A backyard patio with a built-in fire pit surrounded by red, white, and green patterned cushions on an L-shaped concrete bench, plants, and potted greenery. In the background, a white fence encloses the yard, and there is a vintage motel sign for 'River Lodge,' with a pool and vacancy sign, and a building with a flat roof and trees in the distance. The sky is clear with the sun setting.
Comparison of an old motel in black and white with a new, modern motel with a swimming pool, parking lot, and landscaped courtyard.
Logo for River Lodge established in 1947 with cursive text.

River Lodge, the latest restoration by Nomada, is an iconic mid-century motel turned retro-chic retreat at the crossroads of Highway 101 and 46 in Paso Robles wine country.

Set on three acres, the dog-friendly property offers 28 stylish guest rooms that open onto central grounds with rose gardens, lush lawns, hammocks, and communal fire pits. At its heart, Ciao Papi, the seasonal poolside restaurant + bar, serves Cal-Italian fare, craft cocktails, and curated local wines.

A bedroom with a bed featuring red patterned pillows, a nightstand with books, a table lamp, and framed abstract artwork on a brick wall.

guest rooms

Retro charm, modern comforts. From intimate hideaways to spacious suites, our 28 guest rooms offer a stay for every style.

STAY
A table with assorted Italian dishes, including pizza with basil, pasta with tomato sauce, a meat dish with vegetables, a seafood dish, a salad with lettuce and onions, and several cocktails and drinks.

Ciao Papi

Pizzas, pastas, and then some. At Ciao Papi, Italian inspiration and California craft are always on the menu. open to the public daily.

DINE
A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, a fire burning, surrounded by various chairs and tables, and framed art on the walls.

amenities

Find your favorite place to unwind, from cozy fireside corners to the adults-only hot tub. Around here, slowing down is time well spent.

relax
Sunset scene of a residential outdoor area with a building featuring a tiled roof, a wooden fence, garden beds with plants, a pathway, and trees in the background.
An outdoor restaurant patio with several tables and chairs, hanging woven lamps, and people dining and conversing in the late afternoon sunlight. The area is surrounded by a railing and scenic views of hills and trees in the background.
Adults-only 21+ courtyard pool, bar and dining at River Lodge Paso Robles near Highway 46 West wineries.
Exterior guest rooms with private porches and hammocks at River Lodge Paso Robles, a mid-century wine country hotel near Highway 101 and 46 West.
A cozy bedroom with a bed, patterned pillows, a built-in window seat with cushions, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio.
A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, decorative antler wall art, a patterned area rug, and a wooden table with chairs featuring colorful patterned upholstery. There are large windows and a potted plant near the sofa.
A neon sign for a motel and river lodge against a sunset sky, with additional signs for a pool, sorry no vacancy, and a martini glass.
View of a backyard with a hot tub, surrounded by palm trees and flowering bushes, with a white fence and blue sky overhead.
A cozy indoor space featuring a brick fireplace with a fire burning, surrounded by various chairs and covered with artwork on the walls.
An aerial view of a hot tub with bubbling water, surrounded by concrete and brick, next to a landscaped area with green plants and trees.
Nighttime scene of a motel with neon sign, outdoor seating area, swimming pool, and surrounding greenery.
A swimming pool at sunset with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and potted plants around it, with trees, a building, and an American flag in the background.
A person with long reddish hair wearing a white jacket and beige pants walking past a rectangular outdoor fire pit with flames. In the background, there are orange and green cushioned seating along a curved concrete wall, and a backyard with a white
Evening fire pit smores at River Lodge Paso Robles wine country hotel
A person holding a white mug filled with black coffee.
A living room corner with a pink upholstered armchair, a small wooden side table, and a fireplace with a black frame. The wall behind features a red and white patterned tile design on the right and a plain white brick wall on the left. A white wall s
River Lodge Paso Robles king room with mid-century design and wine country style.
Private porch and guest room entry at River Lodge Paso Robles near Highway 101 and 46 West wine country.
Poolside lounge and swimming pool at River Lodge Paso Robles wine country hotel.
Outdoor fire pit seating area at River Lodge Paso Robles boutique hotel in wine country.
Guest room reading nook with books at River Lodge Paso Robles boutique hotel.
Poolside lounge seating at River Lodge Paso Robles wine country hotel
A man playing pool outdoors, aiming with a cue stick at the cue ball on a pool table with colorful balls racked nearby.
Complimentary guest bicycles at River Lodge Paso Robles wine country hotel
Sign with the words 'Motel' in large neon letters, featuring a blue arrow and smaller signs for 'River Lodge,' a pool, and a no vacancy notice.
A cozy bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a table lamp, a built-in bookshelf, and a window with a view outside. The room has white walls and warm-toned cushions.
A cup of black coffee, a croissant on a napkin, and a handwritten note on a table. The note says 'River Lodge, Meet me at the lobby' with a heart symbol.
A room with a brick fireplace on the left, wooden floor, and a low table in the foreground with a camera on it, labeled 'MOTEL' on its cover. There are wall-mounted deer antlers and a lamp on a side table, plants, and an open cupboard in the backgrou
Communal courtyard fire pit at River Lodge Paso Robles boutique motel
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River Lodge Paso Robles roadside motel sign near Paso Robles wineries
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  • “The hotel conveniently sits at the base of the Paso Robles wine trail, making it an excellent home base for your wine country getaway.”

    — VOGUE, MARCH 2025

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  • “In Paso Robles, the River Lodge offers an unpretentious dose of midcentury-style design.”

    — LONELY PLANET, MAY 2026

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  • "River Lodge Paso Robles brings a more playful, design-forward energy to a summer stay, with a setting that feels built for easy afternoons and low-key evenings.

    — Los Angeles Times, April 2026

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  • "The scene had all the sunny optimism of a David Hockney pool painting. The only sound above the chill-out music wafting across the garden was the delightful rattle of an ice-filled cocktail shaker."

    — TRAVEL + LEISURE, APRIL 2026

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  • "Why we love it: Read a magazine or book in hammock on your private terrace or by the lively adults-only pool”

    — AFAR, JULY 2025

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  • "#3 Best Roadside Motel"

    — USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2026

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  • "The mid-century modern design has been smartly preserved, from the retro façade to the postcard-like pool surrounded by potted greenery and sunbeds."

    — MICHELIN GUIDE, OCTOBER 2026

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