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Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort & Mineral SpringsvsThe Meritage Resort and Spa
Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Meritage Resort and Spa scores slightly higher than Dr. Wilkinson's Hot Springs Resort. The Meritage Resort and Spa scores 79 with praise from 5 publications including Forbes Travel Guide, Oyster and Jetsetter.
Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs
Rough Guide
Gayot
The Telegraph
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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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."
The Meritage Resort and Spa Gayot
Jetsetter The Telegraph
Forbes Travel Guide
U.S. News & World Report
Michelin Guide
875 Bordeaux Way, Napa, CA 94558
From $199/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Gayot "Luxury lodgings with a wine tasting cave in southern Napa Valley."
Jetsetter "Tuscan-tinged resort lording over Napa with three bars, a vineyard, bowling alley, pool and spa." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Home to a nine acre vineyard with hiking trails, a cave with wine tasting room and underground spa, a relaxing pool and numerous dining options." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide "As you make your way to The Meritage Resort and Spa just outside the town of Napa, you’ll get a glimpse of the surrounding hills covered with vineyards." Full review
U.S. News & World Report21.0
"Past guests particularly praise The Meritage Resort and Spa’s Crush Lounge, where guests can relish a drink while enjoying a game of bowling, shuffleboard or billiards." Full review
Michelin Guide "With over 300 rooms, and a house style that’s rather on the conservative end...it’s accessibly elegant, enormously comfortable, and does its best to sum up the entire wine country experience " Full review
