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Auberge du Soleil, Auberge Resorts Collection

Napa & Sonoma • Rutherford Hill • OVER THE TOP

avg. $1,758 / night

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At a glance

Hilltop Napa resort with adobe cottages, valley views, and Claude Rouas's original Provençal restaurant.

Best for: Wine travelers and architecture enthusiasts

Highlights:

  • Hillside perch at 1,200 feet with unobstructed valley views
  • Adobe cottages with soaking tubs on private terraces
  • Original 1981 Provençal restaurant by Claude Rouas
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Perched on a hillside above Rutherford at roughly 1,200 feet, where the Mayacamas Mountains fold down toward the valley floor and the vine rows of Napa stretch out to the horizon, Auberge du Soleil began its life not as a hotel but as a restaurant — Claude Rouas opened it in 1981, drawing on the sun-warmed informality of Provence to define what California wine country hospitality could mean. The 50-room property grew around that original dining pavilion, its clusters of adobe-toned cottages and maison suites stepping down the terraced hillside through olive groves and oleander, the whole compound arranged so that nearly every room claims an uninterrupted view across the valley. The architecture draws from Mediterranean vernacular — terracotta-washed stucco, deep-pitched shingled roofs with conical pavilion forms at the main lodge, exposed timber pergolas sheltering the dining terrace in Douglas fir — without ever becoming a pastiche. Interiors carry a warm, sun-bleached palette of sand, cream, and amber, with exposed beam ceilings, latticed wood headboards in pale oak, and freestanding soaking tubs positioned on private terraces so guests bathe with the valley spread before them. Wicker lounge chairs ring a limestone-edged pool framed by potted boxwood topiary and terracotta urns, the Provençal vocabulary translated into something unmistakably Californian — relaxed in its bones but precise in every detail.

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About

Showcasing breathtaking views, Auberge du Soleil is the dream of French restaurateur, Claude Rouas. In 1981, with business partner, Bob Harmon, Rouas opened Napa Valley's first fine-dining restaurant, designed to reflect a taste of Provence in California wine country. The immediate success prompted the addition of "The Inn of the Sun" five years later. Nestled within a terraced, sun-kissed hillside amid 33-acres of heritage olive and oak trees, the hotel's 50 contemporary guestrooms and suites, effortlessly blend relaxed sophistication with understated elegance, earning a long-standing reputation as wine country's most iconic luxury property.

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Auberge du Soleil, Auberge Resorts Collection Reviews

1,172 reviews

"Auberge is a lovely property in a fab location and with very friendly and attentive staff. Rooms were impressive and well equipped and the breakfast and dinner in the restaurant exceptional. As someone travelling from the uk it is just eye wateringly expensive but unforgettable"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 17, 2026

"We just celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary at Auberge du Soleil, and without question, it was the finest hospitality experience we have ever had. From the moment we arrived, the concierge team took complete ownership of our trip. They arranged our airport transfers, curated and booked our restaurant reservations, organized private wine tastings, and handled every detail with the kind of quiet efficiency that makes a vacation feel truly effortless. We never had to wonder what was next because it was already taken care of. What set Auberge apart wasn't just what they did on the property, stunning as it is, but how invested they were in making sure our time off the property was equally exceptional. Every recommendation was spot-on. Every reservation reflected exactly what we were looking for. It felt less like working with a hotel concierge and more like having a trusted local friend who happened to know everyone and everything in Napa Valley. If you are considering Auberge du Soleil versus any other option in the valley, another boutique property, a vacation rental, an Airbnb, there is simply no comparison. The level of personalized service here is in a class by itself. We gave them a 10 out of 10 on their guest survey and we meant every point. For a milestone anniversary, a special occasion, or any trip where you want to feel genuinely cared for, Auberge du Soleil is the answer. We will absolutely be back."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 07, 2026

"Our stay at Auberge du Soleil was absolutely unforgettable. From the breath-taking views of Napa Valley to the impeccable service, every detail felt thoughtful and luxurious. The property is stuffing, peaceful, beautifully maintained, creating the perfect atmosphere to relax. The staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed. The rooms were elegant and tranquil."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 07, 2026

"My wife and I had a wonderful trip. Everyone at the Auberge was kind and helpful. Audry at the reception desk was outstanding. She deserves high marks for welcoming us and assisting us with check-in."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 06, 2026

"The most spectacular resort that my wife and I have ever visited, with the best sweet and amazing views that we’ve ever had, even better than staying at Edgewood Tahoe Resort right on Lake Tahoe. Every single team member at Auberge Is amazing and we will absolutely be back the next time we have the opportunity to be in Napa. My wife and her girlfriends are back in August for their mommy getaway weekend that they do every year."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Apr 14, 2026

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