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Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort & Mineral SpringsvsEl Bonita Motel
Both hotels are praised by writers. On balance, El Bonita Motel ranks slightly higher than Dr. Wilkinson's Hot Springs Resort. El Bonita Motel comes in at #26 in Napa Valley with endorsements from 5 reviewers including Gayot, Time Out and Fodor's.
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."
El Bonita Motel Rough Guide
Fodor's Gayot
Time Out Lonely Planet
195 Main St., St. Helena, CA 94574
From $125/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Pool
Rough Guide "Old roadside motel done up to hotel standard in Art Deco style, with a pool and hot tub. Surrounded by a 2.5-acre garden."
Fodor's "The tidy rooms at this roadside motel are nice enough for budget-minded travelers, and the landscaped grounds and picnic tables put this property a cut above similar accommodations." Full review
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To avoid highway noise, ask for rooms farthest from the road.
Gayot "Affordable motel-style accommodations in the heart of Napa Valley."
Time Out "El Bonita is a unique (and affordable! ) option for folks who don't mind a motel set-up." Full review
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Read carefully when choosing your room and be sure to pick one with a whirlpool bathtub and heated floors.
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Book in advance to secure this sought-after motel, with up-to-date rooms (quietest are in the back), attractive grounds, a heated pool, hot tub and sauna." Full review
