Waters Edge Hotel
Coastal New England boutique. Intimate, low-key, romance-forward. More homey inn than flashy hotel. Think crisp white linens, beamed ceilings, fire crackle, bay breeze.
Book a View King or Grand King for the best deck-to-bay ratio — the Standard King rooms face inward and have no bay views.
Why It Matters
The only waterfront hotel in Tiburon. Perched literally on a historic dock over San Francisco Bay with direct views of the SF skyline and Angel Island. All amenities included with zero resort fees — a genuinely rare policy at this price point.
Waters Edge sits on a historic dock right at the foot of Main Street in Tiburon — a small Marin County town connected to San Francisco by a 30-minute ferry. It's the only hotel in town actually on the water. From the Grand View Deck you get a clear sightline straight across the bay to the San Francisco skyline, with Angel Island floating in between. The building has a distinct New England character: muted cream tones, unfinished wood, nautical touches that feel considered rather than kitschy. Twenty-three rooms, every single one with a wood-burning fireplace. No restaurant, no pool, no full spa. But the included amenities — room-delivered continental breakfast, evening wine and cheese on the deck, complimentary Trek bikes, warm cookies at night — more than compensate.
Where You'll Stay
5 room types available
Deluxe King
Slightly larger than the Standard King, with a king bed and wood-burning fireplace. Offers a clearer view of San Francisco Bay than the standard category.
King
Double Queen
Two plush queen beds and a wood-burning fireplace. First-floor rooms have private dock access; second-floor rooms offer Main Street views and private balconies. Flooded with Tiburon sunshine.
Two Queen BedsGrand King
The top category at Waters Edge. Junior suite layout with a separate sitting room facing the bay, a private patio, oversized soaking tub, wood-burning fireplace, and king bed. Full panoramic bay view from multiple vantage points in the room.
KingStandard King
Best-value room at the property. King plush bed and a wood-burning fireplace, but these rooms do not face the bay — no water views. Short walk down the hall reaches the Grand Waterfront Deck. ADA accessible configuration available.
KingView King
Generously sized rooms with vaulted ceilings and the property's best standard-category bay orientation. Two bay windows look directly out to the water. Private deck fits two chairs. The bay is right outside — sunrise over Angel Island from bed is a real thing here.
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Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Trek mountain bikes available for guests to borrow at no charge for exploring Tiburon, the waterfront path, and surrounding Marin County. Helmets available.
The Tiburon Ferry landing is a 1-minute walk from the hotel. Ferries run to San Francisco's Ferry Building (Financial District) in approximately 30 minutes. Separate service to Angel Island takes about 15 minutes.
The hotel's communal outdoor deck overlooks the bay, moored sailboats, and the San Francisco skyline. Fire pits are lit each evening — a natural gathering spot for the evening wine reception and after-dark stargazing.
Hotel provides binoculars and a backpack stocked with complimentary snacks and beverages for a day hike on Tiburon's Ring Mountain — a local favorite for views, bouldering, and discovering petroglyphs.
The hotel is adjacent to Tiburon yacht clubs and easy access to bay-based watersports including windsurfing and sailing, available from nearby operators.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Business center and meeting room available for guests traveling on business.
Dedicated meeting space available for small corporate events and group retreats.
Complimentary high-speed wireless internet in all guestrooms and public areas.
Complimentary coffee and tea available to guests throughout the day in the lobby.
All rooms stocked with EO natural botanic aromatherapy bath and body products.
Soaking tubs in every guestroom.
Wood-burning fireplaces in all 23 guestrooms. A defining feature of the property.
Large communal deck perched over the bay with fire pits and seating. All guests have access. Primary venue for evening wine receptions and bay viewing.
Paid parking available nearby. No complimentary on-site parking.
Welcomes 1 dog of any size for an additional fee of $85 per night. Pets cannot be left unattended in rooms. No cats.
The entire property is non-smoking.
The property does not have a pool or hot tub.
Dry cleaning available on premises.
Staff available around the clock for guest inquiries, concierge assistance, and check-in.
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