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Condé Nast Readers' Choice with pool hotels in California
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California · United States
The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe
CN Readers' Choice '25 Google 4.6 Overall 77
Nightly $321·$446·$2,742
Fairmont California · United States
Claremont Resort & Club
CN Readers' Choice '25 Google 4.5 Overall 75
Nightly $211·$303·$1,778
Fairmont California · United States
Fairmont Breakers Long Beach: First In
CN Readers' Choice '25 Google 4.5 Overall 75
Nightly $219·$323·$1,463
Fairmont California · United States
Fairmont Century Plaza
Forbes ★★★★ CN Readers' Choice '23 Google 4.5 Overall 74
Nightly $374·$533·$938
California · United States
CordeValle
CN Readers' Choice '25 Google 4.8 Overall 73
Nightly $447·$598·$1,365
Estate Yountville California · United States
Hotel Villagio at The Estate Yountville
CN Readers' Choice '25 Google 4.3 Overall 73
Nightly $524·$667·$1,815
Kimpton California · United States
Kimpton La Peer Hotel
CN Readers' Choice '25 Google 4.3 Overall 73
Nightly $353·$428·$775
California · United States
North Block Hotel
CN Readers' Choice '25 Google 4.8 Overall 73
Nightly $413·$683·$1,099
California · United States
The Madrona
CN Readers' Choice '25 +1 Google 4.7 Overall 73
Nightly $412·$507·$717
Pendry California · United States
Pendry West Hollywood
CN Hot List '22 +1 Google 4.5 Overall 72
Nightly $334·$379·$664
California · United States
The Lodge at Bodega Bay
CN Readers' Choice '25 Google 4.7 Overall 72
Nightly $234·$331·$899
California · United States
The London West Hollywood At Beverly Hills
CN Readers' Choice '23 Google 4.6 Overall 72
Nightly $330·$431·$667
Sofitel California · United States
Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
CN Readers' Choice '25 Google 4.6 Overall 71
Nightly $268·$348·$4,184
California · United States
Cal-a-Vie
CN Readers' Choice '25 Google 4.6 Overall 70
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California · United States
Napa Valley Lodge
CN Readers' Choice '25 Google 4.6 Overall 70
Nightly $278·$443·$1,804
California · United States
Sunset Tower Hotel
CN Readers' Choice '24 +1 Google 4.6 Overall 70
Nightly $385·$568·$1,273
California · United States
The Stanford Inn by the Sea
CN Readers' Choice '25 Google 4.6 Overall 70
Nightly $427·$473·$922
California · United States
Dawn Ranch
CN Readers' Choice '24 +1 Google 4.5 Overall 69
Nightly $107·$288·$11,324
California · United States
Ingleside Estate
CN Readers' Choice '25 Google 4.5 Overall 69
Nightly $159·$316·$1,340
Grand Hyatt California · United States
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
CN Readers' Choice '25 Google 4.5 Overall 69
Nightly $180·$277·$1,604
California · United States
Surf & Sand Resort
CN Readers' Choice '22 Google 4.6 Overall 69
Nightly $704·$822·$1,614
California · United States
Talavera Palm Springs
CN Hot List '18 +1 Google 4.8 Overall 69
Nightly $250·$250·$770
Autograph Collection California · United States
Hotel Nia, Autograph Collection
CN Readers' Choice '25 Google 4.4 Overall 68
Nightly $172·$463·$2,285
Hyatt Regency California · United States
Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa
CN Readers' Choice '24 Google 4.6 Overall 68
Nightly $217·$320·$2,633
Intercontinental California · United States
InterContinental San Diego by IHG
CN Readers' Choice '25 Google 4.4 Overall 68
Nightly $237·$328·$1,736
Omni California · United States
Omni San Diego Hotel
CN Readers' Choice '25 Google 4.4 Overall 68
Nightly $157·$285·$1,425
California · United States
Shade Hotel Redondo Beach
CN Readers' Choice '25 Google 4.4 Overall 68
Nightly $170·$242·$646
California · United States
Colony Palms Hotel
CN Readers' Choice '24 +1 Google 4.4 Overall 67
Nightly $205·$362·$1,218
Autograph Collection California · United States
Hotel Per La, Autograph Collection
CN Hot List '23 +1 Google 4.2 Overall 67
Nightly $163·$256·$1,451
California · United States
L'Horizon Resort & Spa
CN Readers' Choice '24 +2 Google 4.2 Overall 67
Nightly $251·$379·$840
Notable hotels
Cheapest
The cheapest luxury hotel in California is Hyatt Regency Valencia.
Best value
The best-value luxury hotel in California is Claremont Resort & Club.
Highest rated
The highest rated luxury hotel in California is The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe.
Most expensive
The most expensive luxury hotel in California is Surf & Sand Resort.
| # | Property | Place | Overall | Min nightly | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | California, United States | 77 | $321 29 Jun 2026 | $446 | $2,742 12 Apr 2027 | |
| 02 | California, United States | 75 | $211 25 May 2026 | $303 | $1,778 23 Jan 2027 | |
| 03 | California, United States | 75 | $219 12 Jun 2026 | $323 | $1,463 25 Jul 2026 | |
| 04 | California, United States | 74 | $374 7 Jun 2026 | $533 | $938 11 Jun 2026 | |
| 05 | California, United States | 73 | $447 21 Feb 2027 | $598 | $1,365 16 Oct 2026 | |
| 06 | California, United States | 73 | $524 7 Dec 2026 | $667 | $1,815 31 May 2026 | |
| 07 | California, United States | 73 | $353 31 Jul 2026 | $428 | $775 8 Feb 2027 | |
| 08 | California, United States | 73 | $413 16 Jun 2026 | $683 | $1,099 2 Oct 2026 | |
| 09 | California, United States | 73 | $412 26 May 2026 | $507 | $717 17 Aug 2026 | |
| 10 | California, United States | 72 | $334 4 Oct 2026 | $379 | $664 13 Jun 2026 | |
| 11 | California, United States | 72 | $234 26 Jan 2027 | $331 | $899 24 May 2026 | |
| 12 | California, United States | 72 | $330 27 Dec 2026 | $431 | $667 14 Mar 2027 | |
| 13 | California, United States | 71 | $268 24 May 2026 | $348 | $4,184 3 Jun 2026 | |
| 14 | California, United States | 70 | – | – | – | |
| 15 | California, United States | 70 | $278 9 Dec 2026 | $443 | $1,804 3 Jul 2026 | |
| 16 | California, United States | 70 | $385 24 Dec 2026 | $568 | $1,273 5 Jun 2026 | |
| 17 | California, United States | 70 | $427 3 Jan 2027 | $473 | $922 26 Jun 2026 | |
| 18 | California, United States | 69 | $107 7 Jun 2026 | $288 | $11,324 6 Apr 2027 | |
| 19 | California, United States | 69 | $159 13 Aug 2026 | $316 | $1,340 10 Apr 2027 | |
| 20 | California, United States | 69 | $180 27 Mar 2027 | $277 | $1,604 23 Jun 2026 | |
| 21 | California, United States | 69 | $704 5 Jan 2027 | $822 | $1,614 1 Oct 2026 | |
| 22 | California, United States | 69 | $250 1 Jun 2026 | $250 | $770 8 Apr 2027 | |
| 23 | California, United States | 68 | $172 31 Jul 2026 | $463 | $2,285 17 Sep 2026 | |
| 24 | California, United States | 68 | $217 8 Nov 2026 | $320 | $2,633 10 Oct 2026 | |
| 25 | California, United States | 68 | $237 28 May 2026 | $328 | $1,736 23 Jul 2026 | |
| 26 | California, United States | 68 | $157 25 May 2026 | $285 | $1,425 12 Jun 2026 | |
| 27 | California, United States | 68 | $170 10 Jan 2027 | $242 | $646 11 Jun 2026 | |
| 28 | California, United States | 67 | $205 18 Jul 2026 | $362 | $1,218 20 Jun 2026 | |
| 29 | California, United States | 67 | $163 25 May 2026 | $256 | $1,451 4 Apr 2027 | |
| 30 | California, United States | 67 | $251 3 Aug 2026 | $379 | $840 11 Oct 2026 | |
| 31 | California, United States | 66 | $200 3 Sep 2026 | $219 | $589 17 Jul 2026 | |
| 32 | California, United States | 66 | $345 3 Dec 2026 | $508 | $3,589 24 Sep 2026 | |
| 33 | California, United States | 66 | $111 13 Sep 2026 | $132 | $256 11 Jun 2026 | |
| 34 | California, United States | 66 | $157 29 Nov 2026 | $196 | $386 5 Dec 2026 | |
| 35 | California, United States | 66 | $187 31 May 2026 | $249 | $972 12 Aug 2026 | |
| 36 | California, United States | 66 | $141 6 Aug 2026 | $202 | $567 2 Oct 2026 | |
| 37 | California, United States | 65 | $163 5 Jul 2026 | $243 | $570 9 Oct 2026 | |
| 38 | California, United States | 65 | $163 23 Jul 2026 | $358 | $1,065 21 Nov 2026 | |
| 39 | California, United States | 65 | $242 18 Jun 2026 | $330 | $2,983 9 Jul 2026 | |
| 40 | California, United States | 65 | $310 18 Jul 2026 | $368 | $561 5 Jun 2026 | |
| 41 | California, United States | 65 | $165 14 Jul 2026 | $322 | $527 28 Dec 2026 | |
| 42 | California, United States | 64 | $181 6 Sep 2026 | $251 | $1,333 23 Jun 2026 | |
| 43 | California, United States | 64 | $116 20 Sep 2026 | $184 | $505 27 Jul 2026 | |
| 44 | California, United States | 64 | $361 8 Feb 2027 | $797 | $1,959 12 Aug 2026 | |
| 45 | California, United States | 62 | $100 9 Jun 2026 | $136 | $1,036 10 Jul 2026 | |
| 46 | California, United States | 62 | $418 17 Jun 2026 | $541 | $1,097 20 Oct 2026 | |
| 47 | California, United States | 62 | $193 13 Aug 2026 | $380 | $889 13 Nov 2026 | |
| 48 | California, United States | 62 | $274 20 Sep 2026 | $331 | $3,919 27 Jun 2026 | |
| 49 | California, United States | 62 | $162 17 Dec 2026 | $256 | $597 13 Feb 2027 | |
| 50 | California, United States | 61 | $185 31 May 2026 | $255 | $389 12 Jan 2027 | |
| 51 | California, United States | 60 | $167 21 Jul 2026 | $286 | $471 12 Feb 2027 | |
| 52 | California, United States | 60 | $197 25 May 2026 | $254 | $1,090 28 Feb 2027 | |
| 53 | California, United States | 60 | $146 20 Dec 2026 | $225 | $376 6 Jun 2026 | |
| 54 | California, United States | 60 | $133 24 May 2026 | $211 | $1,603 10 Jul 2026 | |
| 55 | California, United States | 59 | $381 20 Jul 2026 | $575 | $1,058 13 Aug 2026 | |
| 56 | California, United States | 59 | $138 27 May 2026 | $198 | $1,308 14 Aug 2026 | |
| 57 | California, United States | 58 | $169 26 May 2026 | $200 | $782 13 Feb 2027 | |
| 58 | California, United States | 58 | $116 14 Jan 2027 | $147 | $383 24 Jul 2026 | |
| 59 | California, United States | 57 | $145 27 May 2026 | $241 | $1,493 3 Jul 2026 | |
| 60 | California, United States | 56 | $138 27 Jul 2026 | $332 | $1,018 12 Feb 2027 | |
| 61 | California, United States | 56 | $137 24 Nov 2026 | $192 | $1,010 4 Jul 2026 | |
| 62 | California, United States | 55 | $147 9 Jun 2026 | $253 | $944 5 Mar 2027 | |
| 63 | California, United States | 49 | $152 25 May 2026 | $224 | $1,763 24 Jul 2026 | |
| 64 | California, United States | 47 | $201 25 May 2026 | $242 | $1,511 11 Feb 2027 |
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