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Hill House Inn

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this Mendocino hotel

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Enjoy breathtaking views of the ocean and rolling hills from this serene beachside retreat.
Step into a welcoming entrance on the covered porch, with a balcony offering views of the surrounding area.
Classic hotel room with a large bed, ornate headboard, and patterned wallpaper.
Cozy living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, and a coffee table.
Enjoy breathtaking ocean views from this coastal retreat.

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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10701 Palette Dr, Mendocino, CA, 95460
  • Agate Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Mendocino Headlands State Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Mendocino Art Center
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

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

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)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Sea Facing (Suite) | Living area | TV

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Mendocino

Oceanside stay.Your stay at this Mendocino hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Friendship Park and Kelley House Museum. Mendocino Art Center and Ford House Visitor Center and Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Agate Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mendocino Headlands State Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mendocino Art Center - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Russian Gulch State Park - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Point Cabrillo Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 3.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Goodlife - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Frankie's Ice Cream Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Patterson's Pub - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Brickery Pizza - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Luna Trattoria - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Hill House Inn

Enjoy the free parking at this Mendocino hotel
As a guest of Hill House Inn, you'll find a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Hill House Inn also features coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

This Mendocino hotel is smoke free.

  • 44 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1978
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Hill House Inn offers 44 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

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 elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from August 5 2024 to July 31 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 40.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 14 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per stay.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children 14 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your 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

How close is Hill House Inn to the airport?

Hill House Inn is 167.1 mi (213-min drive) away from the San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hill House Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hill House Inn.

How close is Hill House Inn to the beach?

This hotel is a short 15-minute walk from Agate Beach and 10.6 mi (17-min drive) from Glass Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hill House Inn offer free breakfast?

Hill House Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hill House Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hill House Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Hill House Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hill House Inn have a pool?

Hill House Inn does not have a pool.

Does Hill House Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hill House Inn to downtown Mendocino?

Hill House Inn is 0.4 mi away from Mendocino.

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

4/10 Poor

Juanita, Antioch

Traveled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

Ray

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no staff when we arrived so we had to go to a sister property a few blocks away to check in. There is no maid service unless you file a special request. It seems like an abandoned business with no one in charge or managing it. The bed was extremely uncomfortable with no support. My back hurt from sleeping in it. The furniture is old, broken down and dingy. We highly regret choosing the Hill House Inn.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Corina

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Robert P

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jacob

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very Decent Place to Stay

Easy check-in/check-out. Staff was friendly, though we did get some incorrect info about what restaurants were open. Room has a bit of a musty/old smell, but otherwise clean. The blankets are a bit thin (but there were extras available), and the towels a bit scratchy. Great location, and lovely view of sunset colors!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

Awesome location

Super quaint. Very old school hollywood. We loved it
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ora

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

Great place to stay!

A wonderful hotel, in a perfect location, with a friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay at Hill House. It is an older establishment so expect the rooms to be dated, but it was clean and comfortable which was most important to us. The staff is wonderful and very helpful. We would definitely recommend staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and very kind staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

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

8/10 Good

Ed

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

8/10 Good

Greg

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

gary, Sammamish

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An old room in an old hotel that needs MAJOR upgrades or demolition. Heater barely worked, no bedspread, no amenities! Fonad another place to stay. It was quiet, as very few rooms were occupied.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

Adorable place to stay with history

Lovely place, sounds of the ocean, walk to downtown a favorite place of ours
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Dorothy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This facility was the top hotel for guests of Mendocino . The place is run down and needs a loving upgrade. We remember the hotel from the "Murder she Wrote" days. The staircase up to our room was needing repair. Bathroom fixtures are old and not wired right. the bathroom has two fans and no heater. Our stay was no better than a Motel 6.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice little inn. Very accommodating and clean. Had the feel of an older establishment. Loved the proximity to the little town. We walked everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Raman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This hotel is very worn and neglected.

This hotel needs a complete refurbishment. The room had peeling paint and wallpaper. The furniture was heavily worn. This hotel used to be beautiful and well maintained. I will not return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Lilia

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Durty, the floors were not vacuumed. Balls of hair all over all over, safety pins on the carpet., no air, or fan, no screwns on sliding doors or windows we are very uncomfortable. Worst place we have ever stayed at. Never again. What dump for such a high price. No one came in to dump the garbage can or see if we needed anything. I called the front desk for a fan because it was very hot and no air circulation and the said they had all been given out. In other words, to bad, so sad.. This is not right to take advantage of people with false advertising. They claim Oceanview, and the hedges block the filtered veiw of the ocean. This should not be allowed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

TLC is Needed for this Iconic Hotel!

Grounds need up keeping. Advertised as garden and ocean views but ocean views completely blocked off-deck is probably unsafe. If you are a Murder She Wrote fan, this is the hotel that was in the series. Lots of pictures of “stars”in the lobby!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

George

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only negative was noise of fans in bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023