Indian Springs
Calistoga, CA 94515-1113
Phone: (707) 942-4913
- Cross Street:
- Wapoo Avenue
- Hours:
- Daily 9am-8pm
Editorial Review for Indian Springs – by Citysearch Staff
The Scene
Indian Springs is the oldest continuously operating spa in California. Long before Calistoga's original resort was built here in 1860, the local Wapoo Indians used the site for sweat lodges. The main bathhouse was built in 1913 and retains an airy, turn-of-the-century feel. Formery known as Nance's Hotel, its lodge now features 24 rooms, LCD flat screen TVs and private patios.
The Services
Mud baths are the main draw, although the spa also offers facials, body wraps, massages and mineral-water soaks. Boiling mineral water from three thermal geysers on the property is used to heat and sterilize the ancient volcanic ash used for each bath. This ash, which forms a thick, black "mud" when wet, soothes and softens the skin. After treatments, spa visitors are encouraged to splash into the huge, heated outdoor mineral-water pool, complete with floating chaise lounges and water toys.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoIndian Springs also has comfortable, clean bungalows for overnight stays. Some units are suitable for families, with accomodations for two adults and two children, and a kitchen with a dining area.
The ExtrasTo encourage fluid replacement, mineral water flavored with orange and cucumber slices is offered all around the spa. Soothing cucumber lotion (in dispensers throughout the spa) makes for silky, smooth skin.
User Reviews for Indian Springs
12/20/2007 Posted by mayangod
This place is for GAMERS and I do mean that they will play with your emotions /your money/ and your time. As far as value HYPE is a good word, and if you need more insight (READ 08/15/2007 Posted by chicagoamanda) As far as your mud, maybe you should walk around the back of the spa where they dump it after it used, see what you really been sitting in.
Pros: Good Swimming Pool -but not free must purchase service
Cons: Too Many
12/17/2007 Posted by shamanurseca
This spa has the best mud bath in Calistoga. I have tried others, but this one takes the cake. For one thing they use the volcanic ash and water to make a thick mud using the geyeser mineral water. They do not add peat moss as do the others. The mud sticks to you much better this way. The mud is hot but not scortching. Front staff are busy, but pleasant. Wait times are about 20 min when you walk in. ONce you get in you get your mud bath treatment and you are attended promptly. The staff makes sure you are comfortable and safe. The steam room was nice and hot with some Eucolyptus scent inside. The big pool in the front is awesome!. Natural mineral water that is warm( T gauge said 102F) and in the cold weather it was welcoming. The blanket wrap at the end of the treatment was nirvana! This is the place!! Cheers
Pros: BEST MUD MIXTURE IN CALISTOGA
Cons: WAIT TIME IS MORE THAN EXPECTED
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