Applewood Inn and Spa

Paradise Nestled in Wine Country As soon as my girlfriend and I set foot in Applewood we felt like we were visiting family. We were greeted warmly by the friendly and attentive staff. Carlos, the generous host and owner, treated us to champagne to inaugurate our stay and the bottles seemed to keep popping throughout our visit. Breakfast every morning was delightful and delicious, with a unique menu that surprised and satisfied. Relaxation was the theme of our time there - the beds are luxurious and so comfortable! The hot tubs, pool area and on-site massages are lovely. We spent much of our time soaking in the scenic atmosphere and fresh air. The inn itself is perfectly located within minutes of several impressive vineyards and beautiful redwood forests in the Russian River Valley. A short drive along the river leads to the gorgeous Pacific Coast. Breathtaking views abound. Overall we couldn't be more satisfied with Applewood and can't wait until our next chance to visit! -Meesha - Brooklyn, NY
5 8 years ago (27-05-2018)

We just spent the weekend at the Applewood Inn and it was fantastic. The room was larger than expected and very spacious. The bedding was luxurious. Every detail was accounted for, we even had a balcony. The staff was welcoming and informative. The food was DELICIOUS. The restaurant was beautiful. We couldn't have asked for anything more. Thank you Applewood. We can't wait to come back.
5 8 years ago (22-05-2018)

Rooms need a cosmetic facelift. Dark, dingy, aged carpets and fixtures but could be nice if updated. Very comfortable mattress though, so we slept well. Breakfast was wonderful. Too bad restaurant not open for dinner.
3 8 years ago (12-05-2018)

The Applewood is a wonderful little gem in the heart of the Russian River valley. The breakfast is wonderful, and the menu changes daily. The staff is pleasant and helpful. I especially enjoyed the redwoods on the property!
5 8 years ago (23-04-2018)

On our 2nd dat st Applewood. I have to say this Inn was the wrong choice. I see there are a lot of good reviews, but they do not reflect our experience. 1. The room is about a $100 room, no more. The only in-room amenity is a small flatscreen mounted very high up. There were spiders on our bed. The room was damp and dark. Barely any natural light. 2. On-site amenities. The pool and hot tub were filthy. The hot tub jets just dont work. I see from other reviews it's a well known problem. The owner just isnt fixing it. I see an onsite employee was cleaning this morning, but by afternoon there are a lot of dead bugs floating around, no nets available to clean them out. Also, the towel storage was just dirty towels. 3. Picnic basket. Ours was ordered and supposed to be ready at 930. Its 1045 and we are still waiting. This has pretty much ruined our morning. The front desk was on the phone when I came in at 10:15 and I had to stand directly in front of her to get her attention from the call. We had the same problem yesterday when checking in. We had to be forcefully to get checked in and shown our room. My wife and I are very upset. They could have told us earlier they didn't have their business handled... We have lost a good chunk of our morning due to poor preparation and a serious lack of communication. :update: We got our pinic basket an hour late. We went to a vineyard is Healdsburg and bought a bottle of wine. We opened our basket, no wine glasses. We also prebooked a massage, our massage was nice, but what we requested was not communicated to the masseuses. It was a bit awkward when it was clear they had no idea what we needed prepared, they were very confused. There are A LOT of other other choices for us to spend our money. This place was once one if the best, the locals told us as much, but ownership has changed and it's gone down hill. Again, this is what locals told us today. All failures aside, if we had not ordered a basket, booked a massage or tried the juccuzi ... I am sure our review would be different.
1 8 years ago (03-06-2018)