The Best Luxury Resorts in Napa Valley, California
With spa butlers who prepare your suite for in-room treatments and restaurants that have won Michelin stars 10 times over, these Napa resorts in the California Wine Country are a cut above.
The 30mi (48km) stretch of Route 29 between Napa in the south and Calistoga in the north is among California’s most storied corridors. It passes hundreds of wineries, dozens of restaurants – from gastronomy temples with Michelin stars to roadside pit stops – and a dizzying array of hotels and resorts, too. From luxurious but environmentally friendly properties to those putting health and wellness first, here are the best resorts in Napa Valey if you’re planning to combine starry sights with restful nights around the winelands.
1. Carneros Resort and Spa
Spa Hotel, Hotel, Winery with Rooms, Luxury
Secluded in the Carneros wine region, this luxury Napa resort and spa is a relaxing choice for travelers looking to connect with nature. The infinity-edge swimming pool has views of sun-dappled hillsides and mountains, and the cottages offer an enviable taste of California outdoor living. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto an enclosed patio with a table and chairs, a parasol and a firepit. Upgrade to a Harvest Cottage to luxuriate in an outdoor soaking tub. The resort’s three restaurants showcase local ingredients such as herbs from the kitchen garden and fresh eggs from the resort’s hens.
2. The Meritage Resort and Spa
Independent Hotel, Spa Hotel
From yoga on the terrace overlooking rolling hills to a bike ride or hike through 9 acres (4ha) of vineyards, active travelers will never be bored at Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa. Relaxation-seekers are also covered. The Meritage has two pools (including a serene adults-only oasis) and a full-service spa in an underground Estate Cave. Highlights include body treatments showcasing Sonoma-grown lavender and stone massages inspired by the setting. You can also request DIY facial kits for a little in-room pampering.
4. Meadowood Napa Valley
Spa Hotel, Luxury
Ultra-luxurious Meadowood Napa Valley is home to the beloved Restaurant at Meadowood, along with a fitness center, swimming pools and cottages. Guest rooms, including the Hill House with a stone hearth, sectional sofa and trellised terrace and the Tree Top Room with wraparound windows, vaulted ceilings and a pedestal bathtub, are some of Napa’s most luxurious. All have California king beds, and this luxury resort near Napa oozes warmth, hospitality and complimentary amenities that really set it apart, with bike rentals, Tesla charging stations for guests and on-the-house welcome wine. The Napa-inspired spa’s Treehouse Mustard Bath is both detoxifying and invigorating.
5. Auberge du Soleil
Boutique Hotel, Resort
6. Indian Springs Calistoga
Spa Hotel, Lodge, Cottages
7. Bardessono
Boutique Hotel, Hotel
8. Hotel Villagio at the Estate Yountville
Hotel, Villa
9. Solage
Resort, Cottages
10. Silverado Resort and Spa
Resort
The Silverado Resort and Spa sits on two golf courses designed by PGA Hall-of-Famer Johnny Miller, and its oak-lined fairways are one of this wine-country resort’s biggest draws. That doesn’t mean it’s only for the country-club set. It has a holistic spa and fitness center, and instructors lead group classes on the Mansion Lawn, such as vinyasa yoga and POP pilates. Silverado’s tennis program is also top-notch, with 10 Plexipave courts hosting everything from tournaments for pros to camps for casual fans. In various buildings sprinkled throughout the property, guest rooms feature contemporary furniture and equestrian-themed art.
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