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

4.0 star property
4-star spa hotel near Palmer House

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

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Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Meeting facility
Room, 2 Queen Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property amenity
Body treatments, mud baths, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy

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

Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Pool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included

Check out the area

Map
1507 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga, CA, 94515
  • Popular LocationCalistoga Hot Springs3 min walk
  • Popular LocationPalmer House6 min walk
  • Popular LocationCastello di Amorosa6 min drive
  • AirportOakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)106 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Calistoga

In shopping district.Stay at this Calistoga hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Palmer House and 2 miles (3 km) of Old Faithful Geyser of California. Chateau Montelena Winery and Sterling Vineyards are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Calistoga Hot Springs - 3 min walk
  • Palmer House - 6 min walk
  • Chateau Montelena Winery - 4 min drive
  • Castello di Amorosa - 6 min drive
  • Sterling Vineyards - 7 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Buster's - 8 min walk
  • Solbar - 15 min walk
  • Calistoga Roastery - 2 min walk
  • Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery - 5 min walk
  • Sam's Social Club - 5 min walk

About this property

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

4-star spa hotel near Palmer House
Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, an indoor pool, and a spa tub. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A steam room, spa services, and a picnic area are also featured at Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels was completed in September 2020.

This 4-star Calistoga hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1952
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
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. 55-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 (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Dr. W's Spa & Baths. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a mud bath. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Indoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 18 to 35 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room

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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

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
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 PM - 10 PM
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: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 50.00 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 30.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 18–35 per person
  • Pet deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your 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

How close is Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels to the airport?

Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels is 19.1 mi (30-min drive) away from the Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Apr 25, 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 May 8, 2024 start from $345.2, excluding 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.

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

Airport shuttle services are not available at Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels.

Does Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 18 and 35 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Twin Pine Casino (24-min drive) is nearby.

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.

Is there free parking at Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels?

This hotel offers free self parking.

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

Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels features 2 outdoor pools and an indoor pool.

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

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

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

Pamper yourself with a day at Dr. W's Spa & Baths, where you can enjoy Swedish massages, hydrotherapy, and aromatherapy.

How close is Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels to downtown Calistoga?

Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels is 0.1 mi away from Calistoga.

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

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 141 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 141 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 141 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 141 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 141 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Rafael

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Dawn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot and location, extremely clean and spacious. Staff were very accommodating and pleasant. I would definitely recommend and visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Casey

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Olivia

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Called at 9 AM to ask what time our room was ready. Was told by 2:30 PM. Showed up and the lobby was a mess. People in wet bathing suits waiting for their rooms and it was past 4 PM. Staff at the front desk were rude and discourteous to guests. Manager was told how bad service was. All he said was that he knew that, and they were short staffed. At $300 per night, I expect more. This place is a notch above Motel 6 with disgruntled staff that should work at CA DMV. Avoid at all costs. Food sucks.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Quiara

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The one outdoor pool was really nice but the other outdoor pool was cold. The environment was really noisy from the doors being heavy and closing loudly. You could also hear the other guests in their rooms above and next to you. The restaurant had a great food.

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Lateefah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pratiksha

Traveled with partner
Loved every aspect
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023