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Hill House Inn

2.5 star property
Bayside hotel in Mendocino with free parking

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Perched by the ocean, Hill House Inn offers a charming escape with a cozy fireplace in the lobby, free WiFi, and stunning views from its garden. Enjoy coffee/tea in the lobby or on the porch while perusing free newspapers; this hotel also features wedding services and self parking. Top-rated staff make your stay truly unforgettable.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Business services

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View, Garden Area (Garden View)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View, Garden Area (Garden View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Sea Facing (Ocean View)

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Sea Facing (Ocean View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View, Garden Area (Deluxe Garden View)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View, Garden Area (Deluxe Garden View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Sea Facing (Deluxe Ocean View)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Sea Facing (Deluxe Ocean View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Garden View (Garden View - Accessible)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Garden View (Garden View - Accessible)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Sea Facing (Suite)

Living area

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Sea Facing (Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
10701 Palette Dr, Mendocino, CA, 95460

What's nearby

  • Agate Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mendocino Headlands State Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mendocino Art Center - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Russian Gulch State Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Point Cabrillo Lighthouse - 8 min drive - 6.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Goodlife Cafe & Bakery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Brickery Pizza - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Little River Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Waiting Room - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Patterson's Pub - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hill House Inn

Hotel by the ocean
A terrace, a garden and a fireplace in reception are just a few of the amenities provided at Hill House Inn. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Concierge services, coffee/tea in reception and wedding services
  • 1 meeting room, free newspapers and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free Internet access. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Private gardens and phones

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1978
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 40.00 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 14 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per stay.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 40.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Hill House Inn
Hill House Inn Mendocino
Hill House Mendocino
Hill Hotel Mendocino
Hill House Hotel Mendocino
Hill House Inn Hotel
Hill House Inn Mendocino
Hill House Inn Hotel Mendocino

Frequently asked questions

Is Hill House Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total). There's a fee of USD 40.00 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Hill House Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hill House Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hill House Inn?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Hill House Inn located?

Situated by the ocean, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Friendship Park, Kelley House Museum and Mendocino Art Center. Ford House Visitor Center and Museum and Mendocino Headlands State Park are also within 15 minutes.

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Hill House Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 267 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 391 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 215 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 91 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1000 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
People were great, easy walk to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Yee

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A perfect place and a perfect price
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great customer service.

Great customer service and a nice large, clean room. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Louis-Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quaint. Very nice city.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine. Enjoyed my stay. Lots of stuff to walk to nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Antique furniture, old style, nice garden area, roomy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is at a perfect location. It is a 9 minute walk to the downtown area. We walked to the down town area at night and felt very safe. Super pet/dog friendly!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect. Love the Hill house

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the perfect view of the ocean from our room! The location was great - we were able to walk down and get dinner or buy snacks at the market, and drive a few miles to the beaches. We even found some great mountain biking trails nearby at Russian Gulch! This is our 2nd stay at Hill House and it’s become our favorite place to stay in Mendocino.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a sweet and peaceful place to stay. Rooms are spacious and tidy. The property is preserved well, its updated but not modernized.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large, comfortable room with garden view. Bed on the soft side and room smelled a bit musty. Still, a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Marianne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right above the cemetery. Short walk to town. Very helpful staff. The surroundings are beautiful but the rooms haven't been updated since Bette Davis stayed there and are run down and drafty.

6/10 Okay

Betsy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I’m sure it was an awesome property in a bygone era
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was terrific but needed frig and microwave in room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Location is very convenient, parking easy, spacious rooms, although quite outdated. Front desk availability is limited, amenities also limited
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly as expected. Nice property. Clean, quiet...
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rustic
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Juanita

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Place is lols but smelly and with a very poor bedding set. We were cold at night
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Pippa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Outdated but friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is excellent. 5 minutes to restaurants and grocery. Our key was sticky in the room door lock but we were always able to get it to open. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Our stay at Hill House Inn

The hotel is conviently located just off Hwy 1 in Mendocino. It is charming, but it's age is catching up with it. It is in dire need of repair and refurnishing. However it was clean. The webiste indicated that a restaurant is on site but alas it has been closed for years.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

John P

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
They haven modernized the room since the 70s. It was staying at my grandparents in the 70S