46 Best Hotels in Napa and Sonoma, California

The aesthetic at this 22-acre property where health and wellness are priorities is Napa Valley barn meets San Francisco loft: guest suites and studio rooms have high ceilings, sleek contemporary furniture, all-natural fabrics in soothingly muted colors, and an outdoor patio. Solage is a resort for sociable sorts who like to lounge at the bar overlooking the large pool or play a bocce game after lunch at Solbar or the poolside Picobar restaurants. In addition to a large well-equipped spa and bathhouse where you can indulge in mud-bath and other regimens, there's a packed schedule of fitness activities like yoga and Pilates. To be in the middle of the action, ask for a room facing the pool; for more seclusion, ask to be nearer the oak grove or in the most recently built studios.

An upscale, ultracontemporary adults-only resort in the Hyatt Alila luxury brand's fold, this hillside gem sits adjacent to Beringer Vineyards six blocks north of Main Street shopping and dining. The full-service resort has rooms fashioned in soft browns and crisp whites that contrast pleasingly with the lighter greens of surrounding vineyards—visible through many of the accommodations' floor-to-ceiling windows—and the darker forest hues farther east and west. Plush furnishings and linens, state-of-the-art electronics, and spacious bathrooms stocked with superior products contribute to the aura of intentional yet offhand elegance. The destination Violetto restaurant serves breakfast, weekend brunch, lunch, and dinner.

Ideal for travelers seeking design pizzazz, a see-and-be-seen atmosphere, and first-class amenities, this five-story downtown Napa property fuses New York City chic and Las Vegas glamour. Ultracontemporary rooms with Nespresso coffeemakers, wine refrigerators, and appropriate (and appropriately located) electronics docking stations come in several categories, from 285-square-foot Classic Kings to 780-square-foot Archer's Den suites with balconies and fireplaces. All rooms have beds draped in 100%-cotton linens and topped with down duvets and down pillows. There are also work desks, safes, and flat-screen TVs with premium channels. Small refrigerators are stocked with refreshments; there's a fee for them, but it's reasonable. The look overall is clean and sophisticated, with local art adorning the rooms and the hallways. Some of the best views are from upper-floor rooms facing south and west, though the southern ones pick up a little street noise on the balconies.

The 1960s are back and splashier than ever at this tastefully and whimsically restored motel next to a park and diagonally across from the Luther Burbank Home & Gardens. The owners of the popular Spinster Sisters restaurant around the corner, who've been collecting mid-century modern furniture for years, have put their collection to swell use furnishing the Astro, a design lover's delight, where something different catches the eye every few seconds. Each room is individually decorated, some with Sputnik chandeliers and vintage Eames chairs and accessories like pottery, old cameras, and wooden ice buckets. Built-in benches in some rooms are useful for storing luggage, and all rooms have flat-screen TVs and refrigerators but no microwaves or (except for two suites) coffeemakers. The two-building motel sits on the edge of the SOFA Santa Rosa Arts District, across Santa Rosa Avenue from two tattoo and piercing parlors that add further local color. Ask about discounts on tastings at wineries, a spa, and a bike-tour company.

The owner of two distinctive lodgings—the six-room Brannan Cottage Inn, whose centerpiece is an 1860s cottage from Calistoga's original spa era, and five lofts two blocks away—operates them jointly as the Brannan Hotels. Although the stained-oak floors, wainscoting, and retro bathroom fixtures of the inn’s guest rooms recall Victorian times, contemporary comfort is the goal: the beds have plush mattresses and high-thread-count sheets, and rooms are equipped with large flat-screen TVs, electronics charging stations, and espresso machines. Eco-friendly touches abound, most visibly in the LED lighting throughout the property. A tall palm, even taller twin cypresses, and an elm tree thought to be 300 years old shade the inn.

Extravagant hospitality defines the Napa Valley's luxury properties, but Embrace Calistoga takes the prize in the "small lodging" category. Every night there's a wine-and-cheese event on the expansive wraparound porch of this 1873 Victorian. (Heaters and blankets keep patrons toasty on cold days.) Guest rooms are immaculately maintained, each furnished with a tastefully casual mix of new and antique furnishings. Come morning, the brunch-style breakfasts are marvelous affairs. The attentive service includes matching guests with the right wine-tasting options.

A suave luxury resort, the Four Seasons entices high rollers with farmhouse-eclectic interiors and amenities that include a spa, the destination Auro restaurant, two pools, 7-plus acres of vines, and a working winery. Oriented to take advantage of vineyard and Calistoga Palisades views, the high-ceilinged accommodations, in a series of two-level buildings, have tall glass sliding doors that open onto terraces or balconies. Outfitted in creamy beiges or chocolate browns and whites, the spacious guest rooms have fireplaces, custom furnishings and light fixtures, private bars with wine refrigerators, and deep soaking tubs.

A boutique sibling of the H2Hotel two doors away, this downtown delight that debuted in 2018 earned instant LEED Gold status for its eco-friendly construction and operating practices. Totally 21st century in its use of concrete, steel, glass, and (often reclaimed) wood, the Harmon Guest House, named for Healdsburg’s founder, Harmon Heald, echoes mid-century modern design with clean lines and cool sophistication. In the guest rooms, simple wood platform beds sit on light-oak floors, with headboardlike, dark, quilted panels attached to the white walls providing a contrast. Rooms all have window seats with views of local landmark Fitch Mountain, Foss Creek (whose restoration the hotel has participated in), or a bamboo-filled interior courtyard. The public areas include a creek-side deck. The room rate includes a continental breakfast.

Fluffy feather beds, custom Italian furnishings, and French doors in most cases opening onto terraces or balconies lend this inn's uncommonly spacious guest rooms a romantic air—more than a few guests are celebrating honeymoons or anniversaries. All the rooms have separate entrances, espresso makers, and refrigerators. Each of several room types has its appeal, from price to views to lavish layout. The inn has a few pet-friendly rooms (dogs only); it's wise to book one as far ahead as possible. With its mature fruit trees and buildings resembling a Mediterranean-style villa, the inn seems as though it's been here a century, but it was completed in 1990.

Guests at this 7-acre boutique property five blocks south of Sonoma Plaza bask in ritzy seclusion in plush accommodations set amid landscaped gardens. On land once part of a ranch established in the 19th century, the hotel takes its architectural cues from a circa-1850s Victorian home that now holds 10 guest rooms. Newer buildings contain 59 more accommodations, among them two cottages and several garden suites. The rooms, many with gas fireplaces, have the same beige, light brown, soft white, and black color scheme that predominates in the public areas. Layla, for Mediterranean cuisine, is the main restaurant.

An 1881 mansion lauded in its early decades as Healdsburg's finest residence remains the centerpiece of this 8-acre estate of wooded and landscaped grounds that co-owner and celebrity designer Jay Jeffers transformed into a boutique property dripping with ultraluxe style. Rooms in the three-story Second Empire and Greek Revival–style home have gloriously high ceilings; the former carriage house and four other structures contain additional, in some cases more secluded, accommodations. A meal at the highly acclaimed first-floor restaurant is a highlight of many guests' stays.

San Franciscans involved in the maker movement moved seamlessly into hospitality with this 3-acre cannabis-friendly bed-and-breakfast, whose novel concept and sustainable practices landed it a slot on Time’s 2024 The World’s Greatest Places list. The multilevel main building, a renovated 1906 farmhouse, contains six guest rooms (two smallish), a large-windowed living room–like space, and a communal dining room where the hosts serve a full breakfast with a hot entrée. A carriage house steps away holds three larger pet-friendly rooms. All the accommodations, furnished in a simple contemporary style that complements the forest setting, have high-speed Wi-Fi, smart TVs, and updated bathrooms; some rooms have fireplaces. Guests have access to a designated refrigerator in the kitchen. The outdoor areas, which include picnic spots, places to smoke, and a farm that supplies some of the breakfast’s produce, heighten this forward-thinking operation’s appeal.

Its bungalow-like guest rooms deftly layered into oak- and Cabernet-studded hills a few miles north of Healdsburg Plaza, this architectural sensation sets the standard for Sonoma County's ultraluxury game. Starting at 599 square feet—with studios and suites running from 948 to 1,178 square feet and the Guest House checking in at 4,600—the spaces are bathed in soothing whites and earth tones. Original works by local artists grace the walls, with floor-to-ceiling windows revealing heritage oaks, grapevines, and Mt. St. Helena beyond. All guest quarters have outdoor living spaces with a firepit, a daybed, lounge chairs, and a dining table. The public areas captivate all the more, especially the pool and the lead restaurant, Hazel Hill, whose semiprivate dining room juts into the oaks like a treehouse. The wow factor of the design notwithstanding, the Montage is ultimately about its setting and the opportunity to connect with nature. To ensure guests feel fully unplugged, they don't drive their vehicles at the resort but are ferried about on golf carts.

From the colors and surfaces in the guest rooms and public spaces to the filling breakfasts, the attention to detail at this country-casual yet sophisticated boutique lodging impresses most guests. Rooms are in three buildings—11 in two hillside structures and 2 more below the lobby and breakfast area—and there are two garden cottages. All the accommodations, painted in soft soothing hues, contain upscale-contemporary furnishings and very comfortable beds (mostly kings) with luxurious sheets. All rooms have a patio or other outdoor seating area. Room amenities include bathrobes, complimentary snacks, refrigerators, Brita water filters, heated bathroom floors, and smart TVs.

The exterior of this property between Sonoma and Glen Ellen says "motel," but the design sensibility and customer service are more quaint country inn, with the rates splitting the difference. Many patrons return year after year, so book well ahead in summer and early fall, especially on weekends. A few blocks west of Highway 12 in a residential neighborhood, the inn is popular with pro bicyclists and serious amateurs. The small but cheerful rooms, a handful pet-friendly and most with patios or balconies, are individually decorated with painted wooden armoires and brightly colored contemporary artwork. All rooms have air-conditioning, Keurig coffeemakers, small refrigerators, and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable. Free rollaway beds are available for kids.

With a countryside location, a reserved sense of style, and spacious rooms with comfortable beds, the Vinarosa Resort & Spa (which got a makeover and new name mid-2025) further seduces with a slew of amenities and a scenic vineyard landscape. Guests appreciate the multiple on-site dining options and the personalized service and winery, entertainment, and restaurant suggestions staffers eagerly supply. The well-appointed accommodations—some with views, either of vineyards or landscaped gardens, and others nearly within reach of the grapevines—occupy a series of two-story buildings, each with several units per floor. The rooms have a patio or balcony, and many have a fireplace.

Eco-friendly touches abound at this hotel, from the plant-covered "green roof" to wooden decks made from salvaged lumber. A block from Healdsburg Plaza, the H2Hotel is within walking distance of many restaurants, shops, and tasting rooms, and many wineries are just a short drive away. Earthy items like striped tiger-bamboo floors, wool-felt area rugs, and side tables made from blocks of elm lend warmth to the guest rooms, whose white walls and bedding inspire serenity. Rooms come in three categories (from smallest to largest): eco-king, eco-studio, and eco-suite. Each room has a patio or small balcony, and the thoughtful touches include ample luggage storage and king beds that can be converted into two twins.

Guests at this spot along the Russian River camp (well, sort of) in luxury under the redwoods in cute-as-a-button Airstream trailers decked out with top-notch beds, linens, and bath products, with smaller "Happier Camper" and tent options (not year-round) only for two. The cleverly modified Airstreams have all the mod cons and remarkably roomy bathrooms with walk-in showers. Ten luxury tents, a relative bargain, are set up during the summer. They don't have showers, but guests use the facilities in the mid-century modern–inspired clubhouse.

Redwoods, Douglas firs, and palms supply shade and seclusion at this lushly landscaped resort ¾ mile north of downtown Guerneville. The pool and hot tub, both saline, and the on-site spa facilitate decompressing, but Main Street's bustle and dining options—including Boon Eat + Drink, under the same management—are easily accessible. The hotel provides complimentary orange bikes for rides into town, out to Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve, or over to wineries and river beaches. Most guest rooms surround the pool, but a few quieter ones lie toward the property's rear. Beyond them, and more peaceful still, are a vintage camper and, available in summer only, three tasteful tent rooms sitting atop wooden platforms.

On the second floor of a refurbished 1920s building, these light-filled lofts that debuted in 2024 position guests in the middle of downtown Calistoga’s retail, dining, and wine-tasting action. As with the affiliated Brannan Cottage Inn two blocks away (the properties are run jointly as the Brannan Hotels), upscale comfort is the goal, achieved here via custom contemporary furnishings, up-to-the-moment electronics, flat-screen smart TVs, espresso machines, and bathrooms with rain showers and heated floors and toilets. Four lofts have kitchenettes with induction cooktops. With contactless check-in, keyless rooms, and no front desk, the experience resembles an Airbnb more than a boutique hotel, though the GM and other staffers are nearby at the inn, whose café provides a complimentary breakfast for patrons booking directly through the website or by phone.

These spacious (584–889-square-foot) contemporary bungalows provide guests with an upscale, up-to-date home away from home, with fireplaces, outdoor patios and dining areas, wireless and streaming-service connectivity, fully equipped kitchens, and washers and dryers. With all the accommodations sleeping up to four, the bungalows work well for families or couples traveling together.

About half the rooms here, decorated in mid-century modern style, date to this property's 1947 origins as a roadside motel, with the newer remaining ones edging this Hyatt–JdV Collection quasi-resort into budget-boutique territory. With the MoonAcre Spa, Fleetwood Calistoga restaurant, and multiple geothermal pools (one adults-only), the hotel provides decent value with its lower-end accommodations and a touch of class at the upper end. Amenities include comfortable beds, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen HDTVs.

A winning combination of glamour, service, and pastoral seclusion makes this resort with freestanding board-and-batten cottages the perfect getaway for active lovebirds or families and groups seeking to unwind. The several bars, a tasting room (wine and spirits flights, plus beer and nonalcoholic beverages), and restaurants on property and the Town Square's lawn games area and Pavilion open-air lounge provide numerous opportunities for socializing, but when it's time to power down, the cottages and suites deliver the utmost in privacy. Natural light floods the cottages, whose French doors lead to private gardens, some with firepits and outdoor soaking tubs. Fireplaces, ethereal beds topped with plush linens, and spacious bathrooms with heated slate floors and large indoor-outdoor showers may make it difficult to summon the will to head to the hilltop infinity swimming pool and hot tub, where the vineyard views never fail to astound. The Hilltop dining room is open to guests only, but Farm and the Boon Fly Café, both public restaurants, are popular with visitors throughout the Wine Country.

A long driveway lined with freestanding, elm-shaded cottages with rocking chairs on their porches looks like Main Street USA, but inside each skylighted building you'll find all the perks necessary for a romantic weekend getaway. Each cottage has its own variation on the comfy-rustic look, with overstuffed chairs in front of the fireplaces and wicker furniture on the front porches the constant. Bright whites, high-quality bedding and linens, and colorful throws and pillows add a touch of style. In-room amenities include flat-screen TVs, safes, coffee machines, and picnic backpacks for winery lunches. Spas and restaurants are within walking distance.

A slightly kitschy spa, relaxing heated mineral pools, and the health-oriented House of Better restaurant are among the pluses of this playfully retro mid-century-style resort. Natural wood and soft browns and whites predominate in the guest rooms, whose bright-orange and aqua-blue accents supply vintage verve. Accommodations range from smallish standard rooms to suites, a bungalow, a cottage, and a Victorian residence. On-site hot springs warm the resort's mud baths, part of a regimen that can also include a steam bath, a mineral-water soak, and a massage.

A classic 1950s-style neon sign marks the driveway to this roadside motel whose off-season rates appeal to budget-minded travelers. In high season, you'll pay a premium for the convenient location along Highway 29 a mile south of Main Street’s prime restaurants and shops, but the rooms are tidy, and the landscaped grounds and picnic tables elevate the property over similar accommodations. Family-friendly pluses include rollaway beds and cribs for a modest charge. To avoid highway noise, ask for a room farthest from the road.

The draw at this mission-style resort is the extensive spa with its array of massages and treatments, some designed for couples. The focus on fitness and rejuvenation extends to an adjacent 7,100-yard golf course winding through trees and vineyards, a changing schedule of fitness classes, and guided hiking excursions on Fridays and weekends. Fairmont and Deluxe guest rooms aren't large (some of the former are less than 300 square feet) but are supremely comfortable; some have patios or balconies. Vineyard (500 square feet) and Mission (550 square feet) suites feel roomier and have fireplaces and Jacuzzi tubs. Most Vineyard Suites have patios or balconies, as do some Mission ones. A few Legacy Collection one-bedroom suites range from 600 to 1,010 square feet. The chefs at the resort's Santé restaurant prepare modern American cuisine.

The former Carlson-Currier Silk Mill, its oldest section dating to 1892, houses this atypical Hampton Inn, some of whose guest rooms have 14-foot ceilings and exposed-brick walls. Historical maps and vintage and recent Petaluma photographs decorate the rooms, done in rich gray tones that complement the red brick. Some standard queen rooms feel small, but the suites are spacious. Business travelers enjoy access to photocopying and a few other amenities. A plentiful buffet is laid out each morning in the mill's former dye room, a contender for the chain's classiest breakfast venue.