Bodega Bay, CA – March 31, 2022 – Woodside Hotel Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrea Murray, CHA, as the new managing director of The Lodge at Bodega Bay. In Murray’s new role, she will oversee the management and operation of the 83-room ocean-view resort nestled on the rugged yet serene Sonoma Coast.
“We are thrilled to welcome Andrea to the Woodside Hotel Group team, overseeing The Lodge at Bodega Bay as it ushers in a new and exciting era,” said Greg Alden, president and CEO, Woodside Hotel Group. “Her expertise in luxury boutique hotels throughout Northern California will be invaluable during this pivotal time as the Lodge refreshes its guest rooms and suites.”
Murray boasts fifteen years of hospitality management experience for hotels and resorts along the California and Oregon coasts. Most recently, she held the role of general manager for Olema House in Olema, Calif. Prior, Murray served as general manager for The Porter Portland, a Curio Collection hotel by Hilton, where she hired and oversaw the pre-opening team and operations at the 300-room hotel. Earlier in her career, Murray worked with Pacifica Hotels, a collection of California beach hotels, as the general manager for The Marina del Rey Hotel and The Belmar in Manhattan Beach, where she ran day-to-day operations and guided the vision of service for the boutique properties.
Murray’s love for all things culinary and hospitality began as a child while helping in the kitchen with her mother’s catering business. As a young adult, she auditioned and was accepted into San Francisco School of the Arts, where she studied opera and music as a mezzo soprano. While Murray’s passions have led her around the world, from completing a certificate in aryuvedic yoga in Bali to diving in Indonesia at Komodo National Park, her heart lies in Northern California where she has access to the region’s rich culture and outdoor activities.
“The Lodge at Bodega Bay is renowned as a quaint retreat in an iconic setting where the stunning Sonoma coast meets wine country – it’s a truly idyllic place to unplug and reconnect with the outdoors in a serene coastal sanctuary,” Murray said. “Hospitality has taken me along the West Coast, and I am grateful to land along the Sonoma Coast and join Woodside Hotel Group during this exciting time of change and growth at the Lodge.”
The Lodge at Bodega Bay offers guests an unparalleled coastal escape with spectacular ocean views from its enhanced guestrooms that feature stunning water views, wood-burning fireplaces, and private balconies. Amenities of the Lodge include a dramatic, infinity-edge hot tub with unobstructed water views, heated swimming pool, sauna, spa, large fitness center, outdoor fire pits, complimentary Electra cruiser bikes, and four acres of meticulously landscaped grounds. Bodega Bay Lodge’s signature restaurant, Drakes Sonoma Coast, offers an authentic culinary experience designed to complement the natural and strong sense of place, and the recently renovated Drakes Fireside Lounge offers a more casual, relaxed dining and bar experience.
For more information, please visit: The Lodge at Bodega Bay or call (707) 875-3525.
