Petaluma · Sonoma County
Best Western Petaluma Inn Car Service & Private Wine Tours
Private chauffeur service from Santa Rosa Airport, SFO or Oakland to Best Western Petaluma Inn in Petaluma, and a six-hour wine tour that starts at the hotel.
Book Your Ride or Wine Tour
About the Property
Best Western Petaluma Inn is a motor hotel on South McDowell Boulevard on the east side of Petaluma, just off Highway 101 and a short drive from the historic downtown along the Petaluma River.
There is an outdoor pool, and a continental breakfast is included. Rooms have a refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker, and dogs and cats are accepted for a fee.
It is also an easy place to start a wine tour. Adobe Road, Brooks Note and Montagne Russe pour in downtown Petaluma, about 5 minutes away, and Keller Estate in the Petaluma Gap is about 10 minutes out. We are based in Calistoga, in neighboring Napa Valley.
Getting Here From the Airport
Sonoma County Airport (STS): about 24 miles, 35 minutes. The closest airport to Best Western Petaluma Inn, and the easiest arrival: a small airport in Santa Rosa with no Bay Area traffic on the drive. Direct flights come in from Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle, Portland, Phoenix, Denver, Dallas and more.
Oakland (OAK): about 52 miles, 1 hour 15 minutes. Often a quieter airport than SFO.
San Francisco International (SFO): about 53 miles, 1 hour 20 minutes, and longer at busy times. The most flights, with a drive across the Bay Area.
Sacramento (SMF): about 83 miles, 2 hours. Skips Bay Area traffic entirely, though it is the longest drive of the four.
Flying private? We also meet guests at the FBOs at STS and Napa County Airport (APC). See our Sonoma County Airport car service page for more on flying into STS.
At a Glance
Location
200 S. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma
Style
Highway 101 motor hotel with a pool
Closest Airport
Santa Rosa Airport (STS), about 35 minutes
Good to Know
Continental breakfast included. Outdoor pool. Pets accepted for a fee.
A Six-Hour Wine Tour From Your Hotel
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. at the main entrance.
10:00 · Pickup at Best Western Petaluma Inn
Your chauffeur meets you at the main entrance. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:25 · Ram's Gate Winery
About 25 minutes away. A Howard Backen-designed estate at the entrance to Sonoma, known for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The Seated Wine Tasting is $60 for five wines, about an hour. Thursday to Monday, booked ahead.
11:50 · Schug Carneros Estate Winery
About 10 minutes away. The Carneros Pinot Noir house founded by the first winemaker of Insignia. The Estate Cave Experience, with sparkling wine, a cave stroll and a seated tasting, is $65 for 90 minutes. Monday to Saturday.
1:30 · Lunch at Della Fattoria
About 25 minutes away. The café of Petaluma's well-known bakery, on Petaluma Boulevard downtown, with sandwiches, salads and its rustic breads. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:35 · Montagne Russe
About 5 minutes away. Single-vineyard Pinot Noir and a record store in downtown Petaluma. A tasting of five pours is $35. Open from noon; closed Tuesday. Walk-ins welcome.
3:55 · Back to Best Western Petaluma Inn
About 5 minutes away. Back by 4:00 p.m., six hours after pickup.
Optional: Portworks Wine Lounge
Adds about an hour. Sonoma County's dedicated port house since 1994, pouring ports and Heringer Estates wines in a riverfront lounge a few blocks away. A flight of four is $20. Thursday to Monday from noon.
Every tour is custom. This day is a starting point: your chauffeur will shape it around what matters to you, and we plan multi-day tours for guests who want to see more of wine country.
Wineries Near the Hotel
- Brooks Note Winery, about 5 minutes. Small-lot Pinot Noir in downtown Petaluma.
- Montagne Russe, about 5 minutes. Single-vineyard Pinot Noir and a record store downtown.
- Adobe Road Winery, about 5 minutes. Racing-inspired Cabernet and Pinot Noir downtown.
- Portworks Wine Lounge, about 5 minutes. Sonoma County's port house, on the river.
- Parum Leo Winery and Vineyard, about 5 minutes. Small-lot Pinot Noir in a renovated barn.
- Keller Estate, about 10 minutes. A Petaluma Gap estate with a Legorreta winery.
- Azari Vineyards, about 10 minutes. A Tuscan-style family estate, by appointment.
- McEvoy Ranch, about 15 minutes. Organic olive oil and small-lot wines.
See every winery we cover, region by region, on our Sonoma County wineries page.
Your Vehicle & Six-Hour Tour Rates
Up to 6 guests
Elite Luxury SUV
Lincoln Navigator or Cadillac Escalade
$600
Six-hour private wine tour ($100 per hour), plus gratuity. Additional hours $100 each.
Up to 9 guests
Jet Sprinter
Captain's chairs and room to spread out
From $1,350
Six-hour wine tour, plus 20% gratuity. Additional hours $225 each.
Airport transfers are priced by distance when you book, with gratuity included. For groups of 10 or more, call 833-915-2436 for a quote. Tasting fees are separate and paid directly to each winery.
Questions
Which airport is closest to Best Western Petaluma Inn?
Sonoma County Airport (STS), about 24 miles or roughly 35 minutes by car. Oakland (OAK) is next, at about 1 hour 15 minutes.
How far is Best Western Petaluma Inn from Santa Rosa Airport (STS)?
About 24 miles, or roughly 35 minutes by car. STS is a small, easy airport, and the drive avoids Bay Area traffic.
Is Best Western Petaluma Inn within walking distance of downtown Petaluma?
Not really. Downtown Petaluma is about a mile and a half west across the river, so most guests drive or take a short ride in for dinner.
How much is a car service from the airport to Best Western Petaluma Inn?
Airport transfers are priced by distance when you book online, and gratuity is included, so you see the full fare before you pay.
What happens if my flight is late?
Your chauffeur tracks your flight and texts you before departure and again on landing to confirm the pickup spot. Up to 60 minutes of waiting is included. Meet and greet at baggage claim is available for $50.
Can you pick us up at Best Western Petaluma Inn for a wine tour?
Yes. Six-hour private wine tours start at the hotel and cost $600 ($100 per hour) plus gratuity in a luxury SUV for up to 6 guests, or from $1,350 plus 20% gratuity in a Jet Sprinter for up to 9. Tasting fees are paid directly to each winery.
How does booking a tour with Bien Chauffeured work?
Reserve online, even if your plans are still taking shape. Your chauffeur will email you first to learn what matters to you, then build your itinerary and make the winery appointments. Extra hours can be added.
Book Your Airport Ride or Wine Tour
Reserve online in minutes. For an airport pickup, add your flight and your chauffeur will track it and text you on landing. For a wine tour, your plans don't need to be final: your chauffeur will email you first, then build the itinerary and make the winery appointments. Prefer to talk? Call our concierge at 833-915-2436.
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