Tomales Bay Resort

For the price and the proximity to the bay, this place is a steal. Our room was on the lower end of rooms here and we were able to see the bay from bed. Totally great.
Clean, spacious, small fridge and microwave in the room were all a plus.
Here’s the real gem of this place — the guy that works in the evenings is a treasure trove of local knowledge and has great recommendations for restaurants (even which entrees on the menu!), hikes and area attractions.

This was the only spot I could get in and the rooms that accept dogs were the bottom of the barrel — I was told that no rooms along the water would accept a dog. The carpet was stained and there was no real ambiance. The complimentary breakfast had baked goods from a nice bakery but no protein such as hard boiled eggs. Convenient to the park but not a place I would want to return to for the experience.

Clean, comfortable, unpretentious with a spectacular waterfront location on Tomales Bay. We spent one night here and its right in the center of all the great beaches and hikes of Pt Reyes. Also, for this area the price was quite affordable. Not a lot dining options in this area though.

We needed a night away so reserved a night at this facility. When I called the reservation woman was super nice and informative. Our room was just ok and expensive for what it offered. However looking out over Tomales Bay is always a treat. When my husband went to check out, there was an elderly man behind the desk helping another guest. He was rude and demeaning to both my husband and this other guest.

This place is quiet and on the water. Not fancy but reasonable and comfy. I loved the little cereal, juice and an apple bag for breakfast in your room. We would certainly come again!
But the man at the desk spoils everything with his grumpy demeanor. Asking for extra coffee made me feel like a criminal. No good morning, hello or nothing. I had 3 interactions with him over routine matters and he was awful. Smile a little and look happy. It won’t kill you, man!

Carolyn is awesome! I was not fortunate enough (yet!) to be a guest at the Tomales Bay Resort, but I was next door waiting for a kayak appointment and needed to make a phone call. (No (cell phone) bars here is definitely part of the draw for me!) Carolyn was beyond helpful, making the phone call to the kayak company on my behalf, and being thoroughly charming and friendly. Any establishment that has such a wonderful employee must be wonderful, too. Look forward to becoming a guest one day!

Checked-​out of room 2 wishing we had stayed more than just one night! Yes, this resort is older and is dated. Where the room exceeded our expectation is that the cleanliness, roominess and the front yard patio w/​table & chairs and the back patio w/​patio & chairs were awesome. There is so much to see and do, not much time was spent in the room. We will be returning!!!

Every hotel, motel, outhouse, camping site, parking space and sofa was booked in Half Moon Bay for the wonderful Pumpkin Festival. So we decided to drive a little further up PCH, which admittedly felt a lot like the Road To Hana in Maui! We discovered this amazing Diamond In The Rough. The amazing staff was a breath of fresh air! The rates were very reasonable!

Came here for my boyfriend’s birthday and had a wonderfully relaxing stay. The rooms are nice and clean. Just two things:
1) I’d recommend getting new quilts. Our room’s looked dated and had pills, and generally felt very cheap. You didn’t want to sit on top of the bed because they had the feeling that they’d been used by a lot of strangers for a long time, I feel that a hotel room should feel like new every time a guest walks through the door.
2) A guy tried to get into our room. I assume he was a maintenance man because he had a key, but it was a good thing I’d put the extra latch on the door to stop anything too embarrassing from happening when he opened the door. He apologized and was really sorry, but it was still not something you expect to happen…
Other than that, it was a great time! I liked the little retro kitchenette in our room, and the views from both windows were stunning. I’ll be back!

Just returned from a lovely impromptu overnight trip to Pt. Reyes, with a stay at Tomales Bay Resort. What a quaint and charming place! Stayed with my husband and 3 year old. Our room had bay views from both windows. The 3 year old loved exploring the resort, with its docks, lawn, sitting areas, and beach. My husband and I enjoyed cocktails at the end of the dock and the sunset from the rooftop deck. The room was basic but met all our needs. The resort has breakfast available, but I recommend the short drive to Bovine Bakery in Pt. Reyes Station.
I’ll definitely be back!

Perfect place to stay on the Point Reyes side of the bay. We had a lovely room with a view of the water and a fireplace. The clerk, whose name I won’t remember, was extremely friendly and very enthusiastic. A perfect base for exploring the park and the area…

We spent a nice romantic weekend here in the Bay View rooms. The room was very comfortable, with a fireplace, and the best part is the view of Tomales Bay. The resort is situated right next to a kayak shop so you can kayak from here which we did and loved. It was quiet, comfortable, and restful, which was just what we needed. It was a little pricey for us, but we felt like we got good value for our money.

My most relaxing adventure yet.
Tomales Bay Resort is in a great location if you are interested in kayaking, hiking, biking, and sightseeing. Also, if you have a love for oysters, this is the town to visit.
My husband and I spent one night in the bay view room; let me tell you it was so beautiful. Our balcony overlooked the tomales bay. We were able to open the blinds in the morning and see the beautiful bay in the morning from our very comfortable king sized bed. Also, we had a wood burning fire place… so romantic.
The resort did provide a breakfast snack bag for us. Just cereal, fruit, milk and juice. Nothing too extravagent, but enough to get us going for the day. Barbara at the from desk was a gem. She gave us some tips on places to go and even made reservations for us at the Farmhouse Restaurant. (Be sure to mention to the front desk your dinner plans, they gave us a 10% off coupon for our dinner).
–1 star because we could hear a lot of the footsteps from the room above us. So next time I would definitely ask for the top floor room.

I recently booked a room here for my family of 4. We booked room 6 which has the bay views.
Pros: clean room, large bathroom, comfy bed, dock right outside your window, wifi, 2 t.v.‘s
Cons: no bath tub, corner room (lots of guests walking by and looking right into your living room)
We also enjoyed the complementary breakfast bag in the morning. Our boys are big on cereal so they were stoked. Each bag came with Honey nut cheerios, milk, juice, and an apple. The staff was very friendly. Our boys enjoyed running down the dock and looking for boats and birds. All in all it’s a inexpensive place to stay. It is definitely more on the motel side than resort. Stay here if you want a clean simple room to stay in.

I stayed here recently while sailing on Tomales Bay and I was impressed and pleased… I’d definitely return.
First, the bad news: putting the word «Resort» in one’s name does not a resort make. This is a clean, well-​kept motel with upscale amenities. Don’t come here expecting the Ritz-​Carlton or the kind of place that uses the R-​word in southern California (or Hawaii, or most other places). I’ll say it again: motel, not resort.
But with that out of the way, this is quite a nice place to stay in the Pt. Reyes area. It’s actually in Inverness, on the southwestern shore of Tomales Bay, but the whole bay is only 12 miles or so long so you’re not too far from anything.
The rooms are nice, well-​appointed, and clean. The bathroom in my room (#28) was a cut above most motel/​hotel baths, with a large marble-​tiled shower stall. The room had its own heater but also a nice fireplace and, best of all, a private balcony overlooking the bay. Oh, and Wifi service was free and speedy.
Sometimes the people you encounter make a difference in how you perceive a place, too: bad service can ruin the best of establishments. But in this case, exactly the opposite is true. When I arrived, the front-​desk clerk was a very cheerful young woman who (a) had lived in the area for years, and thus knew practically everyone and everything; and (b) took care of me like a true concierge, not just a desk clerk. She even got a dinner reservation for me at the awesome Saltwater Oyster Depot for the same evening, because (of course) she knew everyone who worked there. While she was checking me in, she also managed to give directions to another traveler who just stopped in, lost on his way to the state park – she helped him out without missing a beat. So I have to say that the service I received actually *improved* the overall experience. Thumbs up, Ms. Butterfly!
I saw other reviews pointing out that the onsite restaurant was closed, which is true… but there are plenty of dining options within 10 miles, and you’re not likely to be staying here without a car, so I don’t think that’s a big deal. Another review claimed that the nearby Motel Inverness staff were nicer – I can’t speak for that establishment, but based on my experience I cannot imagine how the staff could be nicer without, you know, crossing the line into unlawful acts. :)
The only «oddity» I noticed had nothing to do with the business itself: coming back from dinner, around 7 PM on a Saturday night, I drove by Inverness Yacht Club thinking I might stop in for a drink (yacht clubs usually welcome members from other clubs) – but IYC was completely *dark* and thoroughly closed. On a beautiful Saturday evening? Now that’s definitely o-​d-​d.
Bottom line: this is a nice, well-​appointed, quiet motel right on the water, with rooms that are cozy and even romantic, and a delightful staff. I’ll go back the next time I’m in the area.

Our family of 4 stayed in room 12, which was very clean, had Tomales Bay views, and a yard for the kids to roam. Do not expect much from the facility, but an attentive staff, a private beach, and a perfect base to explore the area. We will definitely be back, and look forward to the restaurant opening!
BTW, if you SUP or kayak, launch from your hotel room here!

LARGE room with kitchenette… very clean, very will tended. Nice comfortable leather furniture… we were totally comfortable.

Not worth the money. Everything was clean and all but… Not Worth The Money.
We picked this place because it advertises a Restaurant on site but we didn’t look close enough to notice it was closed and apparently has been for over a year.
We loved the area so much we checked-​out after our one-​night stay here and stayed another night at Motel Inverness down the road. Much nicer place and… less expensive! The staff at Motel Inverness were much nicer too!

We stayed in room 7. There was a table out front with four chairs, a patio light, a back door which gives better access to the pool and back area. Kitchen with really cold fridge (yay!), sink and stove, stocked with dishes that you must hand wash before leaving to avoid a $ 50 fee. Bedding was great but the bed was too hard for me. Extra pillows and blankets in the closet are a nice bonus. There is a window at the top of the wall you face from the bed that is uncovered and gives you the ability to see the stars at night. Super cool. Gas fireplace also a nice touch. Table for two, and desk for one. In room coffee and tea. I really like that they have a recycle bin. The restaurant was closed when we stayed. Not sure if it is open now. The reception at checkin was unpleasant, or they would probably get 4 stars.

Beautiful setting. Very affordable and we found our room to be clean, comfortable and cosy. Nice big room with front and back door-​so on a hot day you would get a good cross breeze-​we were there on ¹⁰⁄₂₃ so we were dealing with all the rain! Loved the accessiblity to the bay-​would have done lots of walking if it weren’t for the rain.
Close proximity to Vladamir’s Czeck restaurant-​BIG PLUS! Especially since the Thai restaurant that Tomales Bay Resort claims to have on premises has closed… ages ago. That was our only complaint. When we asked about it at the front desk-​the clerk informed us that she keeps telling the owners that they need to pull that off their site since the restaurant has been closed for a long time. BOO! Don’t mislead me.