Candlelight Inn Napa Valley - Napa, California

Rhiannon P.

We had such a good time here! The property is so old world and beautiful with so many classic touches. The pool and garden out back is simply OTHERWORLDLY. We spent hours all by ourselves out there on a beautiful Monday, drinking wine and swimming and reading. Saw butterflies, dragonflies, hummingbirds, hawks. And there are literal giant redwoods back there. It’s beyond peaceful. Breakfast was also delicious. And there was a Tesla destination charger!

Rocio C.

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 definitely not 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.

colin J.

I chose the Candlelight based on the reviews that people had left which In my opinion are not a true reflection of the property based on my experience. I always try to be absolutely balanced and genuine with my reviews and I would summarise the property as being very tired and in need of significant investment to justify the prices being charged.
I started to become concerned about the booking I had made with Candlelight when prior to our trip I messaged the property via Booking.com and also via direct email requesting advice and information on wineries to visit and received no reply to any of my messages. When we arrived at the property I rang the doorbell several times and nobody answered. I managed to look through the window into the kitchen and could see people moving about and despite ringing the doorbell again nobody responded. In the end I had to knock on the kitchen window to attract the attention of a member of staff. It was interesting to note that we witnessed other guests arriving who had the exact same problem. It is a Ring doorbell which can be linked to a mobile phone so there is no excuse for this experience after a very long journey. This is a managed property and the owners are absent.
At check in we received basic information about the common areas of the property but nothing about the room itself. The room was a huge disappointment. A lot of the reviews refer to the property as olde world but in truth you can create an old fashioned feeling with newer fixtures. Our room was plain tired. The carpet in the bedroom was so old the pattern had worn off in the main walking areas. It did not look clean and in my opinion should have been replaced years ago. The room also had an odour to it that was unpleasant. There was an unnecessary huge bathtub in the rooms which took up so much space leaving no room for suitcases etc. The jets in the bath did not appear clean to me and it was similar in the very small shower in the bathroom. The internet in the bedrooms was constantly disconnecting and it was a very poor. A previous guest must have disconnected the cable from the back of the Television which meant that it did not work until I resolved the issue myself so it clearly had not been checked before our arrival.
The breakfast was really good if you like eggs but if you do not eat eggs you will struggle. The bedding was of good quality and the bed was comfortable. The grounds of the property are really nice.
The property is in an area surrounded by more modest homes and a car is required to get into town. Having now visited the area I would not choose to stay in Napa next time and would look at St Helena or Yountville which are much nicer and prettier towns.
I am not sure where these 5 star reviewers have been staying but i guarantee you they cannot be used to a proper 5 star accomodation

Rob A.

We enjoyed our 30th wedding anniversary at the Candlelight Inn. Absolutely a stunning location. The staff were incredible. Breakfast was great. Sam was a most gracious host.

william H.

Just had a great experience at the candlelight inn in Napa. Breakfast was one of the best ever Flawless banana pancakes The assistant manager Eliseo very helpful and professionalism. We shall return.

Eric F.

This place is incredibly adorable. Beautifully located at the end of a lane and near downtown Napa. Beautifully kept facilities including a great pool and a fireplace area for reading and playing chess.

We loved our room with private access to the pool area and a huge tub.

The three course breakfast was always delicious and the staff is incredible.

This was our first BnB experience and because of this it certainly won’t be our last. Highly, highly recommend!

Alark P.

Beautiful cozy place with huge lush green backyard with heated swimming pool.

Breakfast was tasty and i really liked the vibe.

Tesla charger was a plus. I recommend this placeS

Emily M.

This place was perfect for our first visit to Napa. It is so charming, beautifully decorated, and the staff is so kind. We enjoyed their home cooked breakfast each morning and they were so helpful with recommendations for wineries and restaurants.

The room was lovely as well. We would definitely stay here again, it's the perfect amount of distance from downtown Napa and easily accessible from the other neighboring towns as well.