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The Inn at the Tides

2 1/2 star hotel
Kids stay free
Connecting rooms
9.2/10 Wonderful
(1353 verified Hotels.com guest reviews)
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Overview

The Inn at the Tides offers families a relaxing and memorable getaway. Enjoy spacious rooms with comfortable beds, stunning bay views, and a refreshing pool area perfect for kids. The hotel also boasts a convenient location near shops and restaurants, including the Tides Wharf restaurant which offers a generous continental breakfast. While some guests note the beds could be firmer, the overall experience, encompassing the beautiful grounds and wildlife sightings, is highly praised.

Guest highlights

The beautiful location with stunning bay views and opportunities to see wildlife such as deer, quail and coyotes.
The refreshing pool area, perfect for kids.
The spacious rooms and comfortable beds (though some guests noted that beds could be firmer)
The generous continental breakfast offered at the Tides Wharf restaurant

About the hotel

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness center. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a sauna, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.

Nearby attractions

Located in Bodega Bay, The Inn at the Tides 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 activities can be experienced at Bodega Harbour Golf Links and Links at Bodega Harbour. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Popular amenities

Family friendly

Fence around the pool
Free cribs/infant beds
Grocery/convenience store
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool

Wifi

Available in all rooms: free wifi
Available in some public areas: free wifi

Food and drink

1 bar
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 am–11:00 am
Room service available

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels (on request)
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff

Accessibility

Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
Assistive listening devices available
Grab bar near toilet
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
Low-height counter and sink
Raised toilet seat
Roll-in shower (select rooms)
This property does not have elevators
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Things to do

Fitness center
Heated pool
Outdoor pool
Sauna
Spa tub

Outdoor

Garden
Picnic area
Pool sun loungers
Terrace

Conveniences

Atm/banking services
Banquet hall
Free newspapers in lobby
Gift shop/newsstand
Grocery/convenience store
Reception hall

More

Fireplace in lobby
Shared microwave
Smoke-free property
Tv in lobby

Nearest Airports

Airplane
San Francisco International Airport
98 km from this hotel
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport
99 km from this hotel
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Reviews that mention...

Family Reviews

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4.5 out of 5 stars

15 reviews

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5 star reviews

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4 star reviews

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3 star reviews

7%

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Latest reviews (15)

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Lisa

10 Aug 2024 - 12 Aug 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

My mother and I stayed at the Tides for two nights. We had a ground floor room with two queen size beds, a mini fridge and a coffee maker. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable. There were trees but we still had a good view of the water from our windows and patio. The beds were comfortable. The bathroom was spacious and clean. We were steps away from the pool and gym area. The equipment in the gym was new and in good shape. The pool and spa were inviting. The buildings are on a hillside and the grounds are nicely kept. We had dinner the Bay View restaurant at the hotel which was excellent. In the morning we saw a family of quail in the bushes and heard owls in the trees. They provide breakfast at the Tides Wharf restaurant which is across the road. The continental breakfast is included with the reservation and you can order additional food for a discount. Doran beach is about a 10 minute drive. It was a relaxing weekend getaway. Recommended.
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Mira

4 Aug 2024 - 5 Aug 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful!!! We didn’t know what to expect and our unit looked out on the bay and a field. We watched the weather change and cows come in to graze. A deer ran by and a coyote was running around too. The hotel itself is old, but they really maintain and keep it updated. Very generous (free bottle of wine included!) The pool was also very nice, but busy. Lots of kids and families. We ate 3 meals from the hotel across the street. It’s kind of an overpriced time warp of a restaurant. Excellent views and cool shopping options and it’s a location from The Birds! But the food itself has probably not been updated since The Birds was released. Hosts and other employees very nice but actual waitstaff was odd. Do get the free continental breakfast. It was a nice and generous meal. Don’t order room service if you can avoid it. It’s just very expensive for what you get.
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Lynn

24 Apr 2024 - 25 Apr 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

We were pleasantly surprised when we reached the hotel. From the greeting that we got upon checking in to the room and the dining. We were not expecting such accommodations so far off of the beaten path. We were unaware of the history but enjoyed leaning about it and it took us both back to our childhoods and how that film made us feel.
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adrianne

5 Apr 2024 - 6 Apr 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

Loved this hotel beautiful location pool was great for the kids. I will definitely be back
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Robert

25 Mar 2024 - 27 Mar 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

This is fast becoming a tradition in our family. Many great memories we are making here. Love the Tides Wharf restaurant and shops.
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Rosita V

9 Sept 2023 - 10 Sept 2023
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

Our stay was excellent. We had a family reunion/Celebration of Life for my older sister that died in November last year. The younger family members camped at Bodega Dunes but I wanted to be nearby because I don’t camp anymore! We were so happy to choose The Inn At The Tides! Everything was perfect. The Tides Restaurant had some tasty meals for dinner and breakfast! A shout-out to Rebecca from The Inn At The Tides, she was so courteous over the phone. This trip was wonderful and no doubt, we’ll be back! Thank you again!
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Jarrett

9 Sept 2023 - 10 Sept 2023
reviewed on travelocity

4 out of 5 stars

Great place. Fun experience. We booked a king bed (double-double) with a couch bed and a firplace. Fireplace was great. The view was of the bay and was nice. Breakfast was ok. Continental is what it is. The experience at the Tides was better than the food watching seals, sealions, and pelicans. The pool was fun, however old and outdated with decay. The beds were terrible. We are younger with healthy bodies and both beds (kids on the couch) were absolutely terrible. For $450/night there should be better beds.
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Sarah

8 Jul 2023 - 9 Jul 2023
reviewed on travelocity

3 out of 5 stars

We have stayed before and were just a bit disappointed that after notifying staff twice that we had a party of four earlier in the day… when we got back to the hotel late there were no sheets on the couch bed, no extra sheets to be found and no blankets. Very tired kids used make shift blankets from the car and one of the two slept with parents. Wasn’t the best sleep.
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Christopher

13 Jun 2023 - 14 Jun 2023
reviewed on travelocity

5 out of 5 stars

My family and I loved the location of the Inn. We walked across to the Tides Restaurant there, enjoyed a wonderful seafood dinner, did some shopping, and returned to the Inn for a relaxing swim in the pool and hot tub. The walk in Sauna was a bonus. Really beautiful hotel, with a wonderful view looking towards the Bay and sunset. Loved seeing the deer grazing near our room the following morning. A really wonderful experience staying there. 2 big thumbs up!!
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Rowena

13 May 2023 - 14 May 2023
reviewed on travelocity

5 out of 5 stars

What a great place to unwind and take in our beautiful home. The rooms were spacious and the views/gardens/pool area were great! Not to mention the pricing- keeping affordable means we will come back even more. I was initially coming w/ my 1 family unit of four and we ended up coming with 19 people! We all loved this place :) One feedback- please upgrade and get firmer mattresses. Thanks for the enjoyable stay!
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