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Dawn Ranch

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

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Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Body treatments, aromatherapy, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages

Popular amenities

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

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16467 CA-116, Guerneville, CA, 95446
  • Johnson's Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Northwood Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Armstrong Redwoods State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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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

  • Johnson's Beach - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Northwood Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Armstrong Redwoods State Park - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Korbel Winery - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Bohemian Grove - 9 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Rainbow Cattle Co. - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Guerneville Taco Truck - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Koalas Fine Food - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Korbel Winery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Boho Manor - ‬6 min drive

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, express check-in, and express check-out.
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 and a seasonal outdoor pool.

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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Similar properties

Exterior

Johnson's Beach

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, 34 reviews
$168 nightly
The price is $192
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Total includes taxes and fees
Johnson's Beach

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

  • 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

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

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

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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

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
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. 
  • 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.

Is there parking available at Dawn Ranch?

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

Is there a spa at Dawn Ranch?

Spa services at the hotel include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, detox wraps, and reflexology.

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.

Is Dawn Ranch good for couples?

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, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

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).

Are there rooms with balconies 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.

Dawn Ranch Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I want to say don’t come here because it’s so good. Probably safe from before being overrun though as it was not crowded. The restaurant, on the other hand, is very popular which can be a problem if don’t want to leave the property. Mixed blessing there but food and cocktails are extremely good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dawn Ranch is aspirational and mechanical. It has the feel of an influencer property, with the distinctive flourishes and details in place to make it attractive and exciting. The facilities are clean, spare and modern. The fixtures are sufficiently cool with the edison bulbs. But the details makes it feel like the staff is going through the motions of hospitality. The hardware is there but the software is missing. For instance, our room was nice and clean if a little spare. The leather case for the tissue felt luxe. But details like the coffee station, only available was Splenda and a lot of it. Someone didn’t do the basic check to make sure sugar was there. Sure I could have asked, but I shouldn’t have to for day 1. The refrigerator was nicely stocked, but the shelves still had the tape on the shelves indicating it was installed quickly. The grounds were good, but you would see left over items from the plastic axe throwing after the board was taken away. We had breakfast in one of the side rooms after seating but we had to get our own silverware after not being able to get a servers attention. That said the silverware is high quality. Some nice things, the s’mores and the fire pits had a nice rustic feeling, the birdwatching offering including in the resort fee was great. In short flashy stuff but the heart is missing. Great in pics, decent experience but expectations not well set. Great location and solid.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Clara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really pretty grounds and nice getaway. Quite expensive for how small the Grove King room is
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for some peace and relaxation. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marnesha

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and great experience
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Susanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately the restaurant was closed and our room was not on the actual property but across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Judy

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this place. Superb restaurant. Looking forward to many future stays.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing! So tranquil and beautiful. It was a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Anne, Palo Alto

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We were pleasantly surprised with our stay at the newly revamped Dawn Ranch. Went for a couples weekend and did the cottage, spa, dinner. Cozy fun vibes. Reduced stars for cottage being a little cold/drafty (that’s me), spa being a little intense about the rules, and restaurant as well. They had to turn away sooooo many ppl without reservations so def make them for dinner! Free wine tasting and excellent masseuse a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Anait

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I find it a bit overpriced

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ha Yeon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere and great property!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kristine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrei, San Mateo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
😀😀😀
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is meticulously maintained and has beautiful grounds. The staff is extremely helpful, and the spa is wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Staffan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ravi K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall it’s a really nice place. Room was very comfortable. A bit on the pricey side.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Wesley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful and very peaceful. At the end of our stay they tried to charge an extra $135 for “resort fees” which was not indicated to me upon checkout. I asked what “resort fees entailed” and he said wifi and grounds keeping. In the end the fees were waved but not a very good experience upon checkout.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jun

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
my son loves this tent and the view of ranch so many apple trees
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abhishek

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024