Best Luxury Hotels In The Napa Valley

Found north of San Francisco, this Californian idyll is best known for its world-class winemaking. As such, many visit for the wonderful vineyards, temperate climate, beautiful landscapes and superb food. With five major towns and four distinct regions, there’s a fair amount of choice when it comes to where you can stay. Many like to tour the area, while others prefer to base themselves close to either Calistoga, St. Helena, Yountville, Napa, or the American Canyon. In addition to its liquid delights, the valley provides plenty of culture, shopping opportunities, spas, hikes, golf courses and activities for kids.



Calistoga, California

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms85 Luxurious Accommodations, Including a Three-bedroom Villa with a Private Pool
AmenitiesFeatures a Michelin-Starred Restaurant, Spa with Holistic Treatments, Two Outdoor Pools, & a Fitness Centre
MoreLocated in Calistoga Amidst Picturesque Vineyards in Napa Valley

Surrounded by hundreds of acres of vineyards and a backdrop of forests and mountains, the Four Seasons Resort and Residences offers a supreme location. It’s set on a highly esteemed vineyard in Calistoga and is brand new for November 2021. The resort has 85 bedrooms and suites and a stone spa sanctuary with the option of alfresco treatments using local mud. The dining offer includes Truss, with its signature farm-to-table dishes, a Californian-Mexican open-air eatery and a wine tasting room. There are two outdoor pools one of which is adults only and a programme of activities for younger guests, making it ideal for families wishing to relax together.

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Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley

Rutherford, California

Auberge du Soleil

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms50 Luxurious Accommodations, Including Private Two-bedroom Maisons with Expansive Terraces
AmenitiesMichelin-Starred Dining, Casual Bistro & Bar, Full-service Spa with Soaking Pools & Hammam Steam Rooms, 24-hour Fitness Centre, Heated Outdoor Pool, Tennis Courts, & Exclusive Access to a Mercedes-benz Drive Program
MoreSet in the Picturesque Napa Valley, Offering an Adults-only Retreat with Panoramic Vineyard Views

First imagined by the French restauranteur Claude Claude Rouas in the 1980s, this was the valley’s original fine-dining destination. Here hotel guests get a taste of Provence, surrounded by US wine country. There are 50 bedrooms at the property ranging from private Maisons to classic rooms. But of course, it’s the culinary offer that is the highlight at Auberge du Soleil. Three and four-course set menus are offered alongside five and six-course tasting menus – these are sensory experiences that excite the pallet. Meals are accompanied by French-inspired cocktails, bubbles from the tableside champagne cart and of course the extensive wine list. There’s also a bistro and bar for a more relaxed approach to mealtime, with stunning sunset views at the end of the day. Auberge du Soleil has been in receipt of a Michelin star for 14 consecutive years.

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Auberge du Soleil

Yountville, California

Bardessono Hotel and Spa

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms62 Luxurious Suites Including Private Villas with Plunge Pools
AmenitiesA Rooftop Pool, Fully Equipped Fitness Centre, Pet-friendly Amenities, On-site Organic Garden, & Sustainability Commitment with Leed Platinum Certification
MoreLocated in the Heart of Yountville, California, Near Napa Valley's Wineries & Dining

Opened in 2009, this 62 room boutique hotel and spa are set on a five-acre site in Yountville. The brand is committed to sustainability with reusable materials, including salvaged wood, found throughout the property. Bardessono Hotel may be eco-friendly, but it’s nevertheless extremely luxurious. The rooms teem with natural light thanks to large picture windows, fountains bubble outside and art adorns the walls. It has a heated rooftop pool with a hot tub and gym, yoga classes and complimentary bike hire for those who wish to get active. Guests seeking the VIP treatment can book a steam spa suite with champagne soaking tubs and massage tables. Many rooms offer 100% Egyptian cotton linens, gas fireplaces, REN toiletries and iPads for use during the stay.

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Bardessono Hotel and Spa

St. Helena, California

Alila Napa Valley

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
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Located in St Helena, a stroll away from shops and restaurants, this Hyatt hotel is linked via a wooden footbridge to the prestige Beringer Vineyards. Book a room on one of the upper floors to take advantage of the best views over the winery and a suite, if you want a space the size of an entire apartment (with an expansive terrace). The gym has Peleton bikes, or you can use one of the hotel’s Trek bikes to get outdoors and there’s a small outdoor pool, set into a sleek terrace. Acacia House is Alila’s restaurant and it’s open to the public. Order small plates like burrata and tuna tartare, with mains including diver scallops with smoked pork belly, local McFarland’s spring trout and California burger.

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Alila Napa Valley

Napa, California

Carneros Resort and Spa

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms103 Private Accommodations, Including Standalone Cottages with Outdoor Showers & Gardens
AmenitiesDining Options Include a Fine-dining Farm Restaurant, a Casual Boon Fly Café, a Guest-exclusive Spa, a Fitness Centre, & Two Outdoor Pools, Including an Adults-only Infinity Pool with Vineyard Views
MoreLocated in Napa Valley's Carneros Region, Providing a Tranquil Retreat Amidst Rolling Vineyards

Housed in a range of what were originally farm structures, Carneros rocks a kind of sustainably-minded agricultural chic. The spa carries this theme, with earthy natural ingredients, as does its lounge-style restaurant, The Farm. An infinity pool provides a wonderful spot to soak in the countryside (it’s adults-only, so you can enjoy some peace and quiet – there’s another pool for families). Choose to stay in one of 86 cottages on-site, all with their own gardens, patios and decks with gas heaters and outdoor showers.

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Carneros Resort and Spa

Calistoga, California

Solage, Auberge Resorts Collection

At a glance
Rooms89 Studios & 11 Suites with Private Patios
AmenitiesMichelin-Starred Restaurant, Spa with Geothermal Pools, Outdoor Pool, State-of-the-art Fitness centre

Palm trees stand sentinel at the end of the pool, with neatly arranged plush sun loungers and angular parasols in front of a mountainous backdrop creating an aesthetic that wouldn’t be out of place in – not so far away – Los Angeles. There are another six pools at Solage – one for kids and five geothermal pools in the spa. Rooms here have a calming, minimal feel and botanical toiletries, while some have outdoor patios with sofas, fire pits and hot tubs. Farm-fresh fine cuisine is served in the restaurant, with snacks and drinks available on the terrace during the day.

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Solage, Auberge Resorts Collection

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