Guerneville Sonoma, California
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness ResortOutside the door
Redwood riverfront refuge
A nostalgic summer camp atmosphere unfolds beneath towering redwoods, with acoustic guitars, lawn games, and stargazing across the meadow.
“the hotel’s new incarnation showcases 81 renovated cabins and cottages that are rustic and modern at the same time.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Screen-free redwood cabins feature custom Oxford Street Company millwork, Ortal gas fireplaces, and sage green bathroom tiles.
Notable
Four outdoor Japanese Ofuro redwood tubs pair with a glass-roofed infrared sauna and garden-sourced herbal soaks.
Notable
A 22-acre Russian River retreat offering loaner kayaks, an outdoor saltwater pool, cruiser bikes, and nightly meadow campfires.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
The property is set right on the Russian River, which (much of the year) is mellow and perfect for easy canoeing and kayaking…
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Set along the Russian River just outside Guerneville, the grounds sit minutes from old-growth hiking trails at Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve.
The rooms
Screen-free cabins and cottages feature exposed beam ceilings, unlacquered brass fixtures, and gas fireplaces dressed in forest-green tile.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor saltwater pool is lined with parasols and sun loungers beneath towering coastal redwoods.
The spa
The spa occupies the estate's original bungalow, with a wood-paneled lounge and outdoor Japanese redwood soaking tubs.
Restaurant
The Lodge at Dawn Ranch
The restored 1900s lodge serves South American open-fire dishes prepared with produce from the ranch's kitchen garden.
the 22-acre Dawn Ranch has a distinctive ‘summer camp’ vibe. The property has been a welcoming escape for Bay Area weekenders for decades, dating back to 1905, when visitors would pitch tents on the meadow.
How it began
Welcoming travelers since 1905 as a riverfront getaway, the historic ranch was fully revitalized after a devastating 2019 flood.
Good to know
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.