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Napa's Meritage Resort and Spa
Framed by its own hilltop vineyard, the Meritage Resort and Spa is the perfect base camp for a Napa vacation. It’s elegant but relaxing, suffused with a breezy Mediterranean feel from its decor to its laid back atmosphere with plenty of family-friendly amenities, too. Here you decide what kind of vacation experience you crave. Sip a refreshing frosé while catching some rays in a cabana at the adult pool, or set your kiddos loose at the family pool. You can indulge in wine-tasting or bowl a few games at the hip Crush Lounge with its craft cocktails and addictive deviled avocado. There’s vineyard hiking and spa treatments, too. The bounty of amenities here means that you rarely need to leave the resort — and it largely makes up for the rather nondescript location.
ZZZ’S: Guest rooms boast a bright contemporary feel with vineyard photographs to set the mood. Luxurious bedding with high-thread counts and inviting balconies with eye-popping vistas make the rooms hard to leave. Crack open a bottle of complimentary wine, perch on your balcony and drink in the views of the vines.
SPLASHES: A tasteful balance of stone, glass and intricate tile work give the bathrooms a spa-like atmosphere, with glass showers and deep tubs. Two pools (one for
adults, one for families) add to the pizzazz on a hot day.
EXTRAS: Foodies will enjoy the Siena Restaurant. Tuck into succulent huevos rancheros, spiked with chorizo and avocado slices, and pancakes studded with dark chocolate chips big enough for a giant. Or grab mochas and snacks at the Blend Cafe.
DETAILS: Rooms start at $189. 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa; meritagecollection.com/ meritage-resort