
Carneros Resort and Spa
Best for a vineyard-country resort stay with heated pools, an on-site destination spa, and cottage-style privacy.
Prices in other currencies are estimates. You’re charged in USD.
Carneros Resort and Spa is a five-star, 28-acre wine-country resort with private cottage-style rooms, two heated pools, a guest-only spa and vineyard views—good for couples, families and guests who want property-driven wine-country time. ANDAZ NAPA is a 4-star Hyatt lifestyle hotel in downtown Napa with 141 guestrooms, a single on-site restaurant and easy access to downtown dining and attractions—good for travelers who want to be in the middle of Napa's restaurants, shops and nightlife.
Updated · about 5 miles apart (Carneros is on Sonoma Hwy; Andaz is downtown at 1450 First Street)

Best for a vineyard-country resort stay with heated pools, an on-site destination spa, and cottage-style privacy.

Best for being based in downtown Napa for restaurants, galleries, the Wine Train and walkable nightlife.
When Carneros Resort and Spa wins: choose Carneros if you want a resort that centers your stay — private cottages, two heated pools (an adults-only Hilltop Pool and family-friendly Otto’s Pool), a guest-only spa, on-site farm-to-table dining and property activities. It’s the pick for spa treatments, pool time, and exploring nearby wineries by short drive.
When ANDAZ NAPA wins: pick ANDAZ if your priority is downtown convenience—walking access to Oxbow Public Market, Uptown Theater, local tasting rooms and restaurants—and a Hyatt lifestyle experience with 141 guestrooms, a single on-site restaurant (Andaz Farmers Table) and valet/self-parking options.
Bottom line: Carneros is a countryside resort experience focused on relaxation, pools and a signature spa; ANDAZ NAPA is a downtown hotel for guests who want to be in Napa’s urban center and explore on foot. Choose based on whether you want resort seclusion or downtown proximity.
| Category | Carneros Resort and Spa | ANDAZ NAPA |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Winery-country resort with cottage-style accommodations and on-site programming | Urban Hyatt lifestyle hotel in downtown Napa |
| Location | About 5 miles from downtown Napa, on 27–28 acres in the Los Carneros AVA | In the heart of downtown Napa at 1450 First Street (walkable to Oxbow, Wine Train, theaters) |
| Size / rooms | Cottage-style units across 28 acres; 11 room types listed (private cottages, multi-bedroom residences) | 141 guestrooms in a downtown hotel tower |
| Ages / family policy | All-ages resort; family-friendly with a dedicated adults-only Hilltop Pool (16+) | All ages welcome (children 17 and younger stay free with existing bedding) |
| Pools | Two heated outdoor pools: Hilltop (adults-only, infinity) and Otto’s (family-friendly) | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple dining venues (FARM Restaurant and Bar, Boon Fly Café, Hilltop Dining Room—guest-exclusive—plus Market and POST Tasting Lounge) | One main restaurant (Andaz Farmers Table), a coffee shop/cafe and 2 bars/lounges |
| Spa & wellness | The Spa at Carneros—9 indoor suites, 3 outdoor treatment rooms, sauna and eucalyptus steam room; daily treatments for guests 16+ | Not published |
| Known for | Vineyard views, resort activities (wellness classes, bikes), wedding and event space | Downtown location and Hyatt/Andaz lifestyle branding |
| Event & meeting space | Extensive on-site event space (over 35,000–38,000 sq ft across indoor/outdoor venues; Vineyard Lawn up to 10,000 sq ft) | Conference center and meeting rooms totaling about 1,905 sq ft (per supplier listing) |
| Parking & transfers | Valet parking included via resort fee; Cadillac car service within 5 miles included (subject to rules) | Covered parking, self parking and valet parking available (surcharges apply) |
Carneros sits on 27–28 acres in the Los Carneros AVA between Napa and Sonoma.
Pick Carneros if you want vineyard-country seclusion and quick drives to nearby wineries.
ANDAZ NAPA is located at 1450 First Street in downtown Napa.
Pick ANDAZ if you want to be in the center of Napa with walkable dining and nightlife.
Carneros offers cottage-style units, suites and multi-bedroom residences with private decks or patios.
Carneros rooms suit travelers who want private cottage-style space and on-property privacy.
ANDAZ NAPA has 141 guestrooms with a range of room and suite types.
ANDAZ is for travelers who prefer a traditional hotel room with downtown convenience.
Carneros runs several on-site eateries that serve both guests and the public.
Carneros offers a variety of on-site dining styles from casual to guest-exclusive breakfast with vineyard views.
ANDAZ NAPA lists one main restaurant and a cafe plus two bars/lounges.
ANDAZ suits guests who want a single on-site dining option and easy access to downtown restaurants.
Carneros operates two heated outdoor pools and organizes on-property activities.
Carneros is the clear choice if pool time and property activities matter to your stay.
ANDAZ NAPA’s supplier listing does not publish pool details.
ANDAZ’s downtown setting is better if you plan to spend time off-property; confirm pool availability with the hotel if needed.
Carneros centers wellness around The Spa at Carneros and daily fitness classes.
Carneros is best for an in-house wellness-focused stay.
ANDAZ NAPA places you within walking distance of downtown nightlife and live music venues.
Choose ANDAZ if you want evening entertainment and dining within easy walking distance.

Carneros — guest-only Spa at Carneros with multiple indoor and outdoor treatment rooms and signature therapies.

ANDAZ NAPA — located on First Street within walking distance of Oxbow Public Market, Uptown Theater and downtown restaurants.

Carneros — two heated pools including a family-friendly Otto’s Pool and an adults-only Hilltop Pool.

ANDAZ NAPA — 141 guestrooms, streamlined downtown hotel services and Hyatt/Andaz branding.
Carneros is better if you want to stay on winery-adjacent grounds with on-site wine programming and easy drives to nearby estates; ANDAZ is better if you prefer to be based downtown and drive out for tastings.
No — The Spa at Carneros is reserved exclusively for overnight resort guests.
The supplier listing shows one main restaurant (Andaz Farmers Table), a coffee shop/cafe and two bars/lounges.
Yes — both accept families; Carneros explicitly positions itself family-friendly with a family pool (Otto’s), while ANDAZ allows children (17 and younger stay free with existing bedding).
Explore how Carneros Resort and Spa stacks up against other hotels nearby:
vs. sites like Expedia, Hotels.com and other OTAs ·