The Inn at Newport Ranch

I was debating whether to write a review, but I believe future visitors should be aware of this. In the Redwood building, there is absolutely no noise isolation — we could clearly hear conversations and other sounds from our neighbors. For a stay at this price point, the lack of soundproofing is disappointing and really took away from the overall experience. That said, everything else was exceptional: the views, the food, and the staff were all truly wonderful.

Absolutely stunning views, which we enjoyed from our room as well as many points along the 2 mile coast that the property owns. There were only ten rooms but the common area is very spacious. The rooms have great character and we admired each piece of furniture. The service was very personable and we got to know most of the staff. Amazed that with so few guests, the chefs serve a tasting menu as well as a family style dinner each evening. The cooking was superb, comparable to some of the Michelin starred restaurants. They have their own garden and we were allowed to harvest some of the vegetables to bring home. While the entire experience had been wonderful, the most memorable was the two hour tour around the 2200 acre property which took us along the coast as well as the into the forest. Otis our tour guide was perhaps the best guide we ever had. Amazingly knowledgeable, friendly and was able to make us feel connected to the land, and history. There is a state park 10 minutes from the Inn with lots of well paved trails and stunning views. The closest town Fort Bragg had some interesting offerings too, like candy cap mushroom ice cream. There is no TV, no swimming pool, no children play area. But there are plenty of cows on the ranch. Of all the great hotels with similar price we had stayed along the California coast, this one did the best to our body and soul.

We had the privilege to stay at the Inn for the Thanksgiving Holiday. The Instagram Reels do not do the property justice. Truly a breathtaking get away. The staff could not be more accommodating and informative. They are very low key at the in and give you your space. Do not miss the property tour with Otis--it was magical and so informative.The Inn Keeper, Blair Foster was so accommodating and truly cared about our experience and well being. We stayed in the Captains Quarters which literally makes you feel like you are in a ship over the ocean. The food and cocktails were fantastic and creative. I wish I could remember some of the staff and their names. They were all so friendly and professional.

My husband and I had THE most relaxing, luxurious, and delicious stay at the Inn at Newport Ranch this weekend. We were excited to come after getting jealous from watching Reels on their Instagram, and boy- visiting in person was even 10x better. Would highly recommend going in the "Bay Area summer" of Sept/Oct because the weather was unbeatable, not a cloud in the sky as we enjoyed the pristine, awe-striking CA coast. We stayed in the Hearthstone Junior Suite and had our own private jacuzzzi underneath the stars. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (and the drinks!) were Michelin star-worthy, and the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful (special shout out to Misha and Timmy who were especially accommodating to my service pug, Gus). The menu for each meal consisted of fresh food directly from the ranch. The creativity put into dishes honestly had me shocked that this place doesn't have a Michelin star already. SO so so delicious. 6 out of 5 stars. The Inn at Newport Ranch is like a secret gem, but I'm not going to gatekeep its beauty. CanNOT wait to come back soon!

We stayed in the Grove Suite which was absolutely gorgeous and just topped off how beautiful the property was. Our breakfast was fresh and our server Terena was very helpful and lovely to speak with about the area. Otherwise, the stay was lackluster and extremely disappointing for our family. Not only did they leave us COMPLETELY alone on the property without being able to reach anyone from 6:30pm until the next morning, but were not apologetic when it was brought to their attention. Which is especially problematic when you are 20 mins from the closest town and you're having problems with the grill provided. They continued to treat us like we were not welcome there and did nothing to turn our experience around or attempt to give us better treatment. It become obvious that they rely on their property, not service, regarding the guest experience. All this stress definitely did not allow us to properly relax, leaving us to feel like we stayed at an air bnb where you're on your own, not a 4-star hotel.

The inn was perfect. Everything was so well thought through - from the food, to the rooms, to the incredible people who looked after us. Big shoutout to Otis who gave us an amazing ATV tour. Completely magical place in every way possible. We will be returning very soon. (from a family of 5 with young kids)