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Auberge du SoleilvsDr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs
Both Auberge du Soleil and Dr. Wilkinson's Hot Springs Resort are rated highly by writers. On balance, Auberge du Soleil is preferred by most writers compared to Dr. Wilkinson's Hot Springs Resort. Auberge du Soleil comes in at 93 with positive reviews from 13 reviews including BlackBook, goop and Jetsetter.
Auberge du Soleil
Michelin Guide
BlackBook
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Gayot
Forbes Travel Guide
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
goop
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180 Rutherford Hill Rd., Rutherford, CA 94573
From $800/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "Perfectly suited to romance, with wide-planked oak floors, sunny orange-tinted bedding, fireplaces, and private terraces overlooking the enchanting gardens, valley, or hillside."
BlackBook "The buildings, scattered across a mountainside overlooking Napa Valley -- house a resort with all the trimmings, a full-service spa, a three-meal-a-day restaurant and a casual bar and café."
Fodor's "Taking a cue from the olive-tree-studded landscape, this hotel with a renowned restaurant and spa cultivates a luxurious look that blends French and California style." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The first modern boutique resort to open in Napa Valley—back in 1985—is still one of the area’s best." Full review
Gayot "This decadent wine country sanctuary resides in a secluded setting embraced by vineyards and olive trees."
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"The sun-drenched sanctuary Auberge du Soleil is perched on a quiet, 33-acre hillside olive grove in Rutherford." Full review
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Be sure to visit the exclusive Auberge Spa featuring Meyer lemon olive oil massages, among other treats, and the indulgent private Melisse Suite.
Afar Magazine "Elegant, French Riviera–inspired maisons, as well as a luxury spa inspired by the bounty of the natural surroundings." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"This Relais & Chateaux property is the epitome of Napa luxury; a perfect blend of style, service, and spa." Full review
goop "Set up on a hill above an endless—and undulating—vista of vineyards, Auberge du Soleil has been maintaining the luxury standard in Napa for 30 years." Full review
Jetsetter "Luxurious suites, Michelin-starred eats and a sumptuous spa amid Napa Valley’s vines." Full review
Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs
Rough Guide Gayot The Telegraph
New York Times Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure
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 Telegraph7.0
"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..."
Where to Take the Waters: A U.S. Hot Springs Guide
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."
