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Auberge du SoleilvsEl Bonita Motel
Auberge du Soleil and El Bonita Motel are both highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Auberge du Soleil ranks significantly better than El Bonita Motel. Auberge du Soleil is ranked #2 in Napa Valley with recommendations from 13 publications like Jetsetter, Michelin Guide and Afar Magazine.
Auberge du Soleil
Michelin Guide
BlackBook
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Gayot
Forbes Travel Guide
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
goop
Jetsetter Show All Reviews
180 Rutherford Hill Rd., Rutherford, CA 94573
From $800/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "Perfectly suited to romance, with wide-planked oak floors, sunny orange-tinted bedding, fireplaces, and private terraces overlooking the enchanting gardens, valley, or hillside."
BlackBook "The buildings, scattered across a mountainside overlooking Napa Valley -- house a resort with all the trimmings, a full-service spa, a three-meal-a-day restaurant and a casual bar and café."
Fodor's "Taking a cue from the olive-tree-studded landscape, this hotel with a renowned restaurant and spa cultivates a luxurious look that blends French and California style." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The first modern boutique resort to open in Napa Valley—back in 1985—is still one of the area’s best." Full review
Gayot "This decadent wine country sanctuary resides in a secluded setting embraced by vineyards and olive trees."
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"The sun-drenched sanctuary Auberge du Soleil is perched on a quiet, 33-acre hillside olive grove in Rutherford." Full review
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Be sure to visit the exclusive Auberge Spa featuring Meyer lemon olive oil massages, among other treats, and the indulgent private Melisse Suite.
Afar Magazine "Elegant, French Riviera–inspired maisons, as well as a luxury spa inspired by the bounty of the natural surroundings." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"This Relais & Chateaux property is the epitome of Napa luxury; a perfect blend of style, service, and spa." Full review
goop "Set up on a hill above an endless—and undulating—vista of vineyards, Auberge du Soleil has been maintaining the luxury standard in Napa for 30 years." Full review
Jetsetter "Luxurious suites, Michelin-starred eats and a sumptuous spa amid Napa Valley’s vines." Full review
El Bonita Motel
Rough Guide Fodor's Gayot
Time Out
Lonely Planet
195 Main St., St. Helena, CA 94574
From $125/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Pool
Rough Guide "Old roadside motel done up to hotel standard in Art Deco style, with a pool and hot tub. Surrounded by a 2.5-acre garden."
Fodor's "The tidy rooms at this roadside motel are nice enough for budget-minded travelers, and the landscaped grounds and picnic tables put this property a cut above similar accommodations." Full review
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To avoid highway noise, ask for rooms farthest from the road.
Gayot "Affordable motel-style accommodations in the heart of Napa Valley."
Time Out "El Bonita is a unique (and affordable! ) option for folks who don't mind a motel set-up." Full review
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Read carefully when choosing your room and be sure to pick one with a whirlpool bathtub and heated floors.
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Book in advance to secure this sought-after motel, with up-to-date rooms (quietest are in the back), attractive grounds, a heated pool, hot tub and sauna." Full review
