Four Seasons Resort Napa Valley Review: An Ultra Luxe Escape to California Wine Country
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley sits in a quiet corner of California’s iconic Napa Valley wine region, just outside the town of Calistoga. While most visitors focus their stay on Yountville or St. Helena, Calistoga tends to fly under the radar. It's quieter and has its own distinct vibe—geothermal hot springs, a laid-back main street, and a landscape that feels less manicured than its southern neighbors—making for a relaxing backdrop to the 5-star resort, which opened back in 2021.
Now, as the property celebrates its fifth year in Napa, I finally had a chance to spend the night. What was it like? And is it worth booking The Four Seasons Resort Napa Valley for your next trip? My honest take below.
At a Glance: Four Seasons Resort Napa
LOCATION: Calistoga (Napa) [see on Google Maps]
VIBE: Elevated wine country stay surrounded by vineyards with world-class hospitality
HIGHLIGHTS: Michelin-starred restaurant Auro, spa, pools, and spacious rooms
ROOMS: 85 guest rooms and suites; I stayed in a Vineyard & Palisades Mountain Room
DOG-FRIENDLY: Yes
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Location: A Quiet Retreat Near Calistoga
There is a pool bar between the property’s two pools, complete with bocce ball and lawn games.
Calistoga's reputation as the “least Napa town in Napa” is well-earned — more laid-back, at times more affordable, and set back from the busyness further down the Valley.
If your main goal is to relax and escape, this location is honestly perfect. I also love that the resort is right on the edge of town — just a quick ride on one of their loaner bikes or a ~20-minute walk to most bars and restaurants. However, if you’re planning your trip around visits to specific wineries, note that it's a 30-minute drive (or longer) from the resort to wineries in the Yountville, Napa (town), and Carneros region.
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Rooms and Suites: Spacious, Comfortable, Surrounded by Vineyards
Vineyard & Palisades Mountain Room
Vineyard & Palisades Mountain Room
The resort has 85 rooms and suites, ranging from spacious guest rooms and one- and two-bedroom suites, to sprawling multi-bedroom residential villas with full kitchens. We stayed in their Vineyard & Palisades Mountain Room, which is one of their more “basic” guest room offerings. I say “basic” because even as one of the resort’s lower tier rooms, these rooms are still a spacious 480–530 square feet. Ours had a patio overlooking the vineyards, a comfortable king bed, and generously-sized bathroom complete with soaking tub and his and hers vanities. A fun touch? You can order a variety of bath salts from a dedicated in-room spa menu.
For those looking to go bigger, the one-bedroom suites clock in at 960 square feet and include a separate living area.
Regardless of what you book, it’s worth trying to get a room with views of the vineyards or a private fire pit on your patio (which is only available in some rooms, like the one-bedroom suites). And rest assured, all rooms are outfitted with the usual Four Seasons linens and products: Le Labo toiletries, a full, well-curated bar, and their iconic robes and luxurious bed linens.
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Food + Restaurants: Michelin-Starred Dining and An On-Site Winery
With two on-site restaurants, a poolside bar, and a winery with tasting room, it's easy to never leave the Four Seasons Resort during your stay. After returning from an afternoon tasting at the nearby Frank Family Vineyards, we certainly didn't — heading straight for drinks by the pool.
After, we went to dinner at their more casual restaurant, TRUSS Restaurant & Bar, which has a stunning outdoor patio overlooking the entire property. If you like cocktails, don't miss the negroni, one of their in-house specialties. For food, expect elevated American classics with a farm-to-table bent. Think: wood-fired pizzas and mains like roasted chicken with red pepper jam, braised mushroom, and arugula.
The star of Four Seasons’ dining scene, however, is one Michelin-starred Auro, which serves a seven-course tasting menu featuring hyper-seasonal Napa Valley ingredients. Expect elevated American fare with Mexican and Japanese influences. The restaurant is in the middle of an exciting transition: longtime executive chef Rogelio Garcia departed in early 2026 after four years, during which he earned Auro three consecutive Michelin stars. A new executive chef has just stepped in and—from what staff told me—the current menu will stay intact while the incoming chef puts their own stamp on things over time. I didn't dine at Auro on this visit, but it's absolutely on my list for a return trip.
On-site winery Elusa also has a tasting room (walk-ins welcome), where they pour wines made from grapes grown in the vineyards just outside the property. Having a vineyard on a hotel poses some interesting challenges. “We have to handpick everything rather than bring in heavy machinery, so as not to disturb guests,” a tasting room host told me.
In the morning, we ordered room service from the Four Seasons app, which was promptly delivered and set-up in our room—a perfect way to start the day.
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Amenities: Spa, Pool, Bikes, and Gym
One of the main reasons to book a stay at the Four Seasons Resort Napa is to take advantage of their on-site amenities. On the sprawling estate, there’s not one but two pools—each with their own outdoor hot tub. One pool is family-friendly while the other—separated from pool number one by the property’s pool bar—is adults only, giving guests options in what kind of atmosphere they’d like to indulge in. As you may expect from a Four Seasons property, the service at the pool was excellent. An attendant met me at my chair immediately to set it up with towels and deliver a menu, and I was settled in, pina colada in hand, in no time.
On the other end of the property, there is also a lovely spa open to hotel guests. I loved that you could access it and take advantage of the facilities even without a treatment (which they also offer a wide variety of). The spa included both indoor and outdoor spaces — a spacious, co-ed hot tub overlooking the vineyards, a private wood sauna in each of the women's and men's locker areas, and a steam sauna. I also enjoyed lounging in their upstairs relaxation room, complete with tea and coconut water for rehydrating.
Co-ed spa hot tub
Relaxation room
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Overall + Price
Comfy beds
Large soaking tub
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Nightly rates at Four Seasons Resort Napa Valley vary widely depending on the season and day of week — from around $800 on the lower end to as high as $2,500 during peak season. This is unequivocally a splurge, and most guests are booking it for exactly that reason: an anniversary, a milestone birthday, or simply a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Napa done at the highest level.
What makes it worth it isn’t just the rooms or the amenities (though naturally that’s a reason to stay), it’s also the level of service throughout. As soon as you book, the concierge team reaches out to help arrange winery tastings, restaurant reservations, or anything else that would make the stay more special. On the property, that same attention shows up everywhere, from the pool attendant setting up your chair to the helpful reception staff and complimentary car service into town. It’s the kind of place where you’re well taken care during every aspect of your trip.’
That said, this is far from the only luxury resort in Napa and is much more of a sprawling, spacious resort than an intimate bed and breakfast—which can be a pro or con depending on what kind of experience you’re looking for. Also, if price is a concern, I'd recommend being flexible about when you visit. Rates can drop in the off-season or on weekdays. And as noted earlier, the Calistoga location is also something to factor in if your trip, and I’d suggest focusing on wineries in the Calistoga and St. Helena area (like Frank Family) instead of those further down valley.
But if you're ready to splurge on an unforgettable Napa experience? You’ll get it here.
