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Traveler Reviews for Stanford Inn Eco-Resort, a Mendocino hotel.
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Oprah Magazine article.
Stanford Inn & Ravens' Restaurant featured on HerbCompanion.com - a wonderful article.
"The Stanford is a pioneer of sustainability among North
American inns." - Stanford Inn & Ravens' Restaurant
featured in "Green
Travel Guides"
"With all the essential amenities of a first-class
inn, as well as that special air of things sublime, the Stanford
Inn is in a coveted league of its own." - Romancing the
Coast
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in Condé Nast Johansens: "Recommending only the
finest hotels, country houses, inns and resorts in the world."
"This is the kind of place we would all build
if we were as singled-minded, as energetic, as creative as the
Stanford family. The Inn is wonderful!" - National Geographic
Traveler
"If an inn can be simultaneously rustic and
luxurious, romantic and invigorating, quiet and exciting, then
the Stanford Inn by the Sea is such a place." - Newsday
"Joan and Jeff Stanford have created the
ultimate escape, an inn so peaceful and all-encompassing that
there's little reason to move from the premises all weekend."
- Sacramento Magazine
“Mendocino’s Best Inn” - Lonely
Planet
"Embodying the best of the Mendocino Coast"
- Doug McConnell, Bay Area Back Roads.
“Rustic hilltop elegance” - Los Angeles
Magazine
“ . . . more than a magnificent resort .
. . It’s a true ecosystem.” - Northern California
Best Places
“It’s the best kept secret in Mendocino.”
- The Oakland Tribune
Written by a couple from Pleasant Hill ... Came for the Vegan/Wellness
Package (March 2011)
Let me tell you up front: I am biased when it comes to the Stanford Inn. My husband and I were married here over a year ago, and we just went back for our first anniversary. Simply put, the location is gorgeous. All rooms have ocean views, fireplaces and overlook the inn’s organic gardens. Better yet, breakfast is included with the price of the room. Everything is beautifully presented and delicious: French Toast, Garden Scramble, Frittata, Rancheros, Chilaquiles and much more. The scones are moist and fluffy. We bought two for the ride home, but they did not make it out of our hotel room. Note: They do offer some vegetarian items at breakfast such as cow’s milk, eggs, etc. I overheard a lady at a nearby table have a meltdown when she found out the half-and-half she had the day before was not vegan. I would probably have breakfast here every day if I could. http://www.ravensrestaurant.com/breakfast.html
Bike rentals are free to guests of the inn through Catch a Canoe, and there is an easy, paved trail just across the Big River. You can also rent canoes and kayaks. Tip: ask the front desk at the inn for a coupon.
Dinner is a memorable event with an ever-changing menu.
I love walking through the gardens during the day, only
to later see the same items show up on my plate. The atmosphere
is a mix of both casual and elegant: diners in jeans and
North Faces’ eating alongside those in suits and
dresses. If you are lucky enough to be there during good
weather, they open the windows to let in a refreshing
breeze. The first night we shared the Grilled Oyster Mushrooms
and Crab(less) Cakes, followed by Spinach and Butternut
Squash Raviolis, and Eggplant Napoleon. On night two,
we went for a mix of small plates and salads: more Grilled
Oyster Mushrooms and Crab(less) Cakes (too good to not
have again), Tamari-Glazed Maple Tofu (the wasabi emulsion
is H-O-T), Caesar Salad and Wilted Spinach Salad. The
Wilted Spinach Salad comes with Shitake Bacon, which tastes
exactly how I remember crispy bacon tasting. Granted,
it has been many, many years since I have had pork bacon,
but the taste was uncanny. After the variety for dinner,
we went simple with dessert and stuck with coconut milk
ice cream, which they make in-house. The vanilla bean
is amazing, especially alongside the maple. Yes, maple
coconut milk ice cream. So freaking good!
If you are going: located right off Highway 1 on Comptche
Ukiah Road in Mendocino.
Number of Prius’ in the parking lot: 15.
Pet friendly: yes.
Other amenities include: indoor swimming pool, yoga classes
and spa treatments. Oh, and they do weddings! |
The hotel was great; the room was great; the food
was great; the pool was great; the service was great. I would
stay here again.
Yahoo Review of Stanford Inn, a Mendocino Hotel + Bed
and Breakfast
We went to Mendocino in June for a nice weekend
getaway. Our stay at the Stanford Inn was fantastic. It's the
perfect place to relax. The indoor pool was amazing. The service
exceptional. Breakfast at the restaurant superb!
Yahoo Review of Stanford Inn, a Mendocino Hotel + Bed and Breakfast
My husband and I stayed at Stanford 2 years ago...
The most beautiful vacation we ever had. After Stanford tried
couple of other places and decided if go to Mendocino, then
only to Stanford. Very cozy rooms with wood burn fireplaces.
The featherbed is very soft and comfortable. The first night
we we've hungry because the restaurant is vegetarians and we
are not. But food was very delicious. The service is great and
the people are very friendly. Most memorable was the in-door
pool with sauna and z-cuzy. The rates were worth every penny.
Great place to relax!
Yahoo Review of Stanford Inn, a Mendocino Hotel + Bed and Breakfast
When crunchy granola types win big in a tech IPO,
they stay at the Stanford Inn by the Sea at Mendocino. Stanford
Inn is more a resort than a simple inn, and its expensive, but
mostly worth every penny.
There is a 4-star all vegetarian restaurant, a
secluded spa, and warmed pool with sauna and hot tub. You can
walk through the large vegetable and flower garden that provides
the ingredients for the 4-star menu (when you think steak -
think portabella). All the rooms are richly furnished and built
with very nice wood. There is a fire place in every room, and
the maids actually "build" the fire place for you
every day, so all you have to do is light a match. There is
wireless internet in every room, and the best terry cloth bathrobes
I've ever used (beats the Ritz, hands down - its soft in the
inside, silky on the outside).
Pets are more than welcome. About half the visitors
seem to bring their cats or dogs. There are dogs and cats roaming
the grounds.
Since you are already plunking down at least 3
benjamins for a room here, plunk down one more, and stay in
the "Barnyard Suite". It's a suite that is separate
from the rest of the complex, and is half the first floor of
the hotel owner's barnyard house. It's larger than most San
Francisco apartments, and has a full kitchen and room for a
whole family to stretch out.
Yahoo Review of Stanford Inn, a Mendocino Hotel + Bed and Breakfast
Stanford Inn is a great value, and a very welcoming
venue for a romantic getaway. Hosts and owners, Jeff and Joan
Stanford, go out of their way to make you feel at home. Best
of all, they welcome pets, and made our three dogs (see photo)
very welcomed, including dog treats each night. The vegetarian/vegan
restaurant is not only excellent, but the only one in the Mendocino
area. My wife is vegan (I am not) and we both enjoyed it equally
and ate there three nights in a row. The breakfasts are included
and are first rate.
Yelp Review of Stanford Inn, a Mendocino Hotel + Bed and Breakfast
We've stayed here a couple of times with our poochies.
I'd describe it as luxurious in an earthy, unpretentious way.
What I liked best:
*Dog friendly!
*Free bikes.
*Free organic veggie breakfast every morning (always ask for
a scone with your breakfast - they are the best I've ever tasted).
*Llamas, horses, dogs and cats on the property.
*It's quiet with unobtrusive staff and guests.
*In-room fireplaces which are freshly set each day.
*Gorgeous grounds.
*Lovely indoor swimming pool with sauna.
Yelp Review of Stanford Inn, a Mendocino Hotel + Bed
and Breakfast
My BF and I wanted to drive up and take a tour
of Mendocino and Humboldt so we decided to stay one night here
and the next night in Humboldt. We loved this place...we walked
in the room and the fireplace was all ready for us, all we had
to do was light a match. The bed was really comfortable and
the room had a great view of the garden down below. Breakfast
the next morning was fantastic...I wish I could eat there every
day! I can't say anything about dinner since we didn't get there
in time the night before and were off to Humboldt the following
afternoon but I'd like to go back and try it out.
Yelp Review of Stanford Inn, a Mendocino Hotel + Bed and Breakfast
My significant other and I recently took advantage
of the winter special to celebrate his special birthday. I couldn't
have chosen a more perfect place to spend two nights. we went
on a recommendation and now we are raving about them. The package
included dinners both nights and the food was absolutely wonderful--delicious,
artfully presented and creative. The hosts, Jeff and Joan, were
so welcoming and the staff treated us like family. The property
is inviting, relaxing, with a huge indoor pool, and committed
to environmental sustainability. This is a great find! We'll
be back!
Yelp Review of Stanford Inn, a Mendocino Hotel + Bed and Breakfast
This place is amazing! My husband and I went there
for our Valentines Day weekend and had a blast. We "rented"
the FREE bikes from the hotel and rode all over town, including
through the state park, which was absolutely beautiful. We hot
tubed (late at night because it's open 24 hours), swam and ate,
ate, ate. The food is phenomenal. I'm vegan, so I was in my
glory, but my husband is not, and he could not get enough. We
were even lucky enough to meet Dr. Andrew Weil who was staying
in the resort!!! I didn't do any of the treatments this time
around, but we will be going back in a few months with the kids
this time and will do some then.
Yelp Review of Stanford Inn, a Mendocino Hotel + Bed
and Breakfast
It's like adult sleepaway camp. We biked, kayaked,
swam, hot tubbed, got massages, had great brunches, ate grown-on-site
snacks in the afternoon, wandered their nursery and bought jade
plants and veggies (they grow their vegetarian fare) and had
cozy fires in our hotel room. All without leaving the property.
What's not perfect about this place? The rooms are large, very
comfortable, and perfectly rustic/cabin-y. You can bring your
pet. I'm not a fan of all-inclusive big resorts. It may sound
that way based on this review but it's fantastic location (walking
distance to the Big River) makes everything convenient, relaxing
and easy.
Yelp Review of Stanford Inn, a Mendocino Hotel + Bed
and Breakfast
The property, main lodge, scenery, food - it was
all great. Especially the dining - I'm not a vegetarian, but
I could be after staying there - incredible.
Bedandbreakfast.com Review of Stanford Inn, a Mendocino Hotel
+ Bed and Breakfast
This place is amazing! The property is larger
than most typical B&Bs. However, the location, scenery,
and setting are out of this world! I highly recommend staying
here. The food was extraordinary as well!
Bedandbreakfast.com Review of Stanford Inn, a Mendocino
Hotel + Bed and Breakfast |
