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Valley Ford Hotel

3.5 star property
Inn in Petaluma with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Bar (on property)
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds
Exterior
Exclusive House, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Bay View | Living area
Balcony

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$405
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May

Explore the area

Map
14415 Coast Hwy 1, Petaluma, CA, 94972
  • Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Doran Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Dillon Beach
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Exclusive House, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Bay View

Exclusive House, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Bay View | Living area

Exclusive House, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Bay View

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Petaluma

At Valley Ford Hotel, you'll be 6.7 km (4.2 mi) from Potter Schoolhouse and 7.3 km (4.5 mi) from Wild Flour Organic Gardens. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Rocker Oysterfellers, serves southern cuisine and is open for brunch and dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. .Attractions in proximity to this 3.5-property class Petaluma inn include Graton Resort and Casino and Russian River.
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What's nearby

  • Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Doran Beach - 11 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Graton Resort and Casino - 25 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Dillon Beach - 35 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Tomales Bay - 65 min drive - 56.7 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 27 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dinucci's Italian Dinners - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bodega Bay Oyster Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Halleck Vineyard - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bluewater Bistro - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Kitchen - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Valley Ford Hotel

Inn in Petaluma with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Valley Ford Hotel also features an arcade/games room, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Petaluma inn is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1864
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Valley Ford Hotel offers 7 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Rooms open to furnished patios. This individually furnished accommodation has separate dining areas. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. This Petaluma inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Rocker Oysterfellers

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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Valley Ford Hotel Inn
Valley Ford Hotel Petaluma
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Inn Valley Ford Hotel Petaluma
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Valley Ford Hotel?

Valley Ford Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Valley Ford Hotel?

As of 25 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Valley Ford Hotel on 5 May 2025 start from NZ$404.61, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Valley Ford Hotel?

Yep, Valley Ford Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Valley Ford Hotel?

The closest beach to Valley Ford Hotel is Doran Beach (10.3 km).

What makes Valley Ford Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and a lounge bar, as well as memory foam beds and private patios in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Valley Ford Hotel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Valley Ford Hotel?

No, Valley Ford Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Valley Ford Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves southern cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Valley Ford Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Valley Ford Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Valley Ford Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 313 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 313 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 313 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 313 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 313 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Pia

Travelled with partner
Great stay but mattress was lumpy and very uncomfortable. Otherwise clean, charming and ok for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

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

A good old-fashioned basic stay.

This is not our first stay here. We like to stay at the Valley Ford Hotel when we are visiting family in Sonoma County, so we've been here several times. We appreciate the rural location, the great food downstairs in the restaurant (and breakfast at the cafe across the street), and other local amenities, like the grocery and the creamery. The night before Thanksgiving we rolled in right before the restaurant closed and had dinner at the bar, in friendly, comfortable surroundings, then climbed up the stairs and went to bed. The room was spotless, but not the tiniest bit fancy. The furniture is stripped pine. Our bed was comfortable and the sheets were crisp. There is a ceiling fan in the room, and a space heater if needed. A coffee bar is in the hallway. This is not a luxury stay but a great, basic stay in a cute, tiny town. It is so much nicer than a motel for a quick stay. One caveat: The stairs are steep (all rooms are upstairs) and you are responsible for your own luggage.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was quite unique ..it was our first time there in this lovely country boutique style bed-and-breakfast. The food is lovely and the people are even more delightful! However, we were there when the power was out and it did not come back on the entire time we were there. Staff brought candles into every room and bathroom and made sure everybody had a flashlight or lantern and really made the best of it. They got a generator going for basic needs such as flushing toilets etc. They brought up big gallons of water for drinking and placed it in a really neat pitcher in the hallway for everybody to access . I have to say for having that kind of an event where they had no control over it they certainly improvised well and made everyone feel cared for and safe. It was a wonderful experience I hope to come back sometime when the power and the restaurant is fully up and running . We will be back! Lisa & Glen Rigsbee
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Julianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Self check in/out was easy and convenient. Room was small but cozy. We really enjoyed the free coffee/tea bar outside our door in the hall. It also had purified water to fill our water bottles and hot water dispenser for tea. Towels were new and super soft and plush! Restaurant is downstairs and was convenient for dinner with tasty options. Only downfall was we wish there had been a microwave in the room or outside in the hall with the coffee bar to heat up leftovers or snacks. Also the commuter traffic in the morning outside our window was loud starting around 4:50 am.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marisol

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Juan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful staff...
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older property built in the 1800’s but kept up very well. Food was good but the male bartender had an attitude we didn’t care for.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No ac but the open window and fan made it very comfortable quickly. 1864 building that we found delightful but won’t be for everyone! Stairs only to the rooms, comfy bed, no tv.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent, Corona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Leeann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Very laid back old school no tvs in rooms food was awesome staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Emily

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute, cute hotel in a cute little town. Really nice coffee station in just outside the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lea

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

Comfortable and quaint.

The room was very clean and the bed was comfortable. My only problem was the restaurant that was underneath did not turn off music until after 9. It was supposed to close at 8:30.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy Marcelia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Kathryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the cleanliness but not the noise from adjacent room and road. I was unable to get water in the shower, only at the sink in room 3.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean, love the rustic decor, restaurant and bar amazing food and drinks
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Valley Ford Hotel is located on Highway 1, convenient for a drive up or down the California coast. As it's right on the road, we could hear cars zipping by until dark and early in the morning. There's no front desk... the proprietors left an envelope for us outside the hotel's door with the door codes, so we could enter easily. I wasn't sure how that was initially going to work, but the area was safe, so it felt ok. If you mess up the code too many times to enter your room, the restaurant's staff can contact the proprietor to reset the code. The room was clean and quaint, with a really comfortable bed. The bathroom was also clean with fluffy towels. The one detractor in the bathroom was that the shower/tub floor was slippery, but at least there was a grab bar. There were a couple of nearby dining options, including a bar/restaurant downstairs from the hotel (we ate there for dinner) and a cafe across the street (we ate there for breakfast). Overall, we had a lovely stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless, beautifully appointed. But there was no tv, the only coffee maker was in the hall and had to be shared, and the hotel is on a busy road.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personable owner. Put me at ease.Family owned, rather than a corporate entity.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024