Experience ultimate relaxation at Dr Wilkinsons Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs. Indulge in the healing mineral springs, unwind in the indoor and outdoor pools, and bask in the sun on the terrace.
Elegant Accommodations
Each guest room features modern amenities including a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with plush bathrobes and a hairdryer. Enjoy a comfortable and stylish stay during your visit to Calistoga.
Convenient Location
Situated near popular attractions like Sterling Vineyards and Castello di Amorosa, our resort offers easy access to the best of Calistoga. Explore nearby wineries, mud baths, and more during your stay.
Book now for a rejuvenating getaway at Dr Wilkinsons Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs a Member of Design Hotels.
✦HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS
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Great location
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Excellent service
At the hotel
Popular amenities
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24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Beauty Services
Bike tours
Breakfast takeaway containers
Cashless payment available
Concierge service
Daily housekeeping
Electric vehicle charging station
Express check-in/check-out
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Pools & wellness
Fence around pool
Fitness/spa locker rooms
Indoor pool
Massage services
Outdoor pool
Sauna
Spa/wellness center
Spa/wellness center services
Swimming pool
Dining & drinks
Restaurant
Wine/champagne
Fitness & outdoors
Garden
Hiking
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Sun loungers or beach chairs
Sun terrace
Rooms & comfort
Heating
Hot spring bath
Non-smoking rooms
Open-air bath
Public Bath
Safety & cleanliness
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
Smoke alarms
Getting around & access
Facilities for disabled guests
Parking
Wheelchair accessible
Guest services
Invoice provided
Lockers
Luggage storage
Meeting/banquet facilities
Pets allowed
Walking tours
Services & essentials
Free WiFi
Happy hour
Key card access
Live music/performance
Non-smoking throughout
Picnic area
Sun umbrellas
Toilet with grab rails
WiFi available
Review in focus
358 reviews
10/ 10
Loved the resort and its relaxing and comfortable vibe. Food was great (breakfast and also had fish tacos for lunch). Front desk staff are excellent, great stewards for the property - positive, helpful and friendly! The room was spacious and comfortable. Amazing bathroom towels. Hot tub really nice. Filtered water!
Julie B · couple · 2026-10-14
The guest experience
9.0out of 10 358 verified reviews
Loved most
Great location
Excellent service
Worth knowing — Higher pricing than previous visits · Minor cleanliness issues noted in other reviews
How guests scored the stay
Service9.6
Incredible customer service; staff treated guests like royalty.
Location9.2
Great location in town, perfect for a relaxing getaway without the hustle.
Cleanliness9.1
The spa and pools were clean and well-organized.
Food and Beverage9.1
On-site restaurant highly praised for cocktails, food, and overall service.
Amenities9.1
Various pools with different temperatures and the spa facilities were excellent.
Overall Experience9.1
Overall a fantastic experience; exceeded expectations and perfect for relaxation.
Room Quality8.6
Comfortable beds and nice showers; nothing extravagant but well-maintained.
Value for Money8.1
Pricing was higher than expected; may reconsider future stays.
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Guest reviews
Mixed experiences
94% of 16 recent stays rated 8+
9.0358 reviews
A perfect place to relax and enjoy Calistoga!
10/10
Julie B · couple · 2026-10-14
“Loved the resort and its relaxing and comfortable vibe. Food was great (breakfast and also had fish tacos for lunch). Front desk staff are excellent, great stewards for the property - positive, helpful and friendly! The room was spacious and comfortable. Amazing bathroom towels. Hot tub really nice. Filtered water!”
What an amazing stay
10/10
O6978RVsandraj · Family · 2026-08-29
“From the moment we arrived until the instant we left we were treated like royalty. The staff are genuinely happy and caring and seem to really care that each guest experience is amazing. The property is spotless, food is great and the amenities superb. Seven checked us in and provided tips on how to best enjoy our stay, Jose is the amazing pizza maker, Damian master bartender and server spoiling the pool guests with frozen grape skewers and Saun pool attendant extraordinaire all made our trip amazing. Can’t wait to go back.”
A great stop for recovering from a long trip!
10/10
Lauren · family with children · 2026-08-21
“So cute and comfy. Excellent and friendly staff. Always a treat!”
Retro hotel - great place to chill out.
10/10
Julie · family with children · 2026-08-19
“Retro and stylish in great location to restaurants and supermarket next door. Kettle and fridge in the room plus lovely toiletries. The different pools were great and food delicious.”
Outstanding hospitality
10/10
F6305YSnicb · Friends getaway · 2026-08-17
“There is excellent customer service, which can be taught to a certain extent, and then there’s the kind of above-and-beyond service we received here. Staff like Henry, Seven, and Jose demonstrated a natural, hospitable energy which went beyond anticipating our needs to treating us like treasured friends. Absolutely outstanding. This was the cherry on top of great facilities and amenities. Can’t recommend enough.”
Get a massage!!
10/10
380louc · Friends getaway · 2026-08-16
“Had no idea what to expect - was delightfully surprised. Everyone was so kind and engaging. Had “The Works” at the Spa- had a moderately low expectation for the massage as historically I’ve had mediocre experiences at resorts and cruises. However —Celena Scott was amazing ( massage therapist) and I felt truly spoiled. It was more a deep tissue , wonderful experience. I cannot recommend her enough. Office staff was great! Restaurant- cute but not my fav. The pools were amazing. Rooms are spacious and very clean. I would definitely come back.”
Magic healing with great care
10/10
jjkatora · Family · 2026-08-03
“The people are as warm and rejuvenating as the healing waters at Dr Wilkinson’s making this place just magic.
The front desk staff are fun, friendly and make you feel like family. If you have the pleasure of talking with Seven or Henry when you book or check-in they will take the best care of you.
I had accessibility needs, a family with a doggie and lots of questions, they helped with it all. When I called with requests, Seven’s energy made me smile and they actually remembered me from a previous call. Henry greeted me proactively while I waited in line to i quire about extending our stay. He is warm and empathetic-and he took the time to answer questions to help me get wheat I needed.
The room was super comfortable, cool and retro! The beds are the right amount of soft but firm enough to be supportive.
The mineral pools really help with pain and sleep. I was worried they would feel too warm in the summer heat and they do not! Night or day - they are the best.
I left the spa summer special mineral bath + massage a different person. The most relaxed I have ever been. All of the staff’s genuine hospitality is next level. My body has been through a lot and really benefited from this healing. ❤️🩹
I ate breakfast and lunch at the House of Better: greek yogurt and tacos were awesome. And again - the staff were super nice and accommodating. They all have a very cool summer vibe going too - very on point.”
Awesome place, stay here!
10/10
W2647JCscottp · Family · 2026-07-16
“Very peaceful place (and area in general), very friendly and personable staff that were quick to help us when a couple minor things came up, and multiple mineral pools to relax in including an adult only pool which was super nice! Henry and Seven in particular were super helpful and great to interact with, they took good care of our family. Absolutely enjoyed our stay and are eager for our next visit!”
Perfect location for a weekend of pampering and exploring Calistoga.
10/10
Genevieve · couple · 2026-07-05
“Fun, unpretentious and thoughtfully curated experience. Perfect location to walk through Calistoga town and excellent entertainment on the property!”
Dr. Wilkinson's was a very relaxing and fun experience.
10/10
Jenifer · solo traveller · 2026-06-18
“I loved the mud bath, and the three hot spring fed swimming pools. It was great having a restaurant adjacent to the pools and be able to carry out a margarita to the pool. I really appreciated the location, easily walkable to downtown while not being in the center of it. There is also a grocery store across the street -- very handy!”
Guest review
9/10
Caitlin · couple · 2026-06-08
“I love the location”
Best massage ever
10/10
R2474BVlaurents · Family · 2026-05-27
“Coming from France, we did my daughter and I the Swedish massage with Leah, and we have to say that Leah is extraordinary, it was our best massage ever and we had some …
Leah connect to your body as no one else, it was incredible. We strongly recommend !”
Overpriced and not worth it
2/10
pracheer2023 · Couples · 2026-05-19
“Very disappointing experience and absolutely not worth the price. The hotel is extremely overpriced for what it offers. The room had almost nothing included — even basic items like water bottles, creams, or amenities were extra charges. When I asked for simple English breakfast tea bags, I was told to go buy them from the restaurant instead of providing them as a courtesy, which was shocking for a hotel charging these rates.
The spa experience was even more disappointing. They basically put you in a mud tub for 15 minutes, then have you rinse off and sit in another tub they call “mineral water,” followed by a steam room and wrapping you in a sheet. That’s it. There was no real massage included despite how the website presents the experience. For over $250 plus tip, it felt completely misleading and not luxurious at all.
Also, there was nothing shown or certified anywhere proving this was actually a true mineral spring spa experience. Overall, the stay and spa were far below expectations. I would not recommend this hotel or spa, especially for the price they charge.”
Wonderful hospitality
10/10
Go51978275480 · Couples · 2026-05-18
“The people who work at this wonderful place make it even more special than its beauty and amenities.
Marilyn, Henry, and Rocky are fabulous human beings who are really generous with their time and make sure that you feel seen and taken care of. I really appreciated how friendly they were with us. I felt like a pal more than a guest in the best way.
Thank you, fabulous staff for treating us with so much hospitality 🥰”
Super relaxing vacation spot
10/10
P3629ZVkarenk · Family · 2026-05-17
“Spring pools are amazing. Grounds and restaurant are very relaxing. Perfect place to hang out w family.”
Delightfully relaxing 😊
9/10
A M Stuart · couple · 2026-05-15
“Kindness & attention to the visitors needs. The folks who worked there seemed to work well as a team and enjoyed helping others folks.”
