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Reviews of Highland Dell Lodge

3 out of 5
Highland Dell Lodge
21050 River Blvd, Monte Rio, CA

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 272 out of 415 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 415 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 415 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 415 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 415 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Highland Dell was a very well-kept and pristine property in a beautiful setting in the redwoods along the Russian River. The dining area and menu were excellent. The management and staff were all friendly and accommodating. I will recommend the Highland Dell to all my family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin, santa barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the river and mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

diane

It was okay for a one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very capably run, very clean mom and pop operation.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, El Cerrito

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Susan, San Francisco

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place. Room a bit small, but all very clean & would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, free parking, friendly staff. We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very quaint and lovely place to stay. We went in February and it was very peaceful and quiet. The restaurant was quite delicious (try the goulash) and the view of the river was nice. The only things that jumped out as odd are that the bathroom sink is in the sleeping area, there are switches and a thermostat that did nothing (no control over room temp) and the shower head was a little forceful. However, those are minor issues and overall we had a great time and a pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katyra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely place to stay
This is a lovely old building, beautifully renovated, looking out over the river on one side, and a quiet country road on the other side. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and the dinners very tasty.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Pete

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great historic place, beautiful surroundings & helpful friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wine Country Base, Nov 8-13, 2023
Wow, one of our best hotel stays ever! Before we had even arrived, we received a phone call that we were getting a complimentary upgrade (we hadn't even asked) due to special circumstances. That was just the beginning. Wonderful, welcoming & friendly staff, exceptionally clean room, nicely appointed & furnished room, excellent evening restaurant, fantastic continental breakfast (had something different almost every day). This is a well-managed property with plenty of convenient parking, a very accommodating staff & beautiful setting among the redwood forest & along the meandering Russian River. The Lodge served as our base for wine-tasting days in Napa, Sonoma, Alexander & Russian River Valleys. All the areas were a moderately short drive away. Please note that due to location of Monte Rio & its resort area, driving in & out is challenging because of curvy, squirrely roads... On a purely anecdotal side note, regarding driving in California, no reflection on the Highland Dell Lodge: My observations: 1- No matter how fast you're driving, there is always someone on your butt. Nighttime bonus: they also flash their lights (so you won't forget they are there)... 2- Only bicycles obey the speed limits! 3- CA drivers only yield to emergency vehicles. 4- The day we left: Woodland CA Costco gas $4.47/gal, Tucson AZ Costco $2.93/gal Same vendor, same day. No comment... My humble opinions. Sincerely, DS, LMD
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is way into the woodsy area. I heard that it’s better in the summer for kayaking, swimming, etc behind the hotel where Russian River is. The staff was very accommodating. We love the old fashioned vibe of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hollis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was charming.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Annw

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice Inn vey friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adinya

👍
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Owners were so nice and very accommodating. The place was very clean. Quint older place with beautiful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

randy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were comfortable, check in was individualized, I loved the breakfast, nice views from room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint, quiet inn in this little town of Monte Rio.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Mellow Fall Escape
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice old world charm. Very nice breakfast European style. Dinner was alright. Staff very helpful and hospitable. When I arrived, I thought, nice but don't think I'll be returning. By the time I was leaving, I thought, great and I can't wait to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dell

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lots of character. Clean. Quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

shakti

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room with the river view was so beautiful! The beds were ultra comfortable and we didn’t want to leave! They had home cooked german cuisine and we had dinner there both nights! We will be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful lodge with a good German restaurant. Staff was friendly and helpful. We were very pleased.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Surroundings were beautiful. After hours check in was a breeze. Breakfast was great. Motel was clean. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shashi

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

christine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The facility is clean and has a lovely view. Rooms were small but efficient. Hooks on the back of bathroom door would be helpful for damp towels. The owner was a bit rude upon check in. He asked if we wanted an upgrade and pointed out that we had the “cheapest room”. Also did not inform us of the WiFi password or the breakfast hours. The help staff was very gracious.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

DeSha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price it was a bargain The staff was most enjoyable. It was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful area!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was small, but we were upgraded (thank you!) and we had a balcony with a great view of the river!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth R

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nostalgic place in a vacation wonderland
Great spot. Good breakfast service. Clean rooms. Good food at restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This out-of-the-way place is utterly charming. The pictures don't lie. Excellent breakfast. On-site parking. beautiful setting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

susanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Excellent experience. Gorgeous surroundings. Clean and tidy hotel. Will go again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed staying at this smaller bnb which is conveniently located on the river and just 10-15 minutes from the coast. There was a convenient breakfast in the morning before going out on our days adventures. This lodge / hotel has less than 15 rooms. Has the feel of staying in a large home. You can have breakfast on the balcony overlooking the river or enjoy the spacious dining area. We had the smaller single queen bed room. Everything was clean and worked well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rural lodging next to Russian River. Room is clean and bed is comfortable. Dinner at the restaurant is convienent, German cuisine and very good. Staff is cordial. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023