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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)
Living area
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Valley Ford Hotel offers a countryside retreat where travelers can enjoy authentic southern dishes at Rocker Oysterfellers restaurant. The property features outdoor dining options, a garden perfect for relaxing, and an arcade with games that adds a touch of fun to the stay.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is RM670
RM763 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov

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)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fridge
Memory foam bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exclusive House, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Bay View

Highlights

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

Map
14415 Coast Hwy 1, Petaluma, CA, 94972

What's nearby

  • Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary - 7 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Doran Beach - 10 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Bodega Harbour - 10 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Dillon Beach - 13 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Graton Resort and Casino - 20 min drive - 32.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bodega Bay Oyster Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kanzler Estate Vineyards - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Littorai Wines Estate Winery - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Valley Ford Cheese & Creamery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dillion Beach Cafe - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Valley Ford Hotel

Inn in a rural location
At Valley Ford Hotel, you can look forward to a garden, an arcade/games room and a bar. The on-site southern cuisine restaurant, Rocker Oysterfellers, offers brunch, dinner and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Meeting rooms, a TV in reception and wedding services
  • Free newspapers, luggage storage and coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts, such as premium bedding and furnished patios, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and memory foam beds
  • Bathrooms with hairdryers
  • Private gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas

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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

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
  • 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

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Is Valley Ford Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Valley Ford Hotel on 2 Nov 2025 start from RM 670.73, 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.

How much is parking at Valley Ford Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Valley Ford Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Valley Ford Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Valley Ford Hotel located?

Situated near the beach, this inn is within 6 miles (10 km) of Potter Schoolhouse, Wild Flour Organic Gardens and Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary. Tomales Town Hall and Tomales City Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Valley Ford Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 329 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 329 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 329 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 329 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 329 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Doris

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

Tina

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

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An absolutely wonderful hotel, fantastic, peaceful location, super friendly, helpful staff. On site restaurant is excellent, I can highly recommend staying here, we'll definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Juan

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

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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

Excellent locale and ambience

Fabulous restaurant and very kind staff. Quaint little town and so close to Dillon Beach and Bodega Bay! A shout out to Rae and Theo for their extra care.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Del

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Second time I have stayed here. Everything was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B

Quiet clean comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel was super charming. The room was lovely. And missing a smoke detector.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Clean Hotel

Clean room and comfortable bed. I only spoke to one staff member and she was very polite.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Manfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow! What a cool, local, Americana kind of place! I wish I had more time here. Seems like a great base for N CA or wine country exploration. A great alternative to franchise or tired-looking lodging options in the area. Downstairs restaurant is amazing and so much fun, with a mix of local and visitors making for great conversation along with the great food and drink.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming host. Bit of confusion checking in. All was fixed to satisfaction.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness
Check in was easy. The restaurant downstairs was noisy until almost 10. The refrigerator in the room made annoying whooshing sounds when it was running but we had stuff in there so I couldn’t unplug it. Overall not the most pleasant stay we’ve had over the last 3 weeks in motels.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

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

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

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

Hae Min

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