Title: Book the Best Northern California ALL INCLUSIVE Resorts and Hotels | Expedia.ca [Northern California Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Northern-California.dx6229628)[Hotels in Northern California](https://expedia.ca/Northern-California-Hotels.d6229628.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Northern California](https://expedia.ca/Northern-California-Vacation-Rentals.d6229628.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Northern California](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Northern-California.d6229628.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Northern California](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Northern-California.d6229628.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Northern California Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Northern-California.d6229628.Car-Rental-Guide)[Northern California Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Northern-California.d6229628.Destination-Travel-Guides) ![Mill Creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/214000/214547-Northern-California.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # Find All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Northern California ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation ### Treat yourself Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check availability on Northern California All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels Tonight [Oct 7 - Oct 8](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6229628&startDate=2025-10-07&endDate=2025-10-08&adults=2&amenities=ALL_INCLUSIVE&mealPlan=ALL_INCLUSIVE&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [Oct 8 - Oct 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6229628&startDate=2025-10-08&endDate=2025-10-09&adults=2&amenities=ALL_INCLUSIVE&mealPlan=ALL_INCLUSIVE&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) This weekend [Oct 10 - Oct 12](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6229628&startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&adults=2&amenities=ALL_INCLUSIVE&mealPlan=ALL_INCLUSIVE&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [Oct 17 - Oct 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6229628&startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&adults=2&amenities=ALL_INCLUSIVE&mealPlan=ALL_INCLUSIVE&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ## Top Northern California All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels ![Sport court](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16500/16466/0ba83454.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Couples treatment rooms, sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16500/16466/aa6c289d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16500/16466/aaf734dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16500/16466/1d3d75f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Silverado Resort Napa 8.8/10 Excellent (1053) "Love that place " CA $276 CA $406 total includes taxes & fees Oct 19 - Oct 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Napa-Hotels-Silverado-Resort-Spa.h16466.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11960000/11959000/11958966/923a0fdb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Billiards](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11960000/11959000/11958966/d475819f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Serves lunch and dinner](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11960000/11959000/11958966/933eec99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11960000/11959000/11958966/49a05066.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rush Creek Lodge and Spa at Yosemite Groveland 9.4/10 Exceptional (1003) "Excellent Lodge, top notch tavern, bar and pool area " CA $354 CA $397 total includes taxes & fees Nov 5 - Nov 6 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Groveland-Hotels-Rush-Creek-Lodge-At-Yosemite.h11958966.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13700/13668/c897f9a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![5 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13700/13668/114b79f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13700/13668/2b456fc6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Sports facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13700/13668/3c82759e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Everline Resort and Spa, Lake Tahoe Olympic Valley 8.8/10 Excellent (1003) "Such a beautiful place, will be returning. " CA $375 CA $501 total includes taxes & fees Oct 9 - Oct 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-Tahoe-Hotels-Resort-At-Squaw-Creek.h13668.Hotel-Information) ![Full breakfast for a fee](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1380000/1372900/1372889/135724b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1380000/1372900/1372889/0344efa5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom (Cru) | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1380000/1372900/1372889/af49e0ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![2 outdoor pools, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1380000/1372900/1372889/3d0ded64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Meritage Resort and Spa Soscol Gateway South 8.2/10 Very good (1003) "Friendly staff" CA $428 CA $572 total includes taxes & fees Oct 19 - Oct 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Napa-Hotels-The-Meritage-Resort-And-Spa.h1372889.Hotel-Information) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10400/10357/ded94e64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10400/10357/ee58b7e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Hallway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10400/10357/3d29e092.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10400/10357/12151c54.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Flamingo Resort & Spa Santa Rosa Sonoma, Tapestry by Hilton Santa Rosa 8.4/10 Very good (1000) "Our second time staying , we love it " CA $183 CA $275 total includes taxes & fees Nov 3 - Nov 4 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Santa-Rosa-Hotels-Flamingo-Resort-Spa-Santa-Rosa-Sonoma.h10357.Hotel-Information) ![Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22720000/22717100/22717087/242b7ee8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22720000/22717100/22717087/48a129ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![2 outdoor pools, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22720000/22717100/22717087/232a5023.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22720000/22717100/22717087/7a79d6b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Grand Reserve at The Meritage Soscol Gateway South 8.4/10 Very good (574) "Liked that there was a grocery store and vineyard to walk to. " CA $451 CA $592 total includes taxes & fees Oct 19 - Oct 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Napa-Hotels-Grand-Reserve-At-The-Meritage.h22717087.Hotel-Information) ![3 outdoor pools, open 5:30 AM to 8:00 PM, free cabanas, pool umbrellas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/423800/423710/0e72ef32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/423800/423710/ef46283b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Carmel Family)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/423800/423710/c62cd918.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/423800/423710/7fd80fb5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt Carmel 9.0/10 Wonderful (770) "Luxurious, beautiful, elegant, and great for families with kids of all ages. " CA $732 CA $929 total includes taxes & fees Oct 8 - Oct 9 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Monterey-Hotels-Carmel-Valley-Ranch.h423710.Hotel-Information) ![6 outdoor pools, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1650000/1640100/1640078/23a76549.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Poolside bar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1650000/1640100/1640078/7a65f459.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1650000/1640100/1640078/w3597h2700x0y0-ac505d07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Couples treatment rooms, sauna, hot tub, steam room, hot springs](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1650000/1640100/1640078/f8965195.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Solage, Auberge Collection Calistoga 9.6/10 Exceptional (675) "Very family friendly and great food! " CA $1,061 CA $1,335 total includes taxes & fees Oct 29 - Oct 30 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Calistoga-Hotels-Solage.h1640078.Hotel-Information) ![Banquet hall](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/907500/907443/b77fdd3b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![55-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/907500/907443/75ac8b1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/907500/907443/3d16a346.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/907500/907443/8ae3bd8b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### San Jose Marriott Downtown San Jose 8.6/10 Excellent (1005) "Great location and nice facilities " CA $236 CA $273 total includes taxes & fees Oct 17 - Oct 18 [](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-San-Jose-Marriott.h907443.Hotel-Information) ![Villa (The Jasper- Private) | Game room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2550000/2544000/2543915/49efab21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![55-inch TV with cable channels, fireplace, iPod dock](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2550000/2544000/2543915/eca96b2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2550000/2544000/2543915/a63c99cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2550000/2544000/2543915/bbbb423f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bardessono Hotel and Spa Yountville 9.8/10 Exceptional (652) "Great location and hotel." CA $933 CA $1,191 total includes taxes & fees Oct 27 - Oct 28 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Yountville-Hotels-Bardessono-Hotel-Spa.h2543915.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. [View all properties](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22®ionId=6229628&adults=2&mealPlan=ALL_INCLUSIVE&sort=RECOMMENDED&openPlayBack=true) ## Find out more about Northern California ### Discover top Northern California attractions Northern California offers a wealth of experiences perfect for travellers seeking the convenience of all-inclusive hotels. Begin your adventure in the stunning landscapes of the Napa Valley, where you can indulge in wine tastings at renowned vineyards, often included in hotel packages. Families can explore the interactive exhibits at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, making it an exciting educational experience for children and adults alike. Nature enthusiasts will love the breathtaking views along the Pacific Coast Highway, where guided tours may be part of your all-inclusive stay, allowing you to soak in the beauty without the stress of planning. For those seeking relaxation, the hot springs in Calistoga provide a perfect retreat, with spa treatments often part of all-inclusive offerings. Finally, don’t miss the majestic Redwoods in Muir Woods National Monument, where guided hikes can help you fully appreciate these ancient giants. 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