
Stay in Sonoma, where California wine country began — a grand historic plaza ringed by tasting rooms and old adobes, the Mission at one end and vineyards at every edge. Settle in, and let the valley unfold around you.
A curated selection of Sonoma County hotels and rental properties worth booking

Casa Osito is a flexible family retreat minutes from Sonoma Plaza, its three bedrooms and a bonus room sleeping eight near Sugarloaf Ridge and Bartholomew Park. A private backyard holds a pool, hot tub, lounge chairs, a barbecue grill, and an alfresco table for eight. On-site EV charging and parking for five are available; no pets. Booking through AvantStay.






Casa Sonoma is a modern home minutes from the historic Sonoma Plaza, its three bedrooms sleeping seven around a private theater room with an oversized screen and a chef-ready kitchen. The backyard is built for California living — a private pool and hot tub, outdoor dining, a firepit, an expansive lawn, and a high-end grilling station. No pets; booking through AvantStay.






A modern four-bedroom villa set on a 10.4-acre working vineyard with 105 acres of trails, Coplan Vineyards Villa pairs designer interiors and spa-style baths with a 50-foot pool, hot tub, and a bocce court over the vines. Sleeps eight, with curated wine experiences on the estate.






El Dorado Hotel sits on the corner of First and Spain on the historic Sonoma Plaza, occupying the 1843 Salvador Vallejo building — one of the oldest standing structures in California. Twenty-seven boutique guest rooms pair with the acclaimed El Dorado Kitchen led by Executive Chef Armando Navarro.






The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa is the iconic 226-room wellness resort just north of Sonoma Plaza. Five geothermal mineral pools fed by a natural aquifer, an acclaimed spa, the Santé restaurant, and rosé-pink Mission Revival architecture make this Sonoma's longest-standing luxury wellness destination since 1927.






The Inn at Sonoma is a Four Sisters property a short walk from Sonoma's Plaza, its twenty-seven rooms each fitted with a fireplace for cool wine-country evenings. The signature service brings daily breakfast, afternoon tea, and an evening wine reception, with complimentary bicycles for the nearby bike path or the Plaza's tasting rooms. It offers Plaza-area access without commercial formality.






Ledson Hotel sits directly on Sonoma's Plaza, designed and built by fifth-generation winemaker Steve Ledson. Its six suites, each named for a family member, feature antique furnishings, imported chandeliers, fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, and private balconies. The on-site Zina Lounge pairs an American-Asian menu with Ledson wines. The owner-operator ties to Sonoma viticulture distinguish it among the town's small luxury properties.






MacArthur Place occupies a historic Sonoma estate dating to the 1850s, transformed into a 64-room luxury hotel across carriage houses, mansion suites, and contemporary additions. Its eight acres hold formal gardens, mature oaks, and walking paths. The on-site Layla restaurant serves Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, and the acclaimed spa draws on the grounds. Sonoma Plaza is a short walk away.






Marquee is a design-forward estate in Sonoma's Boyes Hot Springs, ten minutes from the Plaza and steps from Sonoma Golf Club, its five bedrooms sleeping ten around an entertainer's courtyard. Bold modern interiors include a family room with a record player. Covered outdoor dining, a firepit, a pool, and a hot tub fill the grounds. No pets; booking through AvantStay.






Ripple is a Sonoma Valley retreat close to Sonoma Plaza and Glen Ellen, its three bedrooms sleeping six around a living-room fireplace. A black-bottom pool with a sunning ledge, a firepit with valley views, rocking chairs, and a rare private pickleball court fill the grounds. Pool heat is included Memorial Day through Labor Day; no pets. Booking through AvantStay.






Seven Branches Inn is a nod to Sonoma's Spanish colonial heritage a stone's throw from the historic Plaza, its architecture — tiled roof, rammed-earth walls, weathered beams, and inner courtyards — evoking early California haciendas. Twelve rooms feature locally crafted furnishings and fireplaces. Sun-dappled courtyards, a complimentary breakfast, and a knowledgeable concierge program anchor the intimate, estate-like stay.






Sonoma Bungalows opened in 2020 on a tree-lined stretch of West Napa Street near Sonoma Plaza, a hybrid of boutique hotel and private residence. Its eight individually designed bungalows each include a gourmet kitchen, living area, private patio, and heated bathroom floors. Guests are walked to their bungalow with a welcome bottle of wine, and concierge arranges private tastings.






The Sonoma Hotel occupies a 19th-century adobe-and-wood-frame building on the northwest corner of Sonoma's Plaza, receiving guests since the late 1800s. Sixteen individually decorated rooms pair French country furniture with modern baths, while the lobby keeps its original stone fireplace and stave chandeliers. Chef Sondra Bernstein's the girl & the fig occupies the ground floor, two blocks from everything.






Sonoma's Best is four individually styled cottages behind a 1913 eastside landmark — the former Buena Vista Grocery, now a mercantile with a sommelier-curated wine program under Anidel Hospitality. A mile from Sonoma Plaza and surrounded by historic wineries, the cottages sleep two to four each — book a single cottage like a room, or reserve all four as a private compound for up to 14. The mercantile next door covers morning coffee, provisions, and Tock-bookable tastings, making the compound self-contained.






Sonoma Skyhouse is a gated hilltop spa retreat on a landscaped half-acre, with sweeping Sonoma Valley views from Glen Ellen to Mt. Tam. Roughly 2,500 square feet of contemporary living, its three bedrooms plus an office sleep eight. A solar-heated pool, hot tub, Finlandia sauna, home gym, firepit, and pergola fill the grounds. Pet-friendly for a fee; booking through AvantStay.






Syrah is a contemporary hilltop bungalow on Gehricke Road above Sonoma's town center — quiet, scenic, and private, a 2025 AvantStay Awards finalist. Its open, light-filled layout sleeps ten across four bedrooms. An infinity pool with valley views and a roomy deck with loungers anchor the grounds, with air-conditioning and a barbecue. Note: a winding, one-lane access road; no pets.






Terra Vina is a vineyard-set home minutes from downtown Sonoma, ringed by icons like Gundlach Bundschu, Scribe, and Buena Vista, its four bedrooms sleeping six in a crisp, elegant interior. A big private backyard holds a pool, hot tub, shaded gazebo, outdoor dining, a grill station, bocce, and horseshoes. Parking for four; no pets. Booking through AvantStay.






The Lodge at Sonoma is a 182-room Marriott Autograph Collection resort a short walk from Sonoma Plaza, its recently renovated rooms and freestanding cottages adding private fireplaces and outdoor soaking tubs. Two restaurants — Wit & Wisdom and Benicia's Kitchen — anchor the dining, alongside a full-service spa, heated pool, and fitness center. It suits both leisure travelers and group events.






Wildflower is a cheerful wine-country home in Boyes Hot Springs, steps from Sonoma Golf Club, with mountain views and a large grassy yard, its three bedrooms sleeping eight. Bright living spills outdoors through walls of windows. A summer kitchen, a pool, a firepit lounge, and a lawn set for bocce and cornhole anchor the yard. Parking for six; no pets.






Wine Country Estate is a polished property on the Carneros border minutes from Sonoma Plaza, its three bedrooms sleeping eight across manicured grounds and a remodeled entertainment barn with an indoor-outdoor bar. A custom solar-heated pool with a spa, a firepit with Adirondack seating, an outdoor shower, and a gas grill anchor the yard. No pets; booking through AvantStay.




