
base camp for the county
stay in santa rosa
Stay in Santa Rosa, the beating heart of Sonoma County: a real city of brick-lined Railroad Square, farm-to-table tables, and every AVA a short drive out the door. Settle in, and base yourself where wine country comes together.
A curated selection of Sonoma County hotels and rental properties worth booking
Clementine is a bright, garden-wrapped retreat in east Santa Rosa near Spring Lake and Trione-Annadel, its six bedrooms sleeping ten under high, sunny ceilings. A sunroom suits afternoon apéritifs, and the lush garden holds a private pool, a gazebo, and a large patio for group dinners. Note: no air-conditioning and no pool heat. Booking through AvantStay.





Fable Sonoma is a purpose-built retreat center on nearly ten secluded acres outside Santa Rosa, its five bedrooms sleeping ten in a 1970s home reimagined by architect Jacob Lehrer. A heated pool, hot tub, cedar sauna, private trails, and a ceremony tent make it a base for offsites, wellness retreats, and workshops. No pets; some amenities require a short hike.





Gable is a 3.5-acre hilltop retreat in the hills of Santa Rosa, its five bedrooms sleeping ten with sweeping views over vine-covered slopes. An extensive patio is set up for hosting a tasting, and the grounds hold a private pool, hot tub, firepit, and barbecue. Safari West and the northern county's wineries are nearby; dogs welcome for a fee.





Malvasia is a light-filled, architecturally striking retreat within twenty minutes of Sonoma Valley's wineries, its five bedrooms sleeping twelve. Two living rooms (one with a pool table) and dual dining areas spread a large group out, with a dedicated office and desks in several bedrooms. A private pool with valley views anchors the grounds. No A/C; booking through AvantStay.





Shiloh Vista Estate is a modern wine-country haven in the quiet hills of Santa Rosa, near Shiloh Ranch Regional Park and a short drive from Healdsburg and Windsor. Its four bedrooms sleep ten in light-filled interiors with a contemporary fireplace. A private pool, hot tub, and hillside views anchor the grounds. Dogs welcome for a fee; booking through AvantStay.





Valley of the Moon is a three-bedroom home on 1.5 private acres at the Santa Rosa edge of Sonoma Valley, next to the town of Kenwood and within walking distance of wineries. Sleeping eight, it has a formal living room with a fireplace, an open family room and kitchen, a den, and an upstairs loft full of games. The backyard holds a deck with an outdoor kitchen, shaded dining, a hot tub, a fire pit, a lawn and a bocce court. No pets; booking through AvantStay.





Vino Blanco is a ranch-style retreat in Santa Rosa's Bennett Valley, with mountain and vineyard views, about ten minutes from Bennett Valley wineries. Its four bedrooms sleep ten in an easy layout with an indoor pool table. An outdoor fireplace, barbecue, and large deck take in the views. No pool or A/C; up to two pets welcome for a fee.





Flamingo Resort & Spa is the historic mid-century landmark of Santa Rosa: a 170-room resort built in 1957 and wrapped around its iconic S-shaped pool on 10 lush acres. Now part of Hilton's Tapestry Collection and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it pairs period design with a poolside restaurant, a full spa, and an expansive fitness center.





Hotel E is the restored 1908 Empire Building on Santa Rosa's Old Courthouse Square, a Beaux-Arts landmark transformed in 2019 into the city's leading boutique hotel. Thirty-nine guest rooms, the on-site Enology Lounge wine bar, and an unmatched downtown Santa Rosa location make it the highest guest-rated hotel in the city.





The Astro is a restored 1963 mid-century motor lodge in Santa Rosa's SOFA arts district: design-forward, locally rooted, and the editorial counterpoint to the city's chain inventory. Acquired by the team behind The Spinster Sisters restaurant, with on-site bicycle rentals, an art gallery program, fire pit courtyard, and a curated mid-century interior.





Vinarosa Resort & Spa is the reimagined 78-room luxury resort on a 92-acre working vineyard estate in Santa Rosa (formerly Vintners Resort, completed a $15M Ensemble Hospitality rebrand in July 2025). The legendary John Ash & Co. restaurant remains. ARCSINE-designed interiors, new resort pool, and refreshed spa.




