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Dawn Ranch

Property class: 3.5

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Redwoods, river days, easy evenings

Dawn Ranch spreads across 22 acres on the Russian River, framed by giant redwoods, open meadows, and a working orchard. The tone is relaxed and bohemian, with a nature-first setting that feels made for slowing down. It stays intentionally screen-free in many cabins, while still offering Wi-Fi for planning the next day outdoors.

  • River access included

    Private beach and seasonal dock with complimentary kayaks and inner tubes.

  • Dining at The Lodge

    Seasonal tasting menus in an intimate dining room inside the restored lodge.

  • Wellness in the garden

    Complimentary daily mindfulness sessions, from yoga to sound bath rituals.

Amenities

  • 4 Green Key Eco-Rating for sustainability
  • Nightly campfires with complimentary s’mores kits
  • Guided bird walks with Swarovski Optik binoculars
  • Hands-on perfume and scent-making classes
  • Borrow complimentary bikes to explore Guerneville
  • One-minute walk to Hwy 116 bus stop
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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a small table, a shelf with a vase, and an air conditioning unit.

Roadside Cabin

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Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Sycamore Cabin

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Exceptional
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  • Resort view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Redwood Cabin

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Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a potted plant, a bench with cushions, and a window with a view of greenery.

Green Meadow Chalet

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

Murphy's Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Resort view
  • 449 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Grove Cabin - 1 King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A living room with a sofa, a wooden chair, a small table, and a bed.

Grove One Bedroom Cottage - 1 King

  • Garden view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A living room with a sofa, a wooden chair, a small table, and a bed.

Grove One Bedroom Cottage ADA - 1 King - ADA accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Grove Two Bedroom Cottage - 2 Queens - 1 Bath

  • Garden view
  • 349 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A living room with a sofa, a wooden chair, a small table, and a bed.

Grove Two Bedroom Cottage - 2 Kings - 2 Bath

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A tent with a small interior space, a table, and a chair.

Glamping King

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located in Guerneville, Dawn Ranch is on a river. Rio Theatre and Main Stage West are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Pee Wee Golf and Arcade and Northwood Golf Club. Rubicon Adventures and Wild Flour Organic Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Guerneville travel guide
Map
16467 CA-116, Guerneville, CA, 95446

What's nearby

  • A river with a bridge, surrounded by green hills and trees.
    Russian River
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A riverside beach with canoes, umbrellas, and people.
    Johnson's Beach
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A forested trail with tall trees and a wooden walkway.
    Armstrong Redwoods State Park
    5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Pee Wee Golf and Arcade
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Northwood Golf Club
    5 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station
    28 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Boho Manor
    6 min drive
  • Northwood Restaurant
    4 min drive
  • Rainbow Cattle Company
    6 min walk
  • Gold Coast Coffee & Bakery
    10 min drive
  • Speer's Market
    13 min drive

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 facial, a body wrap, or a detox wrap. 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, a 24-hour front desk, and a reception hall
  • 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

Awards and affiliations

  • Sustainability Certifications
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key Global. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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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% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Dawn Ranch have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Dawn Ranch?

As of Aug 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dawn Ranch on Sep 13, 2026 start from $386, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Dawn Ranch pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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