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El Bonita MotelvsNapa River Inn at the Historic Napa Mill
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Napa River Inn at the Historic Napa Mill is preferred by most reviewers compared to El Bonita Motel. Napa River Inn at the Historic Napa Mill scores 84 with endorsements from 8 reviews like Oyster, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
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
Napa River Inn at the Historic Napa Mill
Michelin Guide Fodor's Gayot
Forbes Travel Guide
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Frommer's
U.S. News & World Report Lonely Planet
500 Main Street, Napa, CA 94559
From $229/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Michelin Guide "Set within a two-acre riverfront complex bursting with bars and restaurants, there's simply nothing else like it around...The Inn is the crown jewel of this downtown Napa landmark."
Fodor's "Part of a complex of restaurants, shops, a nightclub, and a spa, this waterfront inn is within easy walking distance of downtown hot spots." Full review
Gayot "Reinventing casual luxury on the grounds of an old mill."
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"It may have only 66 guest rooms, but the boutique Napa River Inn has left an outsized footprint on the heart of downtown Napa, both literally and figuratively." Full review
Jetsetter "Historic downtown Napa landmark with wine-tastings, riverside dining and an onsite bakery." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Napa River Inn is an easy walk from everything you’d want to do during a stay in downtown Napa, set on two riverfront acres." Full review
Frommer's "This boutique hotel in a historic building and two annexes hits a homerun by paying attention to the details...you get local bath products, breakfast delivered to your room, in-room coffee." Full review
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Bonus: It’s on the same block as impossible-to-resist Sweetie Pies bakery and Angèle ★★ restaurant.
U.S. News & World Report17.0
"This hotel has all the resources available to provide guests with the quintessential Napa Valley wine vacation" Full review
Lonely Planet "The inn has upper-midrange rooms, Victoriana to modern, in three satellite buildings. Walkable to restaurants and bars." Full review
