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Heritage House Resort & Spa

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel with free breakfast

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Ocean views, open select days
3 Bedroom Cottage
Ocean views, open select days
Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Balcony
Suite (Heritage)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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5200 N Highway 1, Little River, CA, 95456
  • Place, Van Damme State Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Mendocino Art Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Point Cabrillo Lighthouse
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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3 Bedroom Cottage

3 Bedroom Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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2 Bedroom Cottage

2 Bedroom Cottage

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, Ocean View with Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite (Heritage)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Cottage

Cottage

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Traditional Room (Traditional)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Ocean View

Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, Full Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Little River

Beachfront retreat .At this Little River hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Van Damme State Park and 3 miles (5 km) of Albion River Bridge. Navarro River Redwoods State Park and Van Damme Pygmy Forest Nature Preserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Van Damme State Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mendocino Art Center - 8 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Point Cabrillo Lighthouse - 15 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Skunk Train - 21 min drive - 29.7 km
  • Glass Beach - 25 min drive - 30.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Brickery Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Waiting Room - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Goodlife Cafe & Bakery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Little River Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Patterson's Pub - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Heritage House Resort & Spa

4-star beachfront hotel with free breakfast
A private beach is featured. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A fitness center, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Heritage House Resort & Spa. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Heritage House Resort & Spa was completed in August 2023.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Little River hotel.

  • 62 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1877
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Heritage House Resort & Spa offers 62 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local, long-distance, and international calls are all complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lever door handles
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (33 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 17 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 35 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Concierge service
  • Fitness center access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • Phone calls

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 17 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Heritage House Little River
Heritage House Resort
Heritage House Resort Little River
The Heritage House Resort
Heritage House & Little River
Heritage House Resort & Spa Hotel
Heritage House Resort & Spa Little River
Heritage House Resort & Spa Hotel Little River

Heritage House Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 620 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Roger

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We recently stayed at the Heritage House, and overall the property itself is beautiful — the grounds are stunning, the ocean views are incredible, and the location feels peaceful and relaxing. That said, the room experience didn’t quite match the charm of the property. The room was fairly basic compared to the premium setting, and we were surprised to learn that cleanings aren’t automatic; you have to specifically request them. Not a big deal in theory, but it’s one more thing to remember on vacation. We also ran into a couple of maintenance issues: the TV didn’t work, and neither did the in-room telephone. We ended up spending more time than we wanted troubleshooting things that should have just worked. Individually these are small inconveniences, but they added up and took away from the otherwise great environment. Heritage House has a lot of potential and a truly beautiful setting — with a bit more attention to room functionality and guest convenience, it could easily be a five-star stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flavia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is amazing. It has truly the most stunning views all around the property. Our room was beautiful, clean, and comfortable. The staff, especially the breakfast and restaraunt staff, were extremely friendly and gave us some great tips on what to do in the area. Would highly reccomend heritage house and we will certainly be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was better than expected, with multiple options and a nice view. The room was very spacious, well furnished, and very comfortable. The location is perfect, just a 5 min drive from Mendocino town. The views from the hotel are also spectacular.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ruben

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice place to visit quite withe excellent views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent resort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rodrigo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dinning food was not good menu should have some seafood opcion
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akber

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cabins have been well renovated with comfortable beds, stylish furnishings and a large walk-in shower. It’s hard to beat the views from their extensive seacliff property. We waked the property every day and descended the stairs to their small beach at low tide. Their breakfast is generous and tasty, though they could improve their dinner selection. At night we thoroughly enjoyed cocktails at the bar for jazz cello and guitar (fabulous!) and piano on the other night.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, breakfast was really good and the over all views at the resort are amazing. I highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gabe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zibo

We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great oceanside lication, walkable trails along clifs, and down to ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Heritage House

It was a beautiful location and the breakfast was delicious and plenty of choices. wished we could have stayed longer than one night! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful, room was spacious, with a sitting area and a fireplace. The deck was our favorite feature. We had an amazing view and so relaxing. The staff gave great service and the included breakfast was fantastic.
View from our deck
View from our deck
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Katie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Starr, Aptos

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Heritage House last weekend. The property itself is in a beautiful location, but it could benefit from some updates and maintenance. From our room’s deck, the view of the ocean was partially impacted by visible septic tank manholes and a leach field, and one of the cottages on the property appeared boarded up. Inside the room, we noticed a couple of chips in the flooring, worn baseboards, and cabinets that showed signs of wear. None of these things ruined our stay, but they did make the space feel a little dated rather than truly luxurious. The biggest disappointment was finding out upon arrival that the restaurant and bar were not serving alcohol because of an inactive liquor license. This wasn’t mentioned when we booked, and given the high nightly rate (over $600), it was frustrating to miss out on that part of the experience. Overall, this isn’t a bad place to stay—the setting is lovely, and we still enjoyed our weekend. But guests should know that while you’ll pay luxury prices, the property and amenities don’t fully deliver a luxury product at this time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025