Auberge du SoleilvsThe Meritage Resort and Spa
Auberge du Soleil and The Meritage Resort and Spa are both recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Auberge du Soleil is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Meritage Resort and Spa. Auberge du Soleil comes in at #2 in Napa Valley with accolades from 13 sources including Forbes Travel Guide, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
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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 Telegraph
9.0
"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
The Meritage Resort and Spa
875 Bordeaux Way, Napa, CA 94558
From $199/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Gayot
"Luxury lodgings with a wine tasting cave in southern Napa Valley."
Jetsetter
"Tuscan-tinged resort lording over Napa with three bars, a vineyard, bowling alley, pool and spa." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Home to a nine acre vineyard with hiking trails, a cave with wine tasting room and underground spa, a relaxing pool and numerous dining options." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
"As you make your way to The Meritage Resort and Spa just outside the town of Napa, you’ll get a glimpse of the surrounding hills covered with vineyards." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
21.0
"Past guests particularly praise The Meritage Resort and Spa’s Crush Lounge, where guests can relish a drink while enjoying a game of bowling, shuffleboard or billiards." Full review
Michelin Guide
"With over 300 rooms, and a house style that’s rather on the conservative end...it’s accessibly elegant, enormously comfortable, and does its best to sum up the entire wine country experience " Full review