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Sonoma Creek Inn
Native gardens and fire circles bordered by Sonoma Creek, patio coffee before breakfast.
Dog OKKid FriendlyCouplesWine Enthusiasts
★★
Petaluma Gap · Sonoma County · Sebastopol
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Santa Rosa Sebastopol
2-star innWine LoversCouples Retreat
4.4(472 reviews)
Known forPoolBreakfast IncludedGarden SettingBoutiqueWine Tasting NearbyModern
Why Stay Here
The Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites sits at the edge of Sebastopol where the Petaluma Gap funnels cool air through apple orchards and west-facing vineyards. Guests park once and drive ten minutes to Iron Horse or Dutton Estate, then return to let kids swim while parents open a bottle from town.
- Second-floor rooms face west toward Petaluma Gap vineyard hills
- Breakfast includes pastries from a local Sebastopol bakery
- Ten minutes by car to Iron Horse and Dutton Estate tasting rooms
- Pool open late morning through evening for families
- In-room microwaves for reheating takeout
The Experience
Breakfast runs until nine and includes hot eggs, sausage, and pastries from a local bakery that guests often ask about by name. Kids gravitate toward the pool by late morning, giving adults time to plan afternoon tastings or drives through the apple farms that line Gravenstein Highway. Evening means takeout from downtown Sebastopol or leftovers reheated in the in-room microwave.
The Setting
The inn anchors a quiet intersection where Sebastopol's commercial strip gives way to farmland, with second-floor rooms facing the gap's rolling terrain. At sunrise the hills shift through gold and rose tones that valley properties miss entirely. The building itself is standard roadside construction, but the location delivers unobstructed western views without the premium rates charged closer to Healdsburg or Yountville.
Insider Tips
Request a room with a view of the hills for a more serene experience, especially at sunrise when the colors are distinctive. The hotel is conveniently located near the heart of Sebastopol, providing easy access to local shops and eateries, so no need to drive far for a great meal or afternoon café visit.
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