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.

We were lucky enough to stay in the Birdhouse suite at the Inn in June and loved it. We’ve stayed in nice hotels around the world but this was the most special place we’ve been. Our favorite part was the breathtaking scenery. We were steps away from beautiful cliffs and the ocean. Out the other side of the Inn, a short walk to a redwood forest. As a guest you have access to the entirety of the property and rarely see other people walking around. We often felt like we had the whole place to ourselves. We also loved the staff and activities. We went horseback riding on the beach and got massages in the spa but our favorite (by far) was our UTV tour w Otis. We did the shorter tour but could’ve spent all day learning about the property and history w him. Otis made the tour so special and should be a must for anyone visiting. The rest of the staff was excellent as well. From our perspective they did a great job letting us know they were there to help but also left us alone to enjoy the property (vs always hovering around). We really loved the atmosphere this created. The food and drink program is impressive for such a small place. We did breakfast every morning, a supper once, and a tasting menu once. Everything was excellent and changed on a daily basis. Outside of the sourdough (perhaps the best we’ve ever had), meals change and include a wide variety of creative dishes. The menu is pre-set but that was fine by us. It was excellent. If you’re looking for rustic luxury, a disconnect from technology, beautiful views, and a great staff - this is your place.

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 stayed in the grove suite and it was a gem. The property, food, and staff are amazing. The best part of the stay was joining Otis on a plant foraging tour. We traveled all over the ranch looking for edible plants and he made it very memorable for us! He has a wealth of information and made our trip special. I highly recommend this activity if you’re staying there!

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!

Beautiful rooms and location. Everyone was really relaxed and friendly. Views of nature were incredible. I was a little skeptical of an ATV tour but it was actually a real highlight. Otis was a great storyteller and knew a lot of details about the local ecosystem.