9 Best Downtown Healdsburg Hotels

Situated in the northern part of Sonoma County, Healdsburg seems to offer everything one may want while in Wine Country, including great wine, excellent restaurants, boutique shopping, and even a charming historic plaza in the heart of town. While there are plenty of reasons to venture outside of Healdsburg during a visit, like world-class wineries and picturesque scenery, staying downtown offers a chance to experience the best this small town has to offer — with the added convenience of being able to walk most places. When you’re ready to book your visit, here are nine of the best places to stay in downtown Healdsburg.

Hotel Healdsburg

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Located on the western edge of the historic Healdsburg Plaza, Hotel Healdsburg offers much to love during a stay, including spacious guest rooms, a luxurious spa, a 60-foot pool, and complimentary bicycles for cruising around town. Guests also rave about the numerous food and beverage offerings, from in-room dining to the stylish lobby bar, to the casual wood-fired pizza restaurant and the acclaimed Charlie Palmer’s Dry Creek Kitchen, where seasonal American fare highlights the best of the Sonoma County region.

25 Matheson Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448, (707) 431-2800

Harmon Guest House

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Chic and modern in style, Harmon Guest House is one of downtown Healdsburg’s newer destination hotels, located just off the historic town plaza. Named after Harmon Heald, the town’s pioneering founder, this contemporary hotel features 39 rooms complete with private balconies, bluetooth sound systems, and original art, as well as plenty of deluxe amenities to note, such as a solar-heated pool, complimentary yoga classes, and bikes to use free of charge. During your stay, don’t miss visiting the Rooftop lounge, where panoramic views of downtown Healdsburg and the Sonoma mountains are best enjoyed while sipping a glass of wine at sunset.

227 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg, CA 95448, (707) 922-5262

Healdsburg Inn on the Plaza

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This cozy inn — a Four Sisters property — seamlessly blends the modern luxuries of a boutique hotel with the traditional amenities of a B&B. Built in 1901, the inn is one of the few places to stay right on the historic Healdsburg Plaza, making it a great home base for those who like the convenience of having restaurants and tasting rooms just steps from their room. Each of the 12 guest rooms are spacious and comfortable, with high ceilings, fireplaces, and tasteful decor, while gracious hospitality and details like breakfast for two, afternoon wine and cheese picnics, and freshly baked cookies add to the allure of a stay.

112 Matheson Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448, (800) 431-8663

Hotel Les Mars

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Hotel Les Mars, a member of Relais & Chateaux, exudes the Old World charm of a historic French mansion, complete with ornate details and excellent service. Located one block from the town square, the hotel features traditional 17th and 18th century antiques throughout the property, and each guest room is individually decorated with hand-carved four-poster beds, fine Italian linens, fireplaces, and antique furnishings. Though you won’t find a pool or on-site spa like other area hotels, complimentary breakfasts and afternoon wine and cheese receptions are included with a stay, and the hotel’s on-site restaurant, Chalkboard, is a great place to savor daily-changing offerings that highlight the bounty of Sonoma County.

27 North Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448, (707) 433-4211

h2hotel

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As a LEED Gold certified property, the sustainably-chic h2hotel has committed to using less energy, less water, and fewer natural resources, while thoughtful and luxurious details throughout prove that eco-friendly can be utterly inviting. Amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, daily breakfast, ev charging stations, and water filling stations on every floor, as well as an on-site spa, pool, and restaurant, spoonbar, known for its creative American food and seasonal cocktails. Guests are also encouraged to use a complimentary bike to get around town, or bring their own bike and store it in the hotel’s secure bike storage area when not in use.

219 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg, CA 95448, (707) 922-5251

The Duchamp Healdsburg

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If intimacy and serenity are what you’re after, check out The Duchamp Healdsburg, a unique hotel perfect for couples (or family buy-outs). Nestled in a private olive tree grove, The Duchamp features six individual cottages, each offering a California king bed, a spa-like shower, and even an in-room wine collection for purchase, as well as a 50-foot pool and gardens for guests to explore. Though quiet and private, the hotel is only one block off of the Plaza, offering the best of Healdsburg just steps away from your cottage.

421 Foss Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448, (707) 431-1300

SingleThread Inn

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While SingleThread may be renowned for its three-Michelin-starred restaurant in downtown Healdsburg, where an 11-course meal of seasonally-inspired fare is definitely something to write home about, it’s also home to a small inn worth checking out. Featuring high ceilings, exposed brick, deep soaking tubs, and heated floors, these contemporary accommodations make for an excellent place to rest after a long dinner. Even if you don’t opt for the full evening dining experience, you can still experience a slice of SingleThread’s culinary expertise during the multi-course breakfast for two included with a stay.

131 North Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448, (707) 723-4646

River Belle Inn

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This historic 19th century estate home turned bed and breakfast exudes the feeling of a bygone era, but with modern conveniences that make it an inviting place to stay in Wine Country. Situated on the banks of the Russian River’s “Healdsburg Bend,” River Belle Inn is located about six blocks from the Plaza — secluded, yet still walkable to downtown Healdsburg’s many restaurants and shops. Each of the 12 river and garden view suites are spacious and serene, featuring such amenities as Juliet balconies, deep soaking tubs, and fireplaces, while the inn’s private river access, made-to-order farm-to-table breakfasts, and afternoon happy hours make a visit feel extra memorable.

68 Front Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448, (707) 955-5724

Camellia Inn

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This quaint bed and breakfast in downtown Healdsburg, named for the 50 varieties of camellia plants on the property, is a charming place to rest your head in Sonoma Wine Country. Featuring nine individually-styled rooms, the inn also boasts beautiful grounds, a relaxing pool, and welcoming details that make a stay feel special, like free wine passes at local tasting rooms and complimentary evening wine receptions. In true B&B style, a full breakfast is offered each morning, featuring locally-sourced and organic ingredients — which can be enjoyed in your room, by the pool, or at the main dining area.

211 North Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448, (707) 433-8182

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Hana-Lee Sedgwick

Hana-Lee Sedgwick is a writer and editor based in Santa Barbara, California. A Certified Specialist of Wine and Sommelier, Hana-Lee specializes in all things wine, food, and travel, and her work regularly appears in publications such as The Tasting Panel, Edible, and Food & Home. Follow her on Instagram at @wanderandwine.