
Graton Resort & Casino
Best for late-night gaming, a large restaurant lineup, and an adults-only getaway centered on the casino experience.
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Graton Resort & Casino is a 200-room, adults-only (21+) casino resort in Rohnert Park focused on gaming, multiple restaurants, a seasonal pool and a full-service spa — good for travelers who want nightlife, dining variety, and a 24-hour casino. The Lodge at Bodega Bay is a four-star coastal hotel overlooking Bodega Bay with about 83 rooms, an on-site spa and an outdoor pool — a better pick for guests seeking ocean views and a quiet Sonoma Coast escape.
Updated · about 24 miles apart

Best for late-night gaming, a large restaurant lineup, and an adults-only getaway centered on the casino experience.

Best for oceanfront scenery, seaside walks, and a quieter Sonoma Coast stay with an on-site spa and outdoor pool.
When Graton Resort & Casino wins: Choose Graton if you want 24-hour gaming, a wide range of on-site dining and bars, frequent live entertainment, or an adults-only environment where the casino is the central attraction.
When The Lodge at Bodega Bay wins: Choose The Lodge if your priority is coastal views, easy access to beaches and seaside trails, a small-numbered, relaxed hotel with a spa, and a setting geared to families and mixed-age groups.
Bottom line: Pick Graton for an energetic, casino-focused Sonoma stay and The Lodge at Bodega Bay for a low-key coastal escape with sea views and spa services.
| Category | Graton Resort & Casino | The Lodge at Bodega Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large, lively casino resort with many restaurants and evening entertainment | Low-key coastal resort focused on bay views, relaxation and outdoor scenery |
| Location | Rohnert Park (inland Sonoma County), close to wineries and Foxtail Golf Club | Bodega Bay on Coast Highway 1, steps from Bodega Harbour and beaches |
| Size | 200 rooms | 83 guestrooms |
| Ages / policy | Adults-only; 21-and-over policy for hotel, casino and restaurants | All ages welcome; check-in minimum age listed as 18 in supplier info |
| Pools | One outdoor seasonal pool (hotel/spa guests have priority; cabanas available) | Number of outdoor pools - 1 (outdoor pool listed) |
| Restaurants & bars | Around 12 restaurants and multiple bars (steakhouse, rooftop AYA, marketplace food court, sports bar) | One restaurant plus a bar/lounge and room service (breakfast available for a fee) |
| Spa & wellness | Full-service Spa & Salon with treatment rooms, steam rooms, ice room and spa day passes | Spa services on site, massages and facials available; reservations required for treatments |
| Known for | 24-hour casino floor and extensive dining/entertainment options | Coastal views over Bodega Bay and proximity to beaches and golf links |
| Parking & transport | Self-parking and valet included via resort fee; shuttle and charter options for Bay Area day-trippers | Free self parking onsite and an electric car charging station |
| Breakfast | No complimentary breakfast; on-site Bistro 101 serves breakfast for a fee | Full breakfasts available daily for a fee (approx. USD 11–30) |
Graton sits inland in Rohnert Park with quick access to Sonoma wineries, Foxtail Golf Club and regional attractions.
Graton is centrally located for Sonoma wine-country excursions and inland activities.
The Lodge at Bodega Bay sits right on Highway 1 with easy walking access to Bodega Harbour and nearby beaches.
The Lodge is the clear choice for guests who want to be on the Sonoma Coast with bay and beach access.
Graton has 200 Premium King and Double rooms with standard hotel amenities.
Choose Graton for a larger hotel inventory in an adults-only environment.
The Lodge offers about 83 guestrooms with coastal-themed names and several accessible options.
The Lodge provides more variety of coastal room types and suites for guests who want bay-facing accommodations.
Graton emphasizes on-site variety with a dozen-plus venues spanning casual to fine dining.
If you want lots of on-site dining choices and late-night options, Graton delivers.
The Lodge offers a single on-site restaurant, a bar/lounge and room service during limited hours.
The Lodge focuses on a simpler, quieter dining setup — suitable if you plan to dine out in town or cook your own plans.
Graton runs a single outdoor, seasonal pool for hotel and spa guests with cabana rentals.
Graton’s seasonal pool is a paid amenity with a resort-pool atmosphere geared to adults.
The Lodge lists one outdoor pool and immediate access to beaches, harbors and coastal trails.
The Lodge pairs a small hotel pool with direct coastal access — better for seaside activities than poolside partying.
Graton combines a full-service spa and 24-hour fitness with a lively casino nightlife.
For spa treatments plus late-night entertainment and gaming, Graton puts both in the same complex.
The Lodge offers on-site spa services and a quieter evening scene centered on coastal views.
The Lodge is for guests who want spa treatments without the bustle of a casino and prefer relaxed coastal evenings.

Graton — 24-hour casino floor, live entertainment and many bars/restaurants.

The Lodge at Bodega Bay — bay-facing rooms, easy walks to beaches and harbor.

Graton — roughly a dozen venues from fine dining to a 24-hour marketplace.

The Lodge — on-site spa services plus a calmer seaside setting.
Graton Resort & Casino — it has a 24-hour casino, multiple bars and late-night dining options, plus an adults-only policy.
The Lodge at Bodega Bay — it sits on Highway 1 near Bodega Harbour, Doran Beach and Sonoma Coast State Park.
Families cannot stay at Graton (21+ policy). The Lodge welcomes all ages and notes children stay free when using existing bedding.
Yes. Graton has a large Spa & Salon with a spa circuit and day-pass options; The Lodge offers on-site spa services and requires reservations for treatments.
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