When you stay at Headlands Inn Bed & Breakfast in Mendocino, you'll be in the historical district, just steps from Mendocino Headlands State Park and 6 minutes by foot from Mendocino Art Center. .This beach bed & breakfast is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Big River and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Russian Gulch State Park.
Mendocino Headlands State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Mendocino Art Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Temple of Kwan Tai - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Big River - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Agate Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 129 min drive
Restaurants
Brickery Pizza - 2 min walk
Goodlife Cafe & Bakery - 2 min walk
Waiting Room - 2 min walk
Little River Inn - 5 min drive
Terra Mar Kitchen - 13 min drive
About this property
Headlands Inn Bed & Breakfast
Headlands Inn Bed & Breakfast offers 8 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include complimentary bicycles.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 individually decorated guestrooms. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this bed & breakfast include concierge services and a picnic area.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Things to do
Ecotours
Free bicycle rentals
Golf carts
Golf clubs/equipment
Conveniences
Free newspapers in lobby
Guidebooks
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Direct access to the beach
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Spa
Couples treatment rooms
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
More
2 buildings
3 floors
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Tea bags/instant coffee
More
Connecting rooms available
Electrical adapters
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 11 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Resort fee: USD 8.00 per accommodation, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests wishing to bring children under 12 years of age must make prior arrangements with the property. Children are allowed in certain room types only.
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
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Headlands Hotel Mendocino
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Headlands Inn Bed & Breakfast Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 382 out of 456 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 456 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 456 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 456 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 456 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Tracy and Jemal
13 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff so welcoming friendly and full of knowledge I. Regards to the area. Hiking trails, wineries, massage and dining. We visit each year and it never gets old. The rooms are so comfy, lean and cozy with fireplaces. Leave the window open to hear the o ran waves at night! The breakfast is top notch, all fresh made and local. Highly recommend the experience.
The Headlands Inn has an ideal location; close to downtown, the coastal beach area, and fine dining. John welcomed us and helped answer several questions during our stay. The two breakfasts were outstanding, and the cookies put out in the afternoon were delicious. The room was quiet and comfortable. We were quite pleased with our choice of bed and breakfast.
Great helpful staff. Uniquely decorated rooms in historic property. Fantastic breakfast provided. Note that the house is 3 stories with no elevator. Not a problem for us, but others might want to keep this in mind if elderly or challenged. Easy walk to beach trail to a beautiful State Park Beach.
The Headlands Inn B&B was a great place to stay for the money. Located in the heart of the village, we were able to walk to restaurants, stores and the bluffs over the Mendo Headlands. Staff was very helpful. The breakfasts were fabulous, though I do wish they were served a little earlier, they did accommodate for my food intolerances.
The building and grounds could use some freshening such as fresh paint, garden care, etc. The windows didn’t work properly and I smashed my finger in one since the counter balance was not attached. The bed was lumpy and not very comfortable.
Overall a nice stay!
It was a definite step back in time. The location was perfect, right downtown so walking distance. The breakfasts were fantastic and abundant. I very much enjoyed my stay.
The room was on the third floor which was a little hard to carry luggage up to the room. Had to park the car on the street. The room was nice and the breakfast was fantastic.
The breakfast items were different each of the 3 days we were there. The sausage links were especially delicious, but all items were unique in their presentation and taste. We had the Wilson room with the fireplace, but it was not cold enough to fire it up. That would have been a cozy plus. Overall a really pleasant time. Kudos to John for providing a nifty solution to the free time we had.