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Sweetwater Inn and Spa

3.5 star property
Cabin in Mendocino with a sauna and spa services

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Sweetwater Inn and Spa provides amenities like a sauna and a hot tub. Treat yourself to spa services, such as reflexology, a Swedish massage, or aromatherapy. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace (NO PETS)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace (River Gate Room, 2nd floor, NO PETS) | Living area | TV

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace (River Gate Room, 2nd floor, NO PETS)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 249 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Suite, Fireplace (Country Suite)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Fireplace
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Portable fan
  • 550 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Cottage, Kitchen (Apple Cottage) | Living area | TV

Premium Cottage, Kitchen (Apple Cottage)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Fireplace
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
TV
Portable fan
  • 550 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Premium Cottage, Kitchen (Flower Cottage)

Premium Cottage, Kitchen (Flower Cottage) | View from room

Premium Cottage, Kitchen (Flower Cottage)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 550 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Premium Suite, Fireplace (Sears Tower)

Premium Suite, Fireplace (Sears Tower) | Living area | TV

Premium Suite, Fireplace (Sears Tower)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Fireplace
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
  • 904 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Classic Cottage, Private Hot Tub (Garden Cottage)

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Classic Cottage, Private Hot Tub (Garden Cottage)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Private outdoor hot tub
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
TV
  • 549 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Panoramic Suite, Fireplace, City View (Redwood Tower) | Living area | TV

Panoramic Suite, Fireplace, City View (Redwood Tower)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 1100 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Mendocino, Sweetwater Inn and Spa is in the historical district and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Glass Beach and Mendocino Headlands State Park, while Kelley House Museum and Ford House Visitor Center and Museum are cultural highlights. Sea Glass Museum and Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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44840 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, 95460

What's nearby

  • Mendocino Headlands State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mendocino Art Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Temple of Kwan Tai - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Big River - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Agate Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Waiting Room - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brickery Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Goodlife Cafe & Bakery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Little River Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Patterson's Pub - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sweetwater Inn and Spa

Cabin in Mendocino with a sauna and spa services
A sauna, a hot tub, and spa services are available at this smoke-free cabin. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. All 13 cabins provide conveniences like microwaves and coffee makers, plus free WiFi and TVs with cable channels. Other amenities available to guests include premium bedding, free long-distance calls, and free local calls. Housekeeping is available on request.
Sweetwater Inn and Spa offers 13 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the cabin include a hot tub and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Sandy beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot springs nearby
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Fee: USD 35 per pet per night
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Food and water bowls

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a historical district
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 13 units
  • 9 buildings
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 10 AM - 6 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please turn off all heat sources
Please report any broken items or leaks
Dishwasher load & start only applies to units with dishwashers. Not all units have dishwashers.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 35.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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, debit cards, and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Sweetwater Inn Mendocino
Sweetwater Inn
Sweetwater Mendocino
Sweetwater Hotel Mendocino
Sweetwater Inn and Spa Cabin
Sweetwater Inn and Spa Mendocino
Sweetwater Inn and Spa Cabin Mendocino

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweetwater Inn and Spa pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 35.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Sweetwater Inn and Spa?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sweetwater Inn and Spa?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Sweetwater Inn and Spa located?

Situated by the ocean, this cabin is within a 5-minute walk of Mendocino Headlands State Park, Friendship Park, and Ford House Visitor Center and Museum. Kelley House Museum and Temple of Kwan Tai are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Sweetwater Inn and Spa Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 139 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Regis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely room, nice spa, excellent location, near beach and downtown shops and restaurants. We loved staying there. Value is the only small downside in my opinion.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Management worked with us and got us a much better room and kept us at the same price. We are very grateful..
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Cozy, onsite sauna and jacuzzi, spa. Great location and reasonable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice room, comfy bed, beautiful view, nice people. What's not to love?
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice and quaint… we enjoyed the room and that it was along the headlands.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
I love the Sweetwater Inn and Spa, and I highly recommend it to everyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Charming!

Loved the beautiful flowers and the location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The sweet water tower was the best. Use of the public spa and redwood tubs during after hours was well worth having to go down a flight of stairs for the showered and bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

best little retreat

such a gem! we stayed 2 nights here to spend a day at orr hot springs (we had a dog, who we rover'ed). from check in to muffins in the morning, everything was so lovely! the spa in the back was amazing; call ahead if you want to book a massage. and definitely go to luna trattoria (through the garden gate) while you're there!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Sweetwater Inn and Spa is a lovely, large, comfortable, cozy studio apartment. A full sofa neatly separates the bed/living area from the kitchen/dining area. The round dining table comfortably fits 3 people. The full kitchen is well supplied with pots, pans, etc. They deliver breakfast muffins every day. A gas fireplace cozily drives away the evening ocean chill. A large screen TV accesses lots of channels. The queen bed is comfortable. Good quality linens. We have free access to sauna and hot tub. All units beautifully set in lush gardens. And, the inn is walkable to restaurants, museums, hiking, the ocean, quiet beaches and a grocery store. This is a lovely, quiet retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Sourwater

Almost all individual units, great not sharing a wall with another noisy guest. Fully equipped kitchen, grass, flowers, housed far off the street—all good. Two good restaurants and spa only a few steps away down a path—also good.However, management of this property apparently does not believe business is best enhanced by flattering and coddling guests. Guests are scolded about everything from water use to washcloth use to dishwashing. I want inn keepers who treat me like an honored guest, not one who sees me as a threat to his bottom line. The water use concerns, in particular, were disingenuous. If ownership were truly worried about “every precious drop of water,” it would not be operating a spa on this property. Don’t expect much service from on-site management. Hunter Biden worked longer hours for Ukraine than does the management of Sweetwater.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great location, friendly staff, fair price.

Great location, friendly staff, fair price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Communication
Very clean, accommodating! Loved the town and surroundings!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It's beautiful, quiet, well equipped and a good rate for what it offers.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
We ate dinner at the Luna Trattoria next to the Sweetwater Inn. The meal and service were excellent. The bed was great. We also appreciated the free muffins left at our front door every morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great Place to stay in Mendocino, ca.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
This is a quaint comfortable, individual units hotel in the heart of Mendocino! Adjacent to the best Italian restaurant in town! We had a wonderful 2 days and we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Sweetwater is THE spot to stay in Mendocino town

Soak, sauna, get a massage, eat at Luna, repeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The room was cosy and very tidy in the style of an English Bed and Breakfast. The Lady at the reception was very friendly and helpful. I am not sure, how to rate the Spa. The sauna and the bathing area were a bit rustic and old fashioned. On the other side, it fits to the hippie flair of Mendocino. All in all, I recomend the accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Sweetwater is a quiet, comfortable, and pretty spot for a vacation in the heart of Mendocino Village.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Best Inn for a quiet getaway

The Inn was as cute and quaint as you can imagine. Perfect location across from the beach and close to hiking trails. Will definitely stay again and upgrade to one of the cottages in the back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Isa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Sears Tower was spacious and homey with everything we needed to have a wonderful stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had an enjoyable stay at the Sweetwater Inn. It's in an excellent Mendocino location and is quiet at night. The furnishings are mid century which was fun and fresh muffins were delivered each morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
We have stayed here several times and will keep coming back! The staff is friendly and the units are adorable. Plus you get fresh baked muffins delivered daily. This time we stayed in the Sears tower, which is right next door to a phenomenal Italian restaurant-Luna. I’ve also stayed stage Redwood tower which is the best place to star and ocean gaze. Most units are pet friendly as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
views from roof deck are wonderful. Muffins in morning were soo good! Everything was really clean. Landscaping is beautiful. Very quiet at night, so could sleep easily. No complaints at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022