Dawn Ranch

Property class: 3.5
Riverfront hotel in Guerneville with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Dawn Ranch offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from Russian River. Guests can indulge in deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy or reflexology, and The Lodge at Dawn Ranch serves breakfast and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a steam room and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Steam room
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Business centre
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout curtains
  • Lift
The current price is AU$420
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a small table, a shelf with a vase, and an air conditioning unit.

Basic Cabin, 1 Queen Bed

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Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a white bedspread, a bedside table, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Deluxe Cabin, 1 Queen Bed

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Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, a shelf with books and a kettle, and a small plant.

Superior Cabin, 1 Queen Bed

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Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a potted plant, a bench with cushions, and a window with a view of greenery.

Signature Cabin, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

Murphy's Cabin

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Resort view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window.

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A living room with a sofa, a wooden chair, a small table, and a bed.

Standard Room

  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A living room with a sofa, a wooden chair, a small table, and a bed.

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A room with a wooden chair, a bed with a patterned bedspread, and a wall-mounted mirror.

Standard Room

  • Garden view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A living room with a sofa, a wooden chair, a small table, and a bed.

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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A tent with a small interior space, a table, and a chair.

Basic Tent

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
16467 CA-116, Guerneville, CA, 95446

What's nearby

  • Russian River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Johnson's Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Pee Wee Golf and Arcade - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Armstrong Redwoods State Park - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Korbel Winery - 7 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 36 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 119 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 128 min drive
  • Santa Rosa Station - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rio Nido Roadhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Bar at the r3 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rainbow Cattle Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Northwood Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Baked On The River - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Dawn Ranch

  • Dawn Ranch offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from Russian River. Guests can indulge in deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy or reflexology, and The Lodge at Dawn Ranch serves breakfast and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a steam room and a seasonal outdoor pool.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 49 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Public winery tours
  • Winery release events
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • 2 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free bike hire
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace at reception
  • Communal living room
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Bicycle parking
  • Spa services
  • Steam room
  • Locally sourced food is prioritised
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Water dispenser
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 120
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 86
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Braille signage
  • Hand-held shower heads
  • Portable shower seat
  • Height-adjustable showerheads
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Toilet grab bar height (centimetres): 86
  • Roll-in shower
  • Roll-in shower width (centimetres): 100
  • Lever door handles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Stocked minibar (select free items)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down duvet
  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Memory-foam mattress

What to enjoy

  • Deck or patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free newspapers
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • High chair
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

Dining

The Lodge at Dawn Ranch – This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.
The Lodge at Dawn Ranch – On-site bar. Happy hour is offered. Open selected days.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key Global. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Administrative fee: USD 1 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: 11.6 per cent of room rate
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Concierge service
    • Fitness/yoga classes
    • Housekeeping
    • In-room bottled water
    • In-room coffee
    • Lending library access
    • Pool access
    • Spa access (may be limited)

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 9 to 30 per person

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from May to October
  • Reservations are required for spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club

Also known as

Dawn Ranch Hotel
Dawn Ranch Guerneville
Dawn Ranch Hotel Guerneville
Dawn Ranch Guerneville Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Dawn Ranch offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Dawn Ranch does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Dawn Ranch?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Dawn Ranch?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Dawn Ranch?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Dawn Ranch?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Dawn Ranch and nearby?

Have fun with on-site activities such as cycling and hiking. Enjoy amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, a steam room and spa services. Dawn Ranch also has a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Dawn Ranch?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, The Lodge at Dawn Ranch.

Does Dawn Ranch have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a deck or patio.

What's the area around Dawn Ranch like?

Dawn Ranch is located by the river, a short 3-minute walk from Russian River and 8 minutes' walk from Johnson's Beach.

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Reviews

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Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant offered excellent food, delicious cocktails, and a great atmosphere with live music some nights. (12 reviews)
  • The pool was a great place to relax and well maintained. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful grounds set amongst the redwoods. Very convenient access to the downtown.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and helpful staff
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10/10 Exceptional

I had such a wonderful stay at Dawn Ranch! I booked this trip as a solo birthday getaway, and it exceeded my expectations. The property is absolutely beautiful, peaceful, and surrounded by towering redwoods that make you feel completely immersed in nature. My room was cozy, clean, and had a private deck where I enjoyed my morning coffee while listening to the birds. The pool was a great place to relax, and the entire property was well maintained. The staff was friendly and welcoming, The location is perfect, with easy access to the Russian River, Armstrong Redwoods, and nearby cafés and restaurants. It was the perfect place to disconnect, unwind, and recharge.
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved the property, amenities and friendly staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great service, fantastic facilities
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8/10 Very good

Nice stay, for the price would love robes in the room, faster WiFi and a transport or safer walking route from the grove to the restaurant, but the location is lovely, bed is comfy, products in the bathroom are top notch and the restaurant is excellent.
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8/10 Very good

Overall, I really enjoyed my stay. The property is beautiful, the staff is very friendly, and the breakfast is delicious. Considering you are staying in such a beautiful place in which you most-likely want to see the outdoors, I found the lighting in the rooms as well as privacy options to be not great. Theres either a completely opaque shade you can have for privacy that makes the room completely dark in daytime, or just the open window which looks in on bed and it's a tight space. Not much of a difference between day and night if you want to change, or just see out a bit.it'd be nice to still see some nature while also not being so exposed while you sleep or change, etc. I really wished there was an in between option, like a sheer curtain. My room was also close to the road and you could hear the traffic outside, which wasn't my favorite. I would stay again, but request a different room beforehand.
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8/10 Very good

Beautiful property location and courteous staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful property with great amenities and excellent customer service. We went for my partner's birthday and had a fabulous time. We will be back!
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8/10 Very good

This property would be exceptional if it added additional touches such as robes, slippers, working fireplaces, and retouched rooms. Walls and doors were scuffed throughout, just needed some TLC. Grounds are gorgeous and enjoyed food at restaurant.
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10/10 Exceptional

Love this place. Superb restaurant. Looking forward to many future stays.
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10/10 Exceptional

Really cool place to stay. Room was small but well designed and the bed had a very comfy mattress .Excellent restaurant and fun s’mores to make on the fire pit after dinner
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8/10 Very good

Helpful staff and serene location. Perfect place for rest & relaxation.
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10/10 Exceptional

The property is meticulously maintained and has beautiful grounds. The staff is extremely helpful, and the spa is wonderful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staffs, great location River Access, The Lodge restaurant has delicious cocktails & foods. Will definitely return soon!
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10/10 Exceptional

Luxurious place to stay in guerneville. Everything was great.
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10/10 Exceptional

One of the most beautiful places I've ever stayed. Has everything you could ever need. Best river retreat
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10/10 Exceptional

Upscale cabins

Tiny cozy cabin on beautiful grounds. Also excellent restaurant with live music some nights.
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10/10 Exceptional

The room are really clean and nice love all the interior in the room
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfectly peaceful
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10/10 Exceptional

Very relaxing and peaceful
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10/10 Exceptional

The property is beautiful and very well maintained! The cottage we stayed in was adorable and super clean! Only a 25 min drive along the Russian River to Goat Rock Beach! We’d definitely recommend staying here with a family and girl friends weekend! We enjoyed the atmosphere and gardens!
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10/10 Exceptional

Overall it’s a really nice place. Room was very comfortable. A bit on the pricey side.
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10/10 Exceptional

Check in staff was a little un-hospitable - very transactional. The room was freezing and water would not warm past like warm (over at the Grove). Staff made up for the poor check in experience the next day- extremely warm and professional offering to switch rooms. The Spa staff was incredibly attentive as is the bar staff. The property is adorable- cozy, rustic but high end. The event activities (yoga) are also wonderful! Would definitely stay here again!
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10/10 Exceptional

Our second time staying here and it’s always so beautiful. We love the nature, heated outdoor pools for our kiddos, complimentary yoga classes and kayaking . Just beautiful property! Only thing they didn’t have for both days we stayed was the complimentary coffee station at the lodge . They kept saying we have complimentary coffee in our rooms .