The Best Hotels in Napa Valley for Vineyard Views, Geothermal Pools, and Outdoor Bathtubs
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From culinary delights to hot air ballooning, Napa Valley is home to so many exceptional facets—and plenty of gorgeous hotels to boot. When it comes to choosing a place to hunker down for the night, we know the decision will be a tough one, but luckily, there’s a little something for everyone in this beautiful region. Whether it’s a dreamy, zen-like bed-and-breakfast retreat in Calistoga or a historic, three-story mansion in the city of Napa itself, there are plenty of great options to pick from.
Northern California’s Wine Country, dotted with rolling hills, storybook-like streets canopied with oak trees, and more than 1,500 wineries and tasting rooms, has long been regarded as one of the most prestigious destinations in the world, beckoning discerning, globe-trotting travelers, wine aficionados, and adventurous types. The North Coast region, located north of San Francisco, encompasses six major counties, from the mist-shrouded Russian River Valley to down-to-earth Sonoma County. Apart from the obvious (ahem, wine tasting), there’s a plethora of outdoor activities on offer from hot air ballooning to natural geyser-gazing and a slew of renowned eateries helmed by culinary stars and Top Chef alums such as Casey Thompson, Thomas Keller, Chris Kostow, and Rogelio Garcia. Napa alone is home to a slew of tasting rooms, specialty shops, restaurants, and retail giants. Below, find 15 of the best hotels in Napa Valley.
How we choose the best hotels in Napa Valley
Every hotel on this list has been selected independently by our editors and written by a Condé Nast Traveler journalist who knows the destination and has stayed at that property. When choosing hotels, our editors consider both luxury properties and boutique and lesser-known boltholes that offer an authentic and insider experience of a destination. We're always looking for beautiful design, a great location, and warm service—as well as serious sustainability credentials. We update this list regularly as new hotels open and existing ones evolve.
Natasha Lee/Vintage House at The Estate YountvillehotelVintage House at The Estate Yountville
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Readers' Choice Awards 2017, 2018, 2020, 2024Vintage House is the light and airy version of sibling property Hotel Villagio at Estate Yountville, located within the same 22-acre resort. Given the prime location and proximity to acclaimed tasting rooms and award-winning restaurants in Yountville, it’s a hub for wine enthusiasts, staycationers, honeymooners, and bridal parties. Guests run the gamut from executives in golf shirts to denim jumpsuit-wearing women, Louis Vuitton bags in hand. Rooms are fashioned with crisp, white walls and ceilings clad in shiplap, with decorative fireplaces and furnished outdoor patios. Turndown touches include seasonal amenities ranging from lavender-based dream mist to cabernet-infused chocolate truffles placed bedside.
STEVEN ROTHFELDhotelMeadowood Napa Valley
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Gold List 2024 Readers' Choice Awards 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022For more than 50 years, the 250-acre woodsy, wine country oasis—that screams five-star luxury—has lured the likes of A-listers, couples, and wine enthusiasts with an ample roster of offerings from private tennis lessons with a pro to therapeutic mustard baths in a hand-hammered copper tub at a treehouse retreat within the spa. Comprised of 36 rooms and suites in varying types from the spacious family-friendly Hill House burrowed into the hillside to Cottage rooms with wood-burning fireplaces and enclosed porches, amenities here include complimentary car service to downtown Yountville and St. Helena; daily parking; and in-room mini-bars stocked with curated snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.
Hotel Villagio at The Estate YountvillehotelHotel Villagio at The Estate Yountville
$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2019, 2024A grown-up wine country haven seconds away from top-tier tasting rooms and eateries, this resort features low-key vibes by day and a turned-up scene after dark. A $70 resort fee provides you with what feels like the run of the house with complimentary offerings such as a welcome drink upon arrival, wine tastings Thursdays through Saturdays, morning yoga in the vineyard on select Saturdays, snacks in rooms and lobby areas, and tastings, discounts, and other perks at partner wineries in Yountville, Napa, and Rutherford. Spacious rooms—113 in total—feature thoughtful touches like leather settees, decorative marble fireplaces, framed Old World-style maps of Napa County, and furnished outdoor patios and balconies. The property is also located on the same street as world-class restaurants like The French Laundry and Bistro Jeanty, and tasting rooms Stewart Cellars and Handwritten Wines.
Alex Hayden/Courtesy Archer Hotel, NapahotelArcher Hotel Napa
$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024Located within downtown Napa's First Street, a 325-square-foot multi-use development with more than two dozen specialty boutiques, restaurants, and tasting rooms, think of this 183-room hotel as your home base to the Valley. Opened in 2017, the hotel features an upscale steakhouse, Charlie Palmer; a rooftop spa; a robust art program with works by local and regional artists curated by New York art advisor Deborah Goodman Davis; and guest rooms and suites in six different layout configurations ranging from 285 square feet to 780 square feet. After a day at play exploring nearby wineries or a hot air balloon excursion (the concierge can arrange either), head upstairs to the open-air restaurant and bar, Sky & Vine Rooftop Bar, for a cocktail and sunset-watching by a firepit.
Garrett Rowland/BardessonohotelBardessono Hotel and Spa
$$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024Situated on the former site of Lucy and John Bardessono's former homestead just steps from downtown Yountville, the 65-room eco-luxe hotel—with an on-site spa and garden-to-table-inspired eatery, Lucy Restaurant & Bar—was constructed using salvaged Tufa stone from the original family home; a 200-kilowatt solar energy system; and low volatile compound for all adhesives, finishes, paints, and carpets. The LEED Platinum–certified sanctuary is divvied up into spa suites (ideal for couples with 800 square feet of space including a fully-enclosed furnished courtyard or patio); steam spa suites with an indoor shower-gone-steam room and an outdoor shower; and tufa suites akin to wine country townhomes with massive living rooms, abstract art, and outdoor patios with flat-screen TVs. —Jennie Nunn and Pallavi Kumar
Courtesy Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa ValleyhotelFour Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley
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Hot List 2022 Readers' Choice Awards 2022, 2024Poised within its very own working vineyard, Elusa, the two-year-old newbie—with an industrial modern architectural bent—is located just a half-mile from Solage, Auberge Resorts Collection, and a short walk to Calistoga, but feels worlds apart. Designed with 17 different villas, rooms, and suite types for couples, traveling groups, and, believe it or not, families, the property boasts two pools (one for adults only, and one for families with kiddos); a bocce ball court; a spa; and Polestar EVs for guest use. For an unforgettable dining experience, book a table at Michelin-starred restaurant Auro, with a five-course tasting menu artfully prepared by Top Chef alum Rogelio Garcia.
Stanly Ranch, AubergehotelStanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection
$$$ | Hot List 2023 Readers' Choice Awards 2023, 2024Adopting its name from vintner Judge Edward Stanly, who first graced the area in 1856, the 712-acre retreat epitomizes wine country elegance in true Auberge fashion with 135 standalone cottages and suites set right within rolling farmland. For more space, book a two-bedroom villa replete with daily breakfast, full gourmet kitchens and wine fridges, and access to a fleet of Mercedes-Benz for cruising around town. Highlights include a wellness compound, Halehouse, featuring a robust menu of spa treatments and a Springhouse circuit program implementing innovative bio-hacking technologies, including a circulation-boosting hyperbaric oxygen chamber (advanced reservations required) and a giant cedar sauna for relaxation. Whatever you do, don't miss a meal—whether it's dinner at renowned restaurant, Bear, headed up by executive chef Anthony Stagnaro, a housemade confection at Gavel, or a scoop of ice cream at The Window.
Milliken Creek InnhotelMilliken Creek Inn and Spa
$$$Tucked just off the Silverado Trail (blink and you'll miss it), this secluded hideaway is Napa's best hidden gem. Located a six-minute drive from downtown Napa and Oxbow Public Market, the 11-room secret garden–like oasis features walking paths, cascading fountains, and romantic seating areas for two perched along the Napa River. Revamped in 2021 by Indigo Coast Interior Design in Los Angeles, you might feel as though you've been transported to Europe, or your most stylish friend's estate, with rooms outfitted with king beds; gas fireplaces; large soaking tubs; and select rooms with private balconies and firepits. Meet new friends and swap stories in the lobby every evening for complimentary wine and cheese (plus accompaniments like grapes, toasted crisps, and crackers) and freshly baked cookies.
Adrián Gregorutti/Okaeri CalistogahotelOkaeri Calistoga
$$$Tucked on a hillside just off Highway 128, one block from Downtown Calistoga, the mirage-like adults-only zen retreat—dotted with a mini nature reserve-like Japanese garden with concrete pagodas, a lily pond, stone pavers, and a wooden footbridge—is a veritable love letter to Japan. Expect to rub elbows (though with so much privacy and space, not literally) with local, high-profile wine industry veterans, or honeymooners from around the globe seeking a luxe, off-the-beaten-path experience.
“[Okaeri is about] honoring the Japanese aesthetic and Napa Valley and melding the two,” says Craig DeGraff, chief operating officer of Kanpai Wines. “It’s for the guest that’s looking for something different.” After my visit, I can confirm that this is definitely that place. None of the seven suites and rooms are alike, with individual touches and artwork like framed kimonos, antique Japanese scrolls, a table lamp made of corn, and 3D folded book origami. You’ll be lulled to sleep at night by the gentle swishing of trees and the euphonic sound of frogs flanking the outdoor lily pond.
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Courtesy Hyatt CalistogahotelCalistoga Motor Lodge & Spa
$Take a road trip without having to brave traffic or comb campgrounds with RV hook-ups at this retro roadside motor lodge in downtown Calistoga. Revamped in 2017, the retro retreat features two heated outdoor geothermal pools; a spa designed as a wink to a glamorous bygone bath house; and an Italian-inspired eatery serving up wood-fired pizzas. Book a Deluxe room with a king or two queen beds and private terraces, or reserve a family-friendly Camper Suite decked with a travel trailer-style banquette and hydraulic table that easily converts into a separate sleeping space. Head to the front desk-gone-trading post for provisions—a bottle of Oberon Cab, caramel-covered popcorn—or a vintage board game.
Getty ImageshotelWhite House Napa
$$Distinguished by a crisp white façade and an amalgamation of Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, and Eastlake architectural styles with columns and ornate pediments, this stately, historic three-story mansion is reminiscent of a real-life storybook with meandering walkways framed by manicured shrubs, rose bushes, and magnolia trees. Despite the glitz and glamour of sparkling crystal chandeliers, original crown molding, and ceiling medallions throughout the former estate, the 17-room inn is surprisingly down-to-earth. Guests here range from young couples celebrating anniversaries and honeymoons to well-traveled retirees lounging by the outdoor pool. It’s also a haven for weddings, bachelorette parties, or friends traveling together for concerts and wine tasting.
Courtesy Auberge Resorts CollectionhotelAuberge du Soleil, Auberge Resorts Collection
$$$ | Gold List 2018 Readers' Choice Awards 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024Regarded by return guests as the kind of place where a need is met before even requested, what sets this lauded Northern California-meets-South of France refuge apart is the slightly remote location perched on a sun-drenched hillside olive grove in the unassuming town of Rutherford, and unparalleled sophistication. Designed by San Francisco–based interior designer Suzanne Tucker, maison rooms and villas resemble light-and-airy French chateaus with light oak floors and hand-carved headboards, while the newly reconceived bar and Michelin-starred restaurant also reflect Tucker's touch with bronze-framed floor-to-ceiling doors and windows to accentuate sweeping valley views. In the Parc du Soleil sculpture garden, explore more than 100 works by 60 California artists, or soak up the rays and valley views by a 24-hour, heated outdoor pool.
Courtesy North Block HotelhotelNorth Block Hotel
$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022Tucked along Yountville's main drag, the idyllic hideaway mimics an Old World Mediterranean oasis with ivy-covered stucco and stone walls, tranquil stone fountains, and a cozy lobby with a vintage reception desk, marble-lined fireplace, and orb-shaped pendant lamp. Anchored around a central courtyard, each of the 20 guest rooms is appointed with leather tufted armchairs, 300-count linens, and patios. Second-story rooms have balconies with valley views. The revamped eatery, The Restaurant at North Block, serves up coastal-inspired fare from wild mushroom flatbreads to halibut with autumn puree, heirloom carrots, olive salt, and Syrah-pickled grapes.
Courtesy Solage CalistogahotelSolage, Auberge Resorts Collection
$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023Located a short bike ride from downtown Calistoga—known for its bubbling, thermal hot springs and low-key locals—the easy, breezy, modern-meets-country refuge with an on-site spa and 130-foot heated outdoor swimming pool underwent a major multi-million-dollar renovation in 2021, replete with 11 new studios, and a poolside Mexican-inspired eatery, Picobar. The resort's 100 rooms span 515-square-foot studios all the way to two-bedroom suites with three firepits and outdoor showers. Design the itinerary to be as packed or as relaxed as you like with numerous complimentary fitness classes offered daily (options include meditation, aqua aerobics, and pickleball on two new outdoor courts), and experiences from hot air balloon excursions to mezcal and tequila tastings.
Carneros Resort and SpahotelCarneros Resort and Spa
$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023Taking cues from the rolling hills, vineyards, and ranchers hauling hay bales along the adjacent highway, the modern country-influenced resort is peppered with 100 free-standing cottages arranged in neighborhood-like configurations with vaulted ceilings, fireplaces, heated bathroom floors, and individual front porches with rocking chairs; a spa exclusive to resort guests; a 3,000-square-foot fitness center; two pickleball courts; a family-friendly pool; and an adults-only heated outdoor pool perched on a hilltop overlooking the Valley. Quench your thirst by sampling local wines in the newly opened tasting room, Post, or dine in one of three on-site eateries. Guests can also enjoy a daily complimentary breakfast buffet with selections prepared by executive chef Jeffrey Jake.
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