My wife has been coming to GHS for over 10 years and usually really enjoys her visit. On our last visit we were running a little behind so we called ahead to let them know. We ended up checking in literally 2 minutes late real time, 12 minutes late spa time (GHS has what they call spa time). Because their clocks are set 10 minutes ahead were late. OK... I can handle that, irritated but it is what it is. We reschedule for a hour later minus one of the planned treatments. GHS was 20 minutes late (GPS time) getting us into our massage and then cut our massage from 60 min. to 50 min. We talked to the receptionist and received no explanation. My wife emailed GHS and received no response.

I'm not sure if GHS is under new management or if it was just an off day for the spa staff.
So if you go to GHS make sure you are 10 min. early.

Not too fancy. But has what we needed. The rooms are large, airy, had a nice little wetbar with microwave and frig. The two-room feature was a very good option for a little personal privacy. Rooms are clean and well maintained. It would probably would be better if they got rid of the vintage bedspreads and used duvets instead. The spa is attached to the motel. There is also an indoor heated pool and two spas. One big plus is the nice neighborhood away from the main street.

Golden Haven Hot Springs is a sweet little spa motel tucked away in Calistoga (Napa Valley), a town full of charm in itself. As per the other reviewers, it's not a 5-star resort hotel-- it's just simple accommodations at a reasonable price, given what you get as a package deal. We had a huge king suite with a deep jacuzzi tub (fed by the hot springs), fridge, TV, coffee maker and a couples spa treatment of our choice. I called the motel to make changes to our spa appointment a few times, and they were very gracious and flexible over the phone. We found the motel to be within a mile (walking distance) of town, which was no big deal. The only thing lacking was breakfast on the premises (continental would have been nice), so that was really the only inconvenience. Our room was clean and the bed very comfortable and it was quiet when we stayed there. My husband had the mud bath and thoroughly enjoyed it, while I opted for the herbal jacuzzi bath and found it completely rejuvenating! Kimberly was our excellent attendant and she took very good care of us, wrapping us in warm towels and leaving us to snooze like babies after we got out of our tubs. Since we had flown to Napa from Sedona, Arizona (my husband is a pilot), this was a much-needed break after climbing around the Grand Canyon and Cathedral Rock. We were like jelly after the spa soaks! I highly recommend this place. "Fancy" doesn't matter, as long as you get good treatment, which we did. Also recommend the Petrified Forest (a 1 1/2 mile easy walk, but you have to drive a ways to get to it.) And you must visit the wineries of Napa Valley. We spent all day at Castello di Amorosa. It's a Tuscan-style castle which is nothing short of magnificent. Their wines are sold only in the castle and are well worth sampling. The grounds are beautiful-- lots of photo-ops. We would definitely come back and do this trip again, only stay longer to explore the region.

We arrived last minute. Sort of on a whim. The staff was helpful and pleasant and the room was very clean, though a bit datedt! But, we don't come to a place like this to stay in the room! It is all about the spa... which was excellent. A late appointment for a really warm, very theraputic mud bath and hot mineral bath. Then after a short cool down wrapped in a blanket, Nadine provided an absolutly outstanding deep tissue massage. It is nice to find a real massage therapist and not another 'oid and buff' specialist. A good night's sleep in their very quiet location and we took advantage of the mineral tubs and pool. We'll do it again!