We stayed here the weekend before Thanksgiving and it was a wonderful experience. The bed was super comfy, the gas fireplace was thermostat controlled so we woke up every morning to a roaring fire, and soft robes to wrap up in. Breakfast was a gourmet experience every morning and the innkeepers and staff couldn't be nicer. They even allowed our little dog to be in the dining room with us (we kept him under one of our chairs to be out of the way) since our dog panics when left alone. We highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great place to stay in the Mendocino area.

I have such fond memories of my week in Mendocino and am soooooooo glad I found the Whitegate Inn to rest my tired head at the end of the day. My stay there was such a piece of magic, an integral part of my wonderful week in Mendocino.Susan and Richard Strom really know how to set a warm and comfortable ambiance of informal gathering, and people connect in a way I’ve rarely seen. I know that when I return to Mendocino, it will be here!

My expectations were high after all of the tripadvisor reviews and unfortunately, the Whitegate Inn didn't live up to them. It started when one of the staff clearly shooed us away when my husband and I showed up (on our anniversary) an hour before check in to see if we could leave our bags. Once we did get to our room (the Garden Path), it was right next to the kitchen and dining room meaning it was not very private and was very loud. The bed was nice, but the toilet ran and gave us more trouble than it should have. The breakfast was great but the wine and cheese hour and evening chocolates and sherry were both disappointing. With no staff around after 7 PM, my husband and I were saddened to find that the housekeeping staff had removed the loaner DVDs from our room and had no way of checking out more. To top it all off, we were overcharged and challenged when we questioned our bill. I've never been driven to write a negative review in the past, but this one I couldn't let lie.

My husband surprised me with a weekend getaway to the Whitegate Inn for my birthday.

Our room was the Cyprus--first floor closest to the front door. The bed was gorgeous and very comfortable to sleep in. Linens on the bed were of a very high quality, and included down comforters and a feather bed. There was also a jacuzzi tub in the bathroom and a fireplace near the foot of the bed.

Breakfasts in the morning were amazing! The presentation of the food was beautiful also! The breakfasts were easily much better than any breakfast purchased at the nicest restaurants nearby.

As a summary:

Positives:
Perfect location right downtown, but still quiet enough
Comfortable, soft, and warm bed
Wood burning fireplace
Jacuzzi tub big enough for two
Warm and inviting home

Negatives:
Cyprus is nearest to the door, so you do hear people coming in and out of the front door or talking in the hallway. This in itself really isn't a problem though, as it stays relatively quiet at night unless you have people checking in late.

Also, in Cyprus, (likely the other rooms also) people outside can hear almost anything going on inside... ;)

Overall, an excellent experience.