Dawn Ranch, GuernevilleDawn Ranch in Guerneville, United States has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 5 of 6 hotels we score in Guerneville. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.5 before correction: Booking.com 3.9, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.5. Rooms from about $198 a night (cached, not a live quote).Dawn Ranch is a 4-star cottage-style resort situated on 15 to 22 acres of redwood forest in Guerneville, California. Established in 1905 and renovated in 2023, the property offers a variety of accommodations including cabins, chalets, and tents. It sits along the Russian River, providing guests with beach access and proximity to Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve. The resort features an outdoor swimming pool, a full-service spa, and an on-site restaurant serving American and Argentinian dishes. It suits travellers looking for a nature-focused stay with amenities like complimentary bicycles and sauna facilities. Some guests have reported inconsistent service from the front desk staff.What stands out

River access and bicycle rentals

On-site spa and sauna

Pet-friendly accommodation options

Variety of cabin and tent stays

Watch out for

Inconsistent front desk service

Occasional housekeeping issues

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The Stavrand, Guerneville: 4.4 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $538 a night. The Stavrand is a luxury boutique hotel in Guerneville, California, set on a six-acre estate in the Russian River Valley.

Highlands Resort, Guerneville: 4.0 ± 0.1 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms). Highlands Resort is an adults-only property in Guerneville, California, running since the early 1920s.

Auto Camp Russian River, Guerneville: 3.9 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $244 a night. Auto Camp Russian River is a glamping-style property in Guerneville, California, in Sonoma wine country about 90 minutes north of San Francisco.