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Tomales Bay Resort and Marina

2.0 star property

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Comfort Room | Living area | Flat-screen TV, books
Basic Room 1 King Bed, Bay View (Pet Friendly) | Garden view
Exterior
Outdoor pool
Deluxe Studio | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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12938 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Inverness, CA, 94937
  • Place, Tomales Bay
  • Place, Tomales Bay State Park
  • Place, Point Reyes National Seashore
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪77 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Basic Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Murphy Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Basic Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Studio | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Studio

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Junior Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Room 1 King Bed, Bay View (Pet Friendly) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Basic Room 1 King Bed, Bay View (Pet Friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room (Pet Friendly) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Family Room (Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Classic Single Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Classic Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Classic Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Studio | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Classic Studio

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Economy Single Room (Pet Friendly)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Economy Double Room, 2 Double Beds (Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Elite Room, 1 Bedroom, Mobility Accessible, Harbor View (Pet Friendly) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Elite Room, 1 Bedroom, Mobility Accessible, Harbor View (Pet Friendly)

  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Elite Studio Suite Mobility Accessible | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Elite Studio Suite Mobility Accessible

  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Elite Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Elite Double Room

  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Elite Single Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Elite Single Room

  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Tomales Bay Resort and Marina

Beachside hotel to enjoy outdoor pool and sand beach
At Tomales Bay Resort and Marina , hit the beach, relax by an outdoor pool, or spend the day at a marina.
Tomales Bay Resort and Marina offers 35 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Inverness hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in January 2024.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Tomales Bay Resort and Marina , you'll be within walking distance of Shell Beach. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include meeting rooms, a conference centre and a car charging station
  • On-site recreation includes rowing/canoeing and kayaking
  • 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from Point Reyes National Seashore and 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Samuel P. Taylor State Park
  • Pets welcome for a fee
Tomales Bay Resort and Marina offers its guests a marina and an outdoor pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. Tomales Bay Resort and Marina also features a library, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

This Inverness hotel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Books
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rowing/canoeing

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Marina
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Magnifying mirror
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas

More

  • Built in 100
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local artist showcase
  • Renovated guestrooms - January 2024
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per pet, per night (maximum USD 200.00 per stay)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

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 50.00 per pet, per night (maximum USD200.00 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and outdoor lighting
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 01 April and close on 31 October.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Tomales Bay Marina Inverness
Tomales Bay Resort and Marina Hotel
Tomales Bay Resort and Marina Inverness
Tomales Bay Resort and Marina Hotel Inverness

Tomales Bay Resort and Marina Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Suzanne

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Staff & service
Very hard beds
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manpreet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I liked the beach vibe, the room was comfortable, updated and clean. It was very quiet and made for a great nights sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed an overnight stay; however, when we saw we had a kitchen we went to local store and purchased food for breakfast. Then found out the stove does not work. We were told the gas is turned off and they don't advise the kitchen. It would be a courtesy to let people know when they arrive so they don't make the same assumption. BTW; the local grocery is about double typical cost. Didn't have an issue with the price because of remote location. Just would of not purchased food to cook. The beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not sure where to start. I wouldn’t call this a resort, unless simply having a marina and a pool qualifies as a resort. There was not much support in the property - no coffee/muffins/bagels for breakfast. The restaurant appeared to be long ago closed. Inverness has almost no support in the community either - just a post office and a general store (which was actually good when it was open). Unless you’re planning on packing in your own food, I’d try somewhere else - maybe a bed and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
we wantte a quick get away and Tomales Bay Resort met all our needs. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harminder

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They were able to give me a room even thought I showed up one day earlier than my reservation. My mistake.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

A Mellow Escape

We were looking for a mellow escape from the City madness. We found it and it was great. Super quiet. The local area was welcoming. Sitting on the benches overlooking the Bay was just what the doctor ordered. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy beds, clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

JASON

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Near the water and the rooms were nice however there were no services onsite and very limited dining nearby. There was a restaurant bar on site, but it’s no longer operational and no DoorDash or anything within walking distance. I would have preferred an enclosed patio but the bed was comfy and room well equipped. Friendly staff with easy check in/check out.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sally

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

Great location to see and hike the area.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Yevgeniy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
n/a
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel with standard features. Not modernized, but it was fine. Amenities included fridge, microwave, coffee maker with coffee. Room key was issued although the cleaning staff were not finished preparing the room. The restaurant/bar were not open. Beautiful area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey, Vancouver

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The location on Tamales Bay is quite scenic, the rooms are clean and spacious, if a bit dated, and the beds were comfy. We were disappointed to learn that the restaurant was not only closed but had been closed since COVID. Having to drive some distance to eateries was somewhat offset by some quite good food options. Not everything in the room was operational, the gas heater did warm the room but its fan was not working so it took a little longer. The ice cream that we put in the freezer compartment melted. When we wanted to fix cereal for ourselves one morning we discovered that there were no bowls. The staff was friendly but had limited hours on site.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Bethany

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Staying with my Ants on Tomales Bay

The bay setting is nice but for the $750 2 night stay in # 36 not worth the prices. The rooms were fairly substandard, converted out of an older motel that was meant to look more modern, but did not really have the modern conveniences or posh quality Advertised. While it came complete with a small kitchen. It couldn’t be used because of an ant infestation ( and the ancient stove and cabinets are very dirty) The weekend management was rather irate by our “ non-emergency “ stopped by our room but did very little about the ants telling us.” It’s the country and there are ants.” He left us with a borrowed can of ant spray.
The ants were not going. They were just hiding here with my milk in the refrigerator.
Here’s an example of exactly how the oven looked when we got there
This is the only door to the outside, which did not seal very well with laughably not secure
And the ants weren’t strictly staying in the kitchen they liked other parts of the room as well
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

EILEEN

Room right next to highway and could hear the car noise easily. Smoking area right outside our door. Room too expensive for this older hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay. The views of the bay, moon, and fog is incredible.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

LYDIA, OAKLAND

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tomales Bay Resort is an excellent location from which to explore Pt Reyes and West Marin. It’s a cool, funky, but well maintained facility right on Tomales Bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025