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Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels

4.0 star property
Travelers find tranquility at this peaceful retreat with a steam room for rejuvenation and three inviting pools surrounded by comfortable sun loungers

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Located near Old Faithful Geyser of California and Chateau Montelena Winery, Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs provides a serene getaway. Guests can relax by the firepit or treat themselves to a restorative body treatment at the onsite spa.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is ฿8,319
฿10,673 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located in Calistoga, Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels is in a shopping district. Chateau Montelena Winery and Sterling Vineyards are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Petrified Forest and Safari West. Castello di Amorosa and Culinary Institute of America are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours and hot springs. Visit our Calistoga travel guide
Map
1507 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga, CA, 94515

What's nearby

  • Old Faithful Geyser in Calistoga, Napa Valley
    Calistoga Hot Springs
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • .
    Napa River
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Calistoga Visitors Center
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Palmer House
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Napa County Fairgrounds
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station
    35 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Solbar
    14 min walk
  • Buster's Southern BBQ
    8 min walk
  • Calistoga Roastery
    2 min walk
  • Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery
    5 min walk
  • Sam's Social Club
    4 min walk

About this property

Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels

Upscale hotel near Chateau Montelena Winery
Located close to Sterling Vineyards and Castello di Amorosa, Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels provides a firepit, an outdoor entertainment area and a bar. Indulge in a body treatment, aromatherapy and a deep-tissue massage at the on-site spa. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a steam room and a hot tub.
Other perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools and an indoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and self-parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, 4 meeting rooms and smoke-free property
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 50 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning and smart speakers, as well as perks such as free WiFi and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Smart speakers, electric kettles and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 16 to 35 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Mud bath
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 10 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1952
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Smart speaker

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 100 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 34.50 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • Parking

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 16 to 35 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD100 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property caters to LGBTQ+ guests
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Dr. Wilkinson's Hot Springs Resort Calistoga
Dr. Wilkinson's Hot Springs Calistoga
Dr. Wilkinson's Hot Springs
Dr Wilkinsons Hot Springs Hotel
Dr Wilkinsons Hot Springs Resort
Dr. Wilkinson`s Hot Springs Hotel Calistoga
Dr. Wilkinson's Hot Springs Resort
Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort Mineral Springs

Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and 2 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels?

As of 11 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels on 12 Mar 2026 start from ฿8,319, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). There's a fee of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels?

Self-parking is available for a fee. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels located?

Situated in a shopping district, this spa hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Chateau Montelena Winery and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Sterling Vineyards. Castello di Amorosa and Petrified Forest are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 234 out of 306 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 306 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 306 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 306 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 306 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anjelika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great relaxing stay! Pools have a perfect temperature, the whole atmosphere is very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an absolutely perfect stay. The resort has added some amazing amenities. The staff are all super helpful and friendly. The beds are comfortable, and the pillows were soft and cozy. The mineral pools were so very relaxing. The massages we got were some of the best we’ve ever had. All around excellent trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elinor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful time. The hot tub is superb, had a mud bath for the first time and it was a unique experience, the restaurant is great and the staff are all lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karis

Loved the pools, the food and drinks. It has improved in so many ways over the past few years! Vicky ( hostess, bartender, server) was amazing, friendly, fun, and always smiling!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The best staff I’ve ever experienced at a hotel! The amenities are wonderful and the room is beautiful. This place has everything you need!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room. Spacious. Loved the 95 degree pool. Very close to many stores and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is excellent with a highlight to the pools. 95F was perfect for winter time for the whole family. Adults only 104 feels very luxury and relaxing. I feels spoiled for staying there and enjoying Calistoga.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved this stay room was spacious, clean and bed was comfy. Property is great with all kinds of things to do! Also the filtered water in the lobby is a bonus!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great mud baths and spa facilities. Safe quiet and relaxing. Great mother-daughter weekend retreat!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Very relaxing getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonora

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and enjoy the pools.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A three-day reset was just what Dcc W ordered!

So charming! Super comfy beds, adored floating in the mineral pools, restaurant was yummy, and bikes were a blast!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reasonably-priced option right in cute Calistoga. The staff were exceptionally nice, especially Tammy at the front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it. Great pools and room. Staff was nice and food was good too. Area is perfect for restaurants etc
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Amenities
Excellent staff, room was very nice and lots of space, spa services were great, breakfast at onsite restaurant was delicious, great location on Main St, Calistoga.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun, outdoorsy place. Loved the mudslinger spa treatment!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ajai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful spa resort in Calistoga

Great spa and pools. Excellent breakfast/brunch. The rooms were spacious but could use with a little updating. But overall, our experience was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We did enjoy our stay here. The room was a decent size and bed was comfortable to sleep on. Checking in and out was a breeze and all the staffs were super friendly and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it! Perfect place for a girl's trip with my BFF. Love the pools, the vibe, the everything!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful stay…the pools and spa were a welcome treat after a few days of driving. Hotel was very well located and the staff were super friendly. On-site restaurant was great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this property. It has a relaxed vibe with great pools, great cocktails, good food, and an awesome spa. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay. Everything was great. The only two TINNNNY things I wish were better were the food at their little restaurant and the water pressure in the room shower. Besides that, place and staff are exceptional and I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoy the pools and the convenience of having good food and drink options from House of Better. Service is always great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great customer service. We love the ambiance and cleanliness of the place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025