Each of our uniquely designed rooms includes a journal for guest comments. We've kept them all through the years, and many of our guests enjoy the luxury of relaxing on our wrap-around verandah with a cup of coffee or glass of wine to watch the world go by and peruse our journals. Here's a sampling of what some of our guests had to say about the Groveland Hotel.

Please feel free to email us your comments at guestservices@groveland.com , or stop by and make your own journal entry.


 
What our guests say about the Groveland Hotel
"Dear Peggy:
What a wonderful meal we had at your hotel this past Friday. Your new chef is really starting to show his skills. Patty and I will look forward in returning for a another great meal. Thanks again."
Dick & Patty S.

"Hi Peggy -
My wife and I were treated to a magical Christmas Eve Dinner at The Groveland Hotel last Winter.  We enjoyed it so much we're hoping that we'll be able to repeat the experience again this year while staying at your hotel (my wife has her eye on the Lotta Crabtree room). 
Thanks so much for your assistance."
Warm Regards,
Don H.,
Lafayette, CA

"Hi Peggy and Grover,
We just wanted to say thank you for our stay a few weeks ago. Our bi-annual stay at the Groveland Hotel prior to the Strawberry Music Festival has become a treasured part of our Strawberry trip.

I also wanted to say that your recent spiffing up of the rooms has not gone unnoticed. We don’t watch TV, so that’s no big deal for us (though I bet a lot of your guests appreciate it). But things are looking very trim and polished indeed. And we especially appreciated the new rounded shower curtain holders. It is amazing what a difference a few extra inches of space makes!

So thank you for your attention to detail and constant efforts to improve the hotel."

Many thanks, and see you next May,
Ashley, Steve, and Willis and France
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"Dear Peggy,
Just wanted to send a quick thank you for turning us on to Twisted Oak (Winery). We have already ordered two cases of wine.
Also, thanks for pulling together the case of wine for us on short notice over Labor Day. Great Stuff!Again, thanks for your wonderful Inn. We look forward to our next visit in May.
Have a Great Fall Season."
Cordially,
Kevin C., San Diego, CA.

"A great meal with classy and elegant service. The guitarist is a nice touch."
K.G., Groveland, CA.

"Good food! Good atmosphere! Great guitar music. Appreciate the friendly and solicitous servers. Too bad you didn't have a room available."
Mr. and Mrs. R.

"Fantastic wine cellar. Love the cosy attmosphere. Lovely staff. Fantastic dinner. Love the Bears and Roses and Cookies. I think you could make more mention of your great food ... because people might not realise it is posssible to eat so well here."
Susan B., London, England

"Enjoyed Peggy's (Innkeeper) conversation at the bar. Evelyn, too, was most pleasant. We enjoyed the guitarist at dinner. His musical skills added to the ambience. Dinner was the best we've had in Gold Country."
Leon, Madera, CA

"This experience has been absolutely outstanding in every way."
Roxan, Peachtree City, GA

"Fantastic experience - Thank you!"
Oklahoma City, OK

"Very Quaint."
Sacramento, CA

"We enjoyed the homey touches throughout. Keep up the good work!"
Los Gatos, CA

"We think the Groveland Hotel is wonderful and will recommend it to our Bay Area friends and also friends back east who may be travelling this way."
Kirk, Ann Arbor, MI

"The Teddy Bear on the bed is too small!!"
Don G.

"Especially liked the coffee maker in the room with freshly ground beans."
Lia

"Your place is ALWAYS the best! The duck was splended and Joe loved the lamb. Everything was grand A++++"
Joe and Linda S.

"The ambience, food, drinks, music, and especially the service were all excellent.
Thanks."
Bill and Gretchen A.

"Just keep doing what you're doing!
Service was great - do not change.
Food was great, too - do not change.
Wonderful!"

"The perfect end to a perfect day. Great service, great food and welcoming.
Linda and Steve"

"Had a very nice meal; service was great (Dan), ambiance was excellant. Certainly plan to come back more often. A nice place to spend our 44th Anniversary!"
Bill and Helena

"We loved the music, excellent food, wonderful service, ambiance - superb! Very personable young waitresses and waiters. Gook luck and God Bless."

Below is a card sent to us by our former guests...How cute is that!?

"Dear Sir:

My wife and I spent an evening in your fine and lovely and quaint (I mean that nicely) establishment. I liked it so well that I recommended it to my California friends who have never stayed with you folks.

The evening was October 15, 2005. My wife and I dined in your dining room that evening after returning from Yosemite National Park. The food was excellent, we enjoyed ourselves immensely. Our dining experience was heightened by the music provided by one fellow named Larry, who strummed several tunes on his guitar.

I took his picture while he was playing, it turned out real well. Here is hoping that Larry is doing well, and hale and hearty. Please give him the picture, and tell him we wish him well.

I have plans to return to California in the near future. There is so much to see in California! Perhaps we can bring our California friends back for another stay with you folks. Thanks for a nice experience!"

Sincerely, Bart & Connie

"Hello,
I just wanted to thank you for the very pleasant stay we had at the Groveland Hotel.  Everyone was so nice and friendly and our dogs were treated like the family members we think they are!
I wanted to send along a picture of the "boys". They also had a great time.
Thanks again and we look forward to staying there in the future."
Sincerely,
Mary DiLorenzo
Mary DiLorenzo's Dogs

"Everyone was very friendly. Evlyn, loveley in the A.M., and Dan fun and crazy in the P.M. We had so much fun with the staff! Innkeepers Peggy and Grover are true Southerners." Sherry and Robin, Sacramento, CA

"We enjoyed every little detail of the room interior and the service. All the people were extremely open and friendly" Ylema S., Walnut Creek, CA

"Most comfortable bed ever!" San Jose, CA

"The perfect place to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.  After a day of biking and hiking we enjoyed coming back to rest (and soak) and sleep on that cloud-like bed just to wake up refreshed to go hiking again the next day."  Tony & Melissa, San Jose, CA

"After hiking in Yosemite all day the bed was a heavenly dream."  Bob & Deborah A., Stuart, Florida


"What a fantastic place - one of the loveliest hotels I have ever stayed in."  The Akehurst Family, England

"We really appreciated the soft cushiness of this amazing room after our wilderness rafting trip down the Tuolumne.  The dinner was a "10".  This is a piece of romantic heaven.  Thanks for the personal touches.  We'll be back!"  Michael & Mary, Palo Alto, CA

"What a delightful place!  Loved the bears.  Everything was comfortable, clean, and perfect environment - all the "extras" put such a "special touch" to the ambiance (the special soaps, toiletries, water bottles, even the rubber ducky.)  The food was delicious and the service pleasant and friendly - thanks!"  Nancy & Barbara, Tucson, Arizona

"The romance of the Groveland Hotel seeps into your soul."  Chris & Carrie, Mtn. View, CA

"It was really nice coming home from a long day in Yosemite to fresh baked cookies and a very comfy bed!"  Meredith & Erik, SF, CA

"Perfect!" Pete S., NYC

"There are few places we visit twice, but I would like this to be one of them."  Mary, Turlock, CA

"The rooms are lovely, and the coffee is to die for.  Even though there was no TV I love it!  My mom thinks this too."  Maggie W., age 9 ½

"Many compliments to Peggy, Grover & the entire staff at the Groveland Hotel!  The room was very warm & inviting.  Staying here was a great finish to a wonderful day at Yosemite Park."  Christine & Tom, NY

"If you want peace and quiet, this is the place."  Ryan & Shelly

"The room was excellent and the small little touches set it off.  Dinner was excellent & everyone was very friendly.  We even shared a drink in the bar after dinner with the locals."  Cora & Denis, Cork, Ireland

"The part I love is going to Yosemite and then coming back to a place I could call home."  Megan K.

"A very beautiful place to stay - after a long day hiking in Yosemite."  Lorraine M.

"This was the perfect place to stay on our wedding night."  Mr. & Mrs. William R.

"Modern environment is packaged in old traditional style."   Monika & Michael


"The bed is like a dream.  The food for dinner was excellent.  And everything is so close to Yosemite."  Lynn and Curtis R., Sacramento, CA

"Thank you for a wonderful night.  The rooms are beautifully done, right down to the smallest detail, and the comfort of the guest is always in mind."  Jan & Bob, Phoenix, AZ

"I felt like I was at home.  The bed was the most comfortable bed I've ever slept in...it really rested our tired and sore muscles!  I will definitely come back!!!"   Mike C. & Kim H., Fremont, CA

"It was a long day at Yosemite but after seeing such a view the best thing we could have done was stop here. The atmosphere is delightful and as comfortable as a home." Amaris, Puerto Rico

"I loved sitting on the verandah and listening to everyone and everything pass by.  The bed is like sleeping on a cloud!  We'll be back."  A. & S., Milpitas, CA

"My husband and I, plus our 2 big dogs, had a wonderful stay at the Groveland Hotel. Our hosts Peggy & Grover and their staff took great care of us, even our dogs!" Jude, Albany, NY

"This isn't a hotel - it's an experience."  Tom & Ann F., Alameda, CA

"Sitting on the porch, in the wicker chair, reading this book, after a wonderful dinner downstairs, has been just a dream!"  Linda and Bill D., Sterling Hgts, Michigan

"We spent our 3rd anniversary here with our lab Sadie. The hospitality here was fantastic. Sadie loved having breakfast with us out on the patio." Shannon, Troy & Sadie

"PS - Loved the rubber ducky." Michele Lansing, San Rafael, CA


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