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    Holiday Inn Express Fort Bragg

    3.7 (136 reviews)
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    Single bed suite
    Rick P.

    I stayed at this Holiday Inn during a work related trip. It's conveniently located at the entrance to Fort Bragg (highway 20). Booking was handled easily by their friendly staff. I booked a single room. It was very spacious and clean. The hotel is updated. Lighting is adequate in both the room and bathroom. Hot water is important to me especially after having worked outside during a winter storm. The only issues I had were: my access card working intermittently during my stay. Also my heater's thermostat was blank (dead batteries). I've stayed at this location a couple of times for work and I can say that they're consistent. Safe travels everyone!

    Empty, hot tub, so sad and we're so disappointed
    Jay T.

    We enjoyed our stay at the Holiday Inn express in Fort Bragg. Especially liked the exterior look of the property, very much in tune with the local vibe. Everything went well, except that we had had a long drive and we very much were looking forward to the hot tub. When we arrive, the hot tub was empty as was the pool, but the check-in person assured us it would be available the next morning at 6 AM, and repeated this several times. As you can guess the next morning it was not full of water, the person behind the desk couldn't tell me anything, I talked to the maintenance man and he couldn't tell me anything. Seems like the manager and owner should probably communicate with the staff a bit better so the guest don't get left out in the cold, as did I...

    NO POOL/SPA as advertised, and even direct calls didn't provide this info until after we checked into hotel!!!

    POOL EMPTY & apparently has been for months. Did hotel share this big problem when WE spoke directly to them by phone prior to arrival? NO NOT -not a word! The info was a parting "oh btw" AFTER CHECK IN! There was NO discount, or EVEN AN ATTEMPT to make amends or provide some restitution for the FALSE ADVERTISING OF A INDOOR POOL! Staff not helpful -just basic excuses or no real answer: For example they advertise free breakfast that includes CEREAL...BUT apparently MILK IS NOT INCLUDED!!! "We are out of milk" but NO answer of WHEN they will have milk, like DAYS she IMPLIED THAT HAD BEEN OUT OF MILK!!!! ARE you kidding??? Not a joke!! Also Older white haired lady manger was screaming at 2 male employees who were conversing loudly in Spanish in the parking lot- IN the AM. Paper thin walls -can hear conversations in neighbors room...so the yelling -THIS PLACE SUCKS; room problems - toilet leaks when flushed, so danger AND finally the ICE MACHINE by the rooms OUT OF ORDER as well! This place was chosen for pool and breakfast and name recognition but guess what THIS HOTEL IS NOT OWNED BY HOLIDAY INN, it is a bare bones running hotel that mainly is surviving most likely due to the 100 CALTRANS workers the State of CA has working on HWY 20-literally the whole place is full of men packing the parking lot with trucks, and monopolizing the breakfast...while this is a newer property without the POOL go SPEND YOUR MONEY$$ and stay close to the beach like the BEACHCOMBER instead of this stale FRAUD!! Let's also not forget the spider webs and all the parking lot trash that piled up daily, and was not being emptied, and literal GARBAGE and food stuff thrown on the parking spaces as a result...SAVE UR YOUR MONEY$$ and stay close to the beach

    Jennifer Z.

    Parking is easy and right next to our room. The views of the forest in our room was beautiful. There's room darking shades which works perfectly. Breakfast area was clean. Lots of tables to eat. Hot breakfast, cold cereal, yogurts, oatmeal, and fresh fruit. There are snacks and drinks you can buy there too before your travels or site seeing. Beds are comfortable and bathroom is very clean. They have Dove soaps, lotions, shampoo, etc. It's near glass beach. Near restaurants too. Beautiful flowers out front too. Staff was helpful and so nice.

    Breakfast
    Margot R.

    We stayed here recently and also a couple years back and the quality is about the same. This time we stayed in room 319, but we still experienced similar power surge issues with the lights as we did in the other room. It was bearable but the lights near the bed flicker when any other things are turned on or off. The fridge was quiet at least. However there were a couple of broken things in our room. The usb outlet was not working and neither was the power outlet behind the coffee machine. It wasn't a deal breaker, but it is something that should be fixed. Other than that, everything was clean, the staff were nice, the food was as expected and decent, our bed was comfy, and our overall stay was good. We might stay here again.

    Room 207
    Scott H.

    All around excellent experience. This might be the first five-star review for a Holiday inn Express anywhere. Check in was an absolute breeze. And the desk clerk was extra helpful throughout my 2-day stay. Very nice indoor swimming pool and hot tub. Conveniently located. The room was comfortable, although the air conditioner was extremely loud. I'm not going to take off points because I did not complain. I'm sure they could have fixed it had I requested. Free parking. And housekeeping even for a two night stay. Don't tolerate a hotel that refuses to do housekeeping, even for a two-night stay. You're paying for it. You should get it.

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    Rosie D.

    I was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked Holiday Inn Express in Fort Brag. We reserved 2 rooms. One room with 2 beds and the 2nd room with 1 king bed. Honestly, my expectations were low because Holiday Inn is a 2 to 3 star rated hotel (dont remember exactly), and rates were low at the time of booking. The hotel from the outside didn't look like anything special. The hotel on the inside looked either remodeled or new. The hotel lobby was clean and so were our 2 rooms. The rooms were basic but clean. More importantly it was clean. The staff was nice and helpful. My only complaint was it was kinda musty smelling (my husband didn't smell it). I just bought an air freshener at the dollar store and it fixed the issue. The complementary breakfast in the morning was great. I would definitely stay at the hotel again if we are in the area.

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    Felicia H.

    This was my family's first time staying here and we had a wonderful stay. We had a room with two queen beds for my husband, myself, and two children ages 7 and 4. We loved the indoor pool and hot tub. The fitness room has great equipment. They offer a full breakfast with lots of options. The staff was friendly and helpful. I definitely recommend this place if you would like any of the amenities they provide, and especially for those with children. My husband loved the complimentary coffee bar open 24/7. I appreciated the refrigerator and microwave in the room.

    Rosmond P.

    I am glad that I found this for a good price online. Check in the hotel is very easy. And I was able to get some free coffee as well. Once we open the door to our room you were amazed at the price and we will be staying here if we come back to this town.

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    Overall the morning complimentary breakfast was great, the room was fresh and clean, and staff were super friendly.

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    Surf and Sand Lodge

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    We stayed at the Surf and Sand Lodge in a pet-friendly room in the Dolphin building with a jacuzzi…read moretub and a private balcony. We stayed 3 nights and really enjoyed our stay. The location is amazing with incredible views of the ocean. Whether you get a hotel room with a view or not, you are steps away from the ocean. You can soak in the views, walk along the rugged coastline, or walk down to the beach. If you walk or ride a bike a little over a mile to Otsuchi Point (a little past Glass Beach) you will have panoramic views that are breathtaking near sunset. I loved the large jacuzzi tub, sitting out on our private balcony and watching the waves and sunset, and it was very convenient to walk our dog along the old railroad path, which is flat and paved. There is a decent size fridge in the room and a microwave, which is nice. I got a good nights rest. The only downside I would say is that there is no breakfast due to Covid. There is also some street noise since it's near the road. All in all, it's a great hotel due to the location, ocean views, jacuzzi tub in some of the rooms, private balconies in some of the rooms, and that it's pet friendly. We will definitely be back!

    This property is quite tired. Minimal updating has occurred over many years. The beds are soft and…read moresaggy, carpet is old, bathtubs are small and the noise from the motors of the jacuzzi tubs is very loud in the rooms below! We thought it was a saw, sounded like someone was doing renovations above our room. No 'continental' breakfast, just coffee pods and tea bags. Agree with Doreen B - rooms are shabby. Don't expect daily room service as that must now be a thing of the past. Rates don't reflect the lack of services or condition of the property. Location is fine. Not far out of town. Does have access to the beach - with a walk through a field and then a hike down a cliff. So if your up for that? There is a paved walk/bike path that runs behind the property and is heavily used. Don't expect privacy on your little deck - if you are lucky to face the ocean. Parking is slim, but there is a public parking lot right next door that you could walk over from. The staff is great. They are well aware of the properties shortcomings. Would I come back here again - no.

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    North Cliff Hotel

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    Walt from Walt's Adventures reporting from Mendocino, California from the North Cliff Hotel…read more This hotel is moderately priced, has great views, and did I mention the balcony and fireplace? They do offer a grab and go style breakfast with muffins and oatmeal and OJ. My tastes would prefer eggs and waffles but their lobby is somewhat limited on space so no strike against them. Some hotels don't offer breakfast. Besides, they sell wines which would go nicely on the balcony. I am unsure if they have a pool or hot tub but they do have specific rooms for dog owners and even provide them with their own gift basket... which I have never experienced before. I have a new hotel in the area and I highly recommend them.

    Appreciated the friendly attendant at check in. Purchased the king spa suite and were immediately…read morestruck upon entering the room. The views with the two arms of the harbor wrapping around the hotel...it is magical. I was worried when I read and saw how close it was to the highway, but with the way its nestled into the hill, road noise is no problem. As for the fog horn, yes, it is noisy and annoying. But we were provided ear plugs and a box fan. Due to the excessive heat this year (and probably every year moving forward--thanks a lot consumerist culture and climate change), we were roasting the first night. No AC. (And I hope they never get it. More wasted energy.) Used the box fan the second night and it was perfect. During the day, opened the glass patio door and enjoyed the ocean breeze. And did I mention the views? I could sit on that patio and watch the water, listening to seals barking, all. day. long. Lastly...it is walkable to the Noyo Headlands Park. This open space is magical. We learned that the neighboring wastewater plant helped replenish the soil after the conservancy obtained the land from the old lumber mill. Volunteers seeded plant life. Brilliant use of local resources! The birds and sea life were incredible. So glad to enjoy nature's glory, and just a walk from the hotel room.

    Harbor Lite Lodge - Sink and Mirror

    Harbor Lite Lodge

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    What a nice lodge. We found it on our companies website as one of the approved lodging options. It…read moremust be on multiple state websites as Cal Fire had a big presence here too. We called ahead to see if there was a restaurant on sight. There isn't one, but they have a sister restaurant that is about 3 min away that if you get their coupon you get 20% off. It's only 3.5 stars on Yelp so we passed and ate on our way. We were running late so that was really our only option to get lunch on our way to work. On the phone they asked us our arrive time and according to the gps it said 1hr and 12 minutes. She said she'll try to have our room ready as people were just checking out now. We arrived at 1:30 pm on Tuesday, May 4th 2026. To our amazement our room was ready, we weren't expecting that as we were so early. It was a blessing as I had to get to work in the room, we can work remotely sometimes. They also upgraded us to a room with a view. And it's a remarkable view of the ward and harbor. You can hear the sea lions, I believe barking at each other and many species of bird singing. There is a balcony with chairs you can sit out on too. The room has its own thermostat which keeps the room toasty warm on low and it's quiet. I can't recall what kind of unit it is but it's in the blood bad it quietly pushes hot air out. The room has a kireg type machine with sorted coffee, large mini fridge and freezer, and microwave. There is a desk and lounge chair and big screen tv with multiple channels. The shower/tub and toilet is separate from the vanity. The light to the tub/ toilet are is on the outside and the fan is extremely loud, so loud that it will wake up your mates who are in a deep slumber, so that's a minus. They have a ground floor that requires no steps and has a ramp that goes around to additional rooms. Other than that there are a lot of steps and no elevator that we've seen. So if you don't do stairs pick the ground floor and walk in on the lobby side. The lobby has all day tea, coffee, hot chocolate complimentary. They also have snacks and drinks for purchase: rice a Toni, Mac n cheese, spaghetti o's chicken noodle soup, tuna/chicken and crackers, chips, jerky oatmeal, and cold cereal. As for drinks they have juice boxes, milk, Gatorade, matcha, ect. No alcohol that I could see. The wharf is a 15 min walk or 3 min drive and they have seafood restaurants there. Across the street is Homestyle cafe for breakfast and lunch and you're a few min from downtown. This is a great location.

    My husband and I stayed here for 4 nights and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It was affordable for…read morethe duration we stayed. The majority of this area (Mendocino/Ft. Bragg) is ridiculously expensive. We opted for an economic stay versus an expensive, luxury stay since we were going to spend very little time in our room. We stayed in room 319 on the second floor. We had a room with a balcony overlooking the harbor and highway 1. Be forewarned, this hotel is definitely outdated, but it had everything we needed: it was fairly quiet, had a comfy bed, good water pressure, and was clean! Since our room was closer to the highway, it was a bit noisy with the sliding glass door open, but was fine once it was closed. It didn't bother us at night. Your room will also not be turned in daily, but they give you plenty of towels and the garbage cans are big so it was fine for our stay. Overall, we we'e very satisfied and recommend this hotel if you are staying in the area.

    Noyo Harbor Inn - Perfect brunch

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    Dear Mr. Marino, Sean, the team at Noyo Harbor Inn, and the entire crew of Harbor View Bistro &…read moreBar, Thank you for creating such an extraordinary place and for providing outstanding hospitality to your guests and diners. Mr. Marino, your vision for Noyo Harbor Inn shines through in every detail. The fact that it took six years to lovingly restore this historic property, working with local artisans and incorporating indigenous materials, speaks volumes about your respect for local history, culture, and the hardworking community that calls this beautiful place home. It is clear that this is far more than a business--it is a labor of love. Your impeccable taste, generosity, and attention to detail make every corner of the inn feel both elegant and deeply welcoming. From the soft robes and plush towels to thoughtful touches like slippers, earplugs, a Nespresso coffee machine, and complimentary water, every detail has been carefully considered. The rooms are beautiful, the views are unforgettable, and even the sounds of the working harbor and Coast Guard station become part of the unique charm and character of the experience. There truly is something here for everyone. The gazebo cigar lounge with its warm fire pit is a wonderful gathering place, whether or not you're a smoker. The whiskey program is remarkable--a book rather than a menu, with more than 100 selections and tasting flights for every level of enthusiast. While I'm not a whiskey connoisseur myself, I couldn't help but appreciate the uniqueness and passion behind such a thoughtfully curated experience. What makes Noyo Harbor Inn truly special, however, is its people. Your handpicked team of warm, genuine, and caring individuals makes every guest feel less like a visitor and more like a cherished friend. Their kindness, professionalism, and hospitality transform a wonderful stay into an unforgettable one. The Harbor View Bistro & Bar is equally exceptional. The food, drinks, service, and atmosphere come together beautifully. Dining on the patio while overlooking the river is an experience in itself. The menu offers something for every palate--from creative appetizers and fresh seafood to hearty entrées, vegetarian options, and delicious desserts. Every meal felt special, and the warmth and friendliness of the serving team made each dining experience even more memorable. Noyo Harbor Inn is a hidden gem--one that perfectly reflects the spirit of Fort Bragg, a truly remarkable place filled with rich history, breathtaking natural beauty, and generations of hardworking people. Together, they create something rare and unforgettable. Thank you for giving us memories we will treasure for years to come. We are already planning our next trip, and a stay at Noyo Harbor Inn is without question at the heart of those plans. With gratitude and admiration, We can't wait to return.

    We've stayed here before and had a wonderful experience, which is why we booked a two night stay…read more Checking in with Sean was great, knowledgeable about everything Fortbragg. First night we discover the small couch is so uncomfortable after 5 minutes you can't sit on it anymore and there isn't another place to sit except the bed. Next morning I go to the front desk to see about another room, we'll as soon as I ask that, I don't remember her name, changed attitude immediately and became quite rude. Couldn't get a definitive answer on anything. The last thing she said to me was "I don't care". Well, went and packed up then back to the desk to hand in the keys all before 9am. The kicker is they charged me $284 for the night I didn't stay.

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