Big River winding between forested hills toward the sea at Mendocino — Big River in Mendocino. Photo: Jef Poskanzer, CC BY 2.0, Commons

Inn in Mendocino, Mendocino Coast

Stanford Inn by the Sea

Spa
Shared hot tub
Dogs welcome

An eco-resort in Mendocino that welcomes pets, with an enclosed saltwater pool, hot tub and sauna, and spa treatments.

What we checked

Hot tub	A solarium-enclosed saltwater pool and hot tub, with a sauna, free for guests.
Spa	Spa services, including massages.
Adults only	Not stated on the hotel's website.
Dogs	The inn says it is 100% pet-friendly.
Minimoon or romantic offer	None found when we checked.
Also worth knowing	Free bikes for guests. Eco-resort.

Ask the hotel before you book

Pet fees
Which suites have a fireplace

Checked 5 November 2026 against the hotel's own website. Things change, so if something here is out of date, tell us.

Sources

How far is Stanford Inn by the Sea from you?

Approximate driving time with no traffic, from each city center. See how we work this out.

Driving time to Stanford Inn by the Sea by city
From	Drive
San Francisco	3h 33m
Sacramento	4h 04m
San Jose	4h 21m
Reno	6h 36m
Los Angeles	10h 18m
Portland	11h 57m
San Diego	12h 36m
Las Vegas	13h 46m
Salt Lake City	15h 01m
Seattle	15h 17m
Phoenix	16h 55m
Spokane	18h 12m
Vancouver	18h 15m
Victoria	18h 32m
Tucson	18h 53m
Kelowna	21h 32m
Albuquerque	22h 28m
Denver	23h 55m
Calgary	27h 08m
Edmonton	30h 34m
San Antonio	33h 13m
Dallas	33h 44m
Austin	33h 59m
Minneapolis	36h 39m
Houston	36h 40m
Chicago	39h 08m
Milwaukee	39h 48m
Grand Rapids	42h 05m
Nashville	43h 30m
Detroit	43h 58m
Atlanta	46h 40m
Knoxville	46h 45m
Toronto	48h 20m
Buffalo	48h 49m
Savannah	51h 11m
Charlotte	51h 22m
Baltimore	51h 46m
Washington, DC	51h 49m
Jacksonville	52h 02m
Philadelphia	52h 42m
Ottawa	53h 15m
Raleigh	53h 18m
New York	53h 34m
Orlando	53h 40m
Albany	54h 22m
Montreal	54h 28m
Hartford	55h 28m
Burlington	56h 04m
Providence	57h 04m
Boston	57h 30m
Miami	57h 45m
Quebec City	57h 46m
Portland, Maine	59h 25m

Stanford Inn by the Sea: questions

Does Stanford Inn by the Sea have a private hot tub?

Not a private one. A solarium-enclosed saltwater pool and hot tub, with a sauna, free for guests.

Can we bring our dog to Stanford Inn by the Sea?

The inn says it is 100% pet-friendly.

Does Stanford Inn by the Sea have a minimoon or honeymoon package?

We did not find a minimoon, honeymoon or romantic package on the hotel's website when we checked on 5 November 2026. Many hotels will add touches if you mention your wedding when you book.