Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort & Mineral SpringsvsCalistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery
Both properties are praised by writers. On balance, Calistoga Inn ranks marginally higher than Dr. Wilkinson's Hot Springs Resort. Calistoga Inn is ranked #27 in Napa Valley with endorsements from 4 reviewers like Gayot, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
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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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."
Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery
1250 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga, CA 94515
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
- Breakfast included
- Highchairs available
Rough Guide
Star
"Relaxing, excellent-value rooms, most with private bath, in a landmark building with its own restaurant and microbrewery right on the main street, creating a lively atmosphere."
Fodor's
"Calistoga's comeback kid emerged from the ashes of a 2012 fire with a fresh look and a new menu, and the beers made on-site are better than ever." Full review
Gayot
"Comfy Napa Valley lodging above a lively microbrewery."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Upstairs from a busy bar, this inn has 18 clean, basic rooms with shared bath, ideal for no-fuss bargain-hunters. No TVs, no elevator. Bring earplugs." Full review