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

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 outdoor swimming pools, a quick walk to Palmer House
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Meeting facility
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
Sauna, body treatments, mud baths, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy
Sauna, body treatments, mud baths, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Guests liked:

Friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
The price is AU$517
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
1507 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga, CA, 94515

What's nearby

  • Calistoga Hot Springs - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Palmer House - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Chateau Montelena Winery - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Castello di Amorosa - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Sterling Vineyards - 7 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Buster's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Calistoga Roastery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Solbar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪TRUSS Restaurant & Bar - ‬2 min drive

About this property

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

Upscale hotel revitalised in 2021 and located near Chateau Montelena Winery
Located close to Palmer House and Old Faithful Geyser of California, Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels provides a firepit, an outdoor entertainment area and a bar. Indulge in a facial, a body treatment and hydrotherapy at the on-site spa. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a steam room and a hot tub.
Other perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools and an indoor pool, with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and self-parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
  • 4 meeting rooms, outdoor furniture and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 50 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning and smart speakers, as well as perks such as free WiFi and dressing gowns.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Smart speakers, electric kettles and heating

Languages

English, Spanish

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

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 16 to 35 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

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
  • 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

  • 55-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 aged 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
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 are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, 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 on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
  • Pool access

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
  • 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 any lifts
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

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and 2 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels?

As of 24 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels on 3 Dec 2024 start from AU$463.81, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). There's a fee of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels?

Self-parking is available for a fee. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels?

Checkout is at noon.

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

Situated on the Strip, this spa hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Palmer House, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Old Faithful Geyser of California and Chateau Montelena Winery. Sterling Vineyards and Castello di Amorosa are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 181 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 181 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 181 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 181 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 181 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Malik

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful. The staff were excellent. I had no qualms or issues with the property at all wish I could have stayed longer. Also made my friend's birthday experience wonderful. Thank you to the staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anjelika

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place for 3 "R"=relax, rejuvenate, romance. Or for a short term gateway with friends or solo. Great place, amazing swimming pools and Spa services just next door. Very recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Danielle

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart, Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Apryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were working on the street in front of the facility and started jackhammering at 7 am!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Lora

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil, Malvern

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing place to take a break and Calistoga is really charming and walkable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient and relaxing option, although you can hear street traffic from the room, and you can hear people in neighboring rooms. Ear plugs are helpful when sleeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fun relaxing pampering trip with my niece.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved this property! The property was fully redone in 2019 so the rooms were clean ans comfortable. We loved the hot spring pools, spa, and playful but casual grounds. I would highly recommend this property for an upscale retro modern vibe in Napa.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Splurge Elsewhere
I booked this because hotel options are limited with a dog and it looked like fun. Upon arriving I was told that they would upgrade me since the room I booked wasn’t one of their dog appointed rooms which I thought was nice. But then had to sign a waiver with a bunch of rules with the dog saying I can’t leave her alone in the room or take her to any pools. I paid over $400USD for one night and asked how I was supposed to enjoy amenities I’m paying for if I can’t take her or leave her. So it was pretty disappointing. The room was a spa cottage and it was ok. It felt very empty and unfinished in terms of decor, again at that price I wouldn’t expect to feel like I’m staying in a dorm room. I went to order a drink and food at 9:05 and was told the kitchen closed at 9pm. I walked around town and FYI you can’t get food anywhere after 9pm. Luckily I had bought snacks earlier but was really looking forward to a relaxing meal - would have been nice to know that the town shuts down early. The road in front of the hotel was also under construction which was quite loud and caused confusion trying to get into the parking lot. Overall it’s a cute concept - seems a bit unfinished but WAY overpriced regardless even if I had use of the amenities it was still not worth that amount. If anyone is looking for an amazing wellness resort I would highly recommend CIVANA in Scottsdale instead and if you are just passing through Calistoga just stay somewhere cheaper.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely I will visit again
Nice clean comfy good service friendly friendly people said hi
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Betsy, Vacaville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was super cute. Friendly staff, but the road right outside is noisy. We enjoyed the pool, food delivery was delicious & convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jacob

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Survice was good, but it is way overpriced!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Comfortable, Clean and Great Service at Check-In
A quaint inn with clean and comfortable room. I especially commend the young lady who was able to move things around to let me check in 1.5 hr early as I had to change and get to a wedding before the check in time. She was so professional and kind! The only draw back was late night noise, which quieted down around midnight.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Somerset

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
They’ve really upped their game with the remodel. The grounds are lovely and the staff was helpful and friendly. I will definitely be returning!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nataliya

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gidget

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024