Calistoga Ranch, An Auberge Resort

So far, only 3 stars. The property is beautiful and the service is beyond prompt. The cause for 3 stars only is the fact that there are bees caught in the canopies of their lodges– the first lodge I was in was gorgeous, but I couldn’t use the outside because of multiple bumble bees stuck for 2+ hours in the porch. The Front Desk sent a maintenance man who could not have been sweeter, but after spraying an aerosol of chemicals, and then returning with a can of Raid when the first aerosol spray round did not work, the bees were still a problem (and also very noisy.) Front desk moved me to a second lodge, that also had bees. After a second call to Front Desk, they resulted in not being able to help and that I would just have to stay inside/​not use the porch.
Was on track to be a 5 star review with the lovely upgrade in room category I received when booking on the phone this week, but hovers now at 3 because it’s an indoor experience only for anyone concerned about being stung here.

Just stayed here last night. Absolutely beautiful property. Absolutely amazing staff. The rooms are well-​appointed and stocked with everything you could possibly need, including a complimentary bottle of wine, a full mini bar and some of the best snacks I’ve ever had. We are both in love with the bathroom tub and whatever is in those bath salts leaves you feeling like you just had a 2-​hour Thai massage. The food is incredible and the room service staff make you feel like an emperor.
There a few things I would have liked to see differently: 1) The bedroom in our suite was completely separated from the rest of the living space. It was pouring down rain. Any time we wanted anything from the fridge, we had to get dressed and go out in the rain to get it. 2) There is a doorbell at a gate outside each suite because they are standalone suites. However, there are no intercoms. So, in the event of pouring down rain like last night, we ended up getting dressed and going out into the rain a lot. 3) We were encouraged the night before our stay to upgrade to this suite because of the extra room and the jacuzzi, which was outdoors, on an open deck, in the pouring rain. So, we never used it. Were I the General Manager at a resort of this esteem, in an area with regular rain, I wouldn’t make it policy for my staff to encourage an upgrade which will only end up being more of a hassle than an experiential upgrade.

Fantastic — we really enjoyed our stay here. A special accolade goes out to Kevin, our bell man who was quick, funny, informative, and delightful. He quickly got our luggage to our lodge, booked our dinner reservation, helped us when I was running late… He even blew out 2 candles I left burning at our lodge. He goes above and beyond and we made sure to reserve his help in rides, tours, ect.
We loved having 2 separate bathrooms, an indoor and outdoor shower, and the hottub on the balcony was epic. Not to mention, by the time we left, the resort had our Tesla charged up and ready to go! :)
A true treat.

It’s our once a year journey to stay here! Staff super accommodating down to turn down service, amenities in the room, hot tub, outdoor showers! Piping hot water 24 hours a day. Check out the spa, natural fed hot springs pool to relax in and hot tub with some real jets! Get a massage, facial or
Just float and relax. Internet and TV available. Or just go for run or hike. It’s a great place to get away from it all!
Take a day trip to the wineries or just pop int town for quick shopping. Best is the workout room is 24 hours, full size pool, kid pool and stretch of Silverado to run or ride!

Exquisite. Divine. Relaxing. The perfect getaway. I could go on and on and on…

What a fairytale experience. It is situated about 20 – 25 min drive from St. Helena and Napa so not really central to most places we visited while on our trip. But it was so worth it! The resort is just beautiful with its own lake and a hiking trail. Service was outstanding. Rooms-​spotless clean with divine outside shower, jacuzzi and a fire place. Next time I visit Napa I’ll just plan to hang in my Calistoga Ranch room for a day or two that’s how cozy and tranquil and beautiful it was. While we were having breakfast one morning in their Lakehouse restaurant, a bunch of small deers ran by-​like out of a Bambi cartoon. Magical experience overall. Would definitely go back.

Napa Valley has some of the most beautiful sceneries you will ever encounter. By far this is probably one of the most beautiful resorts I have ever visited. The greenery and outdoor showers had me wondering how I’ve survived city life for so long. Whenever I have a stressful day I reflect back on my time at Calistoga. Lakehouse restaurant food is very tasty and the wine is absolutely delicious. Staff is friendly and very accommodating. Definitely an experience of a lifetime.

We wanted a luxurious, once in a lifestyle retreat weekend for our 10 year anniversary and that’s exactly what we got. Coming to Napa Valley was a bit of a stretch for us because we aren’t huge wine drinkers, but the moment I stumbled upon Calistoga Ranch I knew that wine was no longer going to be the central focus of our trip. The resort itself would be the focus. We booked the Rekindle the Romance package which included our stay in one of the lodges (we had a Forest room), breakfast both mornings, two 60-​minute long spa treatments, and dinner for two at The Lakehouse. I am so happy that we booked the package because once we were there we felt like everything was already taken care of for us. As you can imagine from a five-​star resort things are spendy and it was nice having to not think about them because they were already paid for. We utilized one of their concierge managers, Matt, and he was great. He was a bit slow to get back to emails from time to time but we weren’t in a rush. He booked us a tasting up the hill at Barnett Vineyards and also a last minute Friday night dinner at Harvest Table in Saint Helena. We were thrilled by his choices.
So, about our actual stay. We pulled up and were immediately greeted by staff and within 30 seconds they had a glass of wine in our hand. We were addressed by name at the desk (and almost 90% of the time after that) and driven by golf cart to our lodge. My husband had a gift delivered to the resort and it was beautifully displayed it in our room. We came back from dinner the first night to find our bed turned down and fresh water in a carafe by the bed. Our lodge had a private outdoor spa which was amazing, I only wish that there had been a bit more light outside (maybe some string lights or up-​lights on the plants? It was just a bit too dark). The next morning we ordered breakfast which was promptly delivered and set up at our lodge on the outdoor table complete with table decoration. Later that day we enjoyed the pool and pool-​side service and then dinner at The Lakehouse. Oh, and if you don’t feel like walking you call someone to drive you around the venue by golf cart. Sometimes we walked and sometimes we got a ride depending on our mood. We dined right after sunset outdoors at The Lakehouse and the food was exquisite. Our waiter was friendly and down to earth. There are so many little things I could discuss, but upon sitting down I was provided with a black napkin instead of a white one since I was wearing a black dress (lint). That tells you a bit about the kind of service you can expect at the restaurant and the resort in general.
Our final morning we enjoyed a hike on one of their trails which I definitely recommend because of the view you get from the top. We showered outside and then headed over for our one-​hour massages at the spa. I cannot believe we didn’t spend more time there. I truly cannot imagine a better place for relaxation. Herbal teas, shots of special vitamin infused juice-​water (not sure what it was but we got it in a little shot style glass before our massages), and beautiful common areas. Both of our massages were blissful and it physically pained us to pack up and head home. The final attention to detail were the two ice cold bottled waters in our car.
I will echo someone else’s comment about the technology in the rooms. The quality of TVs weren’t great and the speaker dock was for the old generation iPhone which is quite outdated by now.
If you’re considering coming to Calistoga Ranch, just do it. You will be treated like royalty and immersed in luxury that is somehow never stuffy feeling. It was worth EVERY penny.

I’ve been to MANY top notch resorts and this is one of the best. Every staff member we’ve encountered has been professional, friendly and accommodating. We had the ‘Couples Spa Experience’ and it exceeded our expectations. My masseuse Heather and my Fiancé’s were the best we’ve ever had. Heather was amazing. Brooke & Nadia at the front desk were sweet too.
Our cabin was unique and the layout is beautiful. We had dinner at the restaurant they have on site and Gabe was our waiter; received great service and the food was phenomenal. Thank you so much Gabe!!!
One thing I think they can improve on is the ‘limited late night menu’. Other than that we are definitely revisiting this resort.

The Oak Creek Lodge is my favorite property at the ranch. While the property is beautiful, the staff is what really makes the experience special. From the moment you arrive, it seems like there’s a team of people behind the scenes to see to your every need.

We had super high expectations for Calistoga Ranch, and for the most part, they met them. The ranch is very, very exclusive in the way that non guests do not have access to any part of the ranch– the spa, restaurant, trails, etc. This means nothing is too busy. However, it doesn’t mean it is super quiet or private.
The setting is absolutely gorgeous. You really feel like you are one with nature. There were so many species of plants, trees, cacti, etc.
There is just one pool and there were children being quite loud both times we went over there. This doesn’t bother us but I could see how it could be an issue for some. That being said, the pool and hot tub are open 24 hours a day which is unique from any resort I’ve ever stayed. The pool bar area was nice and they had ping pong and foosball. I know they have a bocce court somewhere on the grounds but we didn’t get to experience it this time.
The living room and bedroom are separated by an outdoor living space, so you must go outside to get between the two. The outdoor living spaces are not private. They do have curtains you can draw but people are walking right by. Once again, this isn’t too much of an issue given that only guests are on property and I believe there are only 50 units. The outdoor shower is spectacular and a larger area than I expected. An excellent space for outdoor yoga as well! The bedroom was standard. Small, nothing special whatsoever (the bed was super comfortable though but that’s to be expected). The inside living room is gorgeous with a two sided fireplace to the outside. Our biggest issue was the room was technology. Music shouldn’t be such an issue. There was a CD that we played that scratched. Really? CDs? They completely need to update their sound technology and have thousands of songs available to play. They also had DVDs that you could order.
We ate at the Lakehouse Restaurant one night (at the bar). We would have sat outside if it hadn’t been raining. We only got small plates but what we ordered was good. They have excellent cocktails if you are sick of wine.
We went hiking on one of the trails which I highly recommend. You can see the entire valley from the top! So gorgeous and a must do.
Guests can go to the spa and use the pools and steam room even if they aren’t having a treatment. There are two pools, one a classic hot tub and one a warm hot tub. They both overlook the creek. There is also a steam room and outdoor shower. There are cold wet towels to cool off with after exiting the steam room however I recommend that staff move them as they get splashed by shampoo/​conditioner/​soapy water when someone is using the shower.
We used one of the Mercedes for the day. It was great once we got it but there were some things they need to make more clear. They say it is on a first come, first serve basis. One cart driver told us to reserve it the night before but then when we called the front desk they said it needs to be reserved in the morning. What does that mean? Should we call at 5am to ensure we get it? They didn’t really have a straight answer but they did make sure we got the car. Maybe they aren’t used often but apparently they only have three cars. It wasn’t very clean inside and it had about a quarter a tank of gas. I believe we brought it back above what it started with but I would think that they would fill up the tank or at least have a half tank before loaning them out.
The service really was five star. Everyone was so friendly and eager to help. They will drive you around on golf carts any time, day or night.
This was our first time in Napa and we will be back. We can’t wait to return to Calistoga Ranch!

Now I am not here as a guest
But I brought guests here for lunch
I am a chauffeur wearing a black suit with a tie
And I get treated so poorly
I asked for a cup of coffee and they told me NO it’s for guests only!
I just brought you two guests that are going to eat for several hundreds of dollars and I get treated like a piece of garbage!
Guess what I will not come back with any clients

Loved the private suite with indoor/​outdoor awesomeness and our own hot-​tub on the deck. Super-​thick down comforter was a hit with the dog! The pool was on the small side and lounge area was not as appealing as some other Calistoga resorts, but our rooms were so private and comfortable that we didn’t feel the need to hang out anywhere else. Beautiful trees and views on the short nature trails and great location near Calistoga and St. Helena too.

I was expecting something perfect when I booked online and regarding the price! This place is peacefull but need a remodeling, each lodge doesn’t have enough privacy, everybody can see you on your terrace and the curtains canot be fixed they always move with the wind, the lodge is too small, just one tiny closet and an old coffee machine in the bathroom… and the concierge service and management are not that good. We booked a ballon flight in the morning and they told us to get ready at 5am, we woke up at 4:30 while me asked for a wake up call at 4am… Nobody called. At 4:45, as we were ready, we called for the shuttle and they told us that it was canceled… No excuses!
We have to go to the reception later (totaly tired) as we had a wine tasting planned and we ordered a picnic, and they told us that they didn’t get the order for picnic and didn’t apologize for the ballon. The manager came to great us when we came back in the afternoon to apologize for the inconvenience in the morning…
Actually she just greated my friend and didn’t even say hello to me …
At night we found a bottle of bad sparkling wine in the lodge. We spent 1500 usd at the spa… Which didn’t worth it. I mean you can have exactly the same for half price anywhere else; Plus I asked to be in the same room as my friend for the massage and we were separated without apologize or explanation. The restaurant was the best part of the stay but Anyway I’ll not come back there.

Came here with the BF for my birthday weekend last month. Bardessono has been our go-​to Napa Valley place for the last two years, so I decided that I wanted to switch it up this year. The BF wasn’t ecstatic about this place in the beginning, since it cost more than Bardessono. But once I saw that they offer water massage at the Spa, it was a sealed deal.
I loved our stay here. I had wanted an escape weekend and this place really delivered. We were here from Sunday thru Tuesday, so that helped with feeling like we had the place to ourselves. We stayed on the property all day on Monday (which was my birthday). We hiked both of the «harder» trails, which were not hard at all for us. They were a bit steep, but I think we were expecting something more intense by the way the staff were describing them. The canyon trail literally just ends in the middle of the hill, and the valley trail is the one with a outlook at the end. After the trails, we went to the pool and had the whole place to ourselves. It’s similar to the pool at Bardessono. Not a deep pool but works well if you’re looking to swim laps. They say it’s heated, but don’t expect it to be warm like a bath. The BF also used the gym while I had my massage. The water massage therapist, Han, is AMAZING. I can go on and on about this so I’m going to cut myself short. I loved walking about the property and just enjoying the outdoors. We had dinner at the Lake House and it was great. All the staff acknowledged my birthday and they gave me plate after plate of «extras» to celebrate. I ended up packing half my dinner up to take back to the room, and when we got back, there was another cake waiting for me at the room!
I’ll definitely come back again when I want to just get away. I would definitely suggest looking over Trip Advisor about the rooms if you’re concerned about that. There are rooms that are bordered by roads on both sides in the middle of the property. We ended up booking a creekside lodge because I wanted the hot tub on the deck and from the reviews on TA.

Visiting Calistoga Ranch will transform you to another world. It is serene, natural, and every detail is attended to.
If you can keep your guest count under 150, this is a stunning location in the Napa Valley for a wedding. Pros/​cons as a wedding venue are below.
Pros —
–Multiple venues to choose from (wine cave, pool patio, vineyard, Lommel lawn, lake house) — choose as many as you can!
–Michelin star quality food and service
–Professional, kind wedding staff (Laura Vaughan will be missed)
–Party can go until 2am in the wine cave
–Stunning 360 degree views
–True California, wine country feel with a touch of elegance
Cons —
–Expensive (but so are all of the top Napa wedding venues — Meadowood, Beaulieu Garden, Auberge du Soleil)
–Dinner on the lawn must be family style unless you rent a satellite kitchen ($ 5,000)
–No big open spaces, so probably better for more intimate weddings

My husband surprised me by booking this trip.
This is an incredible resort and away from it all. Upon arrival, valet takes your car because cars are not allowed on the resort property. Upon check-​in, glasses of wine are provided and a golf cart takes you to your room. Each of the «rooms» are more like compounds. For example, we stayed in a 2 bedroom, which meant there were 2 separate buildings for the bedrooms, a separate building for living room, separate building for kitchen and an outdoor living room in the center. And you are surrounded by trees as if in the forest. The master bedroom had an incredibly large bathroom, but the best feature was the outdoor shower within the forest, yet private. There is 24 hour room service and obviously an incredible selection of wine always at your beck and call.
In addition, there was a great hiking trail that allows you to climb above the resort and have great views of Calistoga Ranch (you can tell the property maintains the trail and its the most maintained trail I have ever been on; all rocks had been removed).
Further, the spa was fantastic. The spa had a hot tub/​pool and mineral pool, all located outside in the woods. Further, outdoor garden showers that are completely private, surrounded by the woods.
I only wish I could have stayed longer.

DOPE! This is the most impressive resort I’ve ever experienced. Hands down.
You walk into your room, which is ANYTHING BUT a room. It’s a private living area with a bedroom + bathroom with jacuzi bathtub, indoor rainfall shower and outdoor shower. Now this whole space is separated by an open-​air «living» space that includes a jacuzzi + cooking area, then on the other side, you’ll find the indoor living area that includes a den, mini-​bar and mini-​bathroom. And it’s ALL YOURS! (Ok, it’s a bit pricy — I think these rooms start at like $ 1100 a night or something, but if you really want to impress someone or come for a holiday or honeymoon, then Calistoga Ranch is perfect). Also, what’s nice is that you feel SOOOO secluded from your neighbors. You can literally be naked in your open-​air jaccuzi and no one will see you.
The best part is that this place marries eco-​outdoor lifestyle so perfectly with indoor luxury and comfort. Every amenity is top notch. They’ve got hiking trails (with some GORGEOUS views when you get to the top), a quaint little vineyard, a party space, a private restaurant (which I HIGHLY recommend), a wine cave, a spa, and I’m sure I’m forgetting some other special things.
What’s also really nice is that this is a NO CAR property. You park your car in the lot and the guys on the golf carts take you around wherever you want to go.
So peaceful, so serene. I would be SOOOOO lucky to stay here again just once again in my lifetime.

Calistoga ranch is a gem. Impeccable service in a beautiful, natural setting. We love Big Sur and Post Ranch Inn. Calistoga Ranch is reminiscent in so many ways except the dramatic coastline of course.
The food is fantastic. It’s primarily locally grown/​prepared and delicious.
The bar and bartender is a great hangout spot and they serve original premium cocktails. Their wine selection is also very good.

WOW! This Five Star review goes with the Five Star EXperience and the Quintuple EX’s below! The service, accommodations and atmosphere left us feeling like royalty after our 2 night stay!
Service– ***EXceptional***- All staff members seemed to know our Last Name and even pronounced it correctly… kudos CR staff!
Accommodations– ***EXtraordinary***- I must say that the outdoor shower seemed like a feature I would not normally use, but I did and actually found it quite ***EXhilarating***!
Atmosphere– ***EXquisite***- When something is wonderful, marvelous, great, amazing, delicate, extremely beautiful and fantastic, Exquisite sums up all of these words into one. (HA! That reminds me, I need to tell my wife she’s exquisite!)
After 72 reviews, I won’t repeat what others have said so I will just add– «Yes, it’s ***EXpensive***, but being given the royal treatment is never without cost!»
PS– Those of you who gave this place 1 star should really be ashamed! Just because you may not agree with the cost or electric «golf carts» (REALLY!!! Like the staff or guests would want to ride bikes up those hills!), doesn’t mean you should try to wreck it for everyone else.
CR– You will always hold a special place for us in our memories!