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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
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Redwood Cabin | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Property grounds
Body treatments, aromatherapy, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages
Dawn Ranch creates a peaceful riverside escape where guests relax in the garden or gather around the firepit. The steam room offers rejuvenation while aromatherapy treatments soothe the senses. Travelers connect over meals at The Lodge, serving both breakfast and dinner.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Roadside Cabin | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Roadside Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Sycamore Cabin | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Sycamore Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Redwood Cabin | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Redwood Cabin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

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Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 19 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Green Meadow Chalet

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

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Deck/patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Murphy's Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 42 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grove Cabin - 1 King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

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Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grove One Bedroom Cottage - 1 King

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grove One Bedroom Cottage ADA - 1 King - ADA accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Grove Two Bedroom Cottage - 2 Queens - 1 Bath

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Grove Two Bedroom Cottage - 2 Kings - 2 Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Glamping King

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Minibar (some free items)
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
16467 CA-116, Guerneville, CA, 95446

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 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

Hotel near Russian River
Take advantage of a terrace, a firepit, and a garden at Dawn Ranch. For some rest and relaxation, visit the steam room, and indulge in a body treatment, reflexology, or a Swedish massage. The on-site restaurant, The Lodge at Dawn Ranch, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as an outdoor entertainment area and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, concierge services, and 2 meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and minibars (stocked with some free items).
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters, recycling, and LED light bulbs
  • Rainfall showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Decks/patios, wardrobes/closets, and eco-friendly cleaning products

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Johnson's Beach

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
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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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Dawn Ranch have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Dawn Ranch pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Dawn Ranch?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dawn Ranch?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dawn Ranch?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dawn Ranch located?

Situated on a river, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Russian River and Johnson's Beach. Pee Wee Golf and Arcade and Armstrong Redwoods State Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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