Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection

“Hope I can go back soon!”

Lovely property and magical for a wedding. Clean, friendly staff, beautiful rooms and amenities. I highly recommend.

“World-Class Service and a Spectacular Setting”

Our recent stay at Stanley Ranch was absolutely outstanding. From the moment we arrived, we were treated with exceptional care and hospitality. A special thank you to Tom Donovan and the entire team for creating such a welcoming and memorable experience. We would especially like to recognize Citl… more

Our recent stay at Stanley Ranch was absolutely outstanding. From the moment we arrived, we were treated with exceptional care and hospitality. A special thank you to Tom Donovan and the entire team for creating such a welcoming and memorable experience. We would especially like to recognize Citlalli, whose attention to detail and thoughtful planning made our stay seamless from start to finish. The entire staff was warm, professional, and genuinely committed to making our visit special. The property itself is beautiful. The grounds are stunning, the hiking trails are wonderful, and the food and atmosphere are everything you would hope for in Napa Valley. The spa experience was exceptional. The massages were among the best we have ever had, the pool was fabulous with beautiful views, and the sauna was the largest we’ve experienced, offering incredible views of the surrounding vineyards and a perfect place to relax. Stanley Ranch delivers luxury without feeling pretentious. It is a special place with an incredible team, and we cannot wait to return. — Sari and Maurice Forde

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“Spa Worth Returning To — But Skip the Overnight Stay”

I've visited Stanly Ranch Auberge four times over the past few years and have previously written glowing reviews of the spa. After this most recent stay — a Mother's Day staycation with three other local moms looking to fully unwind — I find myself not being able to recommend an overnight stay on p… more

I've visited Stanly Ranch Auberge four times over the past few years and have previously written glowing reviews of the spa. After this most recent stay — a Mother's Day staycation with three other local moms looking to fully unwind — I find myself not being able to recommend an overnight stay on property. Check-In & Guest Experience Despite being the only guest at the desk with multiple staff present, there were no welcome drinks offered, no overview of the property, and no mention of the day's events or offerings. I had submitted one special request prior to arrival: an upgrade, which is part of my Amex FHR benefits. It was dismissed without discussion — I was simply told a Rambler upgrade wasn't available, despite the resort being nowhere near capacity and having dropped prices all week. When I proactively asked about an Arbor room, they accommodated, but placed us in Room 75, which has virtually no privacy — golf cart paths on three of its four sides. This is a recurring theme in reviews of this property, and I can now confirm it firsthand. Room & Key Logistics About an hour after check-in, we received a text that our room was ready and that keys could be delivered to us. We responded that we were at the spa pool — and then heard nothing for two hours. When we finally walked to the front desk ourselves, we were told the keys had been delivered to the spa, but spa staff hadn't brought them to us. A small miscommunication, but emblematic of the coordination gaps throughout the stay. Noise concerns: My morning on property was far from relaxing. A crew of 8+ weed whackers began vineyard maintenance around 7:30am in close proximity to the guest rooms, forcing my in-room breakfast patio moment indoors. When I headed to the spa for a 10:30am relaxation class, the crew had moved directly outside, making it nearly impossible to hear the instructor over the noise. This went on for four straight hours. With better planning — completing the area near the spa before it opened, then moving toward the rooms in the afternoon — this noisy disruption could have been avoided or mitigated. Spa Service Cancellation I received a call just one hour before a scheduled spa service informing me the attendant wouldn't be available. No offer to reschedule, no gesture of goodwill for the inconvenience was disappointing. In-Room Details The in-room breakfast arrived with a missing dish. The mini fridge drawer ran loudly throughout the night. Small things — but they add up. The Spa Itself (Still a Star) To be fair: the spa facilities here are genuinely gorgeous. Better than any bay area or other Auberge property I've visited, hands down. But even here, small touches that elevated past visits were missing — the quality wooden cups in the heated area replaced by hot stainless steel, no warm weighted neck towels, and shower amenities that were unstocked or empty. The Bright Spots The food on property remains excellent, and the ranch hand staff were consistently warm and friendly throughout. Bottom Line Stanly Ranch has the bones of a truly exceptional resort, I work in construction and have always appreciated the eye for detail and finishes. This is a resort that not only photographs well, but the construction details are executed top notch which I really appreciate. This stay revealed too many gaps in execution to book another overnight in the future — especially for guests expecting the attentive, restorative experience that the property promises. I'll return for the spa, but I'd encourage others to explore other Napa Valley options for overnight stays until the guest experience catches up to the facilities.

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