Spring Lodging Specials and Packages for 2023
Bid farewell to winter with a getaway to California’s warm sunshine and spring blooms. Several California boutique hotels and bed and breakfast inns are celebrating spring’s arrival with special deals and packages. The specials range from discounted rates on midweek stays to savings on wellness packages, spring ski trips, elopements, and more.
Pacifica Hotels
Escape to Moonstone Beach in Cambria to stroll the romantic boardwalk, watch for migrating whales passing offshore, and enjoy the spring wildflowers at Fiscalini Ranch Preserve. Guests can save 15% with a Midweek Getaway Sale at four boutique hotels along Moonstone Beach: Cambria Landing Inn & Suites, FogCatcher Inn, Oceanpoint Ranch, and Pelican Inn & Suites. To redeem the offer, visit the respective hotel’s website and enter promo code GETAWAY. The offer is valid for Sunday through Thursday stays now through April 27, 2023. Reservations must be booked by March 17, 2023, for FogCatcher Inn, Oceanpoint Ranch, and Pelican Inn & Suites and by April 27, 2023, for Cambria Landing Inn & Suites. In addition, Cambria Landing Inn & Suites is offering a Midweek Ocean View Escape special with 20% ocean view rooms now through April 27, 2023. Use promo code MIDWEEKOV to redeem.
Sand Rock Farm
The historic Sand Rock Farm is one of the premier elopement and wedding destinations in Santa Cruz County. As the site of the first winery in the region, it produced over 130,000 gallons of wine at its height of operations in the early 1900s. Today, it offers a private setting with enchanting gardens, forested grounds, and a beautifully restored Craftsman farmhouse. The farmhouse sleeps up to 18 guests in five rooms, all with private bathrooms and Jacuzzi tubs. Now through the end of May, couples looking to tie the knot can enjoy a 20% discount off elopements (under 18 guests) and intimate events (under 30 guests) at the inn. To redeem the offer, complete the form on the website’s contact page and ask about the spring special. The 20% discount will apply to any available elopement or intimate package in 2023.
Parker Guest House
Nestled between two of San Francisco’s most vibrant neighborhoods — the Castro and the Mission —the Parker Guest House is an urban hideaway providing guests with an authentic San Francisco experience. The boutique hotel is comprised of two side-by-side Victorians with elegant guest rooms and delightful secret gardens. With the hotel’s Spring Early Booking Special, guests can save $20 per night on stays through May 1, 2023. The special is available for a limited time and is valid on new bookings only. Minimum stay requirements may apply. Reservations are fully refundable up to 72 hours prior to arrival. To reserve, book online through the hotel’s website and then send an email to info@parkerguesthouse.com to ask for the early booking special. The discount will be applied after booking.
Brewery Gulch Inn
Shake the winter blues with the Brewery Gulch Inn’s Spring into Nature packages. The add-on packages combine rejuvenating forest bathing experiences with tickets to the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens to enjoy the spring blooms. Choose from the half-day Shinrin-Yoku experience ($380 plus lodging) or upgrade to the full-day Shinshin ($680 plus lodging). Both packages feature soothing tours for two through a lush redwood forest. The full-day package adds gentle yoga, a healthy lunch, and a personalized tea experience. Guests reserving three or more nights with the package between April 1 – June 30, 2023, will receive 20% off their stay. The package must be added at the time of booking and is valid on new reservations only. It is not combinable with any other discounts or offers. Mention “Spring into Nature” when booking over the phone or in the special requests section when booking online and the rate will be adjusted by the staff. Blackout dates include May 26-29, 2023.
The Madrones
In the heart of Anderson Valley wine country, The Madrones is a Mediterranean compound with elegant and thoughtfully appointed guest accommodations, two tasting rooms, a cannabis apothecary, a boutique gift shop, and a world-class restaurant serving wood-fired cuisine. This spring, visitors can savor the region’s peaceful, verdant wine country with The Madrones’ Rediscover Anderson Valley special. Reserve two nights and receive the third night free, compliments of the inn. In addition, guests receive discounts and complimentary perks from several local wineries, restaurants, and merchants. The Madrones’ three-for-two special is valid on three-night stays now through May 8, 2023. To reserve, use promo code “Rediscover” when booking online or call 707-895-2955 and press 1.
The Avalon Hotel
Spring on Catalina Island can be magical. This year’s unusually high rainfall this year is sure to bring a super bloom of wildflowers to the island. It’s also one of the best seasons for catching sight of marine wildlife. To celebrate, The Avalon Hotel is offering a Spring Breezes on Catalina Package. The package includes two round-trip tickets on the Catalina Express, taxi service to and from the hotel, two nights in a luxurious garden view room, and continental breakfast for two. Midweek package rates start at $353; room upgrades are available. The hotel’s concierge can also arrange a mountain biking adventure, a private jeep tour, or a sailboat cruise for an additional charge. The special is valid from March 19 – May 12, 2022, and is available by booking online or calling the innkeepers between 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at 310-510-7070.
Cottages of Napa Valley
Escape to Napa Valley for a midweek getaway this month and receive 10% off your own private cottage in wine country. Located along the Vine Trail between Napa and Yountville, the Cottages of Napa Valley are nestled along cobbled pathways beneath mature trees. The eight vintage cottages have been beautifully renovated with luxurious creature comforts such as heated tile floors, gas fireplaces, and soaking tubs. Each also has its own wood-burning chiminea on a private patio. The cottages’ March Special includes a 10% discount on reservations Sunday – Thursday now through March 31, 2023. The special includes a complimentary s’mores basket for roasting marshmallows around the chiminea. The March is Special is not valid for existing reservations. To reserve, call 707-252-7810.
Inn at Moonlight Beach
What better way to welcome the transition to spring than with a wellness package at the Inn at Moonlight Beach? The inn’s Basic WELL Balanced Package ($268) includes a Signature Moonlight Massage, a private yoga session, and a soothing flower bath ritual with mineral salt. Upgrading to the Full WELL Balanced Package ($328) adds an Ayurvedic Wellness Tea, organic dark chocolate and seasonal fruit plate, a fresh herb flower boutique from the inn’s biodynamic farm, pre-arrival clearing of the room with sage, copal, or palo santo, and a complimentary late checkout (12 pm). Either package can easily be added to any reservation online or by calling the inn at 760-450-5028. The packages are valid through May 1, 2023, excluding holidays.
Donner Lake Inn
The mountains have received over 30 feet of snow so far this season, so it’s shaping up to be an extraordinary season for spring skiing and riding. Donner Lake Inn is sweetening the pot with a free $100 Sustainable Truckee Gift Card. Book two or more midweek nights now through April 30, 2023, and guests will receive a $100 gift card to spend to shop, dine, and drink in Truckee. The contemporary five-room mountain lodge sits directly across from Donner Lake on over an acre of forest with a creek. Sugar Bowl Resort and the cross-country ski trails at Royal Gorge are just five minutes away, while Northstar California and Palisades Tahoe are less than a half-hour’s drive. The special is valid for Monday-Thursday night stays. Guests must apply for the gift card at least two days prior to arrival. Visit the inn’s website to check availability or call 530-587-5574.
Inn at Newport Ranch
On the northern Mendocino Coast, the Inn at Newport Ranch is heralding the arrival of spring with two great packages. With whale migration at its peak, there’s a good chance of catching sight of these magnificent creatures right from the inn’s coastal cliffs. The Spring Whale Migration package includes an afternoon cliffside picnic, cocktails by the fire, dinner for two, and a 15% discount off any room. The Spring Whale Migration package is $300 and can be booked online by adding to any reservation now through April 30, 2023. The Spring Foraging package features a four-hour UTV tour of the inn’s 2,000-acre private ranch to forage for various edible plants, which the chef will incorporate into an incredible meal. The package includes a picnic lunch, dinner for two people, two “mushroom logs” to take home, and a 15% savings off the room rate. The Spring Foraging package is $850 and can be added to reservations now through May 31, 2023. Call 707-962-4818 to reserve.
Los Arboles Hotel
Enjoy the desert’s warm sunshine and spring blooms with an escape to Los Arboles Hotel in Palm Springs. Now through May 31, 2023, guests can save 20% off room rates on midweek stays. A charming, historic boutique Palm Springs resort and home to the iconic El Mirasol Mexican Restaurant and bar, Los Arboles Hotel features 21 well-appointed rooms, a heated pool, Jacuzzi, and room service and is located within walking distance from downtown shopping, dining, and nightlife. Guests will enjoy the legendary Palm Springs weather, golf, and spa activities. The hotel’s Midweek Special is valid for stays Sunday through Thursday through May 31, 2023. To redeem, book online using promo code weekdays23.
Courtwood Inn
At the tennis-themed Courtwood Inn in Murphys, celebrate the Grand Slam tournaments in style with discounted rates on rooms named for the respective tournaments. During the French Open (May 28 – June 11, 2023), guests can save 15% on the signature rate in the French Open Junior Suite. The contemporary log lodge-style inn is perched on a five-acre hilltop with tennis courts and commanding views of the Sierra Foothills. Stays include a full breakfast plus a late afternoon wine and cheese reception. The discounted rates can be booked on the inn’s website or by calling 209-728-8686.
Inn at Newport Ranch and Farmhouse Inn
Experience two of California’s most enchanting boutique inns with an enticing Bespoke Inns special this spring. The Inn at Newport Ranch and Farmhouse Inn were both featured in Magnolia Networks’ recent series showcasing the stories behind the creation, renovation, and design of America’s most bespoke boutique inns. The special offer includes two nights at each property (15% off Sunday-Wednesday night stays and 10% off Thursday-Saturday stays), a picnic lunch with snacks, a welcome bottle of wine, and a $100 dining credit/voucher. The offer is valid now through June 30, 2023. Blackout dates apply. The special applies to new reservations only and cannot be combined with other offers. The special is not valid for group stays and private events. Call 707-962-4818 to reserve.
Four Sisters Collection
The Four Sisters Collection is welcoming travelers to their 17 boutique hotels in California this spring with 20% off standard room rates with its Adventure Awaits special. The special includes breakfast for two, afternoon wine and cheese, and bicycles to borrow. The special is available from March 10 – June 15, 2023. Blackout dates and other restrictions apply. To check availability and book either special, call the desired hotel directly or visit the respective hotel’s website.
The Four Sisters Collection includes Blue Lantern Inn (Dana Point), Inn at Playa Del Rey (Los Angeles), Channel Road Inn (Santa Monica), Coachman’s Inn (Carmel-by-the-Sea), Gosby House Inn and Green Gables Inn (Pacific Grove), West Cliff Inn (Santa Cruz), Milliken Creek Inn and Spa (Napa), Maison Fleurie and Lavender (Yountville), Inn at Sonoma (Sonoma), Gaige House + Ryokan (Glen Ellen), Kenwood Inn and Spa (Kenwood), Healdsburg Inn on the Plaza (Healdsburg), and Inns of Mendocino (Mendocino).