Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort & Mineral SpringsvsHotel Yountville
Both Dr. Wilkinson's Hot Springs Resort and Hotel Yountville are highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Hotel Yountville scores significantly better than Dr. Wilkinson's Hot Springs Resort. Hotel Yountville scores 80 with endorsements from 6 reviewers including Fodor's, goop and The Telegraph.
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."
Hotel Yountville
6462 Washington Street, Yountville, CA 94599
From $350/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Hotel Yountville may be one of the newest resorts to hit the wine country, but its stone buildings with covered porches reek of a time-honored elegance."
Fodor's
"The landscaped woodsy setting, resortlike pool area, glorious spa, and exclusive yet casual ambience of the Hotel Yountville attract travelers wanting to get away from it all yet still be close." Full review
Gayot
"Old and new unite to create the best of both worlds at this tasteful hotel."
goop
"Although it’s 80 rooms strong (and has the spa, restaurants, and pool to accommodate that many guests), Hotel Yountville feels like a small, quaint, boutique hotel." Full review
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Definitely ask for a room with a fireplace.
The Telegraph
8.0
"Whether you're exploring another tasting room or indulging at a Michelin-starred restaurant, Hotel Yountville is just steps from it all in the Napa Valley town that shares its name." Full review
Time Out
"The luxurious wine country chic rooms offer large bathrooms with soaking tubs and canopy beds, although you might be more interested in staying outside. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Why did this hotel catch your attention? What's the vibe? Hotel Yountville is a Napa Valley establishment. In an area of the region where Michelin stars flow freely and bucolic, luxe..." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Located on the main street, just minutes from Yountville’s best restaurants, this four-pearl boutique hotel promises a relaxing Wine Country retreat." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
12.0
"Former guests praised many features of the Hotel Yountville, particularly the staff's friendly demeanor and the serene nature of the property." Full review
Michelin Guide
"The five-acre landscape encompasses eighty suites arranged like the villas of a small country estate, with private entrances and intimate backyards. " Full review