Geyser-fed water features; fire pits; large spa; Olympic-sized swimming pool; natural kid’s play areaThe secret brewery below the restaurant; walking to the viewpoint on Palisades volcanic ridgeWhile many Napa luxury hotels have fine spas, none have the wellness bona fides of Indian Springs Calistoga. The resort was built in 1861 by Gold Rush millionaire Samuel Brannan—it’s California’s oldest continuously operated geothermal pool and spa facility.
The current owners poured $24 million into expanding and renovating the property, including the 1930s Spanish Revival-style mansion where guest rooms have stone baths and private patios and the modern View rooms in Mission Revival-style lodges that were built in 2014. The upgraded grounds with ponds, olive and palm trees, roses and fragrant lavender bushes set the tone for a restorative stay, but wellness at Indian Springs is not restrictive.