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As you turn in to Indian Springs’ palm tree lined drive, you’re entering a historic spa resort. Situated in Calistoga at the northern end of the Napa Valley, Indian Springs Resort and Spa is California’s oldest continuously operated pool and spa facility. It unfolds over 17 acres of hills and ponds, olive and palm trees, and roses and lavender. The property is blessed with rare, substantial natural resources, which have inspired a long tradition of healing and renewal. Four thermal geysers produce rich mineral water and a deposit of pure volcanic ash also runs through the property. The waters supply our mineral pool and steam rooms, and combined with the ash, create the special mud for our famous mud baths. People have long recognized the restorative powers of this land. The Wappo Indians settled here 8,000 years ago, bathing in the warm waters. The Spanish followed, naming the grounds “Agua Caliente.” Notable Californian Sam Brannan was an early promoter of the area and, in 1861, created the original spa, mud baths, and water plunge (now our Olympic-sized mineral pool). That rich past continues to inspire the present. Guests still enjoy many of the same spa traditions and resort amenities of more than a century ago, from our cottages to mud soaks and the mineral pool, to shuffleboard and croquet. In fact, the core experience at Indian Springs has changed very little over the years. That’s not a coincidence. Out of great respect for its traditions, we offer guests an authentic spa and resort experience that’s one of a kind. We invite you to visit and see how the past inspires the present.

Just one block from the historic Sonoma Plaza, Best Western Sonoma Valley Inn provides comfort and convenience to wine country visitors seeking hotel accommodations close to Sonoma wineries, shopping and fine dining. Guest rooms at our Sonoma hotel feature private patio or balcony and fireplaces. Our room amenities include: Refrigerators, Coffee Makers, Hair Dryers and In-Room Safes. We also provide free Wireless High Speed Internet, Cable Television, and Pay-Per View Movies. A Complimentary Continental Breakfast is provided each morning. Hotel amenities include Heated Pool, Jacuzzi, Steam Room, Fitness Center and Lobby Guest Computer. At O'Mai Day Spa at Sonoma Valley Inn, guests are pampered with rejuvenating facials or relaxing massage. Our state-of-the-art Krug Event Center provides outstanding group, meeting, and wedding facilities. Only 20 minutes from Napa Valley, and less than an hour from San Francisco or the Pacific coast, Sonoma Valley Inn's location makes it the perfect place for a memorable wine country adventure.