Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort & Mineral SpringsvsMeadowood Napa Valley
Both hotels are endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Meadowood Napa Valley scores significantly better than Dr. Wilkinson's Hot Springs Resort. Meadowood Napa Valley is ranked #5 in Napa Valley with endorsements from 11 publications including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Forbes Travel Guide.
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."
Meadowood Napa Valley Show All Reviews
900 Meadowood Lane, St. Helena, CA 94574
From $850/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Calling it a resort simply doesn't do it justice."
Fodor's
"Founded in 1964 as a country club, Meadowood has evolved into a five-star resort, a gathering place for Napa's wine-making community, and a celebrated dining destination." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Chic cottages and suites with vaulted ceilings are spread throughout the oak groves on this country club-style estate." Full review
Gayot
"This exclusive resort sets the bar for luxury in a prime wine country location."
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"Napa Valley is known for its scenic views, award-winning wines and amazing food, and these all come together harmoniously at Meadwood Napa Valley." Full review
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The Rooms
When staying at Meadowood, you’ll choose from 85 recently renovated cottages, suites and lodges scattered amid a leafy forest.
Afar Magazine
"Set on 250 sprawling acres of picture-perfect wine-country land just off the Silverado Trail outside St. Helena, this country club and resort is where Napa’s big names hang out." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Set on a private 250-acre estate, Meadowood Napa Valley is a luxurious, but not stuffy, wine country retreat." Full review
goop
"There’s no better place to sleep off a three Michelin-starred meal than in one of their cozy rooms by a roaring fire (unless you count the massage table at the spa)." Full review
Jetsetter
"Country club turned resort with New England charm—clapboard bungalows, wood-burning fireplaces—on a 250-acre Napa Valley estate." Full review
Hideaway Report
97.0
"Distinctive resort on a 250-acre estate in the heart of the Napa Valley in St. Helena, 90 minutes north of San Francisco." Full review