Hotels near/Muir Woods National Monument
— Parks & wild places · CA —

Hotels near Muir Woods National Monument.

Old-growth coast redwoods in a canyon fifteen miles from San Francisco — reservations required, and Sausalito or Mill Valley the civilised base.

The 12 independent hotels we list within about an hour of Muir Woods National Monument, ranked by drive time and the Le Hotelist Score. No chains.

  1. 11 min · 6.3 miclosest
    Sausalito, CA · $$$$ from $895

    Thirty-one rooms suspended over the Bay — every room has a balcony hovering above the water.

  2. 11 min · 6.1 mi
    Sausalito, CA · $$$ from $595 · restaurant

    An 1885 Victorian + cliffside expansion above Sausalito harbor — 64 rooms, the iconic Bay-view boutique.

  3. 11 min · 6.2 mi
    Sausalito, CA · $$$ from $425

    An 1869 Victorian B&B — nine rooms, Bay views, walking distance to the ferry.

  4. 12 min · 6.9 mi
    Sausalito, CA · $$$ from $695 · restaurant

    Fort Baker repurposed — 142 rooms in restored 1901 Army officers' quarters at the foot of the Golden Gate.

  5. 49 min · 27.6 mi
    Sonoma, CA · $$$ from $695 · restaurant

    A 19th-century Victorian estate on seven acres — 64 rooms, Layla restaurant, heated pool.

  6. 49 min · 27.7 mi
    Half Moon Bay, CA · $$$ from $425 · restaurant

    All-suite oceanfront on Pillar Point Harbor — 95 rooms, family-owned.

  7. 50 min · 27.9 mi
    Half Moon Bay, CA · $$$ from $425

    Cape Cod-style oceanfront — 54 suites with fireplaces, family-owned.

  8. 50 min · 28.2 mi
    Napa, CA · $$$$ from $895 · restaurant

    Eighty-six cottage-style suites on 27 acres of Carneros vineyards — three pools, Hilltop spa.

  9. 51 min · 28.6 mi
    Half Moon Bay, CA · $$$ from $545 · restaurant

    Eighteen contemporary rooms on Miramar Beach — adults-only, the Half Moon Bay design-pick.

  10. 55 min · 31 mi
    Half Moon Bay, CA · $$$ from $395

    A six-room English-garden Victorian B&B — walking distance to Main Street.

  11. 59 min · 33.3 mi
    Napa, CA · $$$ from $595

    Twelve adults-only suites on three creekside acres — Asian-influenced, breakfast-on-the-deck format.

  12. 1h 3m · 35 mi
    Kenwood, CA · $$$ from $695

    A Tuscan-inspired couples retreat in the middle of Sonoma Valley — 28 rooms, vineyard view, adults-only.

The hotels within a short drive of Muir Woods National Monument are mostly chains and mid-scale boxes on the approach roads. The ones above are the independent alternatives — inns, converted buildings and small design hotels run by the people who own them. Each has a Le Hotelist Score built from five sub-scores (design, location, service, value, quiet), and the distance shown is straight-line; real drive times run a little longer on back roads.

Frequently asked
What's the closest hotel to Muir Woods National Monument?
The Inn Above Tide in Sausalito, CA is the nearest independent hotel we list — about 6.3 miles, roughly 11 min by car.
Are there any non-chain hotels near Muir Woods National Monument?
Yes. Le Hotelist lists only independent hotels — no chains, no pay-to-rank. 12 of them are within about an hour's drive of Muir Woods National Monument, each with a Le Hotelist Score from 0 to 10.
How far in advance should I book?
Peak weekends in season fill up; midweek and shoulder season are more forgiving. The smaller inns near Muir Woods National Monument have the fewest rooms, so they go first.
Is it better to stay near Muir Woods National Monument or in the nearest city?
Staying close means an early start and a short drive back after dinner. Sausalito and the towns nearby keep you within 11 min without giving up a good restaurant or a real bed.
These hotels are in: Sausalito, Sonoma, Half Moon Bay, Napa Valley
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