Lodge at Marconi

A Review of Lodge at Marconi | Hotels Above Par - Boutique Hotels & Travel

"Set on 62 acres along Tomales Bay, this reimagined coastal retreat blends a layered history—from Coast Miwok lands to a 1914 wireless telegraphy station and a later Synanon-era chapter—into a tranquil, nature-first guest experience. The property’s 45 guestrooms occupy forest-green, ranch-house–inspired buildings with midcentury-modern and 1970s retro touches (cedar paneling, earth tones, brass fixtures and vaulted ceilings), and intentionally omit televisions to encourage digital detoxes. Communal spaces, styled by Home Studios, nod to the site’s past with vintage radio artifacts and Stuart Arends–inspired wall cubes, while two cozy lounges, a curated lending library supplied by a local bookstore, and an A‑frame loft with sweeping bay views provide standout gathering spots. Outdoor offerings include 3.5 miles of wildflower-edged trails, stargazing and firepit s’mores, hiking and yoga, plus a market stocked with regional products; the on-site Redwood Dining Hall (midcentury cafeteria vibe with a cocktail bar and wraparound deck) serves hotel guests meals seasonally. The overall vibe is a repurposed, modern coastal sanctuary where guests can recharge amid Northern California’s dramatic shoreline; rates start around $245 per night."