Dawn Ranch

Property class: 3.5

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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 detox wrap, a deep-tissue massage, or a facial. The on-site restaurant, The Lodge at Dawn Ranch, offers breakfast and dinner. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with an outdoor entertainment area and a bar.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available

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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
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  • 220 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Sycamore Cabin

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

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Redwood Cabin

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Wonderful
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  • Resort view
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Green Meadow Chalet

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Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Murphy's Cabin

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  • Resort view
  • 449 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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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

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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

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Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A room with a wooden chair, a bed with a patterned bedspread, and a wall-mounted mirror.

Grove Two Bedroom Cottage - 2 Queens - 1 Bath

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

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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

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(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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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
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About the neighborhood

Located in Guerneville, Dawn Ranch is on a river. Rio Theatre and Patrick Amiot Junk Art 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 coastal landscape with a sandy beach, calm sea, and rocky outcrops.
    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 signboard with details about Parson Jones, including its height, diameter, and approximate age.
    Armstrong Redwoods State Park
    5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • A coastal beach with sand dunes and grass in the foreground, and a town in the background.
    Doran Beach
    47 min drive - 30.0 miles
  • Pee Wee Golf and Arcade
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Rio Nido Roadhouse
    3 min drive
  • Tiki Bar at the r3
    4 min walk
  • Rainbow Cattle Company
    6 min walk
  • Northwood Restaurant
    4 min drive
  • Baked On The River
    4 min walk

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 detox wrap, a deep-tissue massage, or a facial. 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, an elevator, and 2 meeting rooms
  • 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 and recycling
    • Rainfall showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers
    • Decks/patios, wardrobes/closets, and highchairs

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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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 Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dawn Ranch on Nov 2, 2026 start from $325, 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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Reviews

Dawn Ranch Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 131 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Loved this place. Stayed in cabin with my dog, perfect size for solo guest and the le labo amenities were a wonderful touch. Staff were super friendly. Will 100% be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful location. Very peaceful. Truly enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

Clean air,good breakfast, Staff is rigid, not flexible, using standard meaningless texting without addressing an issues, close to shopping, Safeway store.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Private access to river. Nice pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The property was beautiful, and although the rooms were small they were very comfortable. My complaint would be the room had a musty smell
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful grounds set amongst the redwoods. Very convenient access to the downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved the property, amenities and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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I had such a wonderful stay at Dawn Ranch! I booked this trip as a solo birthday getaway, and it exceeded my expectations. The property is absolutely beautiful, peaceful, and surrounded by towering redwoods that make you feel completely immersed in nature. My room was cozy, clean, and had a private deck where I enjoyed my morning coffee while listening to the birds. The pool was a great place to relax, and the entire property was well maintained. The staff was friendly and welcoming, The location is perfect, with easy access to the Russian River, Armstrong Redwoods, and nearby cafés and restaurants. It was the perfect place to disconnect, unwind, and recharge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Great service, fantastic facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

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Nice stay, for the price would love robes in the room, faster WiFi and a transport or safer walking route from the grove to the restaurant, but the location is lovely, bed is comfy, products in the bathroom are top notch and the restaurant is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

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Beautiful property location and courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful property with great amenities and excellent customer service. We went for my partner's birthday and had a fabulous time. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

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This property would be exceptional if it added additional touches such as robes, slippers, working fireplaces, and retouched rooms. Walls and doors were scuffed throughout, just needed some TLC. Grounds are gorgeous and enjoyed food at restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Love this place. Superb restaurant. Looking forward to many future stays.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

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Overall, I really enjoyed my stay. The property is beautiful, the staff is very friendly, and the breakfast is delicious. Considering you are staying in such a beautiful place in which you most-likely want to see the outdoors, I found the lighting in the rooms as well as privacy options to be not great. Theres either a completely opaque shade you can have for privacy that makes the room completely dark in daytime, or just the open window which looks in on bed and it's a tight space. Not much of a difference between day and night if you want to change, or just see out a bit.it'd be nice to still see some nature while also not being so exposed while you sleep or change, etc. I really wished there was an in between option, like a sheer curtain. My room was also close to the road and you could hear the traffic outside, which wasn't my favorite. I would stay again, but request a different room beforehand.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Really cool place to stay. Room was small but well designed and the bed had a very comfy mattress .Excellent restaurant and fun s’mores to make on the fire pit after dinner
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

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Helpful staff and serene location. Perfect place for rest & relaxation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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The property is meticulously maintained and has beautiful grounds. The staff is extremely helpful, and the spa is wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly staffs, great location River Access, The Lodge restaurant has delicious cocktails & foods. Will definitely return soon!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Luxurious place to stay in guerneville. Everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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One of the most beautiful places I've ever stayed. Has everything you could ever need. Best river retreat
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Upscale cabins

Tiny cozy cabin on beautiful grounds. Also excellent restaurant with live music some nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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The room are really clean and nice love all the interior in the room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfectly peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024