10 Cozy Winter Getaway Resorts in Wine Country

In wintertime, cuddling with your honey at a Sonoma Wine Country inn, lodge, or resort is especially cozy. Staying near the coast or mountains, luxuriating by a fireplace in cushy robes with a bottle of Sonoma County wine, is a relaxing, rewarding gift to you both! Here are some of our favorite Sonoma hotels to get snuggly this winter.

The Lodge at Bodega Bay, Bodega Bay

Escape to this romantic, elegant, and serene retreat overlooking the Pacific. This is the only AAA Four-Diamond hotel on the Sonoma Coast, offering ocean views from every room. Guest rooms include real fireplaces, private balconies for stargazing, and down comforters for that sometimes chilly ocean breeze that makes a long winter’s nap feel completely rejuvenating. 

Winter or not, come prepared to take a dip as the onsite spa offers an outdoor heated swimming pool and whirlpool spa to melt stress away. Signature treatments include a Warm Shell Massage with soothing tiger clamshells.

Dine at Drakes Sonoma Coast, the onsite restaurant celebrating delicious coastal bounty. 

The Gables Wine Country Inn, a Bed & Breakfast, Santa Rosa

Set on 3½ country acres, this elegantly restored Gothic 1887 Victorian features 12-foot ceilings and private bathrooms with claw-foot tubs. Some of the eight accommodations have garden/brook views or toasty fireplaces to enjoy this winter. Each room is welcoming with unique décor ranging from “Meadow,” in crisp blue and white, to “Library,” with dark woods, cream, and gold.

Guests rave about the complimentary three-course breakfasts, featuring specialties like blueberry pancakes, pimento cheese grits soufflé with creole sauce, and BLT eggs benedict. As a lovely bonus, guests receive a Wine Passport for complimentary tastings at more than 100 Sonoma County wineries.

Farmhouse Inn, Forestville

Set amid the towering redwoods of the Russian River Valley, this circa-1870 property offers gorgeous guest rooms, a Michelin-star farm-to-table restaurant, and a seasonally inspired spa. The original owners, siblings Catherine and Joe Bartolomei, come from five generations of farmers, which authentically informs the inn’s farmhouse vibe.

Baths are fashioned with large jetted tubs, saunas, or steam showers — an extra satisfying treat after a winter stroll in Sonoma County’s cool yet mild year-round climate. Enjoy fresh flowers in your room, a full breakfast, wine-tasting classes with Sonoma County’s only Master Sommelier, and homemade cookies and milk at night.

Sonoma’s Best Guest Cottages, Sonoma

Set in the heart of downtown Sonoma, this enclave of four one-bedroom cozy cottages isn’t far from the historic Sonoma Plaza with its many restaurants, tasting rooms, and shops.

You’ll be forgiven, though, for wanting to stay at your cottage, soaking up luxuries like beds with goose-down comforters and pillows, private gardens, comfy robes, full living rooms with leather furniture, and fully equipped kitchens. When (or if) you’re ready to explore the town, borrow a complimentary bike from the inn’s concierge.

Kenwood Inn and Spa, Kenwood

Tucked a little ways back from Highway 12, this tiny Mediterranean-style property is one of Sonoma County’s best-kept secrets. Those who discover it are rewarded with a lavish 29-room resort with a luxurious spa, a sparkling pool, hot tubs, and a decadent morning buffet. 

Each guest room here is different, yet all are posh palace retreats, from their fireplace sitting areas to the castle-like ambiance of polished concrete floors and iron-framed windows to the baths that are nearly large enough to live in.

Inn at Occidental, Occidental

With 16 guest rooms and a two-bedroom cottage, this graceful clapboard mansion is larger than a typical B&B but just as cozy. Surrounded by English gardens and framed by towering redwoods, the pet-friendly inn offers spacious rooms and a laid-back atmosphere just right for your winter getaway.

Antiques, replicas, and wonderful pieces of original artwork can be found in every room, and tastefully themed rooms feature fun details like the Safari Suite’s giraffe mural. Outdoors, you’ll find expansive open spaces, hiking trails, and a seasonal swimming pool. The changing daily breakfast menu showcases local ingredients.

Mine + Farm, Guerneville

Surrounded by towering redwoods near Russian River waters yet only minutes from downtown Guerneville, this restored 1906 farmhouse has been charmingly curated with modern design. With 2 1/2 acres of outdoor spaces to explore, the inn welcomes you and your four-legged guests. Your stay includes a locally-driven, full organic breakfast complete with house-made juices.  

Inn at the Tides, Bodega Bay

Elegant guest lodges in secluded, natural surroundings offer sweeping views of Bodega Bay, the harbor, and the Pacific Ocean. There is something wonderful about viewing the sea in winter months as powerful waves crash a wintery white against the rocks and spray a snowy mist into the healthy sea air. It’s a majestic way to shake the winter doldrums.

Visit the 86 spacious guest rooms and enjoy a complimentary bottle of wine plus a full American breakfast in the morning. There’s even a heated swimming pool (partially indoors), a whirlpool spa, a sauna, and an exercise room. Relaxing, in-room massages are available by appointment.

Stroll to The Tides Wharf to find a gourmet market, gift shop, snack bar, and the Tides Wharf Restaurant. And don’t miss the inn’s Bay View Restaurant for a meal with sweeping waterfront views.

River’s End, Jenner

Nestled at the convergence of the Russian River and the Pacific Ocean, River’s End offers romantic Sonoma Coast lodging and a highly acclaimed restaurant in Jenner, California, all with breathtaking views. Imagine waking up to the sound of nature and crashing waves. Rooms allow guests to truly unplug from everyday life with no TV or mobile service. Each of the vintage cabins offers comfy queen-sized beds, private baths and a cozy gas fireplace, private deck, and cozy leather seating.

For an unforgettable dining experience, walk over to River’s End Restaurant for fresh seafood paired with an incredible view especially at sunset.

Sonoma Coast Villa, Bodega

Sonoma Coast Villa is a charming boutique hotel on the coastal edge of Bodega Bay in the cozy town of Bodega. The terraced gardens, red tile roofs, terracotta stucco, and columned veranda of the estate will transport you to the Mediterranean. Cozy up to wood-burning fireplaces or relax in your suite’s soaking tub. The quaint charm of the property invites you to relax.

For even more ideas about where to stay, check our listings of Sonoma County Hotels and Lodging.

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Written by Sonoma Insider Carey Sweet