tub and a sauna are offered, and cabins have conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves.

At a glance

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Property size

    • 13 cabins
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
    • The front desk is open daily from 10 AM - 6 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Check-out instructions

    • The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
    • Load and start the dishwasher
    • Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
    • Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
    • Please turn off all heat sources
    • Please report any broken items or leaks
    • Dishwasher load & start only applies to units with dishwashers. Not all units have dishwashers.
PETS

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Free offsite parking nearby
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Hot springs nearby
  • Massages
  • Spa services
  • Reflexology
  • Thai massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Aromatherapy
  • Prenatal massage
  • Hot stone massages
  • Deep-tissue massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding

Bathrooms

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV with cable service

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet friendly
  • USD 35.00 per pet per night
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Food and water bowls are available

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Free local calls

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • In the historical district

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Boat tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 13 rooms
  • 9 buildings

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 35.00 per pet, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

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.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
This property is professionally cleaned.

Also known as

Sweetwater Inn Mendocino
Sweetwater Inn
Sweetwater Mendocino
Sweetwater Hotel Mendocino
Sweetwater Inn and Spa Cabin
Sweetwater Inn and Spa Mendocino
Sweetwater Inn and Spa Cabin Mendocino

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Sweetwater Inn and Spa?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 35.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Sweetwater Inn and Spa?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sweetwater Inn and Spa?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Sweetwater Inn and Spa and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, boat tours, and fishing. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs and ecotours. Relax in the hot tub after a day on the slopes or enjoy the use of a sauna.

What's the area around Sweetwater Inn and Spa like?

Sweetwater Inn and Spa is a short 2-minute walk from Mendocino Headlands State Park and 10 minutes' walk from Big River.

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Reviews

Sweetwater Inn and Spa Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.8

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The spa facilities, including massages and public hot tubs, were highly praised by guests. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, friendly staff, fair price.

Great location, friendly staff, fair price.
Jim, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It's beautiful, quiet, well equipped and a good rate for what it offers.
Jordan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cozy, onsite sauna and jacuzzi, spa. Great location and reasonable.
James, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We ate dinner at the Luna Trattoria next to the Sweetwater Inn. The meal and service were excellent. The bed was great. We also appreciated the free muffins left at our front door every morning.
Steve, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is a quaint comfortable, individual units hotel in the heart of Mendocino! Adjacent to the best Italian restaurant in town! We had a wonderful 2 days and we will be back!
Barbara, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sweetwater is THE spot to stay in Mendocino town

Soak, sauna, get a massage, eat at Luna, repeat.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and quaint… we enjoyed the room and that it was along the headlands.
Kay, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I love the Sweetwater Inn and Spa, and I highly recommend it to everyone!
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sweetwater is a quiet, comfortable, and pretty spot for a vacation in the heart of Mendocino Village.
Joanna, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best Inn for a quiet getaway

The Inn was as cute and quaint as you can imagine. Perfect location across from the beach and close to hiking trails. Will definitely stay again and upgrade to one of the cottages in the back.
Tiffany, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sears Tower was spacious and homey with everything we needed to have a wonderful stay
Isa, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The sweet water tower was the best. Use of the public spa and redwood tubs during after hours was well worth having to go down a flight of stairs for the showered and bathroom
Lori, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

best little retreat

such a gem! we stayed 2 nights here to spend a day at orr hot springs (we had a dog, who we rover'ed). from check in to muffins in the morning, everything was so lovely! the spa in the back was amazing; call ahead if you want to book a massage. and definitely go to luna trattoria (through the garden gate) while you're there!
caitlin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We have stayed here several times and will keep coming back! The staff is friendly and the units are adorable. Plus you get fresh baked muffins delivered daily. This time we stayed in the Sears tower, which is right next door to a phenomenal Italian restaurant-Luna. I’ve also stayed stage Redwood tower which is the best place to star and ocean gaze. Most units are pet friendly as well.
Nina, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

views from roof deck are wonderful. Muffins in morning were soo good! Everything was really clean. Landscaping is beautiful. Very quiet at night, so could sleep easily. No complaints at all.
Debra, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Rustic charming private delight

We had a lovely time at the garden cottage I found broken glass and a nail by the grassy area. No cuts!
Pascal, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sweetwater Inn and Spa is a lovely, large, comfortable, cozy studio apartment. A full sofa neatly separates the bed/living area from the kitchen/dining area. The round dining table comfortably fits 3 people. The full kitchen is well supplied with pots, pans, etc. They deliver breakfast muffins every day. A gas fireplace cozily drives away the evening ocean chill. A large screen TV accesses lots of channels. The queen bed is comfortable. Good quality linens. We have free access to sauna and hot tub. All units beautifully set in lush gardens. And, the inn is walkable to restaurants, museums, hiking, the ocean, quiet beaches and a grocery store. This is a lovely, quiet retreat.
rebecca, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The shower head broke upon the first use, and no attempt was made to repair it, rendering the shower unuseable for the duration of our stay.
Michael, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Sourwater

Almost all individual units, great not sharing a wall with another noisy guest. Fully equipped kitchen, grass, flowers, housed far off the street—all good. Two good restaurants and spa only a few steps away down a path—also good.However, management of this property apparently does not believe business is best enhanced by flattering and coddling guests. Guests are scolded about everything from water use to washcloth use to dishwashing. I want inn keepers who treat me like an honored guest, not one who sees me as a threat to his bottom line. The water use concerns, in particular, were disingenuous. If ownership were truly worried about “every precious drop of water,” it would not be operating a spa on this property. Don’t expect much service from on-site management. Hunter Biden worked longer hours for Ukraine than does the management of Sweetwater.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Ryan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Christopher, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Christina, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Place to stay in Mendocino, ca.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Rich, 2-night trip