Joshua Grindle Inn

A charming place: old-fashioned in appearance but with modern conveniences inside. (Except no tv.) Friendly service and a satisfying breakfast, with home-baked delicious scones, banana bread, fresh fruit and more. A 10 minute walk from downtown.

Beautiful property, comfortable rooms, beds, and pillows. Very friendly and accommodating hosts! The breakfast in the morning is yummy (including home made scones!) It’s walking distance from all the best places in town and you can see the ocean. There’s even a friendly cat!

The Grindle continues to be a delightful stay in beautiful Mendocino. In keepers Ken and Kate carry in the tradition well, scones for breakfast are their signature on that tradition. A short walk to shops and restaurants, as well as the gorgeous headlands is the traveler’s delight. You can of course drive from here to the many scenic and educational sites, even take a Redwood outrigger canoe up Big River. Don’t miss dining at Luna, Beaujolais or Trillium.

This place is an absolute gem. Everyone was so friendly (including the resident cat who would come out to greet us each morning), the scones were delicious, and the garden totally stunning. We stayed in Tower II and it was perfectly quaint and cozy for weathering the ill march weather. For anyone looking to stay in the area I'd quickly recommend this place.

Absolutely delighted to discover this gem. Charming clean and so well accommodated. From breakfast to plenty of outlets and towels. This place is fabulous. If you want to spend time in Mendocino grab a room at the Joshua Grindle Inn and say hello to your hosts Ken and Kate!

The Joshua Grindle Inn sparkles with hospitality, food preparation, service, quality furnishings, cleanliness, and attention to detail. I highly recommend it. The Inn is exclusively owned by an energetic husband and wife with a passion for happy guests and repeat business. No outside pressures to increase revenue or cut costs. Mendocino is a great place to visit. There are several Inns in the city to choose from, but not all are the same. The Inn’s location is excellent. It is quiet. It is a short walk to museums, historic sites, coffee shops, and restaurants. The Inn provides each room with a list of top recommended restaurants. In addition to its location, it has a flower garden and trees, and a lawn that wraps around the Inn. A short walk also takes you to the cliffs overlooking The Big River, a historic landmark of three masted sailing ships which frequented Mendocino in the 1800s, and its historic commerce before, during, and after the Civil War. You can walk the cliffs and the beaches below. My wife and I celebrated our wedding anniversary there. The Joshua Grindle Inn is and will always be our first choice. Try it. You be the judge.