The Prospector Room

Reviews of The Bodie Hotel

2 out of 5
The Bodie Hotel
287 Main St, Bridgeport, CA

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 47 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Originally built in Bodie in 1880 and moved here in 1920 as the gold played out, makes this a wonderful historical hotel; especially for those who are visiting the Bodie Historical State Park, the nations most famous ghost town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

james

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Jeff on Oct 17, 2023
Thank you James! We appreciate the love. all our best,The Bodie Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Harri

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Jeff on Oct 8, 2023
Thank you!! Safe Travels.BestThe Bodie Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Jeff on Oct 8, 2023
Thank you! Hope to see you again someday.Best,The Bodie Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Volodymyra

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Jeff on Oct 27, 2023
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope you have safe travels.Best,The Bodie Hotel

10/10 Excellent

melody

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cutest place! Great history.
We loved this little hotel! The history was so cool! Simple room with no TV in room...and I'm good with that...common area with fridge and microwave and TV. Host was extremely personable!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Jeff on Sep 12, 2023
Thank you so much for your review. We appreciate the time and sentiments. Hope to see you again soon.Safe travels,The Bodie Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Jeff on Sep 12, 2023
Thank you! Much appreciated.

10/10 Excellent

John Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Jeff on Sep 18, 2023
Appreciate it! Thank you for your review.Hope you have safe travels and enjoy the rest of your trip.best,The Bodie Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Bennett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best place to stay In Bridgeport.
A lovely little Victorian hotel in Bridgeport. The ownersspent a lot of time and money refurbishing it, bringing it up to more modern standards and comfort, without sacrificing it 19th century charm. They are very nice people, very helpful and kind. It's definitely not your usual country motel. It has character and charm. I have stayed in to other places in Bridgeport in past years. This one I would go to again.
The sitting room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Jo on Sep 4, 2023
Thank you! Appreciate your kind words and review. Looking forward to having you back!Best,The Bodie Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
an historic building!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Jo on Sep 4, 2023
Thank you!! Wishing you safe travels.Best,The Bodie Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Jo on Sep 4, 2023
Thank you! Glad to have you and hope to see you again someday.BestThe Bodie Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a place with absolutely stacks of character! An old building dating from the late 1800s, lovingly restored by its current owners - who are super friendly and hospitable! An ideal stop on the way to or from Yosemite.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Jo on Sep 4, 2023
Thank you! We appreciate your lovely words and it was nice to have you. Hope you have safe travels. Looking forward to seeing you again.BestThe Bodie Hotel

8/10 Good

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff and great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Jo on Aug 18, 2023
Thank you for your review we appreciate the kindness. Glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you have safe travels.

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Jeff on Aug 17, 2023
Thank you Wayne. It was a pleasure meeting you and we look forward to your return!

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room #2 too close to hi way 395
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Jo on Aug 17, 2023
Thank you Peter. Yes, we are located directly on Main Street, Hwy 395 and rooms 1 & 2 overlook the historic Mono Courthouse across the street. Rooms 5 & 6 are at the back of the hotel and might be a better choice if traffic is of a concern.

10/10 Excellent

David, Parker

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Jo on Aug 6, 2023
Thank you David. Appreciate your review and hope you have safe travels.Best, The Bodie Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Jo on Jul 23, 2023
Thanks Laura, much appreciated.Happy travels and hope to see you again someday.BestThe Bodie Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Soo Hoon, Agoura Hills

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Love the Hotel history. Owner very nice..
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Jo on Jul 6, 2023
Thanks so much! It was nice to have you for the 4th of July. Thanks for choosing to stay with us.BestThe Bodie Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place with history. Very friendly owner who upgraded our family to two bedrooms since at the time it wasn't booked ( free of an extra charge). Morning coffee in the lobby. Would be nice to have some seating area in the back of hotel one day :). Great place to stay a few nights and do some hikes, see nearby lakes; creeks; hot springs, just to stay close to the nature. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Jo on Jul 6, 2023
Thank you for your lovely review. We appreciate it. We have big plans for the back of the hotel and have a list of projects for the interior. Hope to see you again someday!BestThe Bodie Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay this past weekend! Clean and convenient after a long day of driving. It’s cool to be able to sleep in such a historic building. The owner Jeff, was super accommodating. Located on the Main Street of Bridgeport so was able to grab a bite and shop at the general store within steps of the front door. Will be back next time I’m in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Jeff at The Bodie Hotel on Jun 23, 2023
Thank you! We appreciate your kind words and for choosing to stay with us.

8/10 Good

Harminder

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Bodie Hotel was a wonderful hotel and our room had gorgeous velvet wallpaper. One thing to keep in mind is that this is a very old building, with lots of history, and more like an H&S without the breakfast. The owner checked us in and was generous and very busy. Because it’s an old building, there are some quirks, which we appreciated, but some may not. Our sink was outside the bathroom and in the bedroom, there wasn’t a mini fridge in the room but several in the common area, gaps between the bottom of the door, and a few small fixups still needed. But the owner was forthright about the work needed and the efforts being put in. It’s centrally located and a great place to stay overall. Can’t wait to see it get even better.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from Jeff on Oct 14, 2022
Thank you for your review. We have so many projects planned and look forward to the updates. Thank you for choosing to stay with us, we appreciate it. Hope you have safe travels home.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Historic Lodging in a Throwback Town Setting
What a wonderful hotel. The rooms, the history, the preservation. Room is very comfortable. The bathroom situation may seem interesting, but remember what you're checking into: a hotel that was moved from a ghost town to Bridgeport, and left very much intact. Wonderful, gracious owner on site, loved the story of the heritage of the place. Great eating options within a couple blocks walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from Jeff on Oct 11, 2022
Thank you for your review. There is so much to love about this property and its history. We are honored to be able to share it. Hope to see you again someday.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tons of ambience and charm. Owners are still in the process of upgrading this old hotel but they are off to a great start. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from Jeff on Oct 11, 2022
Thank you! It's a work in progress and we are having fun doing it. It's crazy that it has not even been 1 full year yet. Stay tuned as we have so much more planned. Thank you again for choosing to stay with us. Hope to see you again someday.

8/10 Good

Rochelle

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from Jo on Oct 11, 2022
Thank you for your review, wish we could know more so as to serve you better. Hope you have safe travels.

10/10 Excellent

ODIN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Jeff on Sep 24, 2022
Thank you! We appreciate the love. :)

8/10 Good

Robert, Morgan Hill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the history and the furnishings.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Jo on Sep 19, 2022
Thank you! We are doing our best to keep this property as true to history as possible while updating and renovating what is needed. We have many projects to go. Thank you for choosing to stay with us. Hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Jacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Jo on Sep 14, 2022
Thank you! (Sorry about the rainy weather. glad you all made the best of it) It was lovely to have you and hope to see you again someday. BestJo & Jeff@ The Bodie Hotel

2/10 Terrible

Guy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old and falling apart. Very poor facilities in the room. Windows won't open, door doesn't lock. Rust in the sink. Uneven floors.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Jo on Sep 13, 2022
We strive to serve our guests and provide the best stay. It is not possible to please everyone and we went over board to try to please you. We could not control the weather or rain, and while there was swelling of the windows - I did open the window for you. The windows work, the doors are old but they lock and if there are any issues we are on site 24 hours a day to take care of them on the spot, We have a suggestion box for guests because we realize these comments and suggestions only help. However when they go unmentioned and we then get a notice like this it is disheartening. We offered covered parking under the patio for your motorcycle (even though not technically a parking spot) and tried to be as accomadating as possible. This building is 140 years old and was moved on logs. It is historic and that is evident and not something we can control or even rectify. This building will always have uneven floors and we love them. While we can understand that this was not your first choice, (you mentioned you wanted to stay with friends and weren't able to) it is unfortunate that you wouldnt give us the opportunity or provide awareness while on site. If you were unsatisfied I wish you would have said something in person. We are a small business and a new business, in all the comments you can tell that we are working on the property, have many projects to go and this type of rating is extremely unfair and detrimental to our livelihood. Wishing you safe travels back to Canada. Regards,Jeff & Jo@ The Bodie Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great historical building with lots of character. Owners have done a wonderful job with restoration.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Jo on Sep 13, 2022
Thank you Heather for your lovely words. This is a 140 year old building and we opened 2 month ago, we have many projects to go but most guests appreciate the history of the building, the love for the hotel and for Bridgeport. Hope to see you again someday.BestJo & Jeff@ The Bodie Hotel

8/10 Good

Aaron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The owner was very nice . She helped point out all the great spots to check out. Hotel is in walking distance of a few bars and places to eat . This is a old hotel , and we knew that going in , but it has its charm. The room was next to the highway , so that did get a bit loud at night. Overall a good stay .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Jo on Sep 13, 2022
Thank you Aaron. We try our best to share our love of this area with our guests. It is a unique property and we are working hard to get this property renovated. We appreciate the kind words and look forward to seeing you again someday.BestJo & Jeff@ The Bodie Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like the friendly ambience of the hotel. The proprietor is very congenial and willing to go the extra mile to assure a pleasant stay. We will certainly return whenever we travel to the area around Bridgeport. Allen and Moe Wittenborn
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Jeff on Aug 29, 2022
Thank you! It was really great to meet you and swap stories. This is a labor of love for us and we are grateful to share our love with our guests. We have lots of projects to work on but getting there is half the fun. Looking forward to seeing you again.Best,Jeff & Jo@ The Bodie Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin, Saratoga

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you're looking for the Marriott's, this ain't it, and besides, your conference ain't here either... But if you're looking for a unique family run boutique hotel with lots of soul and unlimited service by the proprietor - swipe right! Stayed here after a long hike, will be back for sure.. Oh and fast WiFi too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Jo on Aug 29, 2022
Couldn't agree more. We are not a typical hotel, this is more like a home and we are happy to open our home to our wonderful guests. There is a rich history to the location and surrounding area and its fun to learn and share. While the building may be over 100 years old we knew the Wifi needed to be top notch. Next up is the bathrooms. ;)Best,Jeff & Jo@ The Bodie Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Tatyana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute historical hotel. Clean comfortable room. Staff was very accomodating and knowledgeable about the area. Wonderful stay, hope to be back again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Jeff on Aug 29, 2022
Thank you for the lovely words and for choosing to stay with us. We are learning so much and are excited to share the history of this building and town with our guests. Looking forward to seeing you again.Best,Jeff & Jo@ The Bodie Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Jeff and Jo have done a beautiful job with this 1880 building, preserving its historical character while also making it somehow look new, with fresh paint, unblemished wallpaper, high quality mattresses & linens, etc. A very pleasant stay with great hosts, with fun elements of its 19th century roots.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Jeff on Aug 29, 2022
It was really nice to meet you and share our love of this town with you. Thank you for your kind words. Hope the rest of your trip was perfect. Looking forward to seeing you again. BestJeff & Jo@ The Bodie Hotel

10/10 Excellent

JEAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

CHERRY

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I talked with my friends about this location and history, they all want to come to stay in the Bodie Hotel in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Jeff on Aug 29, 2022
Aww thank you for the recommendations and review. This is a unique property with a colorful history. We are grateful and excited to share it with our guests. Looking forward to seeing you again.Best,Jeff & Jo@ The Bodie Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
For very little you can be transported back in time. Jo makes you feel like family. Clean place to sleep and take some fantastic pictures.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Jo on Aug 29, 2022
Thank you for choosing to stay with us. This hotel is more like our home and we are grateful and happy to be able to share it with our guests. Thank you for your kind words. Looking forward to seeing you again.BestJo & Jeff@ The Bodie Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Sunny

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so lovely to meet the couple who owns the hotel, learn about its history and venture around the area. I would definitely stay here again 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Jo on Aug 29, 2022
Thank you for your comments and for choosing to stay with us. We have many projects planned and look forward to seeing you again soon.Best,Jeff & Jo@ The Bodie Hotel

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One word for this hotel awesome. Jeff was friendly and eager to show us this renovated historic hotel. The room was comfortable and allowed us to see how a hotel in the past felt. We wholeheartedly recommend The Bodie Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Jeff on Aug 29, 2022
Thank you Sharon. As new hotel owners this has been a rewarding experience. It is lovely to meet our guests, share the history and learn about your travels. Hope to see you again soon.Best,Jeff & Jo@ The Bodie Hotel

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We did not stay there gave the key back ask for a refund terrible straight terrible!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jeff

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Jo on Aug 29, 2022
Thank you! It was nice meeting you. Hope to see you again soon.BestJo & Jeff@ The Bodie Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice old Hotel, which is keeping the spirit of100 years ago. Verry friendly owner who can give good hints for your stay. Due to the spirit of the Hotel, rooms are not equipped with TV and fridge
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Jeff on Oct 8, 2023
Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate it. Hope you have a safe trip home.Best,The Bodie Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Fatiha

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Jeff on Sep 18, 2023
Thank you! We appreciate the kind review. Hope you enjoy your trip and have safe travels.best,The Bodie Hotel

10/10 Excellent

SABRINA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stanza molto luminosa e spaziosa
Da fuori non è un granché ma all’interno è tutto molto curato e scelto con cura. La nostra stanza era bellissima, molto luminosa e pulita. Spaziosa e comoda. Ci siamo trovati molto bene. Solo un appunto: mancava un phon e non c’era un bagnoschiuma, ma dal momento che c’erano shampoo e balsamo credo si sia stato semplicemente dimenticato.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Jo on Aug 6, 2023
Grazie per la tua recensione ponderata. Abbiamo in programma di dipingere l'esterno e abbiamo lavorato sodo per rendere questo hotel bello e accogliente dentro e fuori. Possiamo fornire un asciugacapelli per gli ospiti e forniamo saponette per ogni camera. Siamo lieti che ti sia piaciuto il tuo soggiorno a Bridgeport e il tuo soggiorno al Bodie Hotel. Ti auguro buon viaggio e spero di rivederti un giorno.

10/10 Excellent

Sofie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Jeff on Aug 1, 2023
Thank you Sofie, we appreciate the love and we loved having you. Thank you for choosing The Bodie Hotel. Safe travels,The Bodie Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Jo on Oct 4, 2022
Thank you!! It's been a labor of love and we are still working on so many projects. Hoping to get a lot done this winter and be ready for the spring season in 2023.

10/10 Excellent

Agnès

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magnifique chambre ! ( la bleu)
Hôtel atypique, historique, décoré avec goût ! Cela change agréablement des Motels !! Personnel à la fois discret et très efficace. Nous ont proposé des visites locales. Merci à eux ! La propreté est remarquable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Jo on Aug 29, 2022
Merci! Nous avons travaillé dur pour que cette propriété reflète l'histoire et a mis à jour les chambres pour le confort de nos clients. Nous sommes nouveaux dans la gestion d'un hôtel et aimons rencontrer nos clients et partager notre amour de cette ville. Nous avons hâte de vous revoir et espérons que vous rentrerez chez vous en toute sécurité.Thank you! We have worked hard to make this property reflect the history as well as updated the rooms for our guest convenience. We are new to running a hotel and enjoy meeting our guests and sharing our love of this town. We look forward to seeing you again and hope you have safe travels home. Best,Jeff & Jo@ The Bodie Hotel