In Guerneville, you’ll discover that convenience is simply a way of life. Downtown hotels make outings easy because of their close proximity to cafes, bars, restaurants, and outdoor activities. Add to that the natural beauty of the town’s surroundings—dense forests, vineyards, the crystal clear waters of the Russian River, the pristine air—and Guerneville emerges as a veritable epicenter for all your romantic notions of disconnecting from daily life and reconnecting with nature. While this quaint town is a hotspot for bed and breakfasts, there are excellent hotels too, some right in downtown and others just on the outskirts. Here are five of the most noteworthy.

Lodging / Guerneville

Boon Hotel + Spa

Opened in 2008, this swanky boutique hotel was once home to a local miner community. Today, Boon Hotel + Spa operates a luxurious spa with a relaxing pool, as well as a high-end restaurant with farm-to-table California cuisine. The hotel features Malin+Goetz body products, and many of the rooms are dog friendly.

Insider Tip

If the hotel is booked, from Memorial Day through September, Boon Hotel + Spa also offers glamping. Stay in deluxe tents and enjoy all the amenities of the rest of the hotel.

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Lodging / Guerneville

West Sonoma Inn & Spa

Surrounded by centuries-old redwood trees, it’s hard not to fall in love with West Sonoma Inn & Spa. The hotel provides a relaxed, country atmosphere, complete with all the amenities of a modern hotel. A short walk from the Russian River, you’ll have easy access to canoeing and kayaking as well if you decide that an excursion into the great outdoors is in order.

Insider Tip

West Sonoma Spa specializes in craniosacral therapy—a branch of therapy affecting the brain and spinal cord–aimed at creating powerful relaxation and restoring imbalance. If you’ve recently been sick, stressed, or injured, a session at West Sonoma may be exactly what you need.

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Lodging / Guerneville

The Stavrand Russian River Valley

The Stavrand is a small resort with a bed and breakfast feel. With signature spa treatments on site and complimentary breakfast each morning, Stavrand makes for a romantic weekend getaway in one of the 21 rooms in the stunning Mission Revival-style home.