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Tomales Bay Resort and Marina

2.0 star property
Beachside hotel to enjoy outdoor pool and sand beach

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Comfort Room | Living area | Flat-screen TV, books
Deluxe Studio | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
Basic Room 1 King Bed, Bay View (Pet Friendly) | Garden view
Exterior
Outdoor pool

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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12938 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Inverness, CA, 94937
  • Place, Tomales Bay State Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Tomales Bay
  • Place, Shell Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Basic Double Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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 | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Basic Single Room

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

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Deluxe Studio | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Studio

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Studio Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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) | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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) | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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 | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Classic Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Classic Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Studio | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Classic Studio

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Economy Single Room (Pet Friendly)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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) | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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

  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Elite Studio Suite Mobility Accessible | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Elite Studio Suite Mobility Accessible

  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Elite Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Elite Double Room

  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Elite Single Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Elite Single Room

  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Inverness

Tomales Bay Resort and Marina places you 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from Point Reyes National Seashore. This 35-room hotel has a marina, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Tomales Bay State Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Point Reyes National Seashore - 8 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Shell Beach - 10 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Golden Gate Bridge - 51 min drive - 41.6 miles
  • Sonoma Plaza - 61 min drive - 47.1 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 120 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Toby's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hog Island Oyster Farm - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Due West - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Inverness Park Market - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bovine Bakery - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Tomales Bay Resort and Marina

Beachside hotel to enjoy outdoor pool and sand beach
Renovated in 2024, Tomales Bay Resort and Marina offers a marina, an outdoor pool, and free WiFi in public areas. Free parking is included with your stay. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide front-desk service during limited hours. Other amenities at this beach hotel include meeting rooms, a conference center, and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, and pillowtop beds with premium bedding and down comforters ensure a restful night. Microwaves, coffee makers, and wardrobes or closets are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

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 center
  • 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 elevator
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 50.00 per pet, per night (maximum USD 200.00 per stay)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

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

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
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
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from April 01 to October 31.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around Tomales Bay Resort and Marina ?

This hotel is located in Inverness, close to Tomales Bay State Park, Point Reyes Hiking Trails, and Tomales Bay. You'll also find Point Reyes National Seashore and Shell Beach within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Tomales Bay Resort and Marina ?

As of Dec 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tomales Bay Resort and Marina on Dec 29, 2025 start from $210.0, excluding 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 there parking available at Tomales Bay Resort and Marina ?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Electric car charging and bicycle parking are also available.

Does Tomales Bay Resort and Marina include a casino on the premises?

No, Tomales Bay Resort and Marina doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Tomales Bay Resort and Marina ?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have access between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM and the seasonal pool will be open from April 01 until October 31.

Is Tomales Bay Resort and Marina a good place to stay for couples?

This beachfront hotel offers many amenities for couples such as an outdoor pool and a nature reserve with some guestrooms featuring fireplaces.

Are there hot tubs at Tomales Bay Resort and Marina ?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Tomales Bay Resort and Marina have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Tomales Bay Resort and Marina doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Tomales Bay Resort and Marina allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Tomales Bay Resort and Marina for a fee of USD 50.00 per pet, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at Tomales Bay Resort and Marina ?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Tomales Bay Resort and Marina ?

The closest major airport to Tomales Bay Resort and Marina is Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County), which is about 28 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Tomales Bay Resort and Marina ?

Yes, every guestroom at Tomales Bay Resort and Marina comes with a deck with some featuring harbor or pool views.

Tomales Bay Resort and Marina Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 118 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The word resort if misleading for 2025. Perhaps back in 1950 it was considered a resort for its time. Not only is the decor dated, so is the plumbing (low inefficient water pressure) as are the amenities. For example, when we asked for an iron, there was none available to us. Which was unfortunate considering you'd expect more from a "resort." The pillows were so flat and most of the windows did not open making the room warm and stuffy. The shampoo/conditioner could've been from the dollar tree for all I know. Which isn't why you visit but gives you an idea of the lack on forethought in providing a cozy experience. This is the 3rd time we've stayed here, each room unique and never as disappointing as this most recent time. Which is unfortunate because the staff are wonderful and accommodating. But it does not compare to the slapped on paint to make this place appear up to the times.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

Traveled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frees

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great getaway spot. If you are visiting Point Reyes National Seashore, this is the best option for lodging. It’s close to all the interest points in the park, good access to the water spots like kayaking or paddle boarding. Very quiet. Our room is right on the water. When looking out from the room, it’s almost if we are looking out of the balcony on a cruise.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kielee

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The accommodations were awesome! There are more options for 5 star resorts, but this one was AMAZING!!!! A quaint/modest room, but people are friendly, the view amazing, the outdoor accommodations great! Staff was wonderful, friendly and always willing to help. I would recommend any day of the week. We plan on going back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

wiliam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would like to have had a continental breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

January

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
False advertising: No stove/oven. When we settled in we saw a note from mgt saying the stove/oven didn’t work. What?? We wouldn’t have paid that amount, nor stayed there if we had known that upon booking. There weren’t walkable places to eat and we were very disappointed to not be able to prepare the food we brought to cook.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

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

10/10 Excellent

jessy

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

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

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

Relaxed stay at Tamales Bay

Comfortable, relaxed stay. Facility updated nicely
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place, friendly staff, good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Miguel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The outside deck was covered in seagull poop.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

joy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

steven

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025