The 13 best Sonoma hotels to start your weekend getaway right

This villa has a real architectural flair that you can feel the moment step through the doorway. Each room has been carefully adorned with contemporary art pieces (we're talking chock-full of paintings and ceramics) and cool furnishings to add a vibrant touch. Then, of course, there's the high ceilings that open the space up, while floor-to-ceiling windows give you the most luxurious panoramic views of Sonoma Mountains, though, we think it is best enjoyed from the patio and pool. In each unit, you'll find a private bathroom with a bath or shower, a fridge and a coffee machine. And when the tiled flooring fails to keep you cool, just whack the air con up. 

The mood? Cosy and curatorial. 
Location perks? Under 10km from Sonoma State Historic Park. 
Budget range? Well worth the kidney.

This luxurious hotel and spa nestled among seven acres of gardens is the well appointed, comfortable family estate you’ve always dreamed of. Inside well-appointed rooms, suites and stand-alone cottages you’ll find plush terry robes to wrap-up in after your tasting adventure is complete. Outside you’ll find a heated pool and whirlpool and the sumptuous Garden Spa offering massages and signature face and body treatments. The elegant Steakhouse, Saddles, offers a worthwhile splurge on Sonoma-style surf-and-turf.

The mood? A taste of the high life. 
Location perks? Complimentary wine and film rental. Only a short walk to Sonoma Plaza.
Budget range? On the pricy side.

The whitewashed clapboard cottages, Adirondack chairs and country chic touches at the Farmhouse Inn feel like Town & Country magazine come to life. The inn’s 25 rooms are each adorned with steam showers, two-person soaking tubs, wood-burning fireplaces and a top-notch spa offers a variety of massages and facials all ending with a cup of hot or warm infused seasonal tea. As important as the hotel, itself, is, the Farmhouse Inn’s Michelin-starred restaurant featuring ingredients produced by local artisans and farmers.

The mood? Country-chic.  
Location perks? Each barn is surrounded by beautiful native trees. 
Budget range? Spenny, yet splendid. 

This sweet, shabby chic boutique hotel will charm your socks off without making a huge dent in your wallet. One of Sonoma county’s most beloved budget stays, the Sonoma Creek Inn offers 16 rooms, many of which have patios or porches, dressed up with hand-crafted touches like woven quilts and beautiful tiles. Complimentary WiFi, cable TV and coffee makers in each room make the Sonoma Creek Inn a cozy home-away-from-home.

The mood? Quaint charmer. 
Location perks? Just five miles from the Inn you'll find a handful of wineries including, Ravenswood, Benziger and Hanzel. 
Budget range? Budget-friendly.

Set on a working farm and vineyard, the rustic but elegant six-room ranch house at Beltane is dripping with antiques and local art work. For six-generations, grapes, orchards and vegetables have been growing in this lush Sonoma setting. Get an up-close view of bucolic farm life from the property’s walking trails, play a game on the tennis court or have a picnic—Beltane will fill a basket for you. Beltane Ranch also produces their own estate grown wines and press their own olive oil from olives grown in their orchards. 

The mood? Sweet and idyllic. 
Location perks? Just 18km away from Santa Rosa known for its signature craft beers.
Budget range? Affordable starting rates.  

The 70s chic, wooden shingled, ranch-style Sea Ranch Lodge sits isolated on 52 acres of untamed Sonoma coastline. Every one of 19 recently renovated rooms have Malm gas fireplaces, California king-size beds and a view of the roiling ocean below. Not one has a TV. The Lodge also has a small art gallery, in-house boutique and the Black Point Grill, where you can eat seasonal fare and sip from their extensive wine list in front of a wall of seafront windows.

The mood? Modern, vintage, airy. 
Location perks? A patio with beautiful sea views. 
Budget range? A luxury getaway. 

El Dorado puts the boutique in boutique hotel with an aesthetic of quaint, historical simplicity and a commitment to ecological sustainability. The hotel is housed in the landmark Salvador Vallejo building, one of Sonoma’s oldest structures, built-in 1843 for the brother of the Valley’s founder. Each of the property’s 27 rooms have balconies looking out on the heart of Sonoma Square or the solar-heated swimming pool and lush courtyard. At the on-site restaurant, El Dorado serves up award-winning, delectable dishes like vegetable risotto, seafood paella and wild mushroom omelettes.

The mood? Modern and relaxed. 
Location perks? A short distance from several dining options and shops.
Budget range? Pretty neat. 

This romantic, Mediterranean-style resort is one of Sonoma’s most elegant hotels. Tucked away on 2.5 acres between Kenwood and Glen Ellen, the inn is set up so you don’t even have to leave the property to taste local wines: they hold a wine and cheese event daily from 5-6pm. From the beautifully landscaped grounds to the heated pool and two hot tubs to the award-winning spa, Kenwood is the ideal place for a secluded couples retreat.

The mood? Archaic and wonderous. 
Location perks? Continental breakfast, Spa and year-round outdoor pool.  
Budget range? An absolute steal. 

This boutique hotel cultivates a zen-like Asian-inspired elegance modeled after traditional Japanese inns. Deluxe guest rooms in the main house have private entrances and suites are warmed by fireplaces; all of the rooms are decorated with delicate Asian screens, lanterns and artwork. Outside, gardens adorned with miniature pagodas engulf the heated pool and meditation deck. An afternoon wine and cheese tasting, after-dinner drinks including sake and port, and a bountiful breakfast of dishes like banana pancakes or artichoke quiche are included.

The mood? Non-stop pampering.
Location perks? Gorgeous creek views, hot stone massage treatments, daily full-buffet breakfast and on-site parking. 
Budget range? Cheap and cheerful. 

The Parisian-style Hotel Les Mars, with its 17th and 18th-century antiques and impeccable service, is dedicated to old-world luxury. Each of the hotel’s 16 rooms is a realm unto itself with gas fireplaces, Italian linens, marble sinks, bidets and spectacular pieces of furniture hundreds of years old. Guests are also treated to complimentary French breakfasts and a daily wine and cheese reception. The Chalkboard Restaurant located in Le Mars’ lobby serves contemporary classics with fresh produce from the hotel’s nearby three-acre farm.

The mood? Old money vibes.  
Location perks? Valet parking, 24-hour concierge, and free continental breakfast. 
Budget range? Mid-range. 

Tranquil and rustic, this unpretentious mid-century-esque motor lodge with an on-site saloon would make its namesake proud. Recalling the simpler days of tourism, the Jack London Lodge has a warm and inviting vibe with a large patio and pool out back. A historic brick-walled watering hole complete with a pool table serves up comfort food until 9 pm and cold drinks and local wines until 2 am. The Italian restaurant Umbria Glen Ellen is located next door.

The mood? Comfy. 
Location perks? Good for wine tasting, golfing, and cycling. 
Budget range? An absolute steal.