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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
Outdoor pool
Exterior
Comfort Room
Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View | Garden view

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$364
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug

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

Room options

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Room

Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Room

Economy Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Room

Comfort Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room

Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Suite

Economy Suite

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Economy Studio

Economy Studio

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Economy Double Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • 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 Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Economy Single Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Bedroom, Mobility Accessible, Harbour View

Room, 1 Bedroom, Mobility Accessible, Harbour View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Room

Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room

Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Inverness

At Tomales Bay Resort and Marina , you'll be 7.8 km (4.9 mi) from Point Reyes National Seashore and 16.6 km (10.3 mi) from Samuel P. Taylor State Park. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include an outdoor swimming pool, a marina and free self-parking. .Spend the day at the beach where you'll find kayaking, and enjoy the on-site seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a conference centre and coffee/tea in a common area. .Sights within a 30-minute drive of this Inverness hotel include Tomales Bay State Park and Tomales Point Trailhead.

What's nearby

  • Shell Beach - 10 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Point Reyes National Seashore - 11 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Heart's Desire Beach - 11 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Tomales Point Trailhead - 22 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Limantour Beach - 25 min drive - 16.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Due West - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Toby's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Inverness Park Market - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Marshall Store - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Bovine Bakery - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Tomales Bay Resort and Marina

Beachside hotel to enjoy outdoor pool and sand beach
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.

  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 100
  • Towels for the beach
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference centre
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
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.

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

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

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
  • 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
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • 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)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra 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
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
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Tomales Bay Resort and Marina ?

Yep, Tomales Bay Resort and Marina has a free self car park.

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

As of 18 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tomales Bay Resort and Marina on 19 Aug 2025 start from NZ$363.83, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Tomales Bay Resort and Marina ?

The closest beach to Tomales Bay Resort and Marina is Limantour Beach (9.3 km).

Does Tomales Bay Resort and Marina have a pool?

Tomales Bay Resort and Marina has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from April 01 to October 31).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Tomales Bay Resort and Marina ?

No, Tomales Bay Resort and Marina does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Tomales Bay Resort and Marina ?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Tomales Bay Resort and Marina ?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Tomales Bay Resort and Marina Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merry

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa, ROSEVILLE

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Nice and cozy

It was nice and cozy for the price. The kid in the reception was polite and friendly. The place is outdated, the coffee machine was broken, however I due recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ted

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
our room was on the water. woke up in the morning looking at the bay waters very relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Kim, Longmont

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property is pretty average. Generally clean but very expensive for what it is. Unclear if this is market for California but if so…..ugggh.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Elaine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
First, it is NOT a resort. Not in winter time. Amd to say we had access to the kayaks at 3pm check in time when sun sets at 530pm and its 54 degrees in mornings when youbhave to check out at 11am. We were maybe 3rd guest for the night. And they charged me $412 tax for the one night. What a load of crap. Not worth it. Room wasnt special. Bed creaked and lifted when i ssat on end of bed. Never go here unless you go summer. MAYBE it will be ok. Building needs to be cleaned of cobwebs and weather like damage on outside of rooms. Wished I had checked it out befre deciding to book. Obviously would not have. But towels were great. Does have small microwave and a fireplace that works.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025