The Madrona

Inside and out this special property is a joy to look at. Perhaps some might think the décor is a little bold, but I am sure most will think it is very stylish, chic, and playful. The hotel consists of a beautiful main mansion where all the public spaces are found, a carriage house with the most rooms, and several cottages scattered about. No two rooms are alike and we booked a bungalow studio. Our room was spacious with a smart modern décor with a twist. A beamed ceiling that was wallpapered. The black & white bathroom was large with three frosted windows that helped keep both rooms bright. We thought our room came with some outdoor space so we were a little disappointed it did not, but during breakfast one morning the manager checked in with us and recommended a different room if we returned. I think we will. As for that complimentary breakfast it was very tasty with one hot item each morning along with some pastries, fruit, and typical breakfast beverages. You will enjoy it as long as you like the hot item of the morning. A highlight of our visit for us was the beautiful pool area. During our June stay the Jasmine was blooming and cascading over a wall. There were plenty of other flowering plants and trees nearby. There are comfortable lounging areas and if you want food or drinks, you are able to scan a QR code to see a menu and have it delivered from the main house. The gym was also a nice surprise. It looks good, but does not have much to offer for working out, but I somehow managed to leave satisfied. There are also several Peloton bikes. The grounds are pretty with lots of produce grown on site. The only compliant we have is that the parking lot is in the middle of the property between the two main structures and at times is the staging area for deliveries. The hotel is about a mile from downtown Healdsburg which has a lot to offer. The daily resort fee was $60 per day during our stay. Parking is free.

If you're looking at a trip to wine country generally, or Healdsburg specifically, you know there are a lot of options. We've been coming up here from LA a lot over the past 10years and the one place that is our absolute first check (before looking at wineries or restaurants or anything else) is whether we can stay at the Madrona. The property grounds are absolutely gorgeous and you actually feel like you have an oasis to escape to at the end of a day of exploring. We've stayed in most of the rooms at this point, and every single one is special in its own way. If you can get one of the salon rooms, we LOVE those. This isn't just a place to crash at night after a long day of wine tasting. They have e-bikes that you can use in the morning for a ride along Westside road. The complimentary car service - arrange in advance - will ferry you to and from town. We usually make a point of having at least one dinner onsite as both the food and beverage program are great! Finally, the staff really go out of their way to make your stay as special as possible - if it's your first time to the area, be sure to reach out in advance for great suggestions about vineyards, shops, and restaurants to visit in the area.

10/10 stay. So unique and high quality. Every detail has been thought through and the team are the best. Restaurant is exceptional - even if not staying check it out. Thanks madrona