Subterranean vineyard sanctuary
The resort centers on nine acres of hillside vineyards, with wine cellars and thermal steam grottos tucked into an underground cave.
“Spa Terra is built in a cave under a vineyard behind the resort. The facilities are new...”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Steam grottos and vinotherapy bodywork inside an excavated underground estate cave.
Notable
Boutique tasting rooms across the Village lawn showcase regional Napa Valley vintners.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Forbes Travel Guide, AFAR and Tatler.
It’s accessibly elegant, enormously comfortable, and does its best to sum up the entire wine country experience under a single roof.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The property stands at the southern gateway to Napa Valley, just minutes from downtown restaurants and Carneros wineries.
The rooms
Rooms are finished in warm neutral tones, with private balconies opening onto the courtyard and terraced hillside vineyards.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Heated swimming pools and whirlpool tubs sit along the terrace, looking out toward the hillside vineyards.
Spa Terra
Set behind arched stone cave doors, treatment rooms host grapeseed oil massages and Cabernet body scrubs.
Gym and soaking baths
Life Fitness treadmills line the gym, and underground alcoves hold private soaking tubs lit by candlelight.
Dogs stay too.
Bar
Ember Steak & Champagne Lounge
Leather bar stools line the counter for vintage Champagne, served alongside grilled cuts in the dining room.
The resort spreads its 467 rooms between two buildings that offer modern amenities and soothing neutral color schemes.
At the table
Olive & Hay serves garden-harvested Italian dishes, and Crush Lounge has six regulation bowling lanes.
How it began
During construction in 2006, workers excavated a twenty-two-thousand-square-foot cave beneath the vines to house cellars and thermal baths.
“Spa Terra at The Meritage Resort, located in an underground cave, offers Cabernet scrubs and grapeseed facials that highlight the region’s signature varietals.”
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
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.