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Reviews of The Ruse 3 stars

891 Grove Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448, United States

#2 of 18 hotels in Healdsburg

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 43 hotel reviews

9.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.9

  • Comfort

    10.0

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.9

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    9.0
    The Ruse is perfection! Tranquil setting with great outdoor activities and the kindest staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    10
    Excellent stay, wonderful staff, great place to relax and have for a home base while traveling there
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing, just wish we had more time there. We had several plans while in the area and would have loved more time just relaxing at the inn.

    What incredibly beautiful accommodations set in a most beautiful location! We enjoyed swimming in the heated pool and then relaxing in the jacuzzi. My husband and I loved the breakfast that was included with our stay - both the meal and dining room were superb. I thought the hotel would be very nice from the website photos but we were both so happy with our room, and we are looking forward to our next time staying at the Ruse.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2024

    10
    Wonderful getaway spot
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful stay. Exceptionally nice staff, like notably kind. Super fun facilities with putting range, pickle ball and bocce. Great luxury finishes in rooms. Delicious fresh cooked breakfast. Overall great stay, would definitely stay here again.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    10
    10 out of 10, must stay location.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything! This boutique hotel is newly remolded. Our spacious 1 bd room suite was extremely clean, the bed was comfy, it included robes and slippers for all three guests, soda and regular water in the mini fridge, the guest sofa bed was turned down and made and it was smartly designed with a back door entrance to the pool area. This enabled you to enter directly into the large bathroom when wet from the hot tub and pool. Our stay included breakfast which the hotel emailed in advance to inquire about food restriction. The food was fantastic. To top off our stay Derrick provided impeccable service, giving us recommendations on wineries, car services and restaurants in the area. We highly recommend this location.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2023

    10
    exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    putting green pool hot tub bocci beautiful breakfast to die for staff

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2023

    10
    Outstanding - we'll be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Merely nit-picking, really. As with just about every other hotel, the bathroom lacks enough hooks and/or towel bars to hang robes and towels. Also, it's difficult to see well enough to apply makeup with the relatively dim lighting in the bathroom. Lastly, given that our room had a bathroom with a single sink, a mirror in the bedroom would provide a place to use style hair or apply makeup while the other person uses the sink.

    Charming, helpful staff, beautiful property, well appointed. Lots of great seating areas outdoors. Delicious breakfast, artfully prepared and plated. Incredibly comfortable bed and pillows. Dimmer switches in the room and a powerful bathroom ventilation fan are very useful touches. Nice selection of low-key outdoor activities -- putting green, pickleball, pool, bocce ball. Top notch quality towels and linens. Understated decor done well.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The staff was very friendly and they gave us a tour of the hotel upon early arrival. The property has only a few rooms, that are fully renovated and the hotel itself has a lot of facilities to enjoy (mini golf, pool, pickle ball). We had the most delicious homemade breakfast every morning.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2023

    10
    Best place I have stayed in years!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio - Disability Access
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Two minor suggestions- magnifying mirror in the bathroom and electrical outlet by the bed to plug the cell phone.

    Much more than I expected! I came across this gem of a property on Booking and it met my very specific expectations. I needed a room that was handicapped accessible, which should t be hard to find but at times it is difficult. The property was perfect. There were no curbs (husband can walk but can’t step up on a curb or use steps) . Our cottage had a steeples shower and our cottage Was beautiful and comfortable. The property was amazing, the breakfast was wonderful and came with fresh squeezed orange juice. I will be back but I’m afraid that it will be sold out now that people are learning about this new property in the Healdsburg.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2023

    10
    The Ruse exceeded all our expectations! We have never stayed at a hotel where we have felt so well taken care of, and it
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only suggestion we made to the amazing staff was to add an outdoor shower by the pool. That way guest can stay longer on the grounds and shower off afterwards even after they’ve checked out.

    The main building is stunningly renovated with all modern amenities and luxurious rooms that are impeccably clean. The grounds are huge for a hotel with 11 rooms (including their cottages). We felt like we were the only ones staying there even though they were fully booked. We enjoyed playing pickle ball, trying out the putting green and the pool and hot tub both during the day and at night. The newly built pavilion is beautiful and we really enjoyed the delicious breakfast that chef Craig served us in the morning (all included). The service and the staff went above and beyond to give us the very best experience and helped us with recommendations and bookings. Christine and Debbie were especially exceptional!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Bocce! We had so much fun playing with friends. Majestic old oak tree lit with beautiful lights anchored this wonderful property. And the koi pond! How wonderful. DELICIOUS breakfast by chef Craig who gave an excellent suggestion to go out to Bodega Bay. Wonderful stay.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    10
    Perfection does exist and its at the RUSE!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing we can think of. Everyone was so polite and helpful. We will be coming back 100%

    Amazing property with stunning views and so much to do all onsite. The breakfast with a private chef was just icing on the cake and absolute privacy is incredible. We felt like we had the entire place to ourselves. We even walked across the way to a winery and bring back a few bottles.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2023

    9.0
    Very comfortable and fun hotel for a getaway weekend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I overheard that they are working on getting a license to sell alcohol which would be nice. It would be great to see the Pavillion (where breakfast is served) serve wine/beer and maybe light food during the day/evening.

    Delicious breakfast, very accomodating staff. We were upgraded to a suite and it was beautiful and comfortable. We also enjoyed the putting green and pickleball courts.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2023

    10
    Highly recommend! Wonderful place to relax.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful property throughout. Loved pool and jacuzzi. Amazing staff and memorable breakfast!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The breakfast was extraordinary. The chef and wait staff was extremely cordial. We are looking forward to our next stay

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2023

    10
    Wish we were there longer
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    great breakfast! pickle ball courts and putting green were unexpected but fun

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2023

    10
    A wonderful weekend getaway. We will be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Accommodations & grounds were very well done and comfortable. Breakfast each morning was fantastic!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2023

    10
    fantastic place. can’t wait to come back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I wouldn’t mind a bigger breakfast - but we did come back from a hour long hike so we may be slightly biased.

    wonderfully renovated property. everything was clean and very nice. breakfast was fantastic. service was top notch - very attentive and responsive.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful room and grounds. Loved this place. Highly recommend. Facilities are amazing. Loved the putting and the pickleball. Lovely pool too

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    staff who checked us in could have been slightly friendlier but that’s it

    lovely rooms and incredible grounds with lots to do and friendly owners

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2023

    8.0
    Beautiful landscaped resort
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room size was small.

    Beautiful facility and clean. Christine was very helpful and friendly. The staff at the Pavilion were great. Very friendly and food was very good.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2023

    8.0
    Amazing and complete facilities and staff, most beautiful breakfast and quiet rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Even though the facilities are as amazing as I have described, the price point is higher than the norm and comparable hotels we know and have stayed at. We would not chose it again based on the same price but would chose it again if prices were more in line with the industry.

    Facilities are amazing, staff very attentive and friendly, most beautiful and high value breakfast included, relaxing atmosphere and beautiful design

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2023

    10
    Great place to relax and enjoy a weekend in wine country.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The included breakfast was amazing. The room was super comfortable and the whole backyard was amazing from the pool to putting golf course.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2023

    9.0
    Lovely place, we could have stayed longer!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    amazing amenities

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2024

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