What the room rate and resort fee include — and what costs extra
The room rate at Carneros Resort and Spa covers the booked accommodation (for example Garden Cottage, Premier Garden Cottage, or Courtyard Home 2 Kings 1 Sofa Bed) and taxes; a mandatory daily resort fee covers on-site amenities such as property-wide Wi‑Fi, fitness-center access, bicycles (first-come, first-served), parking and Cadillac car service within a five‑mile radius. Meals, spa treatments, private classes, specialty activities, and some incidental charges (pet cleaning fee, charges for private dining or retail purchases) are charged extra.
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What the room rate includes
The published room rate pays for the accommodation itself and any standard in-room features listed at booking (example room types include Garden Cottage, Premier Garden Cottage, Harvest Cottage, Wellness Suite and Sofa Bed, and Courtyard 3 Bedroom Home).
Standard inclusions tied to the room are basic in-room amenities, access to the resort grounds and pools (subject to pool age rules), and access to on-site public spaces such as the Town Square and Market.
- Private deck or patio with most rooms
- In-cottage dining service available (meals billed separately)
- Use of public resort spaces (pools, walking paths, gardens) per resort rules
| Charge | Usually included with room rate? |
|---|---|
| Accommodation (booked room) | Yes |
| Taxes | Billed on top of room rate |
| Resort fee | Charged separately (daily) |
What the daily resort fee covers
Carneros Resort and Spa charges a daily resort fee; the property’s published list of inclusions shows the fee covers several on-site guest amenities rather than food or spa treatments.
Items explicitly included under the resort fee include property‑wide Wi‑Fi, fitness-center access and complimentary daily wellness classes, parking, a daily newspaper, the in-cottage soft beverage bar and welcome wine, first-come, first-served bicycles, Cadillac car service within five miles, and EV charging stations.
- Property-wide Wi‑Fi
- Fitness center (3,000 sq ft) and free group classes (yoga, Pilates, etc.)
- Parking (self and valet) and daily newspaper
- In-cottage soft beverage bar and welcome wine at reception
- Loaner bicycles (first-come, first-served) and Cadillac car service within 5 miles
- EV charging stations
| Included amenity | Notes |
|---|---|
| Fitness center access | 24-hour access; classes included |
| Cadillac car service | Within a five-mile radius; subject to availability |
| Bicycles | Available first-come, first-served; age limits apply |
Dining, room service and what's extra
Carneros Resort and Spa is not an all-inclusive property—meals and drinks are charged separately unless otherwise stated in a package. The resort has several on-site outlets (FARM Restaurant and Bar, Boon Fly Café, Hilltop Dining Room, Market, FARM Pavilion, and the POST Tasting Lounge); these venues bill à la carte.
In-cottage (room) dining is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM but the food and beverage charges appear on your folio. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available for a fee.
- Boon Fly Café — casual, walk-in brunch/lunch and dinner (dinner reservations accepted)
- Hilltop Dining Room — guest-exclusive breakfast and lunch (reserved for overnight guests)
- FARM Restaurant and Bar — dinner and weekend brunch (open to public)
- Market & POST Tasting Lounge — grab-and-go items and tastings (billed separately)
| Service | Usually charged separately? |
|---|---|
| On-site restaurant meals | Yes |
| In-cottage dining | Yes (available daily 7 AM–10 PM) |
| Welcome wine (at reception) | Included in resort fee |
Spa, treatments and fitness — what’s included vs paid
The Spa at Carneros is reserved exclusively for overnight guests; spa access and classes are guest amenities but individual treatments and private sessions are charged separately. The spa operates daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and includes indoor and outdoor treatment rooms plus relaxation lounges, a sauna and eucalyptus steam room.
The fitness center is available 24 hours and daily group fitness classes (yoga, Pilates, guided runs) are complimentary as part of the resort fee; private instruction or personal training typically carries an extra charge.
- Spa access: for overnight guests only (treatments billed separately)
- Spa offerings include signature massages and seasonal body treatments (priced per treatment)
- Fitness center: 24-hour access included in resort fee
- Group fitness classes: complimentary; private lessons cost extra
| Facility / Service | Included | Extra cost |
|---|---|---|
| Spa facility access | Included for overnight guests | Spa treatments and rentals |
| Group fitness classes | Included | Private training |
| Signature spa treatments | No | Yes (book and pay separately) |
Parking, transfers, bicycles and pets — extra charges to expect
Self and valet parking are listed among resort-fee inclusions, so parking for registered guests is covered by the daily fee. The resort offers Cadillac car service within a five‑mile radius included in the resort fee; availability is first‑come, first‑served and there are driver-age/licensing requirements for guests who use the vehicle service.
Pets are allowed with restrictions and a one-time non-refundable cleaning fee applies per dog; dogs are not permitted in indoor dining rooms, the Market, or spa/pool interiors, though there are designated outdoor areas where dogs are welcome.
- Parking (self & valet) — included in resort fee
- Cadillac car service within 5 miles — included, subject to availability
- Loaner bicycles — complimentary, ages 14+ and first-come, first-served
- Pet fee — one-time non-refundable cleaning fee per dog (policy applies up to two dogs per room)
| Item | Included or extra |
|---|---|
| Parking (valet/self) | Included with resort fee |
| Cadillac house car within 5 miles | Included with resort fee |
| Pet cleaning fee (per dog) | Extra, one-time non-refundable fee |
Booking, deposits, taxes and check-in/check-out
The property requires a deposit equal to 100% of the room rate, resort fee, taxes and any package charges at booking. The resort accepts credit cards and does not accept cash for payment.
Standard check-in begins at 4:00 PM (available until midnight) and check-out is between 11:30 AM and 12:00 PM depending on booking channel; early check-in or late check-out may be arranged with the front desk subject to availability.
- Deposit: 100% of room rate + resort fee + taxes charged at booking
- Payment: credit cards accepted; cash not accepted
- Check-in: from 4:00 PM; Check-out: typically 11:30 AM–12:00 PM
| Policy | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Deposit at booking | Full payment of room, resort fee, taxes and packages |
| Minimum check-in age | 21 years (photo ID and credit card required) |
| Cancellation / early check-out | Varies by rate (confirm at booking) |
