L & M Motel — Hotel in Healdsburg

This is our second visit to this little motel and I regret to say I was really disappointed this time. We had a great visit a few years ago but for $125 plus tax we should have stayed next door at the chain motel. The room we had was TIRED and showing all of its age with no charm. Internet was very dodgy at best. You can easily get on the network and the signal is strong but no data through put for some reason. We are here in February and the place is empty to it cannot be because the bandwidth is being overloaded. I love the owner; she is so friendly and accommodating it almost hurts to write this negative review but facts are facts and I suggest you come here with the expectation that you will be staying in a lovely property with tired accommodation. Also, be aware the hotel is at the very southern end of the main drag and quite close to the highway. It is a solid 15 minute walk to the town's main square so wear comfy shoes. the owner is an avid gardener and the grounds are lovely in the summer which is when we were here last. Understandably the winter months will have the grounds looking less luscious which is a real shame. We really hope the owner decides to do some upgrades and fixes the internet. Pretty basic...

Hidden gem alert!

This 40's era, family-owned motel is a little homeslice away from home.

With welcoming Wanda & her faithful dogs serving as your humble hosts, you'll feel right at home whether you're just ambling through for one night or on a week-long bender through wine country.

Highlights include: Homemade blueberry scones every morning!

Super duper clean rooms w/hardwood floors

Location: 10 min walk to downtown, 10 min walk to Memorial Beach @ Russian River for a refreshing dip

Rooms: while cozy-sized, they've been updated with modern touches like in-wall blow dryers...bonus for the wine-colored walls

Pool/hot tub: newly remodeled pool area w/hot tub, showers & dry sauna

Wall A/C: keeps it nice n frosty during hot Aug nights

Fire pit: Wanda instills a communal vibe which is best soaked in sitting around a roaring evening campfire sipping on a delicious​ bottle you just picked up & sharing with new friends

Grounds: feature picnic area + gardens (Wanda has a green...

It's fine. The room was nicely remodeled and the morning breakfast was good although if more people had been there (we were it) we would have to have carried the food back to the room because the space where the breakfast is served is small and with only 2 chairs. The staff is friendly but I feel the marketing on the place is too hyped - like a really hipster-cool old-school motel that you will love. Like I said, it was OK but the price is high (although I guess not compared to all other over-priced places in...