Sweetwater Inn and Spa
📍 44840 Main St, Mendocino, California, 95460
Services: Hot Tub, Infrared Sauna, Massage, Traditional Sauna
Amenities & Features
About
Cold Plunge & Sauna
Sweetwater Inn and Spa offers a traditional cedarwood dry sauna and outdoor redwood communal hot tubs, available daily from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm. Spa-goers specifically highlight the dry sauna as "awesome" and a perfect retreat, especially on rainy days, with many guests enjoying several hours a day in the thermal facilities. The communal hot tubs are consistently described as "fabulous" and a central feature of the relaxing experience, with the water quality noted as great. The spa provides a clothing-optional policy, which guests appreciate for enhancing the sense of relaxation and freedom during their sauna and hot tub sessions.
Atmosphere
The venue provides a quiet, peaceful, and relaxing atmosphere. Guests describe the accommodations as lovely, comfortable, cozy, and clean, with a feeling of being secluded even while located in the middle of town. The overall vibe is serene and non-intrusive, making visitors feel a hundred miles away while still being within easy walking distance of the village.
Staff
The staff at Sweetwater is consistently noted as friendly, helpful, and super incredible. Guests appreciate that the team is not intrusive at all, contributing to a seamless and easy check-in process. Their service enhances the overall welcoming and comfortable experience for all visitors.
Location & Expansion
The spa's location is highlighted as excellent and central, directly across from a path to the beach and within an easy walk to any place in Mendocino village. Guests frequently note they hardly use their car after arrival, with some not driving at all during their stay. The walkable access to everything in town is a major advantage for spa-goers.