Camellia Inn


  • Camellia Inn Video: An 1869 Italianate Victorian townhouse on half acre grounds. Antiques fill nine spacious bedrooms, each with private bath. Double parlors with twin marble fireplaces and a dining room with a massive mahogany mantle return you to the elegance of yesteryear. Full delicious breakfast served buffet style in the dining room. Several rooms have double whirlpool tubs, gas fireplaces or private entrances. Afternoon refreshments in the parlor or by the swimming pool.

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  • Inn Details

    Surrounded by more than 50 varieties of its signature camellias, the inn, in the heart of the Dry Creek, Alexander and Russian River Valley wine regions, blends a vintage environment with modern luxury amenities. Nine rooms and suites offer complete privacy, with a full breakfast each morning.


    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    With more than 25 years of experience, Lucy Lewand and her staff know how to make your stay in the Sonoma Wine Country a long remembered getaway. Lucy learned about Innkeeping from her parents Ray and Del Lewand who opened and ran the Inn, the first official Inn in Healdsburg, for many years. Lucy enjoys sampling all that the county has to offer and knows the best shops, wine tasting rooms, restaurants and attractions.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English



    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Guest Cottage

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • 20 + years Returning Guests

    • Innovative Seasonal Packages

    • Location near Healdsburg plaza

    • Mancations & Girls Getaways

    • Streamlined Decor

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Economical rates

    • Family Travel

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape


    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Bath robes

    • Ceiling fans

    • Fireplace

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Internet Service

    • Private entrance

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Alarm clock

    • BBQ grill

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • Computer

    • Conference Rooms

    • DVD Player

    • In-room internet<br />

    • Desk

    • Fax Machine

    • Library

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Videos

    • Washer/dryer

    Other Amenities:

    • Free Evening Coffee, Hot Chocolate & Tea Set-up

    • Free Off street parking

    • Wine & Cheese Tasting

    • Free Babysitting with Family Package

    • Chocolate Covered Wednesdays

    • iPod Docks

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  • Hot Deal: Winter Special Getaway

    • 2/15/2012 - 2/22/2012
    • Regular rate:$229
    • Savings:26%
    • Discount rate:$169

    Enjoy winter in the wine country. Now through March 1st, any room available when booking is only $169. We include evening wine tasting and a full breakfast each morning. Special is available Sunday through Thursday. Cannot be used in combination with any other specials or discounts.

    Queen Rooms w/ Fireplace

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $219/$249

    Queen Rooms with a Fireplace or Whirlpool Tub - All of these rooms are plush and inviting, and feature canopy or 4-poster beds. Pampering whirlpool tubs for two or romantic gas fireplaces are available. Let us know which amenity is important to you so we can place you in the best room.

    Queen Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $199/$239

    The Inn's Queen rooms are elegant and lovely. Cozier than our Queen Rooms with Fireplace or Whirlpool Tub in size and price point, they are comfortably appointed and all include private baths. Book as a Personal Pampering Spa Package and enjoy a two and a half hour spa treatment and a bottle of in-room champagne.

    Family Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      1 Queen

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $219/$219

    Our Family Suite includes a full-size Queen room, large bathroom and a cozy smaller room with a double bed, perfect for a maximum of 3 adults or one couple with children. Book the suite as a Family Package and enjoy discounts on family activities, and at family restaurants. Families are welcome at the Inn.

    King Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $299/$299

    These are our largest rooms with lovely kind-size beds covered in luxurious linens. Pampering whirlpool tubs for two and romantic gas fireplaces are available. Relax in your separate sitting area. Book one of these rooms as a Deluxe Romance Spa Package.

    Budget Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $129/$149

    Our cozy Double Room has an antique iron bedstead and antique dresser from our family home in Michigan. A large, private classic 1920s bathroom with an extra long tub is across a short hallway. Include a Bath Therapy Package to enhance your wine country getaway.

    Camellia Cottage

    Suite maximum capacity: 6

    • Beds

      1 Queen

      2 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $350/$425

    Located just three minutes outside of Healdsburg near the Russian River on Fitch Mountain, this completely remodeled cottage has two bedrooms, one bath, living room, a fully equipped kitchen, outdoor deck & BBQ area, private outdoor spa, garage and is equipped with WiFi. The master bedroom with large picture windows that look out on the forest has a queen bed, fireplace and television. The smaller bedroom, whimsically decorated in yellow with dashes of green, features both a comfortable pillow top double bed and a single futon couch.

    Downtown Apartment

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      2 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $275/$325

    The downtown apartments are located in the center of historic Healdsburg for those who would like to be in the middle of the chic shops, winery tasting rooms and fine dining restaurants that dot the town square. Both apartment suites feature two bedrooms with queen size beds, one large bathroom with double sinks and a shower tub combination. A nice size living room, cozy dining nook and fully equipped kitchen complete the suites design.

    Climbing Rose Cottage

    Suite maximum capacity: 7

    • Beds

      2 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $350/$425

    Located in downtown Geyserville, in the Heart of the Alexander Valley the cottage amenities include fine linens, a dining room table that seats six, a pullout queen-size sofa bed, microwave, high speed Internet connections and WiFi, television, DVD player, washer and dryer and off-street parking. Two queen bedrooms, a bath, large living room with fireplace and fully-equipped kitchen with adjacent dining area make up the cottage.

    Climbing Rose Studio

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $250/$295

    The light and airy studio with its cream colored walls, open beam ceilings and French doors that lead out on to a small private patio is a delightful getaway. Original signed artwork is part of the contemporary décor with a country feel. The large studio room has a king-sized bed, kitchenette with microwave and small refrigerator, kitchen table and chairs, elevated whirlpool tub and a private bath with tile shower and large showerhead. The studio has Cable television and WiFi.

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3:30 to 6 p.m.    Check out: 11 a.m.

    • Minimum stay: 2 nights on weekends, 3 nights holidays and special events

    • Deposit amount required: Credit card or check for 1st night

    • Cancellations: Because of the small intimate nature of the inn, we require a two-week cancellation.

    • Open all year round: Y


    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: Limited

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: N

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: Yes : We can arrange babysitters


    Discount type

    • Corporate
      Percent off: 10%

    • Seniors
      Percent off: 10%

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 8:30 to 10 a.m.

    • Serving location: Dining Room


    Complimentary Perks

    • Dessert

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    • Wine/Cheese Plate


    Signature Dish

    Baked Brie and Tomato Breakfast Strata Recipe
    With the rich agricultural bounty of Sonoma County to choose from and weekly Healdsburg farmer's markets, we are fortunate to be able to cook seasonally with fresh from the farm ingredients. In summer, that means using heirloom tomatoes, Brie from one of our local cheese makers, farm fresh eggs, crusty sourdough bread from the town's award-winning bakery and zucchini for this great breakfast strata.


    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    • Most special request


    Additional food services

    • Early evening beverage -

    • Wednesdays Chocolate Port


    Recipes

    Breakfast-Brunch

    Sausage Pie
    Serves: 8

    Artichoke Omelette
    Serves: 20
    Prep time: 20 Minutes

    Outrageous French Toast
    Serves: 18
    Prep time: 30 minutes

  • Location Type

    • Redwoods

    • Airport

    • Countryside

    • Downtown

    • Lakeside

    • Mountains

    • Oceanside

    • Small town

    • Wine country


    City

    • San Francisco

    • Distance to city: 70 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From San Francisco take Hwy 101 North, exit at Central Healdsburg exit, travel to 4th traffic light, make right on North Street, 2 1/2 blocks up on left


    Airport

    • San Francisco, CA (SFO) 70 miles

    • Directions to property:
      San Francisco or Oakland


    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Casino

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • 150 wineries within 25 miles

    • Armstrong Redwood State Preserve

    • Charles M. Schulz Museum

    • Wine Tours

    • Safari West Wildlife Park

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Zoo

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bicycles

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Horseshoes

    • Kayaking

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Charles M. Schulz Museum

    • Culinary Classes

    • Wine & Food Pairing

    • Bocce Ball

    • Wine Tasting

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

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    Write a review

    Camellia Inn

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation


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    Convient location, quiet room, nice gardens, good cookies & tea - cheese & wine, friendly staff & fellow customers.


    Exceptional hostess, very desirable accommodations

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    The rooms were very pleasant. The breakfast was out of this world and the afternoon wine hospitality hour was generous. Perfect location near downtown and restaurants with off street parking. It doesn’t get any better than a stay at the Camellia Inn.


    Wonderful Inn, Perfect Location

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation


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    We had a lovely 4 night stay at this cozy B&B, close to the center of town. We loved that we could walk to all of the shops and restaurants. The rooms were larger than we expected and the bed sheets are amazing. Breakfasts are delicious and we love the wine and cheese hour and the cookies every day. We would definitely come back again!


    Best breakfast

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    Very relaxing B&B close to town. We love the Downtown Bakery but Lucy makes it impossible to go there as her breakfasts are outstanding. A great spot we always go back to the


    Great location and great beds.

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    We have stayed here before and enjoyed it.This time around was a little less interesting. The breakfast was a little underwhelming. We opted to skip breakfast Sunday morning and went somewhere in town. The staff is friendly but did not get the service or attention we got last time we were here. It is a charming old Victorian house that needs a bit of work. I would stay here again.

    Innkeeper Response
    Thanks so much for your helpful feedback. Looks like I need to do a lot more staff training! I was on vacation during your visit this time and I apologize that your experience was not better than your last visit. I have reviewed everything with my relief innkeeper and be assured that the quality of our breakfast and guest service is our highest priority. With an old house we're constantly trying to keep up with maintenance so any specifics would be helpful as well. Please let me know when you visit again and thanks for saying that you would do so. Every guest is important but our returning guests are very special to us. Again thanks for your comments! We really appreciate knowing how we can improve.

    - Lucy Lewand (innkeeper)


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