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El Bonita MotelvsThe Meritage Resort and Spa
Both properties are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, The Meritage Resort and Spa is preferred by most writers compared to El Bonita Motel. The Meritage Resort and Spa comes in at #18 in Napa Valley with recommendations from 5 reviewers like The Telegraph, Gayot 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
The Meritage Resort and Spa Gayot
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Forbes Travel Guide
U.S. News & World Report
Michelin Guide
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 Telegraph8.0
"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 Report21.0
"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
