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Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort & Mineral SpringsvsThe Westin Verasa Napa
Both properties are rated very highly by experts. On balance, The Westin Verasa Napa scores significantly better than Dr. Wilkinson's Hot Springs Resort. The Westin Verasa Napa scores 82 with praise from 6 publications including Time Out, The Telegraph and Afar Magazine.
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."
The Westin Verasa Napa
Fodor's Gayot
Oyster The Telegraph
Time Out
Afar Magazine
U.S. News & World Report Lonely Planet
1314 McKinstry Street, Napa, CA 94559
From $192/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Near the Napa Valley Wine Train depot and the Oxbow market, this spacious resort is sophisticated and soothing." Full review
Gayot "An all-suite luxury resort set in downtown Napa."
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"The 180-room Westin Verasa looks more like an upscale boutique hotel than major chain." Full review
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Guests checking in with kids might want to request a larger Deluxe room or Suite for even more space.
The Telegraph8.0
"Set on the bank of the Napa River, but still just steps away from lively downtown and its many attractions, The Westin Verasa Napa delivers well-appointed rooms, facilities and a Michelin-starred restaurant." Full review
Time Out "Perfect base to explore Napa’s newest hot spots...guest rooms at this modern hotel range from standard hotel rooms to deluxe suites complete with kitchens." Full review
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Make sure to grab breakfast at the Model Bakery, just down the street, and skip the lines at the much busier Gott’s Roadside up-valley by getting your burger fix in town.
Afar Magazine "Located on the Napa River and within walking distance to Napa wine tasting rooms, gourmet restaurants, and one-of-a-kind boutiques." Full review
U.S. News & World Report20.0
"Located in the Oxbow area of downtown Napa, The Westin Verasa Napa caters to visitors who want the convenience of staying in town and the ability to easily take day trips to local wineries." Full review
Lonely Planet "Not quite in the middle of town, but close enough to walk everywhere, this Westin has a wonderful patio with open pool and fire places with good views out to the valley." Full review
