Spa At Little River Inn

Overview

• Brief description of the sauna/facility type

  • Little River Inn is a long-established, family-owned oceanfront inn and small resort on the Mendocino Coast in Northern California. While the site emphasizes inn/resort amenities rather than a standalone sauna, the property includes a spa offering massage treatments and wellness services, hot tubs, and multiple on-site leisure facilities.

• Overall atmosphere and experience

  • The Inn markets itself as a relaxed, historic coastal escape — “Welcome to the Edge of the World” — with sweeping ocean views, cozy rooms with fireplaces and soaking tubs, and a multigenerational, family-run ethos. Guests can expect a combination of rustic coastal charm, attentive hospitality, and outdoor-focused recreation (golf, tennis, beach access, hiking).

Features & Amenities

• Accommodations

  • 60+ rooms including Ocean View Traditional and Deluxe rooms, multi-bedroom cottages (Rosie’s Cottage), and ADA-accessible rooms. Many rooms offer ocean views, luxurious soaking tubs, and gas or wood-burning fireplaces.

• Dining & Bar

  • Full-service restaurant open for dinner daily, the Wisteria Room, Ole’s Whale Watch bar, heated tented patio (dog-friendly when weather permits), and room service during dining hours. Takeout available.

• Wellness & Spa

  • On-site spa and massage services (reservations via 707.962.2240). Hot tubs are noted among available guest amenities.

• Recreation & Outdoors

  • Audubon-certified 9-hole golf course with ocean views, two lighted championship tennis courts (free to guests), private trail access down to Van Damme State Beach and miles of hiking, gardens and grounds for strolling.

• Guest Conveniences

  • Free Wi-Fi, guest computer and printer, robes, refrigerators, coffee makers, in-room amenities (irons, hairdryers), small gift shop, board games/DVDs to borrow, bellhop/room service, meeting and conference room.

• Accessibility & Family-Friendly

  • Five ADA rooms, accessible restaurant/bar/pro shop/spa; family packages and child-friendly menu items; pet-friendly rooms and packages.

Services

• Lodging (various room types, cottages, multi-night packages)
• Dining & bar service (dinner daily; bar service at Ole’s Whale Watch; outdoor heated dining)
• Spa & Massage (multiple modalities; reservation phone listed)
• Golf & Pro Shop (tee times, rentals, course play)
• Tennis courts (lighted, free to guests)
• Event & Group Sales (weddings, groups, meeting space)
• Specialty packages (examples below: Mushroom & Whiskey, Crabbing Adventure, Cozy by the Coast, Sweetheart, Stargazing, Wellness Package, etc.)
• Concierge & activity booking (local experiences: Skunk Train, botanical gardens, tidepooling, kayak/sea activities, wildlife viewing)

Pricing

• Accommodation pricing: varies by room type and season. Several packages quoted (examples):

  • Crabbing Adventure Package: starts at $1,108 for two people in an Ocean View Traditional Room (2-night minimum) — package includes crabbing charter, wine, keepsake glasses, dinner & breakfast for two.
  • Cozy by the Coast promotion: discounts of $25–$75 (room-type dependent) for two-night minimum stays (seasonal offer).

• Golf rates & fees (explicitly listed)

  • Greens fees: $30 (9 holes) / $45 (18 holes)
  • Motor cart: $20 (9) / $30 (18)
  • Pull cart: $5 (9) / $7 (18)
  • Golf clubs rental: $25
  • Large basket range balls: $10, small basket: $5

• Reservation & cancellation policies

  • Pre-payment of one night’s stay required to confirm reservations (some packages may require full pre-payment).
  • Minimum stays: 2 nights on weekends (Saturday night), 3 nights for some holiday weekends; some packages/holidays require longer minimums.
  • Cancellation: 7-day notice required for refund to original form of payment minus $40 cancellation fee; shorter cancellations may receive gift certificate refund; no-shows forfeit deposit.

• Check-in / Check-out

  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location & Hours

• Address

  • In person: 7901 N. Highway One, Little River, CA 95456 (two miles south of Mendocino village)
  • Mailing: PO Drawer B, Little River, CA 95456

• Contact

  • Reservations: 1.707.937.5942 or toll-free 1.888.INN.LOVE
  • Pro Shop: 1.707.937.5667
  • Spa: 1.707.962.2240

• Operating hours

  • Specific daily hours for restaurant, spa, and pro shop are not listed in the provided content. The restaurant offers dinner daily; Ole’s Whale Watch bar serves full service. For exact hours, guests are directed to call or book online.

Notes

• What makes this property special or different
  • 80+ years of family ownership and hospitality with deep local roots and historic property elements (original house dating to 1853, inn since 1939).
  • *Spectacular ocean views…