Smiley's Saloon, Hotel & Kitchen - Bolinas, California

Lesley B.

We went to Smiley’s for some food after a hike. It has a basic menu with Mexican food and hit the spot! There was also live music during the time we were there and it was fun to watch the band and people dancing. The bathrooms were clean and the service was fairly good although not super attentive.

Christy M.

Great place! Nice people, beautiful town, and the food is delicious. Great beers on tap and a fabulous selection of Mex-inspired dishes. We had three friends staying in one of the larger rooms in back -- plenty of space and comfy beds. Highly recommend. And you can walk to the beach!

Jordana B.

Love the whole set up, lovely, low-key staff. ||But basic amenities are in severe need of upgrade--the wifi did not cover the whole room and was spotty at best in the part of the room where it worked at all, outlets wouldn't hold charging bases without the support of a piece of furniture pushed up against them, mismatched furniture and lamps are more shabby than charming, and the bathroom was tiny, and outdated. I could have worked with almost all of this if the price didn't rival most four star hotels I've stayed in. (In the extreme off-season no less!)

Ryan P.

This little joint is eclectic and fun. The bed was amazing and I didnt want to leave. Yes, there is no ice from the bar below, but it wasn't a problem in room 4, and we overlook the "patio area" from there.

I'd go back again. Many times.
If youre a light sleeper, or just not a fun person, you prob shouldn't go to Bolinas anyway.

Aseire H. (.

This review is based on one of the six outside rooms, which all appear pretty similar, and does not include the captain's room which is directly above the bar which I read here (in the Google reviews) as a step up. Sporting a surfer class hangout bar with a table tennis set up, a surfboard rack, six or seven parking spots reserved for guests and reasonable access down the adjacent wharf road to the very popular Bolinas break which was happening in contrast to Stinson which at the time was flat. The room itself was quite large but somewhat utilitarian but definitely overpriced, although it was a holiday weekend, and so the three stars.

C A. ?. D. F. I.

Thank you, I loved this place back in the day and will be visiting soon

This review is twenty years old!
I used to stay there 5 days a week. When it was $50 a day, I'm sure things are changed. Reading that a burrito and a salad of forty dollars, but it is Marin County and it is Northern California's hidden gem. Do they still rip down the street signs to keep people from finding out where you are?

We do pay the sunshine tax and it looks like the rooms are a lot more expensive since 2004!

L J.

Great room, great staff, great food. I wasn’t there on a night of music so there wasn’t any evening noise. We also had a room far in the back. Loved it!

Rick B.

Such a cute fun spot. We rented the captains quarters and it was well worth it. Gorgeous room and bathroom. Everything was super clean and inviting. There was a little noise from the bar downstairs but it was done by 10pm and if there was any trouble they even left us ear plugs so we could get a good nights rest. The bed and pillows were clean and comfy. Would definitely stay here again. Also the food downstairs was pretty good. They have a few gluten-free and vegetarian options too.