Sunset Travel Awards 2021 Directory: Where to Stay

Whether you prefer the quiet solitude of a rural ranch, salty beach breeze, or sophisticated art hotel, this year’s entries for top places to stay fit your lifestyle.

Casa Cody, Palm Springs, California (Josh Cho Photography)
Casa Cody, Palm Springs, California (Josh Cho Photography)
Written by Sunset Staff October 27, 2021

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Desert Hotels

Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows in Scottsdale, Arizona (Stephanie Russo)
Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows in Scottsdale, Arizona (Stephanie Russo)
NameAddressWebsiteAward
Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa44-400 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells, CA 92210-9971Featured Listing
Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows6114 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale AZ 85253https://www.andazscottsdale.com/
JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa5402 E Lincoln Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85253https://www.camelbackinn.comDinner with a View
Casa Cody175 S Cahuilla Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262https://www.casacody.com/
Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs1600 North Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262https://www.margaritavilleresorts.com/margaritaville-resort-palm-springs
La Quinta Resort & Club49-499 Eisenhower Drive, La Quinta, CA 92253https://www.laquintaresort.com/
ADERO Scottsdale13225 N Eagle Ridge Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85268https://www.aderoscottsdale.com/Dinner with a View
El Farolito Bed & Breakfast Inn514 Galisteo St., Santa Fe, NM 87501https://farolito.com
Hotel Valley Ho6850 E Main St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251https://hotelvalleyho.com

Hawaii Hotels

Aston Islander on the Beach, Kapaa, Hawaii (Courtesy of Aqua-Aston Hospitality)
Aston Islander on the Beach, Kapaa, Hawaii (Courtesy of Aqua-Aston Hospitality)
NameAddressWebsiteAward
Kaimana Beach Hotel2863 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815https://www.kaimana.comIsland Refresh
White Sands Hotel31 Nohonani St., Honolulu, HI 96815https://www.whitesandshotel.com
The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach 383 Kalaimoku Street, Waikiki Beach, HI 96815https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/hawaii/waikiki
Maui Kaanapali Villas45 Kai Ala Drive, Lahaina, HI 96761https://www.aquaaston.com/hotels/maui-kaanapali-villas
Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki444 Kanekapolei Street, Honolulu, HI 96815https://www.aquaaston.com/hotels/aqua-aloha-surf-waikiki
Aston Waikiki Circle Hotel2464 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815https://www.aquaaston.com/hotels/aston-waikiki-circle-hotel
Aston Waikiki Beach Tower2470 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815https://www.aquaaston.com/hotels/aston-waikiki-beach-tower
Aston Kaanapali Shores3445 Lower Honoapiilani Road, Lahaina, HI 96761https://www.aquaaston.com/hotels/aston-kaanapali-shores
Aston Islander on the Beach440 Aleka Place, Kapaa, HI 96746https://www.aquaaston.com/hotels/aston-islander-on-the-beach
Kona Kai Resort & Spa1551 Shelter Island Dr., San Diego, CA 92106https://www.resortkonakai.comRad Hotel Redesigns
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa200 Nohea Kai Dr, Lahaina, HI 96761https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/hawaii/hyatt-regency-maui-resort-and-spa/oggrm
Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani2233 Helumoa Rd, Honolulu, HI 96815https://www.halepuna.com/
Ka'anapali Beach Hotel2525 Ka'anapali Parkway, Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761https://www.kbhmaui.comIsland Refresh
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai72-100 Ka'upulehu Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740https://www.fourseasons.com/hualalai/Island Refresh
Hana-Maui Resort5031 Hana, Highway Hana, HIhttps://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/hawaii/hana-maui-resort/oggal
Pure Kauai5118 Iolani Place, Princeville, Hi 96722https://www.purekauai.com
The Plantation Inn174 Lahainaluna Road, Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761https://www.theplantationinn.com/

Hotels Near State and National Parks

Asilomar Hotel–Asilomar State Park, Phoenix (Courtesy of Aramark)
Asilomar Hotel–Asilomar State Park, Phoenix (Courtesy of Aramark)
NameAddressWebsiteAward
Five Pine Lodge1021 E Desperado Trail, Sisters, OR 97759https://fivepinelodge.com/
Sage Lodge55 Sage Lodge Dr., Pray, MT 59065 https://www.sagelodge.com/Park Lodging
Rush Creek Lodge & Spa at Yosemite34001 Highway 120, Groveland, CA 95321https://www.rushcreeklodge.com/Park Lodging
Asilomar Hotel–Asilomar State Park2850 E. Camelback Rd. Suite 240, Phoenix, AZ 85016https://www.visitasilomar.com
El Capitan609 W. Main Street, Merced, CA 95340http://www.elcapitanhotel.com

Lake Hotels

Shore Lodge, McCall, Idaho (© 2012 Deborah Hardee)
Shore Lodge, McCall, Idaho (© 2012 Deborah Hardee)
NameAddressWebsite
Shore Lodge501 W Lake Street, McCall, ID 83638 https://shorelodge.com/
Edgewood Tahoe Resort180 Lake Parkway, Stateline, NV 89449https://edgewoodtahoe.com/
Zephyr Cove Resort & Marina2850 E. Camelback Rd. Suite 240, Phoenix, AZ 85016https://www.zephyrcove.com/

Mexico Hotels

Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya presidential room (Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya)
Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya presidential room (Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya)
NameAddressWebsite
Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera MayaCarretera Federal, Carr. Cancun - Tulum Km. 298, Solidaridad, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexicohttps://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/mexico/andaz-mayakoba-resort-riviera-maya/cunam
The Cape, a Thompson HotelCarretera Transpeninsular Km 5 Misiones del Cabo, Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S. 23455https://www.thompsonhotels.com/hotels/mexico/cabo-san-lucas/the-cape
Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos at Costa PalmasC. Eureka s/n La Ribera, Los Cabos, CP, 23570 Baja California Sur, Mexicohttps://www.fourseasons.com/loscabos/
Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf ResortCarretera Transpeninsular, Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, 23400, Mexicohttps://www.hiltonloscabos.com/

Mountain Hotels

YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park, Colorado (Casey Chapman Ross)
YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park, Colorado (Casey Chapman Ross)
NameAddressWebsiteAward
Deer Valley Resort2250 Deer Valley Drive, Park City, UT 84060https://www.deervalley.com
Schweitzer10000 Schweitzer Mountain Rd, Sandpoint, ID 83864https://www.schweitzer.comSlopeside Retreats
Togwotee Mountain Lodge2850 E. Camelback Rd. Suite 240, Phoenix, AZ 85016https://www.togwoteelodge.com
Suncadia Resort3600 Suncadia Trail, Cle Elum, WA 98922 http://www.suncadiaresort.com/
The Eddy Taproom & Hotel1640 8th St., Golden, CO 80401https://www.theeddygolden.com/Base Camp
The Blake at Taos Ski Valley116 Sutton Place, Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525https://www.skitaos.com/plan-your-visit/blakeSlopeside Retreats
The Lodge at Jackson Hole80 Scott Lane Jackson, WY 83002https://lodgeatjh.com
St Julien Hotel & Spa900 Walnut St., Boulder, CO 80302https://stjulien.com/
Goldener Hirsch7520 Royal Street East, Park City, UT 84060https://www.deervalley.com/plan-your-trip/explore-lodging/goldener-hirsch
Salish Lodge & Spa6501 Railroad Ave SE, Snoqualmie, WA 98065https://www.salishlodge.com/Dinner with a View
Alyeska Resort1000 Arlberg Ave., Girdwood, AK 99587https://alyeskaresort.com/
Gravity Haus Breckenridge605 South Park Avenue, Breckenridge, CO 80424https://gravityhaus.com/locations/breck-haus/Slopeside Retreats
The Cloudveil112 Center Street Jackson, WY 83001https://thecloudveil.com/Base Camp
Viceroy Snowmass130 Wood Road, Snowmass Village, CO 81615 https://www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/snowmassSlopeside Retreats
Hotel Terra Jackson Hole3335 West Village Drive, Teton Village, WY 83025 https://www.hotelterrajacksonhole.com/
Teton Mountain Lodge & Spa3385 Cody Lane, Teton Village, WY 83025 https://www.tetonlodge.com/
Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center6700 North Gaylord Rockies Blvd., Aurora, CO 80019 https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/dengr-gaylord-rockies-resort-and-convention-center/overview/
YMCA of the Rockies 2515 Tunnel Rd, Estes Park, CO 80511https://ymcarockies.org/

Ranch Resorts

Magee Homestead, Saratoga, Wyoming (Brush Creek Luxury Ranch Collection)
Magee Homestead, Saratoga, Wyoming (Brush Creek Luxury Ranch Collection)
NameAddressWebsiteAward
The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch66 Brush Creek Ranch Road, Saratoga, WY 82331https://www.brushcreekranch.com/lodgeandspa
C Lazy U3640 Hwy. 125, Granby, CO 80446 https://www.clazyu.com/
French Creek Sportsmen's Club66 Brush Creek Ranch Road, Saratoga, WY 82331https://www.brushcreekranch.com/frenchcreek
Magee Homestead66 Brush Creek Ranch Road, Saratoga, WY 82331https://www.brushcreekranch.com/magee
Brasada Ranch16976 SW Brasada Ranch Rd., Powell Butte, OR 97753https://www.brasada.com/
The Alisa Guest Ranch & Resort1054 Alisal Rd, Solvang, CA 93463https://alisal.com/
The Resort at Paws Up40060 Paws Up Road, Greenough, MT, 59823https://www.pawsup.com/Base Camp

Redesigned Hotels

Holbrooke Hotel, Grass Valley, California (Kat Alves)
Holbrooke Hotel, Grass Valley, California (Kat Alves)
NameAddressWebsiteAward
The Darling Hotel210 North Court St., Visalia, CA 92191https://www.visitvisalia.com
Holbrooke Hotel212 W Main St, Grass Valley, CA 95945https://holbrooke.comCool Retro Redos
Campfire Hotel721 NE 3rd St., Bend, OR 97701https://www.campfirehotel.comMighty Motels
The National Exchange Hotel211 Broad Street, Nevada City, CA 95959https://thenationalexchangehotel.com
The Lodge at St. Edward State Park14477 Juanita Drive Northeast, Kenmore, WA 98028https://www.thelodgeatstedward.com/
The Arizona Biltmore2400 E Missouri Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85016https://www.arizonabiltmore.com/Rad Hotel Redesigns

Seaside Hotels

Hotel Maya, Long Beach, California (Courtesy of Hotel Maya)
Hotel Maya, Long Beach, California (Courtesy of Hotel Maya)
NameAddressWebsiteAward
Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach147 Stimson Avenue, Pismo Beach, CA 93449Featured Listing
Hotel Maya700 Queensway Drive, Long Beach, CA 90802http://www.hotelmayalongbeach.com
Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows101 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401https://www.fairmont-miramar.comCentennial Seaside Getaway
The Edgewater Hotel2411 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98121 https://www.edgewaterhotel.com/
Semiahmoo Resort, Golf, and Spa9565 Semiahmoo Pkwy, Blaine, WA 98230https://www.semiahmoo.com/
Carmel Garden Inn4th Avenue & Torres St., Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923https://www.carmelgardeninn.com/
Paséa Hotel and Spa21080 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92648https://www.meritagecollection.com/pasea-hotel
Mission Pacific Hotel201 N Myers St, Oceanside, CA 92054https://www.missionpacifichotel.com
The Seabird Resort101 Mission Ave., Oceanside, CA 92054https://www.theseabirdresort.com
Venice V Hotel5 Westminster Ave., Venice, CA 90291https://www.venicevhotel.com/
The Kinney Venice Beach737 Washington Blvd., Venice, CA 90292https://www.thekinneyvenicebeach.com
Inn at the Pier601 Cypress St, Pismo Beach, CA 93449https://www.theinnatthepier.comWine Country Escapes
Oceanpoint Ranch7200 Moonstone Beach Dr., Cambria, CA 93428https://www.oceanpointranch.com
Marina del Rey Hotel13534 Bali Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292https://www.marinadelreyhotel.com/
The Monsaraz San Diego1451 Rosecrans St., San Diego, CA 92106https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/sanplup-the-monsaraz-san-diego/
The Inn Above Tide30 El Portal, Sausalito, CA 94965https://innabovetide.com/
Ventana Big Sur48123 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920 https://www.ventanabigsur.com/
San Diego Mission Bay Resort1775 East Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, CA 92109https://www.missionbayresort.com/
L'Auberge Del Mar1540 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014https://www.laubergedelmar.com/Rad Hotel Redesigns
Nick's Cove and Cottages23240 Highway 1, Marshall, CA 94940https://www.nickscove.com
Mar Monte Hotel1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93103https://www.marmontehotel.comRad Hotel Redesigns
Lido House3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663https://lidohousehotel.com
Surf and Sand Resort1555 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 https://www.surfandsandresort.com/
The Avalon Hotel on Catalina Island124 Whittley Ave., Avalon, CA 90704https://www.TheAvalonHotel.com
White Water Cambria6736 Moonstone Beach Drive, Cambria, CA 93428https://www.whitewatercambria.com
Balboa Bay Resort1221 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663https://www.balboabayresort.com/
The Andiron–Seaside Inn & Cabins6051 N Highway 1, Little River, CA 95456https://www.TheAndiron.com
Malibu Beach Inn22878 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265https://www.malibubeachinn.com/
The Ranch at Laguna Beach31106 S. Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651https://www.theranchlb.com/
Mar Vista Farm + Cottages35101 S Highway 1, Gualala, CA 95445https://marvistafarmandcottages.com/
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas2100 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024 https://www.alilahotels.com/marea-beach-resort-encinitas
The Argonaut495 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94109 https://www.argonauthotel.com/
Terranea Resort100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275https://www.terranea.com

Urban Hotels

The Art Hotel Denver (Courtesy of The Art Hotel Denver)
The Art Hotel Denver (Courtesy of The Art Hotel Denver)
NameAddressWebsite
Catbird3770 Walnut St., Denver, CO 80205https://www.catbirdhotel.com/
AKA West Hollywood8500 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069 https://www.stayaka.com/aka-west-hollywood
Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix2 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004http://www.hotelpalomar-phoenix.com
Grand Hyatt at SFO55 South McDonnell Road, San Francisco, CA 94128 http://www.grandhyattatsfo.com
Le Méridien Pasadena Arcadia130 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/laxme-le-meridien-pasadena-arcadia
The Inn at the Presidio42 Moraga Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94129 https://www.presidiolodging.com/inn-at-the-presidio
Radisson Blu Anaheim1601 S Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92805https://www.radissonhotelsamericas.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-anaheim
Ashland Springs Hotel212 East Main St., Ashland, Oregon 97520https://www.ashlandspringshotel.com/
Clayton Members Club & Hotel233 Clayton St, Denver, CO 80206https://claytondenver.com/
The Wayfarer DTLA813 Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90017https://www.wayfarerdtla.com
Thompson Hollywood1541 Wilcox Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90028https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/california/thompson-hollywood/laxth
The Curtis Hotel1405 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80202https://www.thecurtis.com
AC Hotel Palo Alto744 + 750 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sjcao-ac-hotel-palo-alto/
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown340 N. 3rd St., Phoenix, AZ 85003https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/phxgp-sheraton-phoenix-downtown/
Hotel Grand Stark509 SE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97214https://www.palisociety.com/hotels/hotel-grand-stark/
The Gordon Hotel555 Oak St, Eugene, OR 97401https://www.thegordonhotel.com/
The Clift Royal Sonesta495 Geary St., San Francisco, CA 94102https:///www.sonesta.com/theclift
The ART Hotel Denver1201 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203 https://thearthotel.com
The Garland4222 Vineland Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91602https://www.thegarland.com/
HALCYON, a hotel in Cherry Creek245 Columbine St, Denver, CO 80206https://www.halcyonhotelcherrycreek.com/
AC Hotel Missoula Downtown175 N. Pattee Street, Missoula, MT 59802https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/msoac-ac-hotel-missoula-downtown/
The Shay8801 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232https://www.TheShayHotel.com
Pendry San Diego550 J St, San Diego, CA 92101https://www.pendry.com/san-diego/
Cavallo Point601 Murray Circle, Sausalito, CA 94965https://www.cavallopoint.com/
Pendry West Hollywood8430 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA, 90069https://www.pendry.com/west-hollywood/
The Westin Anaheim Resort1030 W Katella Ave., Anaheim, CA 92802https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/snawa-the-westin-anaheim-resort/
W Los Angeles–West Beverly Hills930 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024 https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/laxwb-w-los-angeles-west-beverly-hills/
AKA Beverly Hills155 N. Crescent Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90210 https://www.stayaka.com/aka-beverly-hills
Element Bend1526 NW Wall St., Bend, OR 97703https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/rdmel-element-bend/
Town and Country Resort500 Hotel Circle North,
San Diego, CA 92108		https://www.towncountry.com/

Wine Country Hotels

Hotel Ynez, Solvang, California (Courtesy of Hotel Ynez)
Hotel Ynez, Solvang, California (Courtesy of Hotel Ynez)
NameAddressWebsiteAward
Westport Winery Garden Resort1 South Arbor Road, Aberdeen, WA 98520https://www.WestportWinery.com
Carneros Resort and Spa4048 Sonoma Highway, Napa, CA 94559https://www.carnerosresort.comWine Country Escapes
Milliken Creek Inn1815 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA 94558 https://www.millikencreekinn.com/Wine Country Escapes
The Meritage Resort & Spa875 Bordeaux Way, Napa, CA 94558 https://www.meritagecollection.com/meritage-resort
Flamingo Resort2777 4th St., Santa Rosa, CA 95405https://www.flamingoresort.comRad Hotel Redesigns
Poetry Inn6380 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA 94558https://www.poetryinn.com/Rad Hotel Redesigns
The Lodge at Sonoma1325 Broadway at Leveroni & Napa Roads, Sonoma, CA 95476https://www.thelodgeatsonoma.com/Rad Hotel Redesigns
MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa29 E MacArthur St., Sonoma, CA 95476https://www.macarthurplace.com/Rad Hotel Redesigns
Montage Healdsburg100 Montage Way, Healdsburg, CA 95448https://www.montagehotels.com/healdsburg/
Glendeven Inn & Lodge8205 N. Hwy 1, Little River, CA 95456https://glendeven.comPark Lodging
Hotel Ynez2644 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA 93463https://www.hotelynez.com/
R INN NAPA623 Coombs St., Napa, CA 94559https://www.rinnnapa.com
Carter Estate Winery and Resort34450 Rancho California Road, Temecula, CA 92591 https://www.carterestatewinery.com
South Coast Winery Resort & Spa34843 Rancho California Road, Temecula, CA 92591 https://www.southcoastwinery.com
Granada Hotel & Bistro1130 Morro St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401https://www.granadahotelandbistro.com/Wine Country Escapes
Stables Inn730 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446https://www.stablesinnpaso.com/Mighty Motels
The Allison Inn & Spa2525 Allison Lane, Newberg, OR 97132https://www.theallison.com
River Terrace Inn1600 Soscol Ave., Napa, CA 94559 https://www.riverterraceinn.com/
Cuyama Buckhorn4923 Primero Street, New Cuyama, CA 93254https://www.cuyamabuckhorn.comMighty Motels
Skyview Los Alamos9150 US-101, Los Alamos, CA 93440https://www.skyviewlosalamos.com/Mighty Motels

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