Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels

4.0 star property

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Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Room, 2 Queen Beds
Meeting facility
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1507 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga, CA, 94515
  • Place, Calistoga Hot Springs
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Castello di Amorosa
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Sterling Vineyards
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Calistoga

Located in Calistoga, Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels is in a shopping district, a 4-minute drive from Chateau Montelena Winery and 6 minutes from Castello di Amorosa. .This spa hotel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Sterling Vineyards and 5 mi (8.1 km) from Petrified Forest.

What's nearby

  • Calistoga Hot Springs - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Napa County Fairgrounds - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Chateau Montelena Winery - 3 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Castello di Amorosa - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Sterling Vineyards - 6 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 35 min drive
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Calistoga Roastery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sam's Social Club - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪House of Better - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bella Bakery - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels

Hotel with 2 outdoor swimming pools, near Chateau Montelena Winery
Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels offers 50 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and coffee/tea makers. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and smart speakers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a hot tub and a steam room.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a mud bath and a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 50 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Cable programming and smart speakers are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature hair dryers and bathrobes. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a steam room, and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and a banquet hall.
At Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. This hotel has 4 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 16 to 35 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Mud bath
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 10 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1952
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Renovated entire property - September 2021
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Smart speaker

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 100 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 34.50 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • Parking

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 16 to 35 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 100 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property caters to LGBTQ+ guests
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Dr. Wilkinson's Hot Springs Resort Calistoga
Dr. Wilkinson's Hot Springs Calistoga
Dr. Wilkinson's Hot Springs
Dr Wilkinsons Hot Springs Hotel
Dr Wilkinsons Hot Springs Resort
Dr. Wilkinson`s Hot Springs Hotel Calistoga
Dr. Wilkinson's Hot Springs Resort
Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort Mineral Springs

Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 210 out of 278 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 278 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 278 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 278 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 278 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc, La Mesa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the vibe and the room was nice. The vibe around the hotel was healthy and chill. The bar has good drinks and the kitchen with outdoor seating is perfect for lounging in the sun. Our favorite part was the filtered water available in the lobby and the mineral bath soak pool and cold water bucket dump feature. We will be back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reasonably-priced option right in cute Calistoga. The staff were exceptionally nice, especially Tammy at the front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun, outdoorsy place. Loved the mudslinger spa treatment!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ajai

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful spa resort in Calistoga

Great spa and pools. Excellent breakfast/brunch. The rooms were spacious but could use with a little updating. But overall, our experience was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Another Great Stay

Another great stay at Dr. Wilkinson’s. Great food at the restaurant and the staff, from the GM Jose, to Edgar at the front desk, and Shawn (the man who keeps the place physically running) are incredible.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, Spokane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Dr. Wilkenson’s. The hotel had retro charm with comfortable updated rooms & amenities. Staff was very friendly. Everything was clean. Pools were sparkling. Onsite restaurant, The House of Better, was good & convenient. I indulged in a mud bath & massage and both were wonderful. We can’t wait to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay as usual

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

gigi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We had such a relaxing time at Dr. Wilkinson’s. Whatever issues we did have, Rocchi and Jose were very quick to address and were consistently friendly and accommodating throughout our entire 3 night stay. Service at the spa was also top notch - Trina is incredibly experienced and really took care of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Oak Park

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it. Great pools and room. Staff was nice and food was good too. Area is perfect for restaurants etc
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's fun here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Moorpark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay. Everything was great. The only two TINNNNY things I wish were better were the food at their little restaurant and the water pressure in the room shower. Besides that, place and staff are exceptional and I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elco

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful experience, just two comments: in room coffee is horrible and it would be nice if restaurant opened at 7 am
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann Mary

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this property. It has a relaxed vibe with great pools, great cocktails, good food, and an awesome spa. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it! Perfect place for a girl's trip with my BFF. Love the pools, the vibe, the everything!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Very relaxing getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Marina, SEATTLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is basically ex-motel with some renovations but same feel aka cheap but not for $600 per night! Pool and other areas are smal and crieded
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

anne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Safiya, BERKELEY

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaurangi

Stayed 1 night in May 2025