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

4.0 star property
Upscale spa hotel, walk to Palmer House

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Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Meeting facility
Room, 2 Queen Beds
Property amenity
Body treatments, mud baths, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Pool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included

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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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View | Courtyard

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Calistoga

At Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels you'll be 0.5 km (0.3 mi) from Palmer House and 3 km (1.9 mi) from Old Faithful Geyser of California. Highlights at this hotel include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a full-service spa and a restaurant. .A relaxing visit to Dr. W's Spa & Baths can include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, aromatherapy and hydrotherapy along with access to the mud bath. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the indoor swimming pool, Hot tub, steam room and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a picnic area and luggage storage. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 4-property class Calistoga hotel, you'll be 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from Chateau Montelena Winery and 3.7 km (2.3 mi) from Sterling Vineyards.

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

Upscale spa hotel, walk to 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 Access to hot 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. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and smart speakers. Bathrooms include baths or showers, dressing gowns and hairdryers.

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 telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis 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

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 transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • 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 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

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

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

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Mud bath
  • Prenatal massages
  • 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

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1952
  • Renovated entire property - September 2020
  • 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

Entertainment

  • 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
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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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: from approximately USD 18 to 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

What is the cancellation policy at Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels?

Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 17 May 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 21 May 2024 start from NZ$605.31, 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 parking available at Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels?

Yep, Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

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

Yep, Dr. W's Spa & Baths is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body treatments and Swedish massages.

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 has 2 outdoor swimming pools and an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What luxury perks are available at Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels?

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

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

Sure does, cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

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

No, Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels?

Dogs are welcome at Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs, a Member of Design Hotels, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

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

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 144 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 144 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 144 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 144 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 144 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

Ria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very relaxing stay Staff are friendly and the facility is clean Will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking and check-in were super easy. This is more of a motel than a hotel or a resort but it was still really nice. It is a walk up window to order food at the restaurant, but the food was pretty good. I wish it had a full bar, but they only had beer and wine and wine-based cocktails. The pools were great, even in the freezing rain. I tried to book us some massages three weeks before our arrival, but they were already booked up so that was pretty annoying but not a big deal. Had to walk to a spa across the street in the rain. The room was spacious and updated and we had a very good night of sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

8/10 Good

Dawn

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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.