Dawn Ranch

3.5 star property
Riverfront hotel with a steam room and spa services

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Redwood Cabin | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Body treatments, aromatherapy, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages
Redwood Cabin | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Property grounds
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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16467 CA-116, Guerneville, CA, 95446
  • Place, Russian River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Johnson's Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Pee Wee Golf and Arcade
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Roadside Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Sycamore Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Redwood Cabin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Green Meadow Chalet

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Murphy's Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 449 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grove Cabin - 1 King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grove One Bedroom Cottage - 1 King

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grove One Bedroom Cottage ADA - 1 King - ADA accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Grove Two Bedroom Cottage - 2 Queens - 1 Bath

  • 349 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Grove Two Bedroom Cottage - 2 Kings - 2 Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Glamping King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Guerneville

Located within a 5-minute walk of Russian River, Dawn Ranch is within a 15-minute stroll of Johnson's Beach. This 3.5-star hotel has 49 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Russian River - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Johnson's Beach - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pee Wee Golf and Arcade - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Armstrong Redwoods State Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Graton Resort and Casino - 32 min drive - 29.0 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 28 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rainbow Cattle Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tiki Bar at the r3 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Bazaar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Koalas Fine Food - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nimble & Finn's - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Dawn Ranch

Riverfront hotel with a steam room and spa services
Guests of Dawn Ranch enjoy a steam room, free WiFi in public areas, and a business center. Free parking is available if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with concierge services and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool, free use of bicycles, and express check-in.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Memory foam beds sport Frette Italian sheets and down comforters, and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries. Free minibar items, coffee makers, and free newspapers are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a steam room, a seasonal outdoor pool, and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite 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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 9 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • The Lodge at Dawn Ranch
  • The Lodge at Dawn Ranch

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Steam room
  • Wine tours
  • Winery release events

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Reflexology
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar near toilet (34 inches high)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Portable shower seat
  • Roll-in shower (48 inches wide)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Administrative fee: USD 1 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: 11.6 percent of room rate
The resort fee includes:
  • Concierge service
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • Lending library access
  • Pool access
  • Spa access

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 9 to 30 per person

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from May to October.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Dawn Ranch?

Dawn Ranch provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do around Dawn Ranch?

This hotel in Guerneville is within a 10-minute walk of Russian River and Johnson's Beach. You'll also find Armstrong Redwoods State Park and Northwood Golf Club within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Dawn Ranch?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking and bicycle parking are also available.

Is there a spa at Dawn Ranch?

Spa services at the hotel include hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages, reflexology, and aromatherapy.

Does Dawn Ranch include a casino?

No, Dawn Ranch doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Dawn Ranch?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. The seasonal pool is normally open from May until October.

What do couples enjoy most about Dawn Ranch?

This riverfront hotel offers many amenities for couples, including Champagne service as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Dawn Ranch?

No, but this hotel does have a steam room.

Does Dawn Ranch feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Dawn Ranch serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at The Lodge at Dawn Ranch.

Will Dawn Ranch allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Dawn Ranch though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Dawn Ranch?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Dawn Ranch?

The closest major airport to Dawn Ranch is Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County), which is 16 mi away (27 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Dawn Ranch?

Yes, every guestroom at Dawn Ranch comes with a deck with some featuring valley or garden views.

Does Dawn Ranch host weddings?

There are wedding services available at Dawn Ranch if that's in your vacation plans.