Candlelight Inn Napa Valley

Obsessed with candlelight inn! It was the perfect V-Day weekend stay. The moment you arrive you are greeted with a glass of wine and a cheeseboard. They also provide some water to take to your room that was desperately needed after all the wine we had that day. The property is beautiful and so relaxing. If you love being in the water don't let the cooler month deter you, I believe the pool is heated! The next morning you are greeted by their lovely staff who bring out a number of different courses for breakfast. The entire stay truly is an experience!

We had high hopes, unfortunately they were not met. I was hesitant to write such a review because it seems they are struggling with upkeep and standards ( financial reasons?), and I don't want them to lose future business. Even so, I feel this review is needed perhaps as a "wake up call" to seriously improve. The Good: Storybook inn, beautiful exterior, ample parking, gorgeous trees in front... right out of a "Fairytale book." Checked in on Friday evening and were greeted by two wonderful ladies, given two glasses of wine upon arrival and checked in. The fireplace was lit and the living was cozy with candlelight and Christmas decorations. We also met "Baby Girl," the beautiful cat that lives around the inn. The bed, pillows and sheets were comfy. There were bathrobes provided but no slippers. The breakfasts were fine: a fruit cup, croissant with jam and an egg dish. There are cheese plates in the refrigerator, brownies and cookies in the living room for snacking. Good coffee and tea are also available, outside of breakfast time, by using the Nespresso machine. The Bad: We had reserved the "Upper Champagne Room," and proceeded upstairs. Upon entry and turning on the lights, I immediately noticed to my horror many cobwebs on the wall directly over the headboard of the bed. Not good, not good at all. I told my husband and he grabbed some tissue and pulled them down. In retrospect, I should have informed the innkeepers, but I didn't want to make a fuss (I know, I know). The room itself was dark with dim lights unless you turned on the high-beam like lights on the ceiling fan, not very romantic. The room seemed sad, the carpet dirty with ground in dirt, and the curtains in poor condition and hanging askew. The Bathroom: I'm extremely picky about bathroom cleanliness and this was not up to standards of such an Inn. There was hair stuck where the tile met the carpet, the door jambs were dirty from people repeatedly soiling them, the sink was far from pristine, and while I was taking a shower, the handle fell off. Fell off...what the????? I managed to put it back on but a bunch of crud came out of the "socket." Moving on: Did I mention I'm diligent about cleanliness? Well, the toilet was ok, BUT the baseboards around the toilet were splashed with something red which for the love of all that is good and holy, I'm hoping was from WINE and nothing else. Even after the cleaning person came to change out towels, the bathroom was still dirty, sink not scrubbed, red stuff still around the baseboards. The empty tissue box wasn't replaced, no new soap. Nope just nope. We had booked three nights but left early because the room and bathroom just were not up to standard. I really believe this Inn is special and want the historic home to be preserved. However, the Inn needs serious attention to detail and standards to keep the type of clientele they expect. In sum, discerning guests notice details and expect a high standard that lives up to the expectations created online and by reputation. I'm hoping they will take this review as impetus to improve.

We picked this place based on the great reviews but were very disappointed. We stayed in one of the first floor rooms with direct access to the pool, which was nice, but it had a strong moldy odor, as well as the bathroom, and the furniture was in pretty bad condition and dirty. The room was big but the bathroom tiny - my boyfriend is 6'4 and could barely move inside the shower, which by the way, was dirty and full of mold. The bathtub in the room was also big, but not all of the jets worked properly, plus if you want bubbles you need to bring them yourself as they were not provided by the inn. Our room had a fireplace that was constantly going on and off - we ended up not using it at all. The pool, which is a nice size, is heated and I was really looking forward to using it, however the temperature wasn't warm enough now that the afternoons are cooler.Breakfast on the first day was just ok, they actually served us half frozen store bought orange juice, but way nicer on the second day. We ended up having to rebook our flight due to a cancelation, so we had to leave the inn super early and missed our third breakfast. In any case, I wouldn't call their food "gourmet".Regarding their customer service, it was ok too. We let Sam know that we were having issues getting tour reservations and all she did was to tell us to call a winery that they work with and let them know we were staying there, but she never offered to help us, nor recommended anything else.The inn is in a nice residential area, but not at all walking distance to anywhere. Overall, we had a good time but paid almost $1,800 for three nights and felt like we could have done way better. We would definitely stay somewhere else next time.

Amazing!!!!!!! I wish I could rate the bed and breakfast more than 5 stars. It was the absolute best stay I've ever had. Complimentary wine at your arrival. Free cookies, brownies, cheese plates, water, hot coco, tea, and espresso all day! Mimosas during breakfast too! The staff were so friendly and caring. I miss them already!The jacuzzi tub in our room was AMAZING. It was the best that we could keep the chimney on and stay warm once leaving the tub. We had robes too! Breakfast every morning was so good. The area is also very nice! 5-7 mins away from downtown... 20-30mins from Calistoga wineries. I miss it here!! I will definitely be back!!! They had a kitty too and I loved watching it run around outside.

Should haves:* should have taken pics of this beautiful property - the rooms, the grounds, the outside* should have posted a review when I stayed here 7 years ago (would be better than this review)* should have asked if these were the same owners as 7 years agoCurrent stay:Website says there are snacks and beverages - our experience 7 yrs ago was a nice wine and snack greeting.This time - nothing. When I inquired I was told this is seasonal and maybe on the weekend - but not this one...Expecting to have our bed made and towels changed when we came back in the evening.... Not so. Had to request clean towels and had to make our own bed. That's a lot of money to pay to do my own housekeeping!Ironically - there was an envelope for housekeeping gratuity..... for...? Paying myself?Saving grace - the room is really beautiful. The breakfast this time, as with last time was amazing!!!!

My partner and I stayed here for our 7 year anniversary and it's was really beautiful inside. You get a complimentary glass of wine when you enter and the staff was super friendly. Our room had a huge tub with jets and it came with a little bath salts and bubble bath for it as well.

This inn is beautiful, with several rooms located inside a house that was built around the 1930s. The room we had was spacious, complete with the largest jacuzzi tub I have ever seen, a good sized bathroom, gas fireplace (can use a switch to activate it), elegant furniture, and tv. We also had a small outdoor patio area that we could use for tea or snacks or just to chill or whatever, but it was way too cold for me to enjoy. I had breakfast one of the 3 days I stayed here due to our itinerary packed full of wine and wine tastings. The breakfast was spot on and delicious. First course was a fruit cup of blueberries and strawberries. Second course was a delightful and perfectly textured blueberry scone. Third course was a cheese and spinach frittata, which was absolutely perfect in taste, texture, and seasoning. I loved all the courses, but this the most. The breakfast was not too heavy, and also came with your choice of orange juice, tea, or coffee. So if you go, you must try the breakfast. It was available from 8-9:30. The reasons I have taken away a star is because the website said they offered complimentary wine and cheese. We were looking forward to chillin' in our room and using the jacuzzi with the "free wine and cheese" they offered (hey, I like to get my money's worth), but they said they were out of wine and didn't offer any further explanation. We were there for 3 nights and wine was never placed in the fridge. Also, they had small cheese platters and fruit place on small plastic plates and covered with plastic wrap in the dining room fridge that we could use. These were fun to grab and snack on, but they ran out on the last night of our trip. Plus, they were nice and offered a complimentary plate of brownies and cookies in the living room we could grab and bring back to our room, but they ran out of those by our last night and didn't replace it. We payed A LOT of money to stay here and it would have been nice if they kept up on these small little things we had hoped or enjoyed to use throughout the visit. Lastly, you have to tell them you want your room cleaned. Gone are the days when you leave and come back to a clean room. We just didn't feel like tracking someone down to tell them we wanted our room cleaned. Oh yeah, and you're given an actual key to the front door of your house and room (and not a card or something). I was terrified of losing that key because I had no idea how much they were going to charge if I lost it. Luckily, I never lost the key, whew...All in all, you'll enjoy your stay here and the 3 course breakfast is super delicious, but be aware that the little things that have the potential to make this truly a 5 star experience may or may not be available during your stay.

I am a major fan of little inns that looks right out of a story book or reminds you of older times. In a world when everyone is looking for modern everything, I for one enjoy the simpler and quaint set ups. The Candlelight Inn was just that.Location : Right next to downtown Napa, the location couldn't get any better. You can carry your food back to your rooms or stay late since the downtown is just a few mins drive.Accommodation : I believe this was a house converted into an inn. The house looks very much like a fairytale cottage with large lawn in the front and a pool at its back. We couldn't take a dip in the pool given that it a very chilly day. But we did sit out in our balcony overlooking the pool with a glass of wine and a plate of cheese which the Inn served as complimentary with the room. We were in the Majestic room that had a jacuzzi in the room. The furnitures were antique and so was the fireplace. Loved the entire ambience in the room. Food : The common fridge near the kitchen always has cheese plates stocked up. There were also a few backed goodies spread that was on display next to it. You are offered a glass of wine as soon as you enter. The Inn only serves breakfast and no other meals. You can bring your food from outside if you'd like. You will have to inform the staff beforehand if you prefer to have your breakfast in the room or out in the dining room, the previous day. The breakfast was a yummy three course meal that leaves you feeling stuffed. Staff : A very lovely old lady helped us with a check-in and she was sweet enough to bump us up to the Majestic Room when she learnt that we were celebrating my husband's birthday. She was cheerful and knew a lot of history about the inn.Value for money : Absolutely! I live for experiencing such offbeat one off places and this Inn was right up my alley. My husband had a Happy birthday thanks to the hospitality of this place!

Such a clean and cozy place! Beautiful grounds with tall Redwoods surrounding us and a River in the backyard. To top it off Service was a 10! We stayed here on Valentines weekend and we will be back!

WOW! WOW! WOW! The hospitality at Candlelight Inn was beyond belief. Maria went out of her way in the weeks leading up to our group trip to help us plan out our itinerary. Maria set up private winery tours, gave us ideas of things to do, suggested restaurants, booked reservations, ordered us a birthday cake, and constantly checked in on us to see how she could enhance our experience. This will always be a memorable trip for all of us. In my opinion, the Candlelight Inn deserves 10 stars! The location was unique in that the B&B is nestled in a neighborhood. It was so quiet and we always felt safe. The grounds were beautiful! Take advantage of the complimentary breakfast because it was delicious. Not to mention the endless homemade snacks and the complimentary wine on arrival. DO NOT HESITATE TO BOOK! :)