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Whale Watch Inn By The Sea
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  • Inn Details

    There is no other bed and breakfast on the Northern California Coast closer to nature than the Whale Watch Inn For a truly quintessential bed and breakfast experience that contrasts the rugged outdoors just off your deck featuring hawks gliding the thermals, whales in season, majestic woodscapes, and surf tossed beaches, it’s The Whale Watch Inn, in Gualala. The Whale Watch Inn is truly one of a kind, with an ocean views from EVERY first class, uniquely designed room. Even the walk to your own individual, one of a kind suite is lined with a carefully tended riot of exotic plants and flowers.

    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    • Japanese

    • Spanish


    Features

    Type:

    • Other

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Romance

    • The Power of Getting Away

    • Whale Watching in season December - April

    • Antiques/decor

    • Economical rates

    • Excellent views

    • Family Travel

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Bath robes

    • Board games

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Internet Service

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    • Wet bar

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Conference Rooms

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Library

    • Telephone

    • Wedding Facilities

    Other Amenities:

    • Utmost privacy and comfort in every room

    • Gourmet Breakfast served in your room each morning

    • Relaxation, Rest and Rejuvenation

    • Pet Friendly

    • Beach access

    • White water views from every room

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    Nightly Rate

    $180 - $300

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3:00 p.m.    Check out: 11:00 a.m.

    • Minimum stay: 2 nights over weekend; 3 nights over holidays; please call for more information

    • Deposit amount required: First night room rate plus tax collected at the time of the reservation.

    • Cancellations: Deposit cheerfully refunded if cancellation made ten days prior to reservation date. With early departure or cancellation of any of the reserved dates with less than ten days notice, you will be charged for those nights we cannot re-rent the room. No service or cancellation fee.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: Yes

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: Extensive wine list

    • Drinks available: Y

    • Children allowed: soft drink beverages and hot chocolate

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • BedandBreakfast.com gift card/certificate

    • Please advise innkeeper at time of reservation

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full Gourmet Breakfast is delivered to your room

    • Time Served: 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

    • Serving location: Guest room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Fruit

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    Signature Dish

    Scones and Frittata

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    Additional food services

    • wine and cheese on Saturday evening

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  • Location Type

    • Mendocino

    • Beachside

    • Oceanside

    • Small town

    • Wine country

    City

    • Gualala

    • Distance to city: 4 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From the Bay Area, proceed north on Highway 101 to Petaluma. Exit at Washington St, turn left and continue west thru Valley Ford to Bodega Bay. Follow Highway 1 North to Whale Watch at Anchor Bay, five miles north of Gualala. Or take the River Road exit from Highway 101 north of Santa Rosa. Proceed west to Jenner and follow Highway 1 north to Whale Watch.

    Airport

    • San Francisco, CA (SFO) 170 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Follow Highway 101 north thru San Francisco, across the Golden Gate Bridge, to Petaluma. Exit at Washington Street, turn left and proceed west thru Valley Ford to Bodega Bay. Continue north on Highway 1 to Whale Watch, 50 miles north of Bodega Bay.

    Area Attractions

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • Fine Art galleries

    • Gualala Arts Center

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Bird watching

    • Canoeing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Kayaking

    • Shopping

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    Truly Wonderful

    About the reviewer

    • Between 18-25 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    Wonderful place. We absolutely loved our Valentine's Day weekend getaway!

    A very comfortable port in a storm

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    We found the Whale Watch Inn very comfortable and pleasant. Our host was ready with a glass of wine after a long drive up the coast in the rain. We had everything we needed during our stay. The breakfast each morning was delivered exactly when they said it would be and it was very nice. The jacuzzi tub was perfect with plenty of hot water. The view of the coast from our room was amazing. My only regret was that we couldn't stay longer.

    Great place to stay and relax

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    Everything was wonderful and we would love to stay there again. Everybody at the inn makes sure the guests are taken care of every minute.

    A Much Needed Getaway

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in luxury lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    When we arrived we were greeted and made to feel welcome from the first moment. The staff were all very polite and willing to make sure our stay was what you would expect from a high quality place. The rooms were great and the view of the ocean couldn't have been any better. There were steps you could take to get down to the beach which was really nice. We saw a bunch of Whale and a bunch of Sea Lions as well as a few Red Tail Hawks. This place was so peaceful we plan on returning about every 3-4 months. The Whale Watch Inn will now be our place to get away and relax. Having been to many places on the coast looking for that one place we could fall in love with, We finally found it here. I would recommend this place to everyone!!!

    Outstanding value, excellent food, beautiful views!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    We loved the breakfast and the service by the staff. We enjoyed seeing the seals in the morning and the whales throughout the day!

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