Best Western Vista Manor Lodge
"Clean beds"
"Comfy beds"
"Smooth check-in/check-out process"
"Great dining options"
"Loved the pool"
"Impressive views"
Amenities
Restaurant
Swimming pool
Non-Smoking Rooms
Babysitting / Child Services
Housekeeping
Safe-Deposit Box
Property description
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an indoor pool or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
Amenities
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an indoor pool or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
A complimentary continental breakfast is included.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 55 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Partially open bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
When you stay at Best Western Vista Manor Lodge in Fort Bragg, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Skunk Train and Glass Beach. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Pudding Creek Beach and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from MacKerricher State Park.
What's nearby
Pudding Creek Beach(0.3 miles)
MacKerricher State Park(0.3 miles)
Glass Beach(1 miles)
Skunk Train(1.1 miles)
Triangle Tattoo Museum(1.2 miles)
Otis R. Johnson Park(1.6 miles)
C.V. Starr Community Center(2 miles)
Noyo Headlands Park(2.4 miles)
Laguna Point Beach(2.5 miles)
Pomo Bluffs Park(3.1 miles)
Noyo Harbor(3.3 miles)
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens(3.5 miles)
Inglenook Fen-Ten Mile Dunes Nature Preserve(3.6 miles)
Sea Glass Museum(4 miles)
Jughandle State Natural Reserve(5.4 miles)
The preferred airport for Best Western Vista Manor Lodge is San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)(185.2 miles)
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From
$207
/ night
Guest reviews
7.9
Good
Based on 1,005 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
6%
Couple
41%
Family
41%
Group
7%
Solo
3%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Best Western Vista Manor Lodge, travellers praise the ocean and trestle views, landscaped grounds, and easy access to Pudding Creek Beach, while noting dated rooms, variable cleanliness, highway noise, and an included but fairly simple hot breakfast.
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What guests think
At Best Western Vista Manor Lodge, travellers praise the ocean and trestle views, landscaped grounds, and easy access to Pudding Creek Beach, while noting dated rooms, variable cleanliness, highway noise, and an included but fairly simple hot breakfast.
Most guests find the staff friendly and helpful, though a few reported poor responses or check-in issues. Facilities include an indoor pool and picnic areas, but some noted closures, cold water, or dim outdoor lighting and scarce parking at times. Wi-Fi can be unreliable, and some rooms have maintenance quirks. Overall, this is a practical base near the beach if you prioritize location over polish.
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Facilities
Landscaped grounds with picnic tables and an indoor pool are appreciated, though some found the pool closed, chilly, or in poor condition. Parking and lighting can be limited at night, and a few note there is no elevator.
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Janet
Jun 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Property neglected and run down. Dirty. Wanted to use the pool but changed our mind after viewing its condition. Yuk!
Property neglected and run down. Dirty. Wanted to use the pool but changed our mind after viewing its condition. Yuk!
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Farrokh
Aug 18, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Loud road noise makes it impossible to enjoy your room. You can't open the (old screachy) windows for the road noise is even so louder, so you have to choose between fresh air or feeling like you're on the pavement. The room was cleaned below standard, there was some debris left on the carpet, the toilet seat didn't have a paper tape. Shower stall was updated but everything else in bathroom and the room was dated from decades past. Parking lot had remnants of construction material and waste residue. The indoor pool was covered and door to the pool room locked, so don't count on using the pool. We were locked in our bathroom twice as the knob spun without opening, one of us had to open it from the outside handle. Front desk didn't make any effort to compensate us for our trouble. Overall not worth the price.
Loud road noise makes it impossible to enjoy your room. You can't open the (old screachy) windows for the road noise is even so louder, so you have to choose between fresh air or feeling like you're on the pavement. The room was cleaned below standard, there was some debris left on the carpet, the toilet seat didn't have a paper tape. Shower stall was updated but everything else in bathroom and the room was dated from decades past. Parking lot had remnants of construction material and waste residue. The indoor pool was covered and door to the pool room locked, so don't count on using the pool. We were locked in our bathroom twice as the knob spun without opening, one of us had to open it from the outside handle. Front desk didn't make any effort to compensate us for our trouble. Overall not worth the price.
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Jessica
Jan 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect for a family getaway. The kids loved the indoor pool, the rooms were clean and comfortable and the staff were very inviting. Breakfast in the morning was convenient and they had a nice little spread. We will definitely be back.
Perfect for a family getaway. The kids loved the indoor pool, the rooms were clean and comfortable and the staff were very inviting. Breakfast in the morning was convenient and they had a nice little spread. We will definitely be back.
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Christina
May 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Location was great, however when it came to the breakfast, I did notice the young man that was preparing the food wasn't using any gloves. Lets keep in mind germs spread easly that way with direct contact. Also some fruit would be nice to add. Second the parking wasn't bad, except when another guest parks right behind you horizontally and you have to reverse and go forward a few times. Mind you I was driving a medium size truck and there was pleanty of other parking the other guest could have taken. I parked directly in front of my room. Lastly I did notice there was some mold on the inside of the sliding door where the window and frame come in contact.
Location was great, however when it came to the breakfast, I did notice the young man that was preparing the food wasn't using any gloves. Lets keep in mind germs spread easly that way with direct contact. Also some fruit would be nice to add. Second the parking wasn't bad, except when another guest parks right behind you horizontally and you have to reverse and go forward a few times. Mind you I was driving a medium size truck and there was pleanty of other parking the other guest could have taken. I parked directly in front of my room. Lastly I did notice there was some mold on the inside of the sliding door where the window and frame come in contact.
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Carla
Jun 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
No elevator for handicap was difficult getting luggage upstairs. Breakfast should be offered at least 30 minutes earlier. Many people were waiting outside for the doors to open. No front desk staff available when the door was open.
No elevator for handicap was difficult getting luggage upstairs. Breakfast should be offered at least 30 minutes earlier. Many people were waiting outside for the doors to open. No front desk staff available when the door was open.
10
Robin
May 5, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
It was great and picnic tables with ocean view, cute little gazebo. Walk to beach
It was great and picnic tables with ocean view, cute little gazebo. Walk to beach
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Debbie
Feb 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The pool was a little on the cold side. The view was spectacular.
The pool was a little on the cold side. The view was spectacular.
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John
Jul 15, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location if you want to spend a lot of time at the beach: Pudding Creek Beach is just across the highway. Meanwhile, downtown Fort Bragg is only a few minutes away by car. While the hot breakfast was good, my favorite thing about this property has to be the landscaped grounds surrounding the hotel buildings. It's called "Vista Manor" because the property overlooks the ocean and the creek (see photos). Families with children: note that there are broad grassy yards for kids to run around, and picnic tables scattered throughout the grounds, so you can sit and enjoy the view.
Great location if you want to spend a lot of time at the beach: Pudding Creek Beach is just across the highway. Meanwhile, downtown Fort Bragg is only a few minutes away by car. While the hot breakfast was good, my favorite thing about this property has to be the landscaped grounds surrounding the hotel buildings. It's called "Vista Manor" because the property overlooks the ocean and the creek (see photos). Families with children: note that there are broad grassy yards for kids to run around, and picnic tables scattered throughout the grounds, so you can sit and enjoy the view.
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Nyit Seen
Dec 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The rooms are rather pricey considering a 2-star hotel. The hotel surrounding is pretty dark after sunset due to poor illumination.
The rooms are rather pricey considering a 2-star hotel. The hotel surrounding is pretty dark after sunset due to poor illumination.
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Albertina
May 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room had a nice view but was also right next to a main road so there was traffic all the time. Breakfast was standard. Pool was nice and clean.
The room had a nice view but was also right next to a main road so there was traffic all the time. Breakfast was standard. Pool was nice and clean.
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Cleanliness
Feedback is mixed: many describe rooms and grounds as clean, but others report musty or mildew odors, dust, hairs in bathrooms, pests such as ants and, in one case, cockroaches.
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Eicke
Dec 31, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Place is close to everything you need. There was ants and other insects on our bedroom, also backs up to the main road so very noisy
Place is close to everything you need. There was ants and other insects on our bedroom, also backs up to the main road so very noisy
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Diana
May 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The location is great but the room was in very poor condition. As soon as I walked in it had an odor room was dirty not cleaned properly. Very outdated.
The location is great but the room was in very poor condition. As soon as I walked in it had an odor room was dirty not cleaned properly. Very outdated.
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Joseph
Sep 9, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The beach view was about the only positive about the stay. The AC was not working in the room. The carpet smelled like mildew, it was stained everywhere. The bathroom ceiling fan was dirty and clogged. The sheets were polyester, therefore making the bed warm.
The beach view was about the only positive about the stay. The AC was not working in the room. The carpet smelled like mildew, it was stained everywhere. The bathroom ceiling fan was dirty and clogged. The sheets were polyester, therefore making the bed warm.
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Jeffrey
Jul 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was great. Very clean and well kept.
It was great. Very clean and well kept.
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Gary
Jul 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Bathroom was not sanitized. Found numerous hairs on floor in Bathroom. Entry door was not tight. You could see daylight around door edges.
Bathroom was not sanitized. Found numerous hairs on floor in Bathroom. Entry door was not tight. You could see daylight around door edges.
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Kristen
Sep 3, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Cockroaches at this hotel! Tons of them behind the mini fridge and on the walls near the bed. Cockroaches are nocturnal and we didn't realize our room had any until the next night. Checked out early, as the hotel was fully booked, but wouldn't have trusted even a different room. Overcharged for our stay and infested with bugs. Disgusting!!
Cockroaches at this hotel! Tons of them behind the mini fridge and on the walls near the bed. Cockroaches are nocturnal and we didn't realize our room had any until the next night. Checked out early, as the hotel was fully booked, but wouldn't have trusted even a different room. Overcharged for our stay and infested with bugs. Disgusting!!
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Yaver
Oct 1, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
My bathroom had urine stain on the toilet seat. When I went to the lobby to tell them, they did not have cleaning service available. The other room they offered was worse so I had to go back to the original room and clean the urine stain myself. Is that worth the $270 I spent?
My bathroom had urine stain on the toilet seat. When I went to the lobby to tell them, they did not have cleaning service available. The other room they offered was worse so I had to go back to the original room and clean the urine stain myself. Is that worth the $270 I spent?
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Michael
Aug 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel with very helpful staff. Breakfast is good and everything is clean and organized. I look forward to staying there again soon.
Great hotel with very helpful staff. Breakfast is good and everything is clean and organized. I look forward to staying there again soon.
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Dan
Sep 4, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Our entire room was covered in what I think was a pretty noticeable layer of drywall dust. Anywhere I placed something left an impossible to miss area where it wiped the dust off. There's no reasonable way this could have been overlooked by cleaning crew. Also, the door and/or handle was very particular. I eventually figured out that the door would only reliably open if I rotated the handle upwards while leaning into it. Not a big deal altogether but it felt like some upkeep was lacking. Otherwise it was perfectly serviceable. Staff was friendly. Breakfast was good. No problems parking.
Our entire room was covered in what I think was a pretty noticeable layer of drywall dust. Anywhere I placed something left an impossible to miss area where it wiped the dust off. There's no reasonable way this could have been overlooked by cleaning crew. Also, the door and/or handle was very particular. I eventually figured out that the door would only reliably open if I rotated the handle upwards while leaning into it. Not a big deal altogether but it felt like some upkeep was lacking. Otherwise it was perfectly serviceable. Staff was friendly. Breakfast was good. No problems parking.
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DeAnna
Jun 23, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very clean rooms. Staff was friendly and ready to serve. Breakfast was a plus!
Very clean rooms. Staff was friendly and ready to serve. Breakfast was a plus!
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Rooms
Many rooms offer balconies with ocean or trestle views, but decor and fixtures feel dated, with maintenance quirks and unreliable Wi-Fi or TVs reported. Highway-facing rooms can be noisy.
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Farrokh
Aug 18, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Loud road noise makes it impossible to enjoy your room. You can't open the (old screachy) windows for the road noise is even so louder, so you have to choose between fresh air or feeling like you're on the pavement. The room was cleaned below standard, there was some debris left on the carpet, the toilet seat didn't have a paper tape. Shower stall was updated but everything else in bathroom and the room was dated from decades past. Parking lot had remnants of construction material and waste residue. The indoor pool was covered and door to the pool room locked, so don't count on using the pool. We were locked in our bathroom twice as the knob spun without opening, one of us had to open it from the outside handle. Front desk didn't make any effort to compensate us for our trouble. Overall not worth the price.
Loud road noise makes it impossible to enjoy your room. You can't open the (old screachy) windows for the road noise is even so louder, so you have to choose between fresh air or feeling like you're on the pavement. The room was cleaned below standard, there was some debris left on the carpet, the toilet seat didn't have a paper tape. Shower stall was updated but everything else in bathroom and the room was dated from decades past. Parking lot had remnants of construction material and waste residue. The indoor pool was covered and door to the pool room locked, so don't count on using the pool. We were locked in our bathroom twice as the knob spun without opening, one of us had to open it from the outside handle. Front desk didn't make any effort to compensate us for our trouble. Overall not worth the price.
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anthony
Aug 29, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was very outdated. The fixtures were worn out things weren't particularly clean. But the worst of it was the noise level. The room was adjacent to Highway 1 and semi trucks went by all night and it was impossible to sleep. Do not stay here if you want to sleep for the night. I will say that the breakfast was good and luckily they refunded my second night.
The room was very outdated. The fixtures were worn out things weren't particularly clean. But the worst of it was the noise level. The room was adjacent to Highway 1 and semi trucks went by all night and it was impossible to sleep. Do not stay here if you want to sleep for the night. I will say that the breakfast was good and luckily they refunded my second night.
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Susan Croy
Jul 6, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Like the location and view. Shower drain needs attention. Grounds are nice. Breakfast is good.
Like the location and view. Shower drain needs attention. Grounds are nice. Breakfast is good.
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Vinod
Jun 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Wifi did not work. It was useless
Wifi did not work. It was useless
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Antoinette
Apr 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I like staying here because I can run across the street to the Coastal Trail easily and often do so after work and early in the morning. I think the rooms could use an upgrade. Some of the front desk clerks are nice, others not so nice. I like staying in the rooms with the balconies but they have terrible Wi-Fi and the tvs never work
I like staying here because I can run across the street to the Coastal Trail easily and often do so after work and early in the morning. I think the rooms could use an upgrade. Some of the front desk clerks are nice, others not so nice. I like staying in the rooms with the balconies but they have terrible Wi-Fi and the tvs never work
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Lisa
Jul 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This was our last hotel out of 8 for our road trip. The bed was very comfortable and the waffles in the morning were great fun for the kids. It was very expensive given the condition compared to all our other hotels of the same rating. The door was so stiff you could barely move it. The door did not have a bug screen either. The view is barely a sea view too. It was just a bit of a let down after a series of really excellent rooms.
This was our last hotel out of 8 for our road trip. The bed was very comfortable and the waffles in the morning were great fun for the kids. It was very expensive given the condition compared to all our other hotels of the same rating. The door was so stiff you could barely move it. The door did not have a bug screen either. The view is barely a sea view too. It was just a bit of a let down after a series of really excellent rooms.
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Christopher
Aug 3, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Dated furniture and bathroom especially chalking around the bathtub, popcorn ceiling.
Dated furniture and bathroom especially chalking around the bathtub, popcorn ceiling.
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Karen
Sep 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Looked very welcoming upon arrival. Nice private balconies overlooking the sea (the road is in the picture too and some noise from that, but still nice overall).
Looked very welcoming upon arrival. Nice private balconies overlooking the sea (the road is in the picture too and some noise from that, but still nice overall).
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Kayla
Jun 29, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The hotel was clean and very comfortable. Very clearly 70s costal vibes but you can tell they recently renovated the space. It didnt feel too dated. There is a front building across from the main building/breakfast area and then a 2nd building in the back, just a heads up as we werent aware of this until we were put in the back building. It isnt nearly as close to the breakfast but its a little thing. Great views! The 2nd building does have balconies tho! Will definitely stay there again. Walking distance to Pudding Creek or an extemely short drive. It is also up a little cliff off the road so it feels safer than the other hotels right on the main road. Breakfast was a waffle machine, yogurt, oatmeal, cereal, toast, bannas/apples, and instant eggs and sausages. Nothing fancy but saves money!
The hotel was clean and very comfortable. Very clearly 70s costal vibes but you can tell they recently renovated the space. It didnt feel too dated. There is a front building across from the main building/breakfast area and then a 2nd building in the back, just a heads up as we werent aware of this until we were put in the back building. It isnt nearly as close to the breakfast but its a little thing. Great views! The 2nd building does have balconies tho! Will definitely stay there again. Walking distance to Pudding Creek or an extemely short drive. It is also up a little cliff off the road so it feels safer than the other hotels right on the main road. Breakfast was a waffle machine, yogurt, oatmeal, cereal, toast, bannas/apples, and instant eggs and sausages. Nothing fancy but saves money!
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Amber
Sep 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Balcony was nice.
Balcony was nice.
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Service
Staff are often praised as friendly and helpful, with quick assistance and lost items returned, but some guests experienced poor responses at the desk, reservation mix-ups, or premature checkout by housekeeping.
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sarinya
Aug 31, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Natalie’s the best she s very kindness , friendly and doing her best to make me feel comfortable when I stay there. But 2 old ladies working on Monday so mean , moody talked to me with their strong voice like they wanted to kill me. Room was old but clean. And keycard didn’t work many times. I had to walk down to lobby and changed it.
Natalie’s the best she s very kindness , friendly and doing her best to make me feel comfortable when I stay there. But 2 old ladies working on Monday so mean , moody talked to me with their strong voice like they wanted to kill me. Room was old but clean. And keycard didn’t work many times. I had to walk down to lobby and changed it.
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krista
Jun 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
When I arrived to check in I was told they did not have my reservation and that I would need to contact hotels.com which is very difficult as I could only so an online chat and there was no cell service. After the hotel let me use their WiFi I was placed in a 25 min que while my family waited in the car wondering b what was going to happen. I got little to no help from the live chat person and luckily the hotel was able to give me 2 rooms to replace the large cottage I had booked so my family was split up and had to share beds when we should have all had our own. It was also more expensive for a lesser accommodation. It pretty much ruined our entire trip which had been booked months in advance.
When I arrived to check in I was told they did not have my reservation and that I would need to contact hotels.com which is very difficult as I could only so an online chat and there was no cell service. After the hotel let me use their WiFi I was placed in a 25 min que while my family waited in the car wondering b what was going to happen. I got little to no help from the live chat person and luckily the hotel was able to give me 2 rooms to replace the large cottage I had booked so my family was split up and had to share beds when we should have all had our own. It was also more expensive for a lesser accommodation. It pretty much ruined our entire trip which had been booked months in advance.
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Andrew
Sep 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great experience here. Beautiful view from room 407 onto the bridge and ocean. Staff was great, very friendly and the breakfast was a plus. My wife left her iPad and didn’t realize until we got back home. I called once we realized and they had it in the office and safe. They shipped it to me in Sacramento and I got it back in perfect condition. Great place and great staff. I will be staying there again.
Great experience here. Beautiful view from room 407 onto the bridge and ocean. Staff was great, very friendly and the breakfast was a plus. My wife left her iPad and didn’t realize until we got back home. I called once we realized and they had it in the office and safe. They shipped it to me in Sacramento and I got it back in perfect condition. Great place and great staff. I will be staying there again.
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Regan
Apr 30, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Easy access to beach. Staff was attentive and friendly.
Easy access to beach. Staff was attentive and friendly.
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Gail
Aug 4, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Natalie was so helpful. Our TV did not work and she came right over and discovered someone had disconnected the HDMI cable. She recommended restaurants that were just what we were looking for. She was friendly, professional and efficient. What a gem!
Natalie was so helpful. Our TV did not work and she came right over and discovered someone had disconnected the HDMI cable. She recommended restaurants that were just what we were looking for. She was friendly, professional and efficient. What a gem!
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Mario
Jul 31, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Check in was quick and the staff was friendly. Our room was nice and the view was even better. Had to tip the guy that was making breakfast he was definitely on it and made sure everything was stocked. We would stay here again.
Check in was quick and the staff was friendly. Our room was nice and the view was even better. Had to tip the guy that was making breakfast he was definitely on it and made sure everything was stocked. We would stay here again.
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DALLAS
Nov 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Checked into the room and noticed that the TV didn’t work. We called the office and receptionist just kind of blew us off and then hung up on us. So We pulled out the huge stand and figured it out ourselves! We then in the morning went to walk the trails and came back to use restroom and sit for a min before the drive home and found our door open and room stripped down and we were checked out without knowing ! We only were in our room from 10pm-8am. The positive was our room had the ocean view that I paid For. Room was ok. Could use some updates.
Checked into the room and noticed that the TV didn’t work. We called the office and receptionist just kind of blew us off and then hung up on us. So We pulled out the huge stand and figured it out ourselves! We then in the morning went to walk the trails and came back to use restroom and sit for a min before the drive home and found our door open and room stripped down and we were checked out without knowing ! We only were in our room from 10pm-8am. The positive was our room had the ocean view that I paid For. Room was ok. Could use some updates.
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Emily
Feb 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff was very very nice and helpful. I had made an error with my reservation and the front desk lady kindly helped me straighten it out. We had a lovely stay and the staff was the best part of it!
The staff was very very nice and helpful. I had made an error with my reservation and the front desk lady kindly helped me straighten it out. We had a lovely stay and the staff was the best part of it!
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Michael
Aug 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel with very helpful staff. Breakfast is good and everything is clean and organized. I look forward to staying there again soon.
Great hotel with very helpful staff. Breakfast is good and everything is clean and organized. I look forward to staying there again soon.
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Darlene
Aug 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
All of the employees were wonderful. The building is old so updating is needed and looks like some updates have been done like the shower. The telephone didn’t work and the door handle was awkward. The location and staff were exceptional.
All of the employees were wonderful. The building is old so updating is needed and looks like some updates have been done like the shower. The telephone didn’t work and the door handle was awkward. The location and staff were exceptional.
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Location
Convenient for beach time and coastal views, with Pudding Creek Beach across Highway 1 and a tunnel for safer access; short drive to Glass Beach and town. Not directly beachfront, and walkability is limited due to the busy road.
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Renee
Dec 5, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Everything was fabulous, the only thing that could have been better was we couldn't stay longer. Great location and views, would highly recommend.
Everything was fabulous, the only thing that could have been better was we couldn't stay longer. Great location and views, would highly recommend.
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Erica
Dec 1, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The photo looking out from the hotel room to the outside of the beach is completely false. Check the map location. This hotel is not beachside.
The photo looking out from the hotel room to the outside of the beach is completely false. Check the map location. This hotel is not beachside.
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Diana
Jun 23, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Ocean view, nice grounds, clean rooms. Just oustside town, off hwy 1. Cannot walk anywhere, not even to the beach accross, this is the reason for 4 stars.
Ocean view, nice grounds, clean rooms. Just oustside town, off hwy 1. Cannot walk anywhere, not even to the beach accross, this is the reason for 4 stars.
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SuzAnne
Oct 10, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Near the pudding creek trestle. We loved walking there and beach access was easy to get to.
Near the pudding creek trestle. We loved walking there and beach access was easy to get to.
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Deanna
Oct 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel is literally across the street from the beach. The location is great. The view from the room was fantastic. The staff we're freindly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
This hotel is literally across the street from the beach. The location is great. The view from the room was fantastic. The staff we're freindly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
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Jessa
May 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good place to stay around Glass beach
Good place to stay around Glass beach
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John
Jul 15, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location if you want to spend a lot of time at the beach: Pudding Creek Beach is just across the highway. Meanwhile, downtown Fort Bragg is only a few minutes away by car. While the hot breakfast was good, my favorite thing about this property has to be the landscaped grounds surrounding the hotel buildings. It's called "Vista Manor" because the property overlooks the ocean and the creek (see photos). Families with children: note that there are broad grassy yards for kids to run around, and picnic tables scattered throughout the grounds, so you can sit and enjoy the view.
Great location if you want to spend a lot of time at the beach: Pudding Creek Beach is just across the highway. Meanwhile, downtown Fort Bragg is only a few minutes away by car. While the hot breakfast was good, my favorite thing about this property has to be the landscaped grounds surrounding the hotel buildings. It's called "Vista Manor" because the property overlooks the ocean and the creek (see photos). Families with children: note that there are broad grassy yards for kids to run around, and picnic tables scattered throughout the grounds, so you can sit and enjoy the view.
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Michael
Aug 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Unique location off of highway.
Unique location off of highway.
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Tara
Apr 11, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We love staying here. It’s right across the road from pudding creek beach and a hop from town and restaurants etc. great to have breakfast included. The grounds are lush and the landscaping is lovely.
We love staying here. It’s right across the road from pudding creek beach and a hop from town and restaurants etc. great to have breakfast included. The grounds are lush and the landscaping is lovely.
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Samuel
Jul 8, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
You can walk across the road and be at the beach. On the way back we found out there is a tunnel under the road which makes it even more convenient.
You can walk across the road and be at the beach. On the way back we found out there is a tunnel under the road which makes it even more convenient.
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Dining
Hot breakfast is generally considered good and filling, though basic and repetitive, with occasional complaints about quality or food handling. Start time felt late to some.
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Shelley
Jun 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Breakfast could have been better.
Breakfast could have been better.
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Juan
May 13, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Solid property. Friendly staff and very clean. Breakfast was a little limited vs other Best Westerns, but overall a good choice in the Fort Bragg area.
Solid property. Friendly staff and very clean. Breakfast was a little limited vs other Best Westerns, but overall a good choice in the Fort Bragg area.
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Christina
May 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Location was great, however when it came to the breakfast, I did notice the young man that was preparing the food wasn't using any gloves. Lets keep in mind germs spread easly that way with direct contact. Also some fruit would be nice to add. Second the parking wasn't bad, except when another guest parks right behind you horizontally and you have to reverse and go forward a few times. Mind you I was driving a medium size truck and there was pleanty of other parking the other guest could have taken. I parked directly in front of my room. Lastly I did notice there was some mold on the inside of the sliding door where the window and frame come in contact.
Location was great, however when it came to the breakfast, I did notice the young man that was preparing the food wasn't using any gloves. Lets keep in mind germs spread easly that way with direct contact. Also some fruit would be nice to add. Second the parking wasn't bad, except when another guest parks right behind you horizontally and you have to reverse and go forward a few times. Mind you I was driving a medium size truck and there was pleanty of other parking the other guest could have taken. I parked directly in front of my room. Lastly I did notice there was some mold on the inside of the sliding door where the window and frame come in contact.
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Lisa
Jul 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This was our last hotel out of 8 for our road trip. The bed was very comfortable and the waffles in the morning were great fun for the kids. It was very expensive given the condition compared to all our other hotels of the same rating. The door was so stiff you could barely move it. The door did not have a bug screen either. The view is barely a sea view too. It was just a bit of a let down after a series of really excellent rooms.
This was our last hotel out of 8 for our road trip. The bed was very comfortable and the waffles in the morning were great fun for the kids. It was very expensive given the condition compared to all our other hotels of the same rating. The door was so stiff you could barely move it. The door did not have a bug screen either. The view is barely a sea view too. It was just a bit of a let down after a series of really excellent rooms.
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Maryann
Aug 1, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Comfortable room, nice ocean view. Great staff. The breakfast was the same all 3 days we stayed there. It was good . Seems the facility is being upgraded . The bath had a walk in shower where the tub had been. A plus . The key card didn’t work well with the old door lock. Overall , we enjoyed our stay.
Comfortable room, nice ocean view. Great staff. The breakfast was the same all 3 days we stayed there. It was good . Seems the facility is being upgraded . The bath had a walk in shower where the tub had been. A plus . The key card didn’t work well with the old door lock. Overall , we enjoyed our stay.
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John
Jul 15, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location if you want to spend a lot of time at the beach: Pudding Creek Beach is just across the highway. Meanwhile, downtown Fort Bragg is only a few minutes away by car. While the hot breakfast was good, my favorite thing about this property has to be the landscaped grounds surrounding the hotel buildings. It's called "Vista Manor" because the property overlooks the ocean and the creek (see photos). Families with children: note that there are broad grassy yards for kids to run around, and picnic tables scattered throughout the grounds, so you can sit and enjoy the view.
Great location if you want to spend a lot of time at the beach: Pudding Creek Beach is just across the highway. Meanwhile, downtown Fort Bragg is only a few minutes away by car. While the hot breakfast was good, my favorite thing about this property has to be the landscaped grounds surrounding the hotel buildings. It's called "Vista Manor" because the property overlooks the ocean and the creek (see photos). Families with children: note that there are broad grassy yards for kids to run around, and picnic tables scattered throughout the grounds, so you can sit and enjoy the view.
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Mike
Jun 16, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel was fine. We’ve stayed at over 10 hotels on this trip all over the west, and this one ranks right in the middle. It was nice to have an outdoor patio with picnic tables and the view was nice. Pretty good location near Glass Beach. Breakfast was terrible, but overall I’d stay again if I was coming through the area.
This hotel was fine. We’ve stayed at over 10 hotels on this trip all over the west, and this one ranks right in the middle. It was nice to have an outdoor patio with picnic tables and the view was nice. Pretty good location near Glass Beach. Breakfast was terrible, but overall I’d stay again if I was coming through the area.
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Teresita
Oct 1, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Breakfast is okay. Same every morning.
Breakfast is okay. Same every morning.
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Michael
Aug 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel with very helpful staff. Breakfast is good and everything is clean and organized. I look forward to staying there again soon.
Great hotel with very helpful staff. Breakfast is good and everything is clean and organized. I look forward to staying there again soon.
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Marisela
Oct 18, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Older hotel but very clean. Breakfast above average with waffles, eggs, sausage, danish, bread, yogurt and various varieties of milk. Microwave and small refrigerator in room were convenient. View of ocean from 2nd story room was awesome. My son enjoyed swimming in the indoor pool.
Older hotel but very clean. Breakfast above average with waffles, eggs, sausage, danish, bread, yogurt and various varieties of milk. Microwave and small refrigerator in room were convenient. View of ocean from 2nd story room was awesome. My son enjoyed swimming in the indoor pool.
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Natalya
Apr 23, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean room. Breakfast. Beach view
Clean room. Breakfast. Beach view
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Trina
Mar 29, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Overlooking the beach and great indoor pool for the kids
Overlooking the beach and great indoor pool for the kids
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Jasmine
Mar 24, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Heater didnt work and the tv didnt either
Heater didnt work and the tv didnt either
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Gustavo
Jan 4, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Good place to stay
Good place to stay
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Oliver
Jan 3, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great! Easy check in. I love them!
Great! Easy check in. I love them!
1100 N Main Street, California, United States of America
Location
When you stay at Best Western Vista Manor Lodge in Fort Bragg, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Skunk Train and Glass Beach. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Pudding Creek Beach and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from MacKerricher State Park.
Pudding Creek Beach(0.3 miles)
MacKerricher State Park(0.3 miles)
Glass Beach(1 miles)
Skunk Train(1.1 miles)
Triangle Tattoo Museum(1.2 miles)
Otis R. Johnson Park(1.6 miles)
FAQs about Best Western Vista Manor Lodge
Free self-parking is available on-site.
A complimentary continental breakfast is included.
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
The property has limited wheelchair-accessible facilities, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas.
The hotel is located 0.3 miles from Pudding Creek Beach and MacKerricher State Park, and within a 5-minute drive of Skunk Train and Glass Beach.
Yes, there is an indoor pool available, with access from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Children are welcome at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age.
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An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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, debit cards, and cash
- This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
- Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
- For details on Best Western's privacy policy, visit https://www.bestwestern.com/privacy.
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