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The Meritage Resort and Spa vs Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs

Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Meritage Resort and Spa scores slightly higher than Dr. Wilkinson's Hot Springs Resort. The Meritage Resort and Spa scores 79 with praise from 5 publications including Forbes Travel Guide, Oyster and Jetsetter.

The Meritage Resort and Spa
The Meritage Resort and Spa
7 / 10
875 Bordeaux Way, Napa, CA 94558
From $199 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
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Gayot Gayot
"Luxury lodgings with a wine tasting cave in southern Napa Valley."
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Tuscan-tinged resort lording over Napa with three bars, a vineyard, bowling alley, pool and spa." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Home to a nine acre vineyard with hiking trails, a cave with wine tasting room and underground spa, a relaxing pool and numerous dining options." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
"As you make your way to The Meritage Resort and Spa just outside the town of Napa, you’ll get a glimpse of the surrounding hills covered with vineyards." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
21.0
"Past guests particularly praise The Meritage Resort and Spa’s Crush Lounge, where guests can relish a drink while enjoying a game of bowling, shuffleboard or billiards." Full review
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Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs
Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs
7 / 10
1507 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga, CA 94515
From $0 /night
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Concierge
  • Pool
  • Free Parking
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Legendary health spa and hotel downtown. Choose from a variety of spacious, well-lit rooms with sparse furnishings, facing the courtyard or pool patio."
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Choose from a variety of spacious, well-lit rooms with sparse furnishings, facing the courtyard or pool patio.
Gayot Gayot
"Historic lodging with the bonus of hot springs."
The Telegraph The Telegraph
7.0
"Old, funky, and fabulous, it’s like stepping into a time warp. The resort has been getting guests dirty, and relaxed since 1952. " Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Have an Instagram-worthy getaway at Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort, which has been in operation since 1952 and maintains much of its mid-century charms. "
Frommer's Frommer's
"This spa/"resort," in the heart of Calistoga, is one of the best deals in Napa Valley—and also offers all the spa treatments the town is famous for" Full review
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