Carson Hot Springs Golf & Spa Resort

"Great little getaway for a reasonable price! We did the hot spring pool area (the cold plunge is awesome!) and then did the private hot springs tub and wrap. The wrap is rad—they swaddle you like a baby!"

"The bath house is now my go-to every other month. I felt like a new person when I left there. The hot mineral water, then the cold plunge, back to the hot bath, then wrap, sauna, and finish with a cold shower. Bring tip money because they take care of you. Best value in the NW."

"I’ve been coming to Carson Hot Springs to enjoy the tubs for multiple years now. My two girlfriends and I went up on Sunday, February 25 with a 3 hour round trip to enjoy what we thought was going to be a relaxing afternoon; as it usually is. It has been taken over now by some corporation, and the rude lady with the short hair in the bath house was sure to let us know that’s why it isn’t like it use to be. Now corporation is pushing for more people to be rushed out so more people can come in. The other tub attendant was literally running from one side of the bathhouse to the next frantically because she said it was shift change. I think that this place needs to be a bit more organized. The lady with the short hair was extremely rude and smelled like liquor as she wrapped us up in the blankets after the tubs. She also apologized for her rudeness because she was from Montana that’s her character. I seriously couldn’t believe what was happening in a place where people come to relax and getaway. Not sure if it was just a bad day for them or what , but the place has the worst customer service from the ladies in the office to the extremely rude ladies in the bath house. Good luck Carson Hot Springs! It was once a great place to visit but after this experience I’m sad to say I will no longer be returning."

"Full disclosure, we were a little confused about where we were staying. Years ago we stayed at Bonneville Hot Springs and heard they sold and we thought this was the new name. It is not. I will say that Carson Hot Springs has a fabulous photographer who makes the place look amazing. When you drive up, it looks very dated and a bit rickety. We went to check in and they were dealing with an ant problem. I was a little concerned about what we would find in our room. The gal checking us in was a bit curt, not very friendly for someone checking people in for a massage and hotel stay. Our massages were at 11am and she said check in was not until 4pm and then she said she might be able to get us in at 3 we could check back in. The place for the massage is definitely rustic, the floor is uneven, and they do not provide lockers, just baskets and then a large sign that they are not responsible if anything is stolen. The dressing area has three changing rooms but the area is very small. They do not provide flip flops, but they do provide robes. I am bigger and was concerned the robe would not fit me but was pleasantly surprised to find it did and when I voiced my concern that gal in the bath house said she had sheets too if I needed one. I thought that was nice. The massage rooms are not rooms, they are well let and they have curtains separating them. I was offered ear plugs to drown out the noise, I declined. The massage therapist did a great job. We both had hot stone massages and thought they were good. We got back to the hotel at 3pm and went to see if we could check in early. We were curtly told that check in was at 4pm. When we explained they said we may be able to check in early she said, again with some attitude that check was 4. I ask what building we would be in and she did confirm that, when I asked what floor, she sounded irritated and said that she couldn't let us know until we checked in. I am recovering from a foot injury and we were trying to strategize where to park. We had discussed if the room was too sketchy we would just cancel our reservation and eat the cost if we had to. The site says the cost starts at $168 with fees. My sister made the reservation and I am not sure if she made it online or called, I do remember she was trying to sign up for their rewards program so we could get the best price. Turns out the room cost $300 a night. Harder to let $300 go than $168. Not sure why there is such a discrepancy between the site and what we were actually charged. We initially said, well it is a good deal you get what you pay for but $300 is a nice chunk of change. The room was out dated like the rest of the hotel but it was lovely to have a hot tub in your room. They do use mineral water and I would like to know, or maybe I really do not want to know, if they clean those tubs out after each use. There is no chlorine to kill whatever might be in there. The beds were comfortable and they gave you each an extra towel for the hot tub. They say it is private but there is a trail down to the river and a green grassy area which both saw quite a bit of traffic. , I would not call it a river view room but you do get to see the woods. They have baby fir trees along the grassy area that would be lovely at night if they put white lights in them. The next morning we went to check out the restaurant, which said it stopped serving breakfast at 11am. It was 11:10 and my sister went in to see if they would serve breakfast, the gal was busy on her phone but when she did finally decide to acknowledge my sister she very curtly said breakfast stops at 11am. There was one other couple in the restaurant. Clearly they do not want the business. I think if you are not a germaphobe and you are good with rustic, then you will enjoy this location. If you are looking for a resort with everything in the same building, and a spa like atmosphere with good customer service where they seem happy you are there then maybe you want to go somewhere else."

"Very great getaway. Got the room with jacuzzi outside on balcony. It was very quiet for a valentine day. Room was clean and cozy, very warm. There us a small fridge in room, and if you want coffee/tea you can get complimentary in lobby. Which also has microwave if you need to heat up something. Lobby also has books and games to borrow. Will definitely be coming back to use hot pool, and bath house."