6 Women-Owned or Women-Led Kind Hotels Making Waves

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From the Caribbean to California, Oregon, and Washington, find 6 KindHotels that are lovingly women-owned or women-led to support during Women’s History Month and beyond. 

Stonefield Villa Resort, Saint Lucia

Stonefield Villa Resort

Perched high above the Caribbean Sea, nestled into 26 acres of lush rainforest on Saint Lucia’s picturesque west coast, is Stonefield Villa Resort. And when we say picturesque, we mean landmark and Instagram superstar Petit Piton is quite literally just outside your terrace doors. Just down the hillside lie pristine, sugary sand beaches and the charming town of Soufriere is a stone’s throw away. With its breathtaking views and connection to nature, Stonefield Resort is truly a Kind Traveler’s paradise. 

Women-Owned & Women-Led: For the sole owner, Anista Brown, female entrepreneurism runs in her blood. Formerly a 26-acre cocoa plantation, Stonefield Villa Resort served as Brown's childhood home. But her family transformed it into a complete resort. Brown runs the day-to-day operations, while her daughter manages sales and marketing.

KIND TRAVELER PERKS
  • Fruit and cheese plate upon arrival
  • 15% off spa treatments
  • Free upgrades upon availability
WHY WE LOVE THEM
  • Produce grown on site
  • Outdoor yoga space
  • Villas with private pools
  • Mimics the landscape of Avatar, the movie

Farmhouse Inn, Sonoma, California

Farmhouse Inn

Set in the winemaking haven that is Sonoma’s Russian River Valley lies a masterpiece, the Farmhouse Inn. Owned by fifth-generation farmers and winemakers intimately connected to the surrounding lands, this boutique hotel is like a fine wine itself. Find a Michelin-starred restaurant sourced from the owner’s farm, a spa sourcing treatments from on-site produce, sommelier-led wine tours and countless green initiatives. With too many accolades to name here, it’s no wonder the Farmhouse Inn ranks among the most highly rated hotels in the world.

Women-Owned & Women-Led: The Farmhouse Inn is owned by siblings Joe and Catherine Bartolomei who are intimately connected to Sonoma and dedicated to providing a soulful experience rooted in its natural surroundings. 

KIND TRAVELER PERKS
  • Complimentary Curated Wine Tasting Itinerary
  • Complimentary Wine Upon Check-In
  • Welcome Amenity
  • Late Check-In/Check-Out Upon Availability
  • No Resort Fee + Complimentary WiFi
WHY WE LOVE THEM
  • Owned by 5th generation Sonoma winemakers
  • One of the most loved + highest rated hotels in the world
  • Farm-to-table experience sourced from the owner's home ranch
  • Sonoma-made, organic Sumbody bath + beauty products

Harmon Guest House, Northern Sonoma, California

Harmon Guest House

Set amidst the uber-charming Sonoma town of Healdsburg, Harmon Guest House radiates a cool, contemporary hotel design with its reclaimed redwood exterior paneling and beautifully designed rooftop terrace overlooking Sonoma’s rolling hills. Harmon is a work of art both inside and out, with locally sourced interior art like 3-D sculptures, while guests are welcomed at the check-in desk made from the wood of a fallen eucalyptus tree.

Women-Led: Harmon Guest House is lovingly owned by Piazza Hospitality where President, Circe Sher, leads development, public relations, marketing, and sales. 

KIND TRAVELER PERKS
  • Welcome drinks for two at The Rooftop or Spoonbar
  • $25 dining credit at The Rooftop or Spoonbar
  • $25 spa credit at The Spa at Hotel Healdsburg
  • Complimentary breakfast at Spoonbar
  • Complimentary upgrade at check-in upon availability
WHY WE LOVE THEM
  • Locally sourced art, décor and products
  • LEED gold certification
  • Cruelty-free bath products
  • Complimentary Waterbars on every floor
  • Dog bowl + bed for pups

 

 

Inn at Discovery Coast, Long Beach, Washington

Inn at Discovery Coast

Keeping in fashion with its neighboring sister, Adrift Hotel, the Inn at Discovery Coast by Adrift Hospitality, a Certified B-Corp, has managed to keep Mother Earth in mind while creating a blissful beachside sanctuary. Towering three stories over bucolic ocean dunes on Washington’s Long Beach peninsula, the Inn caters to adventurers seeking rejuvenation and relaxation.

Women-Owned & Women-Led: CEO Tiffany Turner brings fearless leadership to Adrift Hospitality as she continues to expand its collection throughout Oregon and Washington. 

KIND TRAVELER PERKS
  • Complimentary cocktail/wine upon check in
  • Room upgrade upon availability
  • Early check-in/ late check-out upon availability
WHY WE LOVE THEM
  • Steps from biking trails
  • Locally sourced materials in rooms
  • Full service spa using natural products

 

Adrift Hotel + Spa, Long Beach, Washington

Adrift Hotel + Spa

Smack dab in the middle of the Long Beach Peninsula, a 21-mile stretch of Washington coast known for historic trails and spectacular sunsets, is Adrift Hotel. Here, you’ll find comfy rooms designed from local materials, a locavore restaurant showcasing the surrounding bounty, an artisan spirits distillery, a quiet library, and a spa with a saline pool and barrel sauna. Now imagine all this wrapped up in a rustically chic package that is committed to sustainability. We know, we’ll race you there.

Women Owned & Women-Led: Adrift Hotel is also owned by CEO Tiffany Turner as part of the Adrift Hospitality collection.

KIND TRAVELER PERKS
  • Complimentary cocktail/wine upon check in
  • Room upgrade upon availability
  • Early check-in/ late check-out upon availability
WHY WE LOVE THEM
  • Steps from biking trails
  • Locally sourced materials in rooms
  • Full service spa using natural products

RCP Hotel Redmond, Redmond, Oregon

RCP Hotel Redmond 

Hugging the Deschutes River is the charming little enclave of Redmond, Oregon. Here you’ll find SCP Hotel Redmond masterly transformed from a four-story historic gem into an environmentally-friendly modern vision of the Central Oregon aesthetic and lifestyle. The SCP philosophy panders to those who value personal wellness, social good and the environment. In doing so, they’ve created a property featuring a rooftop plant-forward eating and drinking space within a native garden, calm quarters with sustainable design, and communal spaces for socializing and collaborating, all while focusing on being better stewards of the environment. They’ll even plant a tree for you when you check-in.

Women-Led: Soul Community Planet Co-Founder and CMO, Pam Cruse, is leading the SCP ‘holistic hospitality’ movement as they continue to expand its portfolio with a recent addition in Hilo, Hawaii. 

KIND TRAVELER PERKS
  • Complimentary beverage upon check-in: Kombucha, draft beer
  • Room upgrade upon availability
  • Late check in/out based upon availability
  • Free WiFi
WHY WE LOVE THEM
  • Rooftop restaurant with native garden
  • Yoga + meditation rooms
  • Participant of One Tree: One Forest Program
  • 'Minimalist plastic' policy