Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort & Mineral SpringsvsVintage House
Both Dr. Wilkinson's Hot Springs Resort and Vintage House are highly recommended by professionals. Overall, Vintage House scores slightly higher than Dr. Wilkinson's Hot Springs Resort. Vintage House has a TripExpert Score of 78 with recommendations from 7 reviewers such as Gayot, BlackBook and Michelin 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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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."
Vintage House
6541 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599
From $267/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Rough Guide
"Huge luxury rooms, all with fireplaces, in a modern hotel complex, plus swimming pool and free bike rental. Handy for Yountville’s many fine restaurants but vastly overpriced."
Michelin Guide
"The guest rooms are pure French country charm."
BlackBook
"The 80 spacious rooms overlooking the grounds, and set in clusters of two-story wood-paneled or brick "cottages," offer luxe amenities belying the rustic feel."
Fodor's
"Amid downtown Yountville's 23-acre Vintage Estate complex, this inn consists of two-story villas with a French-inspired aesthetic." Full review
Gayot
"A stylish wine country compound for all types of travelers."
Jetsetter
"French manor house charm and a sumptuous vino-centric spa in the Napa Valley's foodie fantasyland." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A prime location makes Yountville easy and enjoyable to tour on foot. Days here fill quickly, but be sure to save some time to simply relax. " Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"A 22-acre downtown development that includes a shopping/dining complex as well as another hotel with a luxe spa and fitness facilities that guests are welcome to use." Full review
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Anyone wanting a deep sleep may want to avoid Deluxe-class digs -- these are on the property's perimeter, so they're more prone to noise.
U.S. News & World Report
13.0
"Similar to its sister property Hotel Villagio, the Vintage House makes its home in the heart of Yountville and offers easy access to the region's wineries." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This sprawled out central Yountville hotel is what your Napa dreams are made of: large rooms come with fireplaces and tasteful modern furniture; upstairs ones have their own private balconies." Full review