In Guerneville, you’ll discover that convenience is simply a way of life. Downtown hotels make outings easy because of their close proximity to cafes, bars, restaurants, and outdoor activities. Add to that the natural beauty of the town’s surroundings—dense forests, vineyards, the crystal clear waters of the Russian River, the pristine air—and Guerneville emerges as a veritable epicenter for all your romantic notions of disconnecting from daily life and reconnecting with nature. While this quaint town is a hotspot for bed and breakfasts, there are excellent hotels too, some right in downtown and others just on the outskirts. Here are five of the most noteworthy.
The Stavrand is a small resort with a bed and breakfast feel. With signature spa treatments on site and complimentary breakfast each morning, Stavrand makes for a romantic weekend getaway in one of the 21 rooms in the stunning Mission Revival-style home.
Opt for breakfast overlooking the courtyard. The homemade granola is a favorite, and they even sell it in the gift shop.
Opened in 2008, this swanky boutique hotel was once home to a local miner community. Today, Boon Hotel + Spa operates a luxurious spa with a relaxing pool, as well as a high-end restaurant with farm-to-table California cuisine. The hotel features Malin+Goetz body products, and many of the rooms are dog friendly.
If the hotel is booked, from Memorial Day through September, Boon Hotel + Spa also offers glamping. Stay in deluxe tents and enjoy all the amenities of the rest of the hotel.
Surrounded by centuries-old redwood trees, it’s hard not to fall in love with West Sonoma Inn & Spa. The hotel provides a relaxed, country atmosphere, complete with all the amenities of a modern hotel. A short walk from the Russian River, you’ll have easy access to canoeing and kayaking as well if you decide that an excursion into the great outdoors is in order.
West Sonoma Spa specializes in craniosacral therapy—a branch of therapy affecting the brain and spinal cord–aimed at creating powerful relaxation and restoring imbalance. If you’ve recently been sick, stressed, or injured, a session at West Sonoma may be exactly what you need.
If you’re looking for larger accommodations in Guerneville, Balalaika Guest Homes has you covered. Each of these sizeable and subtly rustic units features two stories and two bedrooms. With a hot tub and double-headed showers, Balalaika makes for a great couples retreat, but also offers more than enough room to fit the whole family.
Each rental comes equipped with a grill, so stock up on the essentials in town—hors d'oeuvres, meats for grilling, and something sweet for dessert—and let the night carry you away.
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