Flamingo Resort Hotel & Conference Center

From the exterior, the building looks like it’s fresh out of the 70s. I was pleasantly surprised to find the rooms were modern and comfy. Bed was wonderful!
Front desk staff was so-​so but were responsive when I called later for advice about local restaurants and wine bars.
Reasonably priced and comfortable. Would return for my next visit.

I paid a little extra to stay at a place similar to the Marriott per Priceline before I paid for a undisclosed Hotel and I got this… It needs to be updated, I’m not sure if we got stuck in a older wing of the facility but it was a little old :)
The beds are okay so that’s good!

Amazing pool. Great for toddlers and adults.
Issue today with service on drinks. However MADISON was amazing. Explained the issue and very apologetic. Poor girl had been yelled at by other poolsiders. NOT HER FAULT. She was more than AWESOME!!! Will probably be back tomorrow just because of her

So this place had its hey day in the 60’s. It hasn’t changed much. Still it’s charming in its vintage feel. The rooms are just OK. The A/​C worked which is important in the summer here. We sat by the pool and let the kids splash around in the huge pool. Unfortunately there was no pool side service so we had to order from the bartender. He was overwhelmed and service was very slow. This place is a gold mine and they know it. I get the impression they don’t have to care. It’s good for kids and near the downtown restaurants but if you want a newer experience, look elsewhere.

I would not stay here unless I had to, which is why I did. The bar/​restaurant area smells. Its mostly a body odor smell mixed with unappetizing food. Their breakfast was okay but I would not try any other meals.
I arrived 20 mins early and they told me my room was not ready. I had to get ready for a wedding. They did not care about my concerns. After a lot of complaining they stuck me in a dumpy pet-​friendly room. Everything in the room (paint, floors, counters, décor) needed to be upgraded and the bathroom was terribly small.
I would stay at the Marriott Down the street or an Air B&B if I ever ended up in Santa Rosa again.

I am a freelance travel coordinator based out of Los Angeles and I needed to travel over 100 people to Santa Rosa, with a variety of difference check-​in and check-​out times, spanning from a day to a little over a week. I emailed Flamingo Resort Hotel group sales to check their availability and Ashley got back to me right away, telling me that they thought they could make it work and for a fantastic price! Alisha and Tony took over from there, locking in dates, names of guests, etc. They were all genuinely nice, helpful, knowledgeable and understanding.
When I traveled up to the hotel, I was blown away by how beautiful the property is and how nice every single person on the staff was. There was not a single person that I spoke to that was nothing short of incredible. While we were there, we needed some conference rooms, sometimes at literally the very last second, and Tim was kind enough to be able to accommodate us and gave us the rooms for a steal! Also, when I constantly had to make changes to guests and cancellations, everyone on the staff was very understanding and kept in constant and quick contact with me via email or phone.
I did not hear a single complaint from any one of my crew members about any aspect of the hotel. The restaurant was fantastic, the housekeeping staff was great, the property was beautiful, the conference rooms and spa/​fitness center were perfect.
Thank you so much to the staff for putting up with our huge group! The next time I find myself in Santa Rosa, I will definitely be staying at the Flamingo Resort Hotel & Conference Center! I recommend it to all!

The Flamingo is an experience of its own. The rates are very affordable for the area and the rooms are recently updated and upgraded.
The lounge is frequently hosting interesting events. The pool is incredible and the aesthetic of the hotel in general is entirely novel. Do not pass up a chance to stay at this landmark establishment of wine country.

Tip: to use their gym it costs an additional $ 15 on top of room tax, tourist tax and CA tax! Seriously each night was charged with these additonal taxes. And they said they added a new one this year a 2% tax. Ridiculous. Bad enough we have to pay the 9% room tax.

We arrived at 3 o’clock for check in. My family had to wait until 7 before we were able to get into our room. The room was dirty and one on my daughters stepped on glass in the carpet of the bed room. The hotel always s seemed second at best; tv sucked, only one bathrobe, room service got order wrong, front desk with a continuous busy signal when you phone in, hot tub dirty, need I go on. The hotel can be fine if you enter with the expectations of going to a motel six, with a high price tag. But don’t go if you want something nice

Great place for a conference. I attended a thought provoking conference here that went for two days. The staff was very friendly and helpful throughout. I felt welcomed and well-​taken care of, no matter my inquiry and needs. The food served, too, throughout was health conscious. Fresh fruits, salads, and lean meats with some splurging breads and desserts if I was craving some carbs. The ballrooms and gardens are beautiful and large. The entire hotel is very tidy and cared for. This visit definitely makes me think about adding this hotel to future, personal trips if I stay in Santa Rosa. It is also very easy to get to and well signed with its big marquee.

My husband found this place when trying to book a room in wine country for New Years Eve. Everything in wine country was either booked or overpriced. Additionally, he was trying to find us a venue to bring in the new year.
The Flamingo fit the bill. They had somewhat reasonably priced rooms and offered a «NYE» package that included entrance into their NYE party, a large King sized room, late check ou AND breakfast buffett the next day. Everything is more pricey on NYE, but we felt the price for this package was fair ($ 320 for the both of us). In addition, they gave a greatly reduced rate for the next night and since we were making a weekend of it, we stayed the next night as well.
The staff was very efficient, helpful and friendly. Booking was easy. We arrived an hour earlier than check-​in and it was no problem. The lobby seemed a little stark and a bit dark. A large chandelier hangs in the center. They have newpaper articles about the history of the hotel. It’s a rather large facility with 3 buildings that surround the big pool area. The décor in our lobby of our building was really nice. I called it «retro modern». Everything looked new and clean. They have statues of Snoopy and Charlie brown throughout (the Schulz Museum is not far away).
The rooms were very clean. Long, heavy drapes on the windowed wall gave it grand, theater like feeling. The rooms were decorated very nicely and kept with the theme of the retro feel. The only complaint about the room was our bathroom fan was REALLY noisy and the lights (they must be energy savers) take about 10 minutes to fully light up. Other than that, the bed was REALLY comfortable. I slept great.
I wasn’t sure what to expect from the NYE party, but it did not disappoint. The ballroom was much larger than I expected and the band (an 80’s Hairband) was awesome. Across the way they had DJ’s playing the the lounge area. The best of both worlds.
The buffett was AMAZING. I didn’t expect much from this «free» breakfast, but they had wonderful fresh fruit, an omelet chef and anything else you could want to start your day.
We had the best time would definately consider staying here when visiting wine country (which is less than 10 minutes away.
Thank you to The Flamingo for helping us end 2015 and start 2016 in style!

Despite some modern updates, this 50+ year hotel shows it’s age. The front desk staff were all cheerful and courteous. The rooms were small, especially the bathroom but had all the modern amenities expected, including a small fridge in the closet. The bedding was modern and nice, what you would expect from a higher end hotel. Most interesting was that all the rooms had a door leading to the interior hallway and a rear door leading out to the parking lot, presumably to allow mistresses to slip out quietly. The conference food was underwhelming and left me hungry at the end of the day and ensured I looked somewhere else for dinner. Not sure what other options are in the area, but the $ 200 for Friday night seemed pricey for the divey hotel that it was.

We have stayed at The Flamingo before and it is well located for both Santa Rosa and beginning a visit to the Sonoma region.
Quiet location, good staff, good parking and clean room. I got a good price on Travelocity for weekday stays and it was very worth the price.
Found it a little strange that when you open the booklet for services the first thing you found were the nearby churches — just churches. Also, it would be nice if they used pump devices for their complimentary toiletries rather than the little travel bottles. Seemed wasteful. Our biggest complaint in room 434 was the door to our room from the hallway was very, very sticky. We really had to push hard to get the door open.

We just spent two nights at the Flamingo and had a great trip! Before you book, it’s helpful to know that this place has been around since the 1950’s, and was actually declared an historic landmark in 1996. They finished a round of renovations in 2010, but the place still holds a funky, off-​beat vibe that requires a heavy taste in hipster irony (or a genuine appreciation for retro, in our case).
The front desk staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, and really set the tone for our trip — thanks specifically to a woman with short and curly white/​blond hair. She was fantastic and got us completely set up to tackle a list of wineries in Healdsburg. Given the shortage of crowds for the Thanksgiving weekend, we also enjoyed an upgrade into a giant king room — super gorgeous, and we loved the extra space!
Continental breakfast runs $ 9/​person, but you’re so close to Safeway, IHOP, and other local coffee shops and diners that breakfast shouldn’t be an issue either way.
They have an Olympic-​sized pool in the center of the resort and a large hottub that easily holds up to 10 people. They have both running (and heated) year-​round. As if I really needed to unwind after a day of wine tasting… :-P
We always hit up Sonoma in the late autumn and winter after Harvest is over. The hotel prices are the best then, and you’ll ditch the crowds at the wineries. This place might not live up to surge pricing in the summer months, but if you can catch a deal you’ll have a great time at the Flamingo. :-)

I got this great idea for date night with my beloved, and it was to go to the Flamingo for their Salsa night. Thinking that we’d be there late (it didn’t even start until 9:30 PM) and that we’d be drinking (I won’t dance in public without some liquid courage!) I figured it prudent to book a room for that evening so we wouldn’t have to drive home.
Guess what? They have a 2 night minimum and it would cost almost $ 500! I explained to the reservation agent what my intent was but she wouldn’t budge.
Still thinking that this is crazy, I emailed the General Manager to explain my plight. Evidently my problem isn’t important enough to respond to since I never heard back.
So, bottom line, I won’t ever visit the Flamingo for any of their events, I’ll never stay at their hotel, and I’ll never recommend their hotel to anyone visiting from out of town.
Lousy customer service shouldn’t be tolerated in any business, but especially one in the hospitality industry!

Review is for the Sunday Brunch —
For my 21^st birthday, we came here for their champagne brunch. We were seated very quickly and they started pouring the drinks. Awesome champagne and very fresh OJ. The buffet has a huge selection! Fruits, meats, cheeses, vegetables, bacon, sausage, french toast, cheese blintzes, potatoes, baked brie, seafood (crab, mussels, clams, shrimp, smoked salmon), roast beef, tilapia, eggs benedict, dessert, and more. Everything was incredible. They also brought out an ice cream sundae with a flamingo candle in it for my birthday! So nice. The servers were extremely attentive and they constantly refreshed the food to make sure it was fresh and ready for every person. Awesome experience.

Older than me, but way cooler than me.
Everything Old is New Again:
Built in 1957, this hotel still has the charm from yesteryear. I thought the staggered stone on the outside walls was from a recent upgrade, but the pictures adorning the lobby wall show they have been there since the beginning. The hotel was built to mirror the original Las Vegas Flamingo, including the Flamingo tower. In 1996, the City of Santa Rosa declared the hotel a historic landmark.
1957 Meets Technology:
With all the old school charm, you might expect the accommodations to match. Quiet, the rooms themselves are very modern with a comfy bed, huge full-​size closet, flat screen wall-​mounted TV, spacious room, free in-​room coffee, refrigerator, microwave and WiFi that worked.
I Love Windows — Bring the Outside In:
The rooms face either the parking lot or pool and have two doors. Rooms are in individual buildings that connect via a glass-​lined hallway with easy access to the lobby, parking lot, pool, health club, lounge and hotel restaurant. This full-​service hotel also has banquet facilities and tennis courts. Each morning we saw squirrels running around the property.
Squeeze:
At first, I thought the small bathrooms were completely outdated with the old countertops, but realized the Kohler bathtub and toilet are new and colorized to match. The hairdryer, although very old, worked perfectly. Once they fully update the bathrooms, they will have a 5-​star resort.
Customer Service:
We booked the room online and received a WiFi package rate. Check-​in was smooth and staff was friendly.
Recommendation:
I originally booked this hotel because it was the only one with availability during the time I planned to be in the area. Now that I know the charm of this quaint hotel with the comfy bed, I will definitely stay again if given the chance and highly recommend.

I do live local and would have little reason to stay overnight here. But having said that I came with some girlfriends from out of town for a girls getaway and we enjoyed a day by the pool, dinner out and didn’t need to worry about driving after enjoying drinks.
this same group of girls normally go to Coppola for the day, but it has gotten so expensive, for the same price we could get a room and enjoy just as nice a pool. I loved this place. I expected Frank and Dean to roll in any minute and lounge with us poolside!
The rooms are great, the grounds a gorgeous and I found the service to be mostly outstanding. I did have one minor issue at check-​in, but over all it was a fantastic stay. I will take advantage of there weekly four person pool pass special, with a room to use for the afternoon as opposed to driving up to Coppola.

My wife and I had a very nice stay here over the weekend. My cousin got married on Saturday and the Flamingo was one of two places to stay where he was having a shuttle pick up guests to take them to the wedding to avoid being a designated driver. I have family who live in Santa Rosa and the hotel was just a quick 5 min drive to their house.
From what I can tell from reviews this place had a major remodel which is a work in progress so depending on if you get the new rooms or old rooms greatly impact your opinion of this place. We got a new room and thought it was very nice.
Pros:
Friendly staff
Plentiful parking
Tasty onsite restaurant with great Sunday brunch (reservation required)
Spacious room with air conditioning
Comfortable mattress
High pressure shower head
Swimming pool surrounded by comfy lounge chairs
Cons:
Paper thin walls: hear every step, conversation, and door slam
Cleaning ladies yelling down the halls in Spanish at 8am
Gross stains all over the carpet as other reviews mention
My wife and I enjoyed our stay and will definitely stay here on future visits to Santa Rosa. Make sure you price shop around. I paid $ 166 a night as part of the «wedding block» yet my Uncle got his room for $ 106. I guess they screw you over if you’re part of a wedding group.

Thank you so much Flamingo Resort Hotel & Conference Center for tolerating with us crazy AmeriCorps CalSERVES guests. You guys have been very accommodating and patient with all of us, and I am very grateful for that!
My colleagues and I enjoyed our newly renovated room. It was clean, the pillows were fluffy, and the bathrooms were fantastic. I could honestly say I had a wonderful time sleeping in that room. On the down side, there are no elevators around to accommodate those who are disabled on a wheelchair, so y’all better work it when you carry your luggage up the stairs or request for a room downstairs. Also, be aware that the walls are paper thin. I had a couple of my fellow AmeriCorps buddies having room parties across the hallway, so bring in the ear plugs or consider bringing a supplement that will make you go to bed.
On the other hand, I love the conference rooms. They’re very clean and accommodating to the trainer’s power point needs and internet usage. I also love the waters they had throughout the hotels and of course the cleanliness of each conference room. Overall, the Flamingo Resort Hotel & Conference Center has that charming motel meets classy hotel resort vibe. I would have to say my favorite parts of the hotel were the glass walled hallways with the lights beaming down some plants and definitely the pool area where many fellows in speedos practice their freestylin’ strokes.
I wouldn’t recommend this place for couples looking for a getaway, but it definitely makes a great stay for families with children and gigantic conferences!