Some wine-country hotels ask you to drive deep into the countryside.
The Lodge at Sonoma Resort does something smarter: it puts you within walking distance of Sonoma Plaza, while still wrapping you in spa calm, cottages, nightly wine receptions and all the usual wine-country seductions. We love the tension between town and retreat - one foot in Sonoma’s restaurant scene, the other in a resort built to slow everything down.
What makes it stand apart even more is that it does not pretend to be a winery estate. Instead, it acts as a very comfortable headquarters for exploring one of California’s most storied wine regions, with updated rooms and suites, larger cottages with fireplaces, and a full-service spa that turns an afternoon off into a serious plan. For us, this is the polished-but-not-precious option for travellers who want Sonoma itself as part of the pleasure.
8.4 very good
Price from
$ 541 / night
