Sausalito, CaliforniaDowntown Sausalito
Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa
Victorian bayside mansion
Downtown Sausalito Sausalito, California
Renovated
2014
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Design WellnessOutside the door
Victorian bayside mansion
Terraced courtyards with fire pits look out over Richardson Bay, where hillside garden paths connect historic Victorian architecture with bayside lounging.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
An 1885 Victorian hillside mansion listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Notable
Hillside spaces blend brown walnut wood and Turkish granite overlooking Richardson Bay.
Notable
Boutique spa therapies focus on marine seaweed wraps, body polishes, and steam rooms.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Casa Madrona is different, though; no towering city hotel, this is a Victorian mansion tucked into a hillside in Sausalito…
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Stroll downtown Sausalito's bayside promenade just outside, where harbor views look past moored yachts to Angel Island and the San Francisco skyline.
The rooms
Rooms range from cozy Victorian quarters in the 1885 mansion to contemporary waterfront spaces with glass doors opening toward Belvedere Island.
The spa
Outdoor tables host hot stone massages and marine body polishes beside a sunny relaxation courtyard.
Yoga and the gym
Morning yoga sessions run on the open terrace Friday through Sunday, and a gym handles daily workouts.
The steam room
Glass-door steam rooms and tiled shower stalls provide a quiet thermal retreat after a workout or treatment.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Poggio Trattoria serves handmade pasta and wood-fired dishes on the ground floor, with sidewalk tables facing the bay.
How it began
Built in 1885 by lumber baron William Barrett, the hillside estate later hosted Pink Floyd during their first American tour in 1967.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.