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January 31, 2019January 30, 2019

Yountville International Short Film Festival 2019

The Yountville International Short Film Festival 2019 returns to Napa Valley again this year! Running February 7-10th, the festival showcases over 75 world-class short films. The Yountville International Short Film Festival, or YISFF, offers more than just incredible short films.

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January 24, 2019January 23, 2019

Napa Valley Spa Day

Napa Valley is known for its wine, but has so much more. When you’re in Napa for a vacation full of wine and activities, round out your experience by taking a Napa Valley spa day. With plenty of spas to choose from, you can enjoy a nice rejuvenating day. A spa day is the perfect way to relax after walking through several winery tours.

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January 17, 2019January 16, 2019

Napa Valley Restaurant Week 2019

The Napa Valley Restaurant Week 2019 runs from January 20-27. Restaurant Week highlights the best of Napa’s farm-to-table cuisine.

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January 10, 2019January 9, 2019

Winter in the Wineries Passport

Although Winter in the Wineries started in December, there is still plenty of time to enjoy the deals. Napa Valley is naturally a great environment for vineyards, and produces many globally recognized wines. From now until February 3, sip your way through Calistoga with the Winter in the Wineries Passport. Continue reading “Winter in the Wineries Passport”

January 3, 2019January 2, 2019

Come See the Napa Valley Mustard Fields

Each winter, Mustard flowers bloom in Napa Valley, creating mustard fields in the vineyards. Vacationing here in the winter means you’ll get incredible views of the Napa Valley mustard fields. You’ll also get plenty of pictures your friends will be jealous of!

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December 21, 2018December 27, 2018

Hike Through the California Petrified Forest

California’s Petrified Forest is the Calistoga Petrified Forest, and it’s truly one of a kind. Visit this unique forest near Napa Valley to travel back in time. Here you can see petrified trees that were turned to stone millions of years ago when a volcano erupted.

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December 20, 2018December 20, 2018

Best Napa Valley Restaurants Near El Bonita Motel

During your stay at El Bonita Motel, you’ll indulge in the best wines Napa Valley has to offer. But what about food? Everyone knows you don’t drink and drive, so after a day of wine tasting, walk over to these conveniently located Napa Valley restaurants for some delicious dining options.

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December 13, 2018December 13, 2018

Celebrate Christmas in Napa Valley

This winter, come to Napa Valley for some unique experiences that will warm your heart to the holiday spirit! There are many ways Napa Valley brings magic to the season, and here are some of our favorites. Continue reading “Celebrate Christmas in Napa Valley”

November 20, 2018

Thanksgiving Feast Wine Pairings

Turkey, stuffing, and pie…oh my! Thursday brings with it a smorgasbord of food. Naturally, in Napa Valley it begs the question, Which wine pairs best? So, in the spirit of giving, we’re sharing the notes and aromas suited for a Thanksgiving feast!

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November 13, 2018

Assisting California Wildfire Victims

Our love for the golden state is profound and our pride emboldens us to assist when times are tough. Southern California wildfires have left residents homeless and have exhausted our resources. So, we’re sharing all the ways you can offer support and reinforcements.

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4.2

El Bonita Motel

Kody Bowen

04:33 17 Jun 17

Big rooms. New renovated. Very clean. Good service. Ideal location for vineyards.

Darcy Randolph

00:08 24 May 17

Hotel staff was friendly, rooms were clean and efficient. Best price in town! My husband & I will be coming back!!!

Kevin Heward

20:01 12 Apr 17

This motel was the best I had ever stayed in. The safe was very nice, and kept the rooms and common areas very clean. I would definitely recommend anyone to stay there. The price was very affordable for the area in which the motel is located.

Ryan Glass

12:52 03 Apr 17

Clean rooms, friendly staff. TV doesn't get many channels and was surprised the minibar wasn't stocked. Would stay again if Harvest Inn is full.

V Pace

19:54 31 Oct 16

The end unit we had at first was very noisy due to traffic. Then the smoke alarms went off at midnight so we had to switch rooms. While we were out doing activities the next day, I learned that the room they had moved us into was apparently occupied for the night. (The night manager had assured us we would have that room both nights.) So we had to move another time to a third room for a two night stay. Finally their bill was laid out deceptively. I ended up paying significantly more than I thought because the big bold number was not the total due but rather an average rate without tax. Never was I actually told the remaining balance that would be charged to my card until I saw it on my bill.

Claire Chung

03:01 05 Jul 17

Great room (we stayed at Le Port), with a cute patio view, kitchenette with Keurig, microwave and mini fridge. Super comfortable bed. Complimentary breakfast was alright but nothing to rave about

Ari Wilson

00:07 05 Jul 17

Amazing room and service. We had a bit of a mix up on our check in but they handled it with aplomb. Two thumbs up!

Troy Racki

15:11 15 Aug 17

Very good interior, modern bathroom with an elegant shower. Don't let the older exterior turn you off. Excellent rates considering the cost to stay at other locations in St. Helena.

John Suydam

03:23 26 Aug 17

Nice place, it has a pool, Jacuzzi, sauna. Nice rooms with fridge, coffee maker, the only thing is the beds were hard and lumpy, the rest was great.

Becky King

15:47 28 Aug 17

Rooms are quite cozy but clean and neat. Bathrooms cozy but with heated floor. Continental breakfast very basic. Price is right. Just have to know what you are getting and what you want.

James Deininger

23:20 17 Sep 17

Just checked in. The place is very nice and quaint, especially for the price. Upgraded bathrooms, nice lobby. Rooms in the front building are a little small -- but we're here to drink wine, not hang out in the room all day. Cheers ?

David Xu

05:33 24 Sep 17

Good rooms. Parking. What else can you ask for for a cheap stay in Napa Valley

Robert Royster

18:52 25 Sep 17

Fine. Close to lots. Front desk staff need some happy pills. Not very friendly or happy to see you. Need to put the control of the fireplace at the front desk.

Candi Cantrell

03:46 11 Oct 17

We Love this place! The rooms are clean and comfy. The grounds are very pretty and the staff is very sweet. Can't wait to go back!

David Tai

01:06 31 Oct 17

Room was fine for the price and location. Skip the included continental breakfast and go into town to get something to eat. Stale donuts, croissants and fruit is all that is up for grabs. Would stay again just for the price.

Serdar Pekun

05:00 27 Nov 17

Very cute, clean, nice location, nice stuff specially front desk. Big bravo.

Ken Klages

17:08 20 Dec 17

It is a cute little place that was probably built in the 50s. The rooms are small but fixed up as nice as possible with refrigerator, microwave, tv with lots of channels, and a very small bathroom but good sized shower with very nice time and a heated floor. There is a pool and hot tub, and they include basic breakfast of cereal, fruit, yogurt and pastries. The motel is next to the main road so you can hear some noise, but not too bad. A great choice for a low cost place to stay in Napa

Will Graham

06:43 28 Dec 17

Very clean, very nice. Would stay there again. Limited breakfast.

Diena Fox

19:17 10 Jan 18

Reasonable price for a clean simple room. Friendly helpful staff.

Brian Tang

01:08 15 Jan 18

Location was perfect to explore Calistoga with plenty of wineries and smalltown doings

PGon Fishin

18:50 19 Jan 18

Very nice and affordable. Clean rooms and bathrooms. Would definitely return.

R S

03:32 30 Jan 18

Carpets in Rm #20 was filthy, and when we saw flea spray under the sink we should have ran out the door. We stayed 1 night, we had reservations for 6. This motel was suggested by local hospital, we will inform then of the poor condition of this rm. I can only guess the condition of other rooms. We moved across the street to Vineyard Courtry Inn. Yes it's more expensive, (but so worth it) totally clean, with friendly staff, fireplace, lovely breakfast (they give a discount for Dr. Coons patients) and I won't be worried about infections from the filth on/in the carpets after surgery. Please take a good look at your room. I only give it 1 star because I couldn't post without a star.

Todd Westra

15:03 30 Jan 18

surprisingly wonderful little spot! wasn't expecting it to be as nice as it was.. very cute and quaint little spot with a nice pool, hot tub, and sauna. will stay there again!

TJ Mc

02:39 05 Feb 18

Everything was fine, not great not bad but fine. What wasn't right was that they entered my room for turn down service despite my having the privacy sign on the door. I've stayed at many hotels across the country and this is the first time I have experienced this. Thank you for making the bed but I purposely placed the sign on the door as I did not want anyone in my room.

Kera Yankish

22:00 13 Feb 18

Love this place! I'm a regular and they are always friendly and give me great rates!

Chelle Linderman

03:07 21 Feb 18

Very helpful. Handicap friendly. Nice rooms with discounted price for people with family at the hospital. No shuttle but can Uber or taxi.

Michelle Linderman

20:51 13 Mar 18

Very helpful. Nice rooms. Discounted rates for family of patients at St Helena Hospital.

Jo Szram

03:02 18 Mar 18

Well located, complimentary wifi and continental breakfast. In room coffee maker. Extremely clean. Good shower. Only downside - beds a bit soft, didn't quite get hang of heating.

Tyler Hooker

11:32 15 Mar 18

Everything was exceptionally clean, the beds were comfortable, the pool, hot tub, and saina were welcome, and the grounds we're inviting with many spots for relaxing.

Robert Tabares

03:53 29 Mar 18

Centrally located in St. Helena. Walking distance to several wineries. Yes, walking.

Rae Ann Caparelli

04:52 22 May 18

Great place. Super cozy and clean. Big room...kitchenette! When you drive up you think “i dont think so” BUT HONESTLY....this is a nice place! Highly recommend it!

matthew masters

02:40 27 May 18

"budget" accommodations in a very expensive part of the country. Definitely the nicest motel I've stayed in.

Robert Rodrigues

15:55 23 Jun 18

Nice small hotel in the middle of the vineyards, within walk distance to some nice restaurants.

Brian Kreitzer

03:40 01 Jul 18

Perfect for an overnight stay in St Helena. Budget stay if you take the poolside rooms, more upscale in the back. Pool and hot tub are great in the evening.

Amanda Caringi

17:22 05 Aug 18

Great location and great price for Napa. Rooms were large, updated, and clean. Pool was nice, back patio and firepit were a wonderful end to the day. We would definitely stay again.

Alan Kelley

03:17 14 Aug 18

Loved the place. Worth every penny.

Bianca G Toribio

03:21 02 Sep 18

Location, location, location. And this always comes at a hefty price but in this case, this is one of the rare instances where it doesn’t have to. If you are looking to spend your bucks on wine and not on your stay, look no further. This place is perfect to rest from a long winery hopping day and stay in the heart of St. Helena. Beds are comfortable and the bathrooms are updated. The down side is that the hotel is right on the highway so you’ll hear cars going by if the AC is not on. Also, my AC unit wasnt working but the two nights I stayed were cool (in the 50 degree level) so we were just fine without it. Book in advance tho since its a steal and fills up quickly around holidays!

Carla Wilson

04:01 07 Sep 18

Great motel! Clean, comfortable and quaint. Good location. If you are staying here because you are receiving medical treatment at Adventists Health they offer a discount if you call them directly to make your reservation. Will always stay here.

Matt Pagel

13:32 17 Sep 18

A nice quiet little motel in St. Helena. The rooms are nice and clean. Rooms in the back building are more spacious than the front building. Lots of little places to sit outside and enjoy the evening over a glass of wine

Elisabeth Colucci

21:53 21 Sep 18

We stayed in room #1 and the whole place smelled like urine. The bathroom was gross, there was a car freshener tag hanging from the pedestal sink to mask the urine smell (which only made it worse, think urine + sickly sweet perfume), and the water from the sink and shower smelled mildly sulfuric. When we turned on the shower, the smell emanating from the drain was disgusting. Almost as if people have been consistently peeing the shower. I don’t know how this place has any good reviews. We must have been assigned the worst room in the whole facility. It was really, really bad and we feel completely ripped off.

Austin Holmes

04:31 01 Oct 18

The location was ideal for what brought to St Helena- short drive to most shops/restaurants and even walking distance to some. Rooms and bathrooms were bigger than expected. Our first-floor room opened to a back patio and a quiet grassy area behind the building, for a nice place to sit. The staff and service we're superb and very accommodating of our early arrival.

Scott Kinder

00:09 16 Oct 18

Great stay at El Bonita. The room is great - spacious, very comfortable beds, a balcony and, very clean! The staff is very friendly and check in was fast and easy. The location is terrific and convenient to everything. We will definitely stay here again.

Peter Altaffer

02:04 07 Dec 18

Always a pleasure to stay at El Bonita Motel. Clean rooms, nice staff, hottub, sauna, pool, and in the heart of St. Helena!

candice newton

03:07 15 Jan 19

El Bonita was super cute and exactly what we needed for our trip to Napa

Eric Abrial

09:38 31 Jan 19

Very nice motel, quiet and very well maintained. Very well located in St Helena. Very good value , You just can’t beat it. Plus you get that feeling of old time traveling ?

Pamela Trautner

06:32 03 Feb 19

Tried and true. Clean, basic, breakfast, pool, hot tub...all good. Great location!

Kyley Weaver

23:28 28 Feb 19

Too much furniture in the rooms made it hard to get around with luggage. But loved that we could park right in front of our door! Pastries were good in the morning.

Melissa Carrillo

18:26 28 Mar 19

The spa and pool where amazing love the room so beutiful and comfortable

Lee David

20:16 30 May 19

Very nice hotel...convenient to wineries

Ken Fong

03:07 26 Jun 19

Decent motel in the heart of wine country.

Shannon Meadows

18:18 21 Jul 19

We stayed in St. Helena one night as we traveled between San Francisco and Mendocino. El Bonita is a quaint little place and in a convenient location to wineries, restaurants (get to Farmstead, if you can!), and St. Helena's "main" street. We stayed in one of the rooms facing Main Street, just behind the pool and jacuzzi area. The only downside was our room had too much furniture in it for its size. It felt really cramped even for just two people. If management could move or remove the mini table/chairs, the wing-backed chair, or the all-in-one dresser console, it would help quite a bit. The room's bedding was dated and not super comfy, so that added to some of the disappointment. The bathroom was small, but it was updated nicely and was not an issue for us. We liked generous complementary breakfast and the small courtyard off the front office we ate it in. The fire pit and seating out back was a perfect place to drink a glass of wine and meet new friends in the evening. We would try El Bonita again if we're traveling in that area in the future!

Linda Fitts

19:24 24 Jul 19

Quaint older motel. Very clean, nice outdoor pool. Free continental breakfast.

ryan lanteigne

03:20 15 Aug 19

Stay here for the headboards alone. Good fruit selection at breakfast. Walls and ceiling are on the thin side, so pray you don’t have loud neighbours. Super soft beds, if you’re into that. Carpets weren’t super clean. Great shower.

Eileen M

16:02 23 Aug 19

For decades - friend's parents owned and ran this sweet little motel.They did a great job! It was where we stayed for wine tasting week-ends. Through the years- owners changed.Still a terrific location.

Olga Millermen

02:56 09 Sep 19

Nice places to stay, staff are friendly, and the amenities are. Great.

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