Fern River Resort is a hotel set among trees in Felton, California. It offers rooms with balconies, kitchenettes, air conditioning, and views of the river. The resort provides a beachfront setting with a campfire, game areas, and barbecue facilities. Located near local attractions, the resort is 8 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and within driving distance of Monterey Bay Aquarium. It provides free parking and private beach access for guests.
Should you book Fern River Resort?
A resort with rooms featuring river views and kitchenettes, set in a forest with beachfront access.
Best for
- Forest and river scenery
- Beachfront location
- Family cabins with kitchens
- Free parking
Maybe not ideal for
- Located over 12 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Rooms with river views
Accommodations feature balconies, kitchenettes, air conditioning, and seating areas. Enjoy garden views or river views from your patio or balcony. Rooms include flat-screen TVs and coffee machines.
Resort activities
The resort grounds offer a campfire, game areas, a terrace, and barbecue facilities. There are also picnic tables and a game room for guest use. Enjoy private access to the beach.
Forest and beach setting
Nestled in a forest environment, the resort also provides a beachfront setting. The grounds include outdoor furniture and an outdoor fireplace, ideal for enjoying the natural surroundings.
Rooms & rates
Queen Room
19 m² · 1 queen bed
1 room · Garden view · Patio · Attached bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Barbecue
One Bedroom Family Cabin (Cabin 6)
46 m² · Bedroom 1: 1 twin bed and 1 queen bed and 1 futon bed Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
Entire bungalow · Private kitchen · Attached bathroom · Balcony · River view · Patio
One-Bedroom Cabin (Cabin 11B)
56 m² · Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed Living room: 1 sofa bed
Entire villa · Private kitchen · Attached bathroom · Balcony · Garden view · Flat-screen TV
One-Bedroom Cabin (Cabin 7)
37 m² · Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed Living room: 1 sofa bed
Entire bungalow · Private kitchen · Attached bathroom · Balcony · River view · Flat-screen TV
One-Bedroom Cabin (Cabin 8)
37 m² · Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed Living room: 1 sofa bed
Entire bungalow · Private kitchen · Attached bathroom · Balcony · Garden view · River view
One Bedroom Family Cabin (Cabin 5)
46 m² · 1 twin bed and 1 full bed and 1 futon bed
Entire villa · Private kitchen · Attached bathroom · Balcony · River view · Patio
Two-Bedroom Cabin (Cabin 9)
61 m² · Bedroom 1: 2 twin beds Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed Living room: 1 sofa bed
Entire villa · Private kitchen · Attached bathroom · Balcony · River view · Flat-screen TV
Two-Bedroom Cabin (Cabin 10)
56 m² · Bedroom 1: 2 twin beds Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed Living room: 1 sofa bed
Entire villa · Private kitchen · Attached bathroom · Balcony · River view · Flat-screen TV
Two-Bedroom House (Cabin 14)
111 m² · Bedroom 1: 2 twin beds Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed Living room: 3 sofa beds
Private suite · Private kitchen · Attached bathroom · Balcony · Garden view · Patio
What you'll enjoy
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Amenities & facilities
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Beachfront
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Private beach area
Great for your stay
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Flat-screen TV
- BBQ facilities
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Outdoor dining area
- Private beach area
- Barbecue
- BBQ facilities
Kitchen
- Coffee machine
- Toaster
- Kitchenware
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Location
5250 Highway 9, Felton, CA 95018, United States, Felton, California
Fern River Resort is located in Felton, California.
5 sights nearby, the closest being Bigfoot Museum at 0.2 mi; the nearest train station, Felton Roaring Camp, is 0.4 mi away.
Things to do nearby
- Bigfoot Museummuseum0.2 mi
- Shingle Mill Creekpark0.5 mi
- Felton Presbyterian Churchplace of worship0.7 mi
- Roaring Campattraction0.7 mi
- Felton Covered Bridge Parkpark0.8 mi
Getting around
- Felton Roaring Camptrain station0.4 mi
- Mount Hermontrain station0.9 mi
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
What guests say
8.9 / 10 · Very good on Booking.com, from 328 guest reviews
Fern River Resort earns overwhelmingly positive sentiment for its stunning redwood setting, river access, and well-maintained, characterful cabins that feel genuinely removed from everyday life. Most guests are willing to overlook the rustic quirks — ageing fixtures, modest kitchen supplies, and occasional shower or lighting issues — as part of the charm. Those seeking polished hotel-level amenities or attentive on-site staff may find the self-sufficient nature of the resort a minor drawback.
Reviews scoring 9–10: 24 · average 9.8
They wrote about: location, room, breakfast
Reviews scoring 7–9: 6 · average 8
They wrote about: location, room, staff
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Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What are the room facilities?
Rooms come with balconies, kitchenettes, air conditioning, seating areas, river views or garden views, patios, flat-screen TVs, and coffee machines. Some also include barbecue facilities.
Is there free parking?
Yes, the resort offers free parking for guests.
Does the resort have Wi-Fi?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available for guests.
Are there family rooms available?
Yes, the resort offers family rooms and cabins designed for families, some featuring private kitchens.
Can I make a barbecue?
Yes, the resort provides barbecue facilities and picnic areas for guests to use.
What attractions are nearby?
Nearby attractions include the Bigfoot Museum, Felton Roaring Camp train station, and several parks. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is approximately 8 miles away.
What is the price range?
Prices start from $200 per night.