Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort & Mineral Springsvs1801 First Luxury Inn
Both hotels are highly recommended by writers. Overall, Dr. Wilkinson's Hot Springs Resort ranks marginally higher than 1801 First Luxury Inn. Dr. Wilkinson's Hot Springs Resort is ranked #27 in Napa Valley with approval from 4 reviewers including Frommer's, Gayot and Rough Guide.
Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs
1507 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga, CA 94515
From $0/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Concierge
- Pool
- Free Parking
Rough Guide
"Legendary health spa and hotel downtown. Choose from a variety of spacious, well-lit rooms with sparse furnishings, facing the courtyard or pool patio."
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Choose from a variety of spacious, well-lit rooms with sparse furnishings, facing the courtyard or pool patio.
Gayot
"Historic lodging with the bonus of hot springs."
The Telegraph
7.0
"Old, funky, and fabulous, it’s like stepping into a time warp. The resort has been getting guests dirty, and relaxed since 1952.
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New York Times
"In Calistoga, Dr. Wilkinson’s Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs reopened last summer after a renovation that includes a new restaurant with kombucha on tap and a wide selection of Napa..."
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March 30, 2022
Travel + Leisure
"Have an Instagram-worthy getaway at Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort, which has been in operation since 1952 and maintains much of its mid-century charms. "
Frommer's
"This spa/"resort," in the heart of Calistoga, is one of the best deals in Napa Valley—and also offers all the spa treatments the town is famous for" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This good-value vintage-1950s motel has well-kept rooms facing a swimming-pool courtyard with hot tub, three pools (one indoors) and mud baths." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Dr. Wilkinson’s Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs offers a spa garden for al fresco treatments, plus four indoor mud baths, even more mineral baths, and a geothermal mineral pool."
1801 First Luxury Inn
1801 First St., Napa, CA 94559
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
Gayot
"The epitome of wine country elegance can be found in this historic Napa manor."
Jetsetter
"Elegant Victorian B&B in a historic 'hood a few blocks from downtown Napa." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Fronting a leafy, largely residential street, this elegant, upscale inn combines heritage charm with contemporary conveniences." Full review