Sweetwater Inn and Spa provides amenities like a sauna and a hot tub. Treat yourself to a Swedish massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Located in Mendocino, Sweetwater Inn and Spa is in the business 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. Mendocino Art Center and Sea Glass Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling. Visit our Mendocino travel guide
Sweetwater Inn and Spa provides amenities like a sauna and a hot tub. Treat yourself to a Swedish massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Free self parking
Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as fireplaces and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
Heating and portable fans
Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
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. Big River Beach and Kelley House Museum are also within 5 minutes.
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Sweetwater Inn and Spa Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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👏👍🙏. Great stay, staff was fantastic willingness to help outstanding. cabin was clean, quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good
Regis
Dec 17, 2025
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
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10/10 Excellent
James
Jun 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Cozy, onsite sauna and jacuzzi, spa. Great location and reasonable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Carl
Nov 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
GREAT GETAWAY. LOTS OF SHOPS, FOOD AND BEACHES IN TOWN. HOT TUB IS GREAT.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Kay
Jun 20, 2024
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
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10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Dec 14, 2023
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
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10/10 Excellent
Michael
Jan 13, 2026
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
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8/10 Good
Elton
Oct 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location. Delicious muffins. Friendly staff. Wifi awful, and needs better sound insulation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good
Justine
Feb 2, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
We loved our stay at Sweetwater Inn. The people who work there are great and helpful. We had been to the spa before, but never stayed on the property. It was nice to be able to walk to everything in town. It is perfect for couples, especially if you want somewhere you can bring your dog. The only reason I am not giving 5 stars is because the bed was a little uncomfortable, but other than that I would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Charles
Jul 31, 2025
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
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8/10 Good
Kathryn
Aug 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Charming!
Loved the beautiful flowers and the location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Lori
Aug 25, 2024
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
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10/10 Excellent
caitlin
Dec 12, 2023
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
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10/10 Excellent
rebecca
Sep 11, 2024
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
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6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Jul 28, 2024
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
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8/10 Good
Jennifer
Oct 3, 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Like a sweet old auntie, this place is comfortable and a little worn for wear. Best probably for weekends rather than long stays. Very convenient to everything in Mendocino.
This was the second time for us staying in the flower cottage. For the two of us it’s the right size and so close to everything. We even used the spa and sauna this time. Definitely going back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Jordan
Jun 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It's beautiful, quiet, well equipped and a good rate for what it offers.