Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels
Calistoga, Napa Valley, United States · 9.4/10 Exceptional · guest rating
A 50-room mid-century resort on Lincoln Avenue with mineral pools and mud baths fed by Calistoga's geothermal springs, a full-service spa and free bikes.
Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a member of Design Hotels, is a playful, retro-minded resort built in 1952. It has 50 rooms with bright mid-century touches, a Google Nest Hub, a 4K TV and a retro kettle, and it keeps its original neon sign. Its downtown location puts boutiques, galleries, restaurants and tasting rooms within an easy stroll of the front door.
The draw is the water. Mineral pools and mud baths are fed by Calistoga's geothermal springs, with two outdoor pools, an indoor pool, a hot tub, steam room, sauna and hydrotherapy. The full-service spa adds mud bath treatments, aromatherapy, scrubs, wraps, massages and facials. Guests often highlight the relaxing pools and the mud bath experience. A restaurant and bar are on site.
Spa and wellness at this hotel
- Mineral pools and mud baths fed by Calistoga's geothermal springs
- Two outdoor pools plus an indoor pool
- Hot tub, steam room, sauna and hydrotherapy
- Full-service spa with mud bath treatments and massages
- Calistoga Hot Springs is a 2-minute walk away
The setting
The resort stands on Lincoln Avenue in downtown Calistoga, so boutiques, galleries, restaurants and tasting rooms are on the doorstep. Behind the rooms are a pool deck with day beds and cabanas and a grassy backyard with mountain views and swings. A restaurant, a bar and a firepit complete the scene. Complimentary vintage-style bikes make winery hopping easy. Some guests mention that value can feel inconsistent.
Facilities
- Full-service spa
- Mud bath
- Mineral springs pools
- 2 outdoor pools
- Indoor pool
- Hot tub
- Steam room
- Sauna
- Hydrotherapy
- Restaurant
- Bar and lounge
- Firepit
- Free bicycle rides
- Free WiFi
Location
The resort is at 1507 Lincoln Avenue in downtown Calistoga, in Napa Valley. Calistoga Hot Springs is 2 minutes on foot, the Visitors Center 3, and the Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery and Palmer House 5. The Napa County Fairgrounds are 8 minutes away. The Santa Rosa airport is about 30 minutes by car.
Address: 1507 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga, CA, 94515, United States
Things to do nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Are the pools fed by natural hot springs?
The resort says its mineral pools and mud baths are fed by Calistoga's geothermal springs. Water temperatures and which pools are open can change, so check with the resort before your visit.
What spa treatments are available?
The full-service spa lists mud baths, aromatherapy, body scrubs, wraps, deep-tissue, prenatal and Swedish massages, facials and hydrotherapy. Confirm the current menu and booking rules with the resort.
Can I visit wineries from here?
Yes, easily. Tasting rooms are close to the hotel, and complimentary vintage-inspired bicycles are available. If you plan to drive, arrange transport in advance.
Are there adults-only areas?
Guest feedback mentions an adults-only hot pool, but this is not confirmed in the property details. Ask the resort about pool rules and any age restrictions before booking.
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