15 of the Best Hotels in Napa and Beyond: Our Favorite Wine Country Boutique Hotels
When it comes to jaw-dropping scenery, Napa Valley and the rest of California’s wine country is hard to beat. While the area suffered devastating fires in the fall of 2017, the resilient region has bounced back and tourism is in full swing, with hotels and vineyards happily welcoming guests. Whether you want to soak up the summer sun, experience the busy harvest season, or relax with the locals once all the Cabernet has been barreled, there's never a bad time to visit wine country. Before you start planning your vino-filled getaway, take a look at the best hotels in Napa, Sonoma, and beyond, from winery-owned guesthouses and suites to luxury boutique hotels.
Photo: Trinette Reed Photography1/15Auberge du Soleil
180 Rutherford Hill Road, Rutherford
From $875/night
aubergedusoleil.com
Evoking the sophistication of the South of France, Auberge du Soleil has been one of Napa Valley’s most luxurious places to stay since 1985, when 50 sun-and-earth-toned “maisons” were added to Rutherford, Claude Rouas’s celebrated destination restaurant. Wine director Kris Margerum curates a stellar list of over 15,000 selections, working with the culinary team to create perfect pairings for the Michelin-starred restaurant’s Mediterranean-inspired menus. The original Michael Taylor interiors have been extensively updated by Taylor’s former protégé, San Francisco designer Suzanne Tucker, and the rooms feature private terraces and fireplaces.
Photo: Courtesy White House Napa Valley Inn2/15White House Napa Valley Inn
443 Brown Street, Napa
From $379/night
whitehouseinnnapa.com
Enter the charming, 17-room White House by way of the white-columned porch and you'll see how the downtown Napa property perfectly blends traditional appeal with modern elegance. Spend the day walking along the nearby Napa River, go shopping at the many family-owned stores downtown, or head toward the wineries in the area.
Photo: Courtesy of Milliken Creek Inn & Spa3/15Milliken Creek Inn & Spa
1815 Silverado Trail, Napa
From $579/night
millikencreekinn.com
Hidden on three acres of lush land, the Milliken Creek Inn & Spa is located on the banks of the Napa River. This 12-room boutique hotel, which is just on the outskirts of downtown Napa, was once a 19th-century stagecoach stop. Golfers, take note: The Napa Valley Country Club is roughly 2.5 miles down the road. But make sure you have a friend who’s a member, as it’s a private club.
Photo: Courtesy of Meadowood Napa Valley4/15Meadowood Napa Valley
900 Meadowood Lane, St. Helena
From $750/night
meadowood.com
Meadowood Napa Valley is a villagelike Relais & Chateaux property and private country club set over 250 acres and featuring luxury lodging, golf, tennis, croquet, and a three-Michelin-star restaurant. The property offers a revamped nine-hole golf course and an all-suite spa designed by Howard Backen. The architect is also currently renovating the hotel's pools and fitness center, which will debut in late 2018.
Photo: Courtesy of Bardessono5/15Bardessono
6526 Yount St., Yountville
From $650/night
bardessono.com
One of only 28 LEED Platinum–certified resorts in California, the 62-suite hotel in the foodie haven of Yountville is underpinned by an ethos that combines luxury living with eco-minded design and art. Facilities include Lucy Restaurant & Bar, which uses produce from an on-site organic garden, and a full-service spa. The hotel’s six ground-floor Tufa suites are arguably the most coveted accommodations, measuring 750 square feet and featuring fireplaces and private courtyards.
Photo: Trinette Reed6/15Solage
755 Silverado Trail, Calistoga
From $425/night
solage.aubergeresorts.com
In early 2015 Solage completed a series of revamps, which expanded its Spa Solage and Solbar restaurant, both spearheaded by designer Shirley Robinson. Of Solage’s stand-alone studio-style accommodations, the Silverado Suite is the property’s most popular, featuring a separate living area and cozy fireplace inside, and a private terrace complete with a hot tub.
Photo: Erhard Pfeiffer7/15Calistoga Ranch
580 Lommel Road, Calistoga
From $695/night
calistogaranch.com
Designed to evoke a sprawling vintner’s estate, the 157-acre Calistoga Ranch includes a private restaurant, family and adults-only pools, an extensive wine cellar, and a on-site winery, Sotero Vineyard, which produces Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The 50 cedar-shingled guest lodges and 27 owner lodges are enveloped by ancient oaks and redwoods, and all of the accommodations—the 2,400-square-foot Estate Lodge and Meadow Spa Lodge are the most spacious—comprise stand-alone rooms connected by terraces, trellised walkways, and expansive outdoor living areas. Warm contemporary interiors, whose palettes reflect the natural surroundings, are supplemented by outdoor shower gardens.
Photo: Rare Brick8/15Kenwood Inn & Spa
10400 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood
From $311/night
kenwoodinn.com*
The Mediterranean villa–inspired property recently reopened after an extensive renovation to repair damage from the wildfires last fall. The inn's 29 rooms and suites were also revamped along with the lobby, which features a new fireplace and reception desk. Guests walk through three greenery-packed courtyards and past cascading fountains and tranquil pools to reach their rooms, which are appointed with fireplaces, featherbeds, and Italian furnishings. The remodeled spa will open this summer.
Photo: Courtesy of Carneros Resort and Spa9/15Carneros Resort and Spa
4048 Sonoma Highway, Napa
From $750/night
carnerosresort.com
Accommodations at the Carneros Resort and Spa range from 400-square-foot cottages to 2,400-square-foot residences. At the top of the hotel’s cozy cottage category, the 828-square-foot Harvest Suites feature extensive outdoor space. A handful of private terraces overlook rolling hills and vineyards, and each Harvest Suite includes a fireside butler who will swing by to light your fire pit and fill your soaking tub whenever you make the call.
Photo: Courtesy of Hotel Healdsburg10/15Hotel Healdsburg
25 Matheson Street, Healdsburg
From $399/night
hotelhealdsburg.com
Set in the historic town square, Hotel Healdsburg is home to Charlie Palmer’s progressive American Dry Creek Kitchen restaurant. The hotel completed renovations on its 55 guest rooms and suites in 2015. The refreshed rooms, which were designed by David Baker Architects and Myra Hoefer Design, feature contemporary lighting, handcrafted furniture, and decorative pieces by an array of local artisans. The hotel also boasts exquisite gardens, a 3,000-square-foot spa, and a 60-foot outdoor pool.
Photo: Courtesy of Poetry Inn11/15Poetry Inn
6380 Silverado Trail, Napa
From $650/night
poetryinn.com
Run by Lede Family Wines, this five-room property is perched high above the valley floor in Napa’s Stag’s Leap District and is only accessible via a long gated driveway, giving it a delicious sense of seclusion. Architect Howard Backen—who also designed the estate’s winery—has given each room a distinctly different look and feel. All have west-facing private balconies to take advantage of spectacular daily sunsets.
Photo: Trinette Reed Photography12/15Gaige House + Ryokan
13540 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen
From $279/night
thegaigehouse.com
Set in the charming Sonoma County village of Glen Ellen, Gaige House + Ryokan offers a secluded retreat with a meditation deck, private karesansui rock gardens, and the ability to book a shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, experience. The property offers 23 guest rooms and suites, including nine Ryokan Zen suites, which are modeled after traditional Japanese ryokans and include granite soaking tubs, glass atriums, and outdoor patios.
Photo: Aubrie Pick13/15Calistoga Motor Lodge and Spa
1880 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga
From $209/night
calistogamotorlodgeandspa.com
Designed by New York–based firm AvroKO, the Calistoga Motor Lodge and Spa channels a classic midcentury motor lodge. The property's 50 rooms and suites were inspired by vintage camper vans and are decorated with vintage-inspired fabrics, quirky art, and colorful carpet. Camper King suites include a retro dining banquette that can convert into a double bed. Guest can relax in the MoonAcre spa, which features a mix-your-own mud bar, or for a more active vacation, the hotel offers morning yoga classes, custom cruiser bikes, and activities ranging from wine tastings to hula hoop competitions and bocce tournaments.
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Photo: Jason Dewey14/15Las Alcobas, a Luxury Collection Hotel
1915 Main St, St. Helena
From $625/night
lasalcobasnapavalley.com
One of the newest additions to Napa Valley is Las Alcobas, which opened in June of 2017. The 68-room boutique hotel overlooks the sprawling Beringer Vineyard in St. Helena. Design firm Yabu Pushelberg created the serene interiors, which include custom furniture, spalike bathrooms, and a soothing neutral palette. The property is also home to the Acacia House restaurant, which is helmed by chef Chris Cosentino, and the 3,500-square-foot Atrio spa.
Photo: Farmhouse Inn15/15Farmhouse Inn
7871 River Road, Forestville
From $545/night
farmhouseinn.com
The charming Farmhouse Inn in Sonoma offers a laid-back atmosphere and luxe amenities, including a Michelin-starred restaurant, a full-service spa, and a team of five concierges. The 25 country-chic guest rooms are outfitted with featherbeds, fireplaces, fresh flowers, and nightly deliveries of milk and cookies. Guests can experience the best of the area's vineyard on sommelier-led tours in a Tesla Model X.
