Hotel Sausalito

Hotels
8.6 (501 reviews)
16 El Portal , Sausalito , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Wheelchair accessible
Allergy-free room
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Excellent views
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Noise from construction
Check-in policy concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
7.85
The building was reported as old and not clean as expected.
Service
9.35
Many reviews praised the staff's friendliness and welcoming nature.
Location
9.35
Multiple reviews highlighted the great location in the heart of town.
Room Quality
8.35
Rooms were described as excellent and charming, but some issues with pillow quality were noted.
Amenities
8.85
Facilities were standard for this hotel tier, with good parking options.
Value for Money
7.35
Some reviews felt the hotel was expensive compared to expectations.
Food and Beverage
8.85
No direct comments were made about food and beverage, considered standard.
Overall Experience
8.85
Guests reported an overall good experience despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 09:32

Property Description

Charming Hotel in Sausalito

Nestled in Sausalito, Hotel Sausalito offers a picturesque retreat just 1.6 km from Schoonmaker Beach.

Luxurious Amenities

Indulge in comfort with allergy-free rooms, free WiFi, and a lovely terrace to unwind.

Modern Comfort

Each room features a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Some rooms even boast a cozy seating area.

Convenient Location

Explore nearby attractions like Ghirardelli Square and Alcatraz, all within a short distance from the hotel.

Experience tranquility and convenience at Hotel Sausalito.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SFO

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 30 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 501 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.85
Service: 9.35
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 8.35
Amenities: 8.85
Value for Money: 7.35
Food and Beverage: 8.85
Overall Experience: 8.85
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Sheila • couple • us
8
Pros:

Location was perfect. Centrally located near restaurants, bars and shops.

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Cathy • extended_group • us
10
2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • us
8
The woman at the front desk was weird, acted like she was high.
Pros:

The location was very good.

Cons:

One of the lamps in the room didn’t work and there was no Wi-Fi.

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Tim • couple • us
10
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Cathryn • solo_traveller • us
10
Small boutique hotel in the heart of Sausalito
Pros:

Rooms are lovely. The beds are super comfortable. This hotel was great for me, as I was traveling for work and wanted a comfy room to crash in and nothing else.

Cons:

There wasn't a general lobby or lounging area. There are no amenities, only rooms on the second floor. If you want amenities this is not a place for you.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • us
10
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • us
9
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • us
9
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Proctor • couple • us
9
Pros:

The view

Cons:

No breakfast, paying for parking

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Lynn • couple • us
7
Convenient Downtown Location
Pros:

The location is great! Right in the center of downtown Sausalito with many fine restaurants, coffee shops, bars, shops and the ferry within walking distance. A lovely fountain in the nearby square provided a soft sound in our room when the window was open. The hotel staff were very helpful, recommending places to eat and answering any questions we had. Parking was across the street in a city lot that always had room for our car. Plenty of water, coffee and tea available in the room. Plenty of hangers in the closet. A refrigerator. Nice selection of toiletries. Bed was very comfortable. Nicely renovated older building with charm. Overall a very nice room and a nice experience.

Cons:

Since we were in the heart of town, we could hear people noise from the street until around midnight on a few of the nights That was hard because we had to get up early every day for our event. Also there were occasional pipe or other building settling noises, but that can come with an older hotel.

Shower is large with good water pressure, but it was kind of awkward having to walk inside to turn the water on and risk getting a spray that was too cool or too hot.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Uko • couple • us
8
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Lois • couple • us
9
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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maureen • couple • gb
10
We will be back!!!
Pros:

Loved it!
The woman on front desk delightful!

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Lori • couple • us
10
A great spot to stay in Sausalito!
Pros:

Location. This very clean and the staff is very nice

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Augustine • couple • us
8
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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duncan • couple • us
10
Pros:

Friendly staff. Great house keeping.

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Rafael • solo_traveller • br
10
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Garrett • solo_traveller • mx
2
Poorly maintained room. No heat. Very bad
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No check in staff on site. No attention to their check in notes for arrival. No response on call in. Indifferent to me as a guest

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Robin • couple • us
10
Pros:

Quiet. Easy parking across the street. Right by the ferry. Wonderful walking area.

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Ken • couple • us
10
Great location, center of town, did not have to walk far to good restruants.
Pros:

We were greated by Robin at the front desk when we arrived. She was extremely knowledgeable of the area and made MANY recomdations that made our three day stay the best. She should be given a raise, she helps all guests the same that we observed, great representative for the property. The room was great, we will be returning in about two months.
Ken & Nova Brewer

Cons:

Nothing comes to mind but I wanted to share something with management. I noticed that the access system/card used to gain entry at the main entrance is by SecurKey. I have been is the security business in SF for 55 years and was recently informed by our national supplier the SecurKey has gone out of business, phone calls and correspondence to their offices are not answered. If the company that supplied managment with the SecurKey access cards still has some available you better purchase them before the access door system will have to be replaced by another manufacturer. FYI Ken

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee