Sweetwater Inn And Spa, Mendocino

Sweetwater Inn And Spa - Historic Mendocino hotel with eco-spa facilities, garden views, and coastal dining

Located between two of Mendocino's finest restaurants, this 3-star Mendocino hotel combines Victorian charm with modern wellness amenities. The Sweetwater Inn And Spa features varied accommodations including the three-story Redwood Tower with ocean views, garden cottages with private hot tubs, and cozy upstairs rooms with gas stoves. The on-site Sweetwater Eco Spa provides outdoor redwood hot tubs, infrared and traditional saunas, and massage services from 11 AM to 10 PM daily. Room amenities include flat-screen TVs with cable, wireless internet, organic coffee and tea stations, and spa robes. Several units offer full kitchens with dining areas, while others feature gas fireplaces and private decks. The property sits 0.5 miles from Gallery One and Big River Beach, with Mendocino Headlands State Park a 0.5-kilometer walk away. Eight restaurants, including Luna Trattoria and Patterson's Pub, are within 0.5 miles.

Pros

Private enclosed garden areas with redwood decks available in select cottages

Rooftop deck offers village, ocean, and Big River views

Non-intoxicating, organic Mendocino County-produced spa treatments

Shared spa facilities become private during morning hours

Cons

Hot tub use is limited to 1 hour per day

Some rooms are not pet-friendly