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Dawn Ranch Lodge

2.5 of 5
16467 River Road, Guerneville, CA 95446 (Formerly Fife's)
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Dallas, TX
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189 reviews 189 reviews
39 hotel reviews
Reviews in 56 cities Reviews in 56 cities
116 helpful votes 116 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

Horrible staff. I can excuse a lot of issues if the staff cares, and they try to correct the problems but I can honestly say that the staff is the problem. It started when we tried to book a room- no one ever answered the phone, and they didn't return any of our many messages for well over a week.... More

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Nazareth, Pennsylvania
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2013

We stayed here for a weekend wedding and I had a heads up as to what to expect from reading other reviews here. It worked out perfectly for us. I liked it's retro-feel. They tape the room key on a piece of paper. The heater provided enough warmth at night. The bathroom is small though. It behooves one to close... More

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San Francisco
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2012 via mobile

On a road trip, we needed a place to stay overnight. We got a Ok cabin that was worth $70 a night, but they charged 5 times that! The grounds were nice, but everything else was below average. DO NOT STAY HERE- WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY!!!!!

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Escondido, California
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16 reviews 16 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2012

Single cottage was great, my family had all levels of cottages rented with no issues that couldn't be worked around or handled. Staff was great and it was the most relaxing wedding I've experienced. Website explained perfectly the quaintness and/or quirks of the facilty!!! My family loved/loves this place!!!

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San Jose, California
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24 reviews 24 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2012

Stayed 2 nights in a 2-room cabin as part of a wedding party. As a wedding venue, this place is great. The setting (in the orchard) was gorgeous and the wedding dinner under the trees was lovely. My issue is with the accommodation. Yes the cabins are charming, from the outside. I would have been okay with the comfort level... More

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Arlington, Virginia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2012

We stayed here for a long weekend in July with some friends in one of the two "bedroom" cabins near the end of the property. I had no idea how long of a walk it would be from teh parking area to our cabin so I am glad I packed light. There is a lot of space for events and... More

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Folsom, California, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 July 2012

We've stayed around Guerneville for the Vineman three times (staying at different places each time), and found this lodge to be a good location if you'd like to walk or bike to the Vineman start at Johnson's Beach. And if you're prepared for glamorous camping ("glamping"), then you're set. We felt like we were having a sleepover in a backyard... More

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Seattle, Washington
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47 reviews 47 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2012

A group of my girlfriends and I stayed at Dawn Ranch recently, we stayed in the two room cabin at the very end of the property. The room smelled musty and was nothing to write home about. Which I thought was rather sad because from outside it looks so cute and charming. The bathroom was the culprit for the musty... More

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San Francisco, California
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15 reviews 15 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 July 2012

We always go up for the 4th of July, and enjoy getting away from it all in these cute 14x14 one room cabins. No TV's, no electronics, just quiet. They're old, and as most people say…RUSTIC. But the pool area is charming, the place is ON the river, the cabins around the pool have flower boxes and cute striped blinds…... More

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Oakland, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 July 2012

If you have been watching too much Dirty Dancing and want to stay in a resort just like the one in the movie - this is the place for you. Very basic cabins. Beautiful grounds. Unfortunately they offer yoga instead of dancing. The saline pool was wonderful however it is unheated. A couple of the lttles (including my own toddler)... More

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Also Known As:
Dawn Ranch Hotel
Dawn Ranch Hotel Guerneville
Dawn Ranch Lodge Guerneville, CA - Sonoma County
Address: 16467 River Road, Guerneville, CA 95446 (Formerly Fife's)
Region: United States > California > Sonoma County > Guerneville
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #4 of 7 Speciality lodging in Guerneville
Price range (per night): ₹ 4,884 - 15,860
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
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