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El Bonita MotelvsCarneros Resort and Spa
Both properties are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Carneros Resort and Spa scores significantly better than El Bonita Motel. Carneros Resort and Spa is ranked #1 in Napa Valley with endorsements from 12 reviews including Lonely Planet, Mr & Mrs Smith and Oyster.
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
Carneros Resort and Spa
Michelin Guide Fodor's Gayot
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
Forbes Travel Guide
Jetsetter
Mr & Mrs Smith Lonely Planet
The Telegraph Show All Reviews
4048 Sonoma Hwy., Napa, CA 94559
From $509/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "This resort has 27 acres of apple orchards and rows and rows of twisted vines all to itself...Supremely private, the resort boasts individual cottages, suites, and homes."
Fodor's "Freestanding board-and-batten cottages with rocking chairs on each porch are simultaneously rustic and chic at this luxurious property." Full review
Gayot "Sophisticated luxury sets the mood at this resort in the Napa countryside."
Afar Magazine " A sprawling luxury retreat in the heart of wine country, the inn feels something like a self-sufficient farm village—if farm villages had four acclaimed eateries." Full review
Travel + Leisure "One of the valley’s most pastoral landscapes, the resort spans 27 acres of vineyards and fruit trees, and boasts picturesque views." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Carneros Resort and Spa is one of Northern California’s most luxurious Wine Country retreats." Full review
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Normally, you would have to choose one valley over the other, but stay at Carneros and both the Sonoma Square and downtown Napa are less than a 20-minute drive away.
Jetsetter "Chic Napa Valley farm cottages featuring vineyard views, creative, organic food, and their own gourmet general store." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Carneros Resort and Spa hotel is an award-winning, one-of-a-kind place to stay in Napa Valley with a warm and welcoming staff." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Carneros Resort & Spa’s contemporary aesthetic and retro small-town agricultural theme shatter the predictable Wine Country mold." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"It’s a splurge, but worth it." Full review
