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The most charming family-owned boutique hotel I've ever stayed at! El Pueblo Inn was the perfect hub for our wine country getaway from San Francisco. The rooms were spacious, equipped with ice cold A/C, mini fridges, and wine carafes, making it easy to enjoy a bottle in the lush courtyard surrounded by fountains or by the pool – which was open 24/7, along with the hot tub! We also loved the complimentary breakfast and 24/7 access to ice water and coffee in the lobby. Plus, it was just a 15-minute walk to Sonoma Plaza. All of this at such a reasonable nightly rate – highly recommend! In Sonoma, I highly recommend the Sunflower Café for brunch on the adorable garden patio - at the very least, stop in for an iced coffee and water buffalo ice cream! You MUST have dinner at the Girl and the Fig - anything on the menu is delicious, but I really loved my lavender espresso martini! We also loved the low-key and chill wineries in Sonoma County that were all within 15 minutes or less!
The perfect hotel for a first-time visit to San Francisco! It's perfectly located to experience the city for 3-5 days. It's steps away from the most popular cable car line (get an early start and hit the Buena Vista cafe for an Irish coffee and then hop on the cable car! You're so close to Fisherman's Wharf and you can even use the free bicycles to explore the city and ride across the Golden Gate Bridge! The whole hotel feels modern, hip and chic while still maintaining a low-key vibe. Each evening they offer a social hour with free beer and wine for hotel guests to enjoy in the relaxing lounge spaces all over the hotel. Our room was well-appointed with a king bed, a record player (how cool) and a shower with insane water pressure! I also have to share how insanely fluffy the towels were! There's also a lobby coffee station each morning and cucumber or lemon water available 24/7. Can't wait to stay here again!!
This is a fantastic resort for the price point! I don't think there's better value for an adults-only all-inclusive vacation! 5 pools (including 2 swim-up bars and waterslides) and the most amazing beach! Not only is it massive, the white sand is insanely soft. There are plenty of loungers and areas to hang on the beach - waterfront, under the palm trees or among the hammocks, you choose! Being a new resort (built in 2022), everything is modern and fresh. I loved the dual vanity in the bathroom, and the balconies have great views, whether you've got partial or full sea view. You can also choose swim up rooms! I loved that there was plenty to do in the evening between the lobby bar, 24/7 sports bar and the nightclub (which was so fun whether you were 21 or 61)! The drinks were just fine, if you tip well you'll get better liquor! The bartenders are so fun and friendly! The food was perfectly fine - not amazing but no complaints! The buffet was huge and had a great variety.