Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort & Mineral SpringsvsCandlelight Inn Napa Valley
Both Dr. Wilkinson's Hot Springs Resort and Candlelight Inn Napa Valley are praised by writers. Overall, Candlelight Inn Napa Valley scores slightly better than Dr. Wilkinson's Hot Springs Resort. Candlelight Inn Napa Valley has a TripExpert Score of 77 with positive reviews from 3 publications like Rough Guide, Gayot and Oyster.
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..."
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."
Candlelight Inn Napa Valley
1045 Easum Drive, Napa, CA 94558
From $169/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Business Center
Rough Guide
Star
"Spacious mock-Tudor mansion with a pool in its lovely grounds and a luxurious interior, featuring rooms of varying sizes, all beautifully decorated."
Gayot
"Old fashioned ambience in the heart of wine country."
Oyster
Budget
"The Chablis Inn is basically a simple two-level mid-range motor lodge with no frills." Full review