The 10 Best Calistoga Hot Spring Resorts For Soaking
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Do you enjoy fine wine, farm-to-table cuisine, and mineral hot springs? If so, then a vacation to the charming Northern California town of Calistoga is calling your name. Calistoga is by far one of our favorite cities containing hot springs in California.
Calistoga’s fabled history as a getaway spot goes back to the 1870’s when wealthy San Francisco millionaire Sam Brannan was drawn to the area for its legendary healing mineral waters and opened the first hot spring resort. Today, Calistoga continues to draw visitors for its charming downtown, foodie culture, and wellness-driven experiences. Many of the local resorts continue to provide mineral hot spring soaking experiences with luxurious spa treatments. These Calistoga resorts are the perfect basecamp for visiting some of the best wineries in the world in the nearby Sonoma and Napa Valleys.
Here’s our list of the 10 best hot spring resorts to stay at while visiting Calistoga:
1. Indian Springs Resort & Spa
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Location: 249 Indian Springs Rd., American Falls, Idaho.
Season: The resort is open from May 10th through September.
Hot Springs Pool: Guests can enjoy a naturally heated Olympic-sized swimming pool that maintains a constant temperature of 90 degrees, fed by naturally heated springs.
RV Camping & Accommodations: The resort offers 125 RV camping sites, campgrounds, a golf driving range, picnic shelters, and more, making it ideal for family reunions.
Therapeutic Pools: Newly added hot therapeutic pools can seat up to 150 people.
Activities: There's a variety of activities, including an afternoon water aerobics class on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Pricing: Offers one-time swim prices and all-day swim prices, along with season passes for individuals, couples, and families. They also rent out swim suits, towels, horseshoes, and volleyballs.
Facilities for Rent: Facilities such as tents, RVs with different utilities, shelters, picnic tables, and more are available for daily rental.
Established in 1913, Indian Springs is a classy bohemian oasis and the premiere iconic hot springs resort to visit in Calistoga. The property includes a lushly planted 17 acres for you to enjoy along with rooms that include unique cottages, bungalows, and Mission Revival-style rooms. The resort is famous for its outdoor Olympic-sized mineral pool that was originally built in 1913 and remains one of the largest pools in the state of California.
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For a more serene and intimate experience, a smaller and quieter adult mineral pool is also available on the property. The pool temperatures range from 92–102 degrees depending on the season. The resort is family friendly and the grounds are the perfect place to play and relax with lounge-ready hammocks and games like bocce ball, shuffleboard and badminton.
More info and booking: IndianSpringsCalistoga.com
2. Solage, An Auberge Resort
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Location: 755 Silverado Trail, Calistoga, California 94515.
Surroundings: The resort is enveloped by Napa Valley's picturesque landscapes, including vineyards and mountains, perfect for wine tours and outdoor adventures.
Accommodations: Solage offers modern studios and spacious suites with outdoor patios, designed with natural materials to reflect the beauty of Napa Valley.
Dining: The resort features Solbar, known for its seasonal Napa Valley cuisine, and Picobar, offering contemporary Mexican dishes in a casual atmosphere.
Spa Solage: The spa introduces unique treatments inspired by Calistoga’s historic mud baths, alongside a 130-foot adult pool and a family pool for relaxation.
Activities: Guests can explore the valley with complimentary bikes, participate in fitness classes, or unwind in the geothermal pools at the Bathhouse.
Amenities: Solage provides luxury amenities including a 24-hour room service, a fitness center, an outdoor pool, and pet-friendly accommodations.
The Solage provides a premium luxury resort experience, infused with the foodie and wellness-driven flavor of Napa. This 89-room resort offers suite and studio accommodations that are both charming and yet sophisticated. During your stay, take a dip in the hot spring-fed pool, taste chef-driven farm-to-table cuisine at the Solbar restaurant, and decompress at the award-winning spa.
Solage Resort in Calistoga offers a unique blend of luxury and Napa Valley's natural beauty. Known for its upscale accommodations, the resort stands out with its Michelin-starred restaurant, Solbar, offering seasonal Northern California cuisine that's both a treat to the palate and a feast for the eyes.
The Spa Solage is another highlight, providing signature mud treatments and geothermal soaking pools that harness Calistoga's famous hot springs, offering relaxation and rejuvenation. The resort's design seamlessly blends modern elegance with environmentally friendly practices, featuring spacious studios and suites that offer private patios and bicycles for exploring the picturesque surroundings.
3. Calistoga Motor Lodge and Spa
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Location: Situated in Calistoga, within the vibrant Napa Valley.
Accommodations: Features cozy camper rooms, deluxe rooms, and ADA accessible options.
Dining: Home to Fleetwood Calistoga, offering a menu inspired by Italian and Mediterranean flavors.
Spa: MoonAcre Spa and Bath, a playful space for relaxation with massages, body treatments, and facials.
Amenities: Includes mineral pools, complimentary bikes, and pet-friendly policies.
Events Space: Ideal for weddings, birthdays, and family reunions with a unique backdrop.
Adventure and Relaxation: Encourages the joy of life through adventure and quiet moments alike, blending nostalgia with optimism.
This vintage-style hot spring resort is inspired by the nostalgic feel of the classic American road trip and features retro-inspired rooms with a lot of character. The grounds feature three hot spring-fed pools with poolside cabanas and plenty of lounge chairs for sunbathing. If you’re in a playful mood, you can check out the giant Jenga or corn hole games on the lawns. Calistoga Motor Lodge & Spa allows outside food and beverages on the grounds, so consider bringing a bottle of wine back from a winery to enjoy poolside (with some plastic cups as glassware is not allowed poolside). At the resort’s Moonacre spa and baths, choose from unique spa treatments like a body scrub with grape seeds or a massage that uses a heated linen poultice infused with mustard and lavender seeds.
4. Mount View Hotel & Spa
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Accommodations: Offers guestrooms, luxury suites, and artist cottages for a variety of experiences.
Dining: Features The Moonshine for on-site dining.
Spa: Provides spa treatments for relaxation and wellness.
Location: Located in downtown Calistoga, offering an oasis within Napa Valley.
Events: Venue for hosting events, meetings, parties, and receptions.
Design: Showcases authentic Art Deco luxury and unique interiors.
Experience: Over a century of making memories in Calistoga.
You can’t beat this historic boutique hotel’s prime location right in downtown Calistoga. Just imagine waking up and strolling right into Calistoga’s charming downtown to grab your morning coffee at a local cafe. Mount View Hotel & Spa occupies an iconic Mission Revival-style building that was built in 1919 and has luxurious Art Deco inspired interiors. The property features a mineral water jacuzzi, poolside lounge areas, and a full spa. We recommend staying in one of the artist cottages that include a private patio space with a personal hot tub.
5. Meadowlark Country House and Resort
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Located about a 4-mile drive from downtown Calistoga on a 20-acre country estate, you’ll find the only clothing optional hot spring resort in the area. Meadowlark Country House and Resort is the perfect spot for serene and unhindered relaxation, without any noisy kids around to interrupt your zen moments. Owners Kurt and Richard are very hospitable and charming hosts who truly do care that your stay is perfect. The property features a large mineral water pool, a hot tub, Finnish dry sauna, massage room, terraces for sunbathing, and all around stunning views.
6. Golden Haven Hot Springs Resort
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Located on a quiet side street right next to downtown Calistoga, the Golden Haven provides 28 rooms and mineral hot springs pools for soaking. The resort’s signature is its luxurious mud bath treatments that include hot mud, a mineral bath, and a flannel wrap for cooling down. The property’s natural hot spring pool is indoor and the water temperature ranges from 85-88 degrees depending on the season. In the pool area you’ll also find two hot spring jacuzzis at temperatures of 98 and 104 degrees. If you prefer to soak in private, some rooms include jacuzzis with mineral water piped in directly. Overall the resort is comfortable, clean, well run and has great amenities at a very affordable price point.
7. Carlin’s Cottage Court
This two generation family-owned hot spring resort is quaint, charming, and is located just a few blocks from downtown Calistoga, making it easy to walk into town for food and fun. At Carlin’s Cottage Court you can book a room with a jacuzzi tub that has hot spring water directly piped in or you can take a dip in the outdoor pool and jacuzzi. The rooms are clean and a great value at around $199 a night. Another perk is the resort is located just blocks away from one of the best hiking trails in Napa Valley. The owners are very hospitable and overall do a great job of managing the property.
8. Roman Spa Hot Springs Resort
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This boutique hot springs hotel is primely located just a block away from downtown Calistoga. The Roman Hot Springs Resort offers a charming relaxation driven experience with beautifully kept mediterranean gardens, indoor and outdoor hot spring fed pools, and a spa with luxurious mud treatments. Multiple barbeques are available on the grounds for pairing your favorite grilled dinners with the best Napa wines.
9. Calistoga Spa Hot Springs
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Located a few minutes from downtown Calistoga at the foot of Mount St. Helena, this 56-room resort provides a contemporary and refined hot spring vacation experience. During your stay you can choose from four different hot spring fed pools of varying temperatures, from 80 to 104 degrees. Also, enjoy luxurious self care treatments at the spa including mud baths that even incorporate local volcanic ash.
More info and booking: CalistogaSpa.com
10. UpValley Inn & Hot Springs
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This recently remodeled 55 room resort is comfortable, welcoming, and offers a “rustic meets modern” feel. The rooms are well kept, good-sized, and have great views. Take a dip in the hot spring fed pool and decompress in the steam room and dry saunas. UpValley Inn & Hot Springs provides a great Calistoga experience at an exceptional value.