Name: Hillside Inn
Address: 2901 4th Street, Santa Rosa, California, United States of America, Santa Rosa, California, US
Price range: $89–$253 per night
Rating: 7.63

What guests think

At Hillside Inn, travelers describe spacious rooms with comfortable beds and a convenient location near shops and dining, but report inconsistent cleanliness, dated exteriors, and service hiccups like unreliable housekeeping, deposit disputes, and occasional maintenance or noise issues.

Facilities feedback is mixed: the pool ranges from sparkling to dirty, there's a well liked cafe and an adjacent Indian restaurant, and many rooms have kitchenettes that typically lack cookware or require a fee. Many guests highlight friendly staff and good value. Expect a budget friendly, older property with roomy interiors and variable standards; check room location and amenities if those details matter.

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Facilities

Facilities are mixed: the pool ranges from clean and usable to dirty or uninviting, and the exterior looks dated. Popular on-site dining is available, many rooms have kitchenettes but are usually unstocked or require a fee for cookware, and parking is convenient.

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Joanne

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

GOOD.PARKING

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Cathrine

Jul 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The pool area was a huge disappointment. All the lounge beds were broken and dirty. The pool water needed sweeping. The room was clean and the bed was comfy. Jeffries next door has a great breakfast. Huge portions so my hubby and I shared a meal. The pancakes are enormous.

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David

Apr 5, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful location. Nice pool. Two restaurants on-site, one for breakfast and lunch, one for lunch and dinner specializing in Indian cuisine. Garden setting in a lush forested area--yet in city. IHOP, Safeway, CVS within walking distance. Quiet locale and guests. Spacious rooms. Comfortable beds. Front desk/owners sociable and accommodating.

10

Connie

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable beds, nice smaller pool, clean, friendly, and the attached restaurant was great food and service. I will definitely stay here again next year

8

Michael

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Old motel on the outside but clean renovated rooms inside. Staff friendly and helpful. Attached restaurant only open for breakfast / lunch. Doors are noisy when opening and closing. Our room was in a breeze-way that amplified outside noises. Upstairs was moving furniture around for awhile but all in all a quiet night.

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Vicki

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This place isn't as pictured. It's pretty shabby, no dishes in the kitchen and the bathroom sink is separate from the shower and toilet. The patio was dirty with no furniture, so we didn't sit outside. There is a pool, but not inviting. The best part was the location near the Flamingo resort and Montgomery Village. We won't be returning here.

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Dawn

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The stay was great for my purposes, room was clean and comfortable. The grounds were dated if you are coming for a resort vibe it’s not here. The vending machines are not stocked, cute little coffee shop on site open 8am to 1:30 pm. If you want to use the kitchenette there is a fee for dishes pots etc available from front office. Office staff helpful easy check in. I will use again as I just need something clean and safe in the area.

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Todd

Dec 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The owners have done an amazing job renovating this property. It has those “mid 60’s” vibes but with all the modern amenities. The rooms have all been recently updated. Amazingly to me, even though it’s right off Hwy 12, I have not heard any traffic noise (and I’ve stayed in 4 different rooms now). I’ve selected rooms with the “mini kitchen” - which is great to have a small refrigerator and microwave. It would be helpful if they stocked the rooms with a few paper plates and utensils. These rooms also have an induction cooktop - so, adding a couple induction-compatible pots/pans would sure help!

10

karen

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The room was very clean. We had a small kitchenette and a balcony. The pool was sparkling clean and the staff was friendly and helpful.

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brian

Jun 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Swimming pool was extremely dirty and ac did not work super hot day not worth staying

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: some guests found rooms very clean or spotless, while others reported stained carpets or furniture, hairs, pests, and grime. Housekeeping during multi night stays was sometimes missing unless requested.

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Glenn

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Did i mention that this place is Dirty? They say a picture is worth 1000 words ,so here is 8 picutres/ reasons to stay away from this place.

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Racheal

Oct 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was filthy. I can’t even believe the condition it was in. Bugs throughout the room, mold in the freezer, dirty bedding, and to top it off there was poop on the wall behind the toilet when we checked in.

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Hans

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Found a lot of long black hair strands in the shower. Stains on carpet next to the bed. Table and chairs old and scratched. Bathroom fan doesn’t work and old window covered by new shower wall. Office closed at 8AM when I left so no receipt

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Seanna

Oct 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

AVOID THIS PLACE!!!! We checked in and immediately checked out as soon as we saw the room. This place is absolutely disgusting from stains on the bedding to stains all over the floors and chairs. This place is so nasty I didn’t even want to put my things down. Don’t waste your time with this place.

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Mariam

Jan 9, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The host was friendly and check in easy. Communicating with the hotel in advance was difficult, but we loved our room and it was very clean, well maintained. Host honored our special request gladly.

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John

Jan 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our family went on a quick weekend trip, booked two nights here for reasonable price; it was obviously recently renovated so it should have been nice and clean however, the walls were filthy with feet prints and such. Also the chairs were banged up and the cloth was totally disgustingly dirty. The beds were very comfortable though and the lady was super nice so I hate to complain, just being honest though!

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karen

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The room was very clean. We had a small kitchenette and a balcony. The pool was sparkling clean and the staff was friendly and helpful.

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michelle

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The beds are comfy! Whoever posted that it’s not clean, they have updated the rooms and it was spotless!

8

Karin

Dec 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The junior sweet was fantastic. Lots of room, a semi-private patio. Room was clean and well layed out.

10

deanne

Jul 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean. Staff exceptionally helpful

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious with comfortable beds and some updated interiors, but furnishings can feel worn and maintenance issues occur (weak or missing A/C in some bedrooms, lukewarm showers, TV or remote problems, and hum or traffic noise in certain rooms).

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Janice

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice room with microwave & refrigerator. Very convenient location.

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Megan

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No air conditioning in the bedroom of the family suite. The AC in the main room didn't cool down that room for several hours. No towel racks in bathroom. No screen on one of the windows. Beds were comfortable. They did provide a fan for the room with no AC. We were lucky. They said they only had 3 fans for the property.

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David

May 31, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room had a kitchenette type nook with an induction plate, mini-fridge and microwave and modern updated cabinet. Sink, shower and toilet recently upgraded to contemporary styles. Furnishing were mish-mash and worn but not quite shabby. Carpet had a couple of large stains. BED EXCELLENT along with fresh, clean linens, and pillows. Towels fluffy and soft. Nice pool. View from second floor over pool area. Natural environs, trees, etc. exceptional. Small breakfast, lunch cafe on premises. Indian cuisine restaurant adjacent. IHOP short walk across the side street. We enjoy staying there. Each room is configured slightly different than others. VERY SPACIOUS!

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Karen

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and quiet. Bed could be more comfy for my back but otherwise nice room. Spacious and amenities were great

10

Hope

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and spacious, smelled great, beds and linens were very comfortable. Great value!

8

Laura

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room is right next to the pool utility room and there is a constant hum in our room making it very hard to sleep. The vibration hum is loud in our room.

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Sandra

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Much larger room than I expected. Great beds

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Hans

Apr 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This tome I was given a 2nd floor room,#205 and the traffic noise from Hwy 12 was definitely noticeable. I usually get a ground floor room when the street noise is less. Didn’t help that the door doesn’t properly seal as shown by all the light getting through..

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Karin

Dec 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The junior sweet was fantastic. Lots of room, a semi-private patio. Room was clean and well layed out.

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Hans

Sep 9, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I asked for a ground floor room but was told none available however I saw many ground floor room unoccupied. Maybe it was because I used a third party to book the room. Property adjacent to Hwy 12 so some rooms like the one I was in definitely get to hear the noise…

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Service

Staff are often friendly and accommodating, but operations are uneven: communication can be difficult, payment or key issues occur, and housekeeping during stays is unreliable. Some guests reported deposit disputes and limited office availability.

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Kym

Oct 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very friendly and was expecting us upon our late arrival . He even recommended a nearby store we were looking to find. The hotel was quiet and the room was clean and spacious. The pool looked nice although we didn't use it. I was able to get a room with a view of my car, which i requested. Great experience overall, very accommodating. i would have given 5 stars but our tv in the room did not work. No channels. I think it was a satellite issue.

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Hans

Feb 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Stay here a few times a year when visiting family. During 3 day visit no room service and coffee packets supplied…

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Mariam

Jan 9, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The host was friendly and check in easy. Communicating with the hotel in advance was difficult, but we loved our room and it was very clean, well maintained. Host honored our special request gladly.

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Mimi

Apr 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Look forward to staying here in tefuture. Staff went above and beyond to ensure our comfort.

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Shawn

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Don’t Stay here !!! The guy behind the is rude , Charger me over what was quote to me on this sight…. Plus Never got back the Deposit!!! Awful to do this the a Senior Citizen!!! STAY Away from This Place

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Elizabeth Ann

May 26, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The room itself was nice and clean and smelled like fresh paint, and had new granite countertops in the bathroom. Since they are going through renovations, all of the old doors, mattresses, and lamps were all out in the carport, directly outside of my room, not very inviting. No housekeeping was done at any time so I went out to The housekeeper and asked for replenishment of my towels.

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Thomas

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We stayed three nights. Our room was never cleaned while we were there. I asked the office manager why the room was not cleaned, after we placed the please clean card on the outside door, and I was told the maid called in sick! We had to go to the laundry room to get clean towels. The location is great, the staff is friendly, if the could provide better service things would be great.

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Priscilla

Jan 4, 2026

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Stayed 7 nights

There was an issue with the room keys not working when we initially checked in both keys didn’t work fixed that then when we came back in the afternoon they didn’t work again no one was in the office called the number no answer fortunately the housekeeper was nearby and she called the manager had to change the key box batteries. I had to ask for bathmat and some extra towels as there was 2 of us. The bed was comfortable and the shower was nice and hot.

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Tricia

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There was hardly any towels & toilet paper, only one coffee, the front desk couldn’t get the payment and deposit right. They knocked on our door wondering if they gave us the wrong room. Later they called us again about our card and made me go to the front desk, only to witness they were wrong again. We will never stay there again. I can’t believe it was $173 per night for a dive. We’ve spent less for nice hotels

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Lucy

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel was in a good location close to stores and services and there was a very good cafe on site, though it was not operated by the hotel. My room, however, was in a terrible location with my window opposite a maintenance closet, that made it so dark I had to turn on lamps during the day. The guy in the office was less than friendly and I was given no info regarding the maid service, of which there was none during the 4 days of my stay. Nor was there any written info in the room.

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Location

Convenient location near Montgomery Village and everyday shops and dining, with easy access to Hwy 12. Some rooms experience traffic noise, while others found the setting quiet and leafy.

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Andrea

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location, easy check in, huge room

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David

Apr 5, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful location. Nice pool. Two restaurants on-site, one for breakfast and lunch, one for lunch and dinner specializing in Indian cuisine. Garden setting in a lush forested area--yet in city. IHOP, Safeway, CVS within walking distance. Quiet locale and guests. Spacious rooms. Comfortable beds. Front desk/owners sociable and accommodating.

10

Sandra

Jun 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We've stayed here before because of its handy location to our destination, and I'm sure we will choose it again in the future.

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David

May 31, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room had a kitchenette type nook with an induction plate, mini-fridge and microwave and modern updated cabinet. Sink, shower and toilet recently upgraded to contemporary styles. Furnishing were mish-mash and worn but not quite shabby. Carpet had a couple of large stains. BED EXCELLENT along with fresh, clean linens, and pillows. Towels fluffy and soft. Nice pool. View from second floor over pool area. Natural environs, trees, etc. exceptional. Small breakfast, lunch cafe on premises. Indian cuisine restaurant adjacent. IHOP short walk across the side street. We enjoy staying there. Each room is configured slightly different than others. VERY SPACIOUS!

8

Crystal

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Conveniently located near downtown Santa Rosa. IHOP, Safeway, and a gas station are within walking distance. Room was comfortable enough for a one night stay.

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Giovani

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clearly an older facility but updated. Staff was nice and a excellent restaurant was near for breakfast. I will stay there again.

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Vicki

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This place isn't as pictured. It's pretty shabby, no dishes in the kitchen and the bathroom sink is separate from the shower and toilet. The patio was dirty with no furniture, so we didn't sit outside. There is a pool, but not inviting. The best part was the location near the Flamingo resort and Montgomery Village. We won't be returning here.

10

Rithy

Jan 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I love everything about this motel, location, close to restaurants, spacious room with a nice kitchenette, quiet, a very comfortable bed. Can’t ask for anything more.

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vivita

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place, comfortable beds clean and location was fitting.

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Hans

Sep 9, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I asked for a ground floor room but was told none available however I saw many ground floor room unoccupied. Maybe it was because I used a third party to book the room. Property adjacent to Hwy 12 so some rooms like the one I was in definitely get to hear the noise…

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Dining

Guests consistently praise the on site breakfast and lunch cafe and the adjacent Indian restaurant. Food is convenient and well liked, though these venues are operated separately from the hotel.

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David

Apr 5, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful location. Nice pool. Two restaurants on-site, one for breakfast and lunch, one for lunch and dinner specializing in Indian cuisine. Garden setting in a lush forested area--yet in city. IHOP, Safeway, CVS within walking distance. Quiet locale and guests. Spacious rooms. Comfortable beds. Front desk/owners sociable and accommodating.

10

Connie

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable beds, nice smaller pool, clean, friendly, and the attached restaurant was great food and service. I will definitely stay here again next year

10

john

Mar 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to out daughter's house. Older, but well run and a good value. Excellent restaurant on site for breakfast and lunch

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Erika

Sep 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I loved the room! It was extremely spacious. There is also a good restaurant located on the premises: Jeffrey Hillside Cafe. I look forward to staying here again whenever I’m visiting Santa Rosa.

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Heather

Jun 18, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great stay with friend in the family suite. Restaurant that is attached was the best breakfast ever!

8

David

May 31, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room had a kitchenette type nook with an induction plate, mini-fridge and microwave and modern updated cabinet. Sink, shower and toilet recently upgraded to contemporary styles. Furnishing were mish-mash and worn but not quite shabby. Carpet had a couple of large stains. BED EXCELLENT along with fresh, clean linens, and pillows. Towels fluffy and soft. Nice pool. View from second floor over pool area. Natural environs, trees, etc. exceptional. Small breakfast, lunch cafe on premises. Indian cuisine restaurant adjacent. IHOP short walk across the side street. We enjoy staying there. Each room is configured slightly different than others. VERY SPACIOUS!

8

Michael

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Old motel on the outside but clean renovated rooms inside. Staff friendly and helpful. Attached restaurant only open for breakfast / lunch. Doors are noisy when opening and closing. Our room was in a breeze-way that amplified outside noises. Upstairs was moving furniture around for awhile but all in all a quiet night.

8

Giovani

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clearly an older facility but updated. Staff was nice and a excellent restaurant was near for breakfast. I will stay there again.

10

Frances

May 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Restaurant was right there room was big .Will definitely stay there again

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Lucy

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel was in a good location close to stores and services and there was a very good cafe on site, though it was not operated by the hotel. My room, however, was in a terrible location with my window opposite a maintenance closet, that made it so dark I had to turn on lamps during the day. The guy in the office was less than friendly and I was given no info regarding the maid service, of which there was none during the 4 days of my stay. Nor was there any written info in the room.

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Month	Average price
January	$96
February	$99
March	$109
April	$104
May	$120
June	$118
July	$106
August	$123
September	$123
October	$125
November	$115
December	$94

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18 $170	19 $253
20 $105	21 $102	22 $103	23 $103	24 $104	25 $173	26 $181
27 $102	28 $105	29 $105	30 $103

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $102	2 $179	3 $177
4 $102	5 $105	6 $103	7 $103	8 $102	9 $173	10 $178
11 $103	12 $103	13 $89	14 $104	15 $103	16 $173	17 $175
18 $105	19 $105	20 $104	21 $109	22 $102	23 $177	24 $173
25 $101	26 $106	27 $109	28 $104	29 $105	30 $178	31 $177

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