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Valley Ford Hotel

3.5 star property

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Dinner, brunch served; southern cuisine, al fresco dining
Exclusive House, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Bay View | Living area
Property grounds
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Exclusive House, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Bay View

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$307
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar

Explore the area

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14415 Coast Hwy 1, Petaluma, CA, 94972
  • Place, Potter Schoolhouse
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Dillon Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Exclusive House, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Bay View

  • Bay view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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

  • Potter Schoolhouse - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary - 10 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Wild Flour Organic Gardens - 10 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Dillon Beach - 13 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Doran Beach - 15 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kanzler Estate Vineyards - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Littorai Wines Estate Winery - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Bodega Bay Oyster Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Valley Ford Cheese & Creamery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Halleck Vineyard - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Valley Ford Hotel

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.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

More

  • Built in 1864
  • Smoke-free property

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
  • Heating
  • 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 within 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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

Valley Ford Hotel
Valley Ford Hotel Inn
Valley Ford Hotel Petaluma
Valley Ford Hotel Inn Petaluma
Valley Ford Hotel Petaluma
Inn Valley Ford Hotel Petaluma
Petaluma Valley Ford Hotel Inn
Inn Valley Ford Hotel
Valley Ford Petaluma
Valley Ford

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 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Valley Ford Hotel on 29 Mar 2026 start from NZ$307, 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. 151 out of 332 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 332 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 332 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 332 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 332 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Alexandria

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Guy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Safe parking, access to a great bar and restaurant. Comfortable beds, clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay at the VF hotel. There was a mix up when i arrived, but it was quickly fixed with a short call to the owners from the gal working there in the restaurant (who was extremely friendly and helpful). I loved the convenience of self-check-in and out and having the restaurant and bar underneath, which was amazing. Valley Ford has come a long way since i was raised in the area in the 80s and it is adorable and bustling with quaint eating establishments, the robust market, and the old faithful Denuccis. I will stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Doris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt very safe in a rural setting. Charming.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean, Sacramento

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Luke

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed

Small room. No amanities. Really soft bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Rhonda

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was fine. The bed was horrible. So soft I was sinking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

alan

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

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, cute, accessable h20 and coffee. Great bed slept well, reading material. No tv, which was ok for for me I like to read. Lots of stairs, everyone very helpful. Enjoyed my short stay, would stay again. I go to bodega bay several time a year Love town of Valley Ford, lots to see ,food excellent. wellwell
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
On a motorcycle trip with my wife. We have stayed here during the pandemic and we wanted to come back to visit the area again. Only issue we had was that the reservation envelope was not out on the porch when we arrived at 3pm. And communication was a bit slow. We got into our room at about 3:30 after several phone calls and help from the restaurant staff. Other than that slight delay our stay was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angelique

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not like that the parking lot/Hwy facing large window did not have a Blind or Curtains.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Cute old small town. Close to desirable locations.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for one night and it was just lovely. The check-in was easy: there was no front desk, they just gave us a code to unlock the front door and a code to unlock the room. The property is older since it is an historic building, which I found charming. The whole property is 7 hotel rooms upstairs and a restaurant downstairs, with an outside patio. Our room was quaint and clean and had the usual things you would expect to find in a hotel: minifridge, coffeemaker and coffee pods/creamers, soaps/body wash/shampoo/conditioner. I liked that the bar of soap they gave you in the bathroom was a little slice of what I assume is handmade lavender soap, not the usual pre-packaged corporate soap you usually see in hotels. It's the little things, right? Also the bath towels were great - thick and luxurious and plenty big. My only complaint about the room is that the bed mattress was a little too soft for my preference. Also I don't think there was an ice machine available, but I just went downstairs to the restaurant below and asked the bartender for some ice. She also told me to let her know if there was anything else I needed, so I guess the restaurant staff doubles as the hotel staff if needed. We had dinner at the restaurant downstairs (Rocker Oysterfellers) which was very convenient, and we had a delicious meal. There is also another fairly well-loved local restaurant in the same little town, and Cafe Estero across the street where we had breakfast the next day.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hae Min

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy local historic building. Friendly staff. Amazing New Orleans food. Closest place to Bodega Bay sights! This place is a must if you like local spots.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. I would stay again. It’s clean quaint and the place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Really great location if on way to Bodega.. fabulous restaurant downstairs..checking in is a complete hassle
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

TERRI

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was seated at a table on the patio and looked up and saw an approximately 3'x8' piece of displaced fiberglass roofing material ready to slide end first and impact my face. The matress was worn out and very uncomfortable, someone had been in our room while we were at the beach, since there was no one on site to address these issues we left and stayed at another hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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