This Bay Area hotel was named best in the world
BODEGA BAY, CA - APRIL 23: Sonoma Countys Doran Regional Park beach is viewed from the Bodega Bay Lodge on April 23, 2014, in Bodega Bay, California. Warm sunny skies in Sonoma County Wine Country have turned springtime into summer beach weather cond
BODEGA BAY, Calif. - Every year, Condé Nast Traveller patrons participate in the Readers' Choice Awards, where they can rank the top vacation resorts in the world down to the best suitcase company, and on Tuesday, one in Sonoma County topped the list for the best hotel.
The Lodge in Bodega Bay ranked No. 1 in the travel magazine's yearly Best Hotels in the World questionnaire.
Nearly 600,000 votes, looking into the lodging's food, service, activities, rooms, facilities, design, concierge, community investment, and spa & wellness, were counted to determine its ranking.
BODEGA BAY, CA - APRIL 16: The Bodega Bay Lodge & Spa is perched on a hill overlooking Doran County Regional Park as viewed on April 16, 2014, in Bodega Bay, California. Sonoma County's rustic Pacific Ocean coastline attracts millions of Bay
Hundreds of thousands of voters were surveyed in the magazine's sweepstakes period from April 1 to June 30. Scores were weighed on a point scale converted from a status of excellent, very good, good, fair, and poor.
BODEGA BAY, CA - APRIL 16: The Bodega Bay Lodge & Spa overlooks Doran County Regional Park as viewed on April 16, 2014, in Bodega Bay, California. Sonoma County's rustic Pacific Ocean coastline attracts millions of Bay Area and global tourist
The Lodge in Bodega Bay is no stranger to the Readers' Choice Awards, ranking high on the list for the best hotels in California from 2017-19 and 2023, Condé Nast Traveller said.
"During the day, the secluded beaches are free to roam, and local wine tastings are plenty. As the sun begins to set, there’s no better way to wrap the day than retiring in the fireside lounge surrounded by views of the Pacific Ocean," the magazine described the hotel.
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Dubbed a "laid-back getaway," the hotel has traditional amenities such as a bar, free wifi, gym, pool, and spa, all "snuggled in into a bluff in the vineyard-peppered Sonoma coast."
"We are deeply humbled to be chosen as a favorite hotel by our guests and the readers of Condé Nast [Traveller]. It is an honor that reflects the heart and soul of our outstanding team…This recognition belongs to every staff member who brings their authentic love for Bodega Bay and the Sonoma Coast to work each day, making our guests feel not just welcomed, but truly at home," said Jason Reiplinger, the hotel's general manager.
"This recognition is a testament to the incredible team at The Lodge, and it is rooted in a special culture of respect, accountability, and genuine hospitality… As a locally owned and operated, second-generation business, this award holds special meaning for us," said Greg Alan, president and CEO of the Woodside Hospitality Group.
Woodside Hospitality Group operates the Lodge of Bodega Bay.
"We are so proud to share the majestic Sonoma Coast with our guests, and the warmth and authenticity that come from being in, and from, the community make all the difference," Alan said.
BODEGA BAY, CA - APRIL 16: Two deck chairs at the Bodega Bay Lodge & Spa are viewed on April 16, 2014, in Bodega Bay, California. Sonoma County's rustic Pacific Ocean coastline attracts millions of Bay Area and global tourists each year. (Pho
Another Bay Area hotel was also mentioned on the list.
The Claremont Club & Spa in Berkeley ranked #23 on the list. The hotel is a historic landmark and has hosted guests such as Louis Armstrong and Frank Lloyd Wright, the magazine reported.
The hotel was also mentioned in the Readers' Choice Awards Best Hotels in the World in 2018 and 2021-23.
BODEGA BAY, CA - APRIL 23: The Bodega Bay Lodge and surrounding homes, perched above Sonoma County's Doran Regional Park beach, is viewed on April 23, 2014, in Bodega Bay, California. Warm sunny skies in Sonoma County Wine Country have turned springt
The top five hotels in the world also include the Ritz-Carlton, in Doha, Qatar, Hermann Bungalows, in Palm Springs, Calif., the Thief in Oslo, Norway and the Ritz-Carlton in Kyoto, Japan.
The hotel did acknowledge the ranking on its website, telling viewers to "find themselves here; the top-rated hotel in Northern California and the world."