Stanford Inn Resort On The Mendocino Coast

Beautiful garden, quiet relaxing swimming pool area, outstanding service excellent vegan farm to table organic dining! Rooms: 5 Service: 5 Location: 5

I stayed here for a few days. The property is very beautiful and the staff members were all nice to me. I commend the property for its commitment to veganism and sustainability. However, the rooms are pricey and I don’t know if the resort is worth the cost. It’s advertised as all inclusive but it’s essentially just the room, breakfast, pool, and bikes. I was still excited for the daily vegan breakfast, but the meals were hit or miss and we were still expected to pay gratuity. My breakfasts were pretty good but my boyfriend’s (who ordered different menu items) seemed reheated and not fresh. For example, chilaquiles were very soggy, as if it had been prepared a while ago, and the beans were cold. The classes and activities that are offered are pretty pricey, making it difficult to take advantage of all that the property offers. As a result of the high costs, we relied on outside food for other meals. Also, our TV’s chrome cast didn’t work the entire time we were there! Overall, it’s a pretty place and the intention is good, but it is not worth the high price. In retrospect, I would have preferred a different B&B where I could just prepare my own vegan meals. Rooms: 4 Service: 5 Location: 5

What a beautiful place, so relaxing. The pool and hot tub were awesome, rooms neat and comfortable. Not a detail miss in the whole place. Great food and super friendly funky staff.

We loved our stay! My husband and I were in the cottage and could see the lamas from our window. They were so cute! We loved the garden and being able to walk around everywhere. The pool and jacuzzi building was so beautiful with plants all around. It was so nice to stay close to the ocean cliffs, hiking trails and a beach. We will definitely be back, but next time fly, then drive from a nearby airport because it was a long drive from San Diego. Rooms: 5 Service: 5 Location: 5 Hotel highlights: Great view, Romantic, Quiet

We've stayed at the Stanford Inn three times (both with and without our kids) and we will be back. There's so much to rave about: from the beauty of the surroundings, to the many things to do, including canoeing at the nearby Big River (you can book for canoe ahead of time), petting the rescue animals on the property, doing yoga, taking a nutrition class, walking around the gorgeous grounds, relaxing at the indoor saltwater pool, located in a greenhouse, so you actually feel like you're outdoors, and so much more. Mendocino is less than a mile away and there's so much to explore in the area too! The rooms are comfortable, clean, and tastefully decorated. We're not vegans, but we also truly appreciate what the chefs create with plant-based ingredients. And thanks for accepting dogs, even in your dining area. Such an inspiring, serene, relaxing place! Rooms: 5 Service: 5 Location: 5