Hot Springs reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 208 Reddit reviews across 32 subreddits and 41 posts to rank the best Hot Springs brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/CostaRicaTravel, r/travel, r/VisitingIceland, r/SantaFe, r/boulder. Top-rated brands include Ojo Caliente (4.5/5), Tabacon (4.7/5), Tabacon Hot Springs (5.0/5).
Stats
Reviews208
Subreddits32
Posts41
Brands99
Products3
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#1
Ojo Caliente
4.5
(21)
"Ojo Caliente is my happy place. It’s free on your birthday !"
"Ojo caliente is phenomenal!"
"Don't bother with ojo Santa Fe, the ojo caliente is wonderful, the gravel bottom pool there is magic on your toes."
"I am visiting Santa Fe right now and did the same research and ended up going to Ojo Caliente and am very happy I did."
"Ojo Caliente is unique and amazing."
"Ojo Caliente are the best paid springs in the state."
"It's been a favorite for YEARS. If you don't mind paying, definitely worth it."
"If you want to pay, Ojo Caliente."
"Ojo caliente is number one, rent the private hot spring for you and your partner and you're the hero."
"Ojo Caliente is by far the best paid hot springs."
#2
Tabacon
4.7
(17)
"Tabacon."
"Tabacon is amazing."
"I’d say Tabacon."
"Couple?…Tabacon for sure."
"I have been to Tabacon and Baldi."
"Tabacon. Food is so good and the spa was amazing."
"Tabacon is amazing."
"I went to Tabacon on a day pass and loved it."
"Tabacon does have a nice breakfast and a restaurant."
"Tabacon hands down."
#3
Tabacon Hot Springs
5.0
(6)
"I still dream about Tabacon. Nothing else like it."
"I think Tabacon is gonna be the way to go!"
"Try Tabacon - especially at night! It’s gorgeous and some of the springs are so hot."
"Tabacon is amazing but Hotel Silencio del Campo is a more homey rustic option that we also loved."
"Tabacon for sure"
"Tabacon"
#4
Sky Lagoon
4.7
(6)
"Sky Lagoon and Forest Lagoon"
"Sky lagoon."
"Was life changing for my crew."
"Blue lagoon isn’t even the best in Iceland. Sky Lagoon is better."
"Sky lagoon was really nice! Vok was a close second."
#5
Geosea
5.0
(4)
"We did Geosea, Sky Lagoon loved both."
"We loved Geosea in Husavik! The coolest view ever!"
"Beautiful view of the ocean and mountains."
"Absolutely incredible view!"
#6
Iceland
5.0
(4)
"The entire island essentially."
"Iceland has a lot of stuff like this."
"Unbeatable."
"This is the best list I have ever found."
#7
Iron Mountain Hot Springs
4.8
(4)
"Iron Mountain Hot Springs in Glenwood Springs."
"I love Iron mountain hot springs, and have an annual pass."
"Check out Iron Mountain Hot Springs in Glenwood."
"Iron mountain for me. More adult, less busy and feels cleaner."
#8
Blue Lagoon
3.6
(5)
"Definitely Blue Lagoon, however Iceland has lots of thermal spas!"
"Obviously blue lagoon."
"Reykjavik! Go to the Blue Lagoon or the Sky Lagoon."
"Iceland IMO stands out because you can go to fancy spas like Blue Lagoon (which can be on the pricier side) but you can also find random hot springs in the middle of nothing where you can just hop in for free."
"It's just the most well known but ultimately its not even natural."
#9
Orvis
4.3
(4)
"Orvis hot springs in Ridgway, hands down."
"Various springs nearby in Ouray."
"Orvis in Ridgway is my favorite. It's a beautiful setting and doesn't seem too crowded."
"Orvis or Valley View?"
#10
Hot Springs
4.0
(4)
"I would definitely suggest doing one of the hot springs rentals one night."
"Iceland has a lot of stuff like this, just a pod the touristy crap like the blue lagoon."
"Bulgaria has lots of natural hot springs that are very underrated!"
"Does Iceland count as Europe?? If so I’d say there, I also once got in a hot river."
#11
Chico Hot Springs
5.0
(3)
"Chico Hot Springs north of the park."
"Chico, the main pool gets as hot as you can stand it."
"Chico Hot Springs. But I’ve only been to two."
#12
Glen Ivy
4.7
(3)
"Glen ivy!"
"Glen ivy!"
"If you're willing to drive a bit, glen ivy is really nice and relaxing"
#13
Jemez Hot Springs
4.7
(3)
"Jemez hot springs is really nice. One of the best I've ever been to anywhere."
"Vote for Jemez, it’s going to be cooler than SantaFe."
"There it is $25 for an hour, which is plenty."
#14
Karlovy Vary
4.3
(3)
"Karlovy Vary in Czech Republic"
"Karlovy Vary Cz."
"There is also Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad) to consider in the Czechia."
#15
The Springs Resort
4.3
(3)
"If you want to splurge The Springs Resort."
"The springs was lovely, i’d choose it over baldi."
"The Springs is my personal favorite."
#16
Roystone Hot Springs
4.0
(3)
"I quite enjoyed Roystone the one time I was there."
"They have a really nice pool."
"We moved to the country so we visit others now."
#17
Baldi
3.3
(3)
"I loved Baldi! It was also the only one I visited."
"You could check out Baldi as well?"
"We were very disappointed. Very fake feeling."
#18
San Antonio Hot Springs
5.0
(2)
"If you want natural and not man made hot springs you can't beat San Antonio hot springs."
"San Antonio Hot springs in Jemez. It's free. Beautiful 1 mile hike and scenery to it."
#19
Therme Vals
5.0
(2)
"I’d have to say Therme Vals in Switzerland (designed by architect Peter zumthor) or the Aire baths in Barcelona were a nice highlight."
"Therme Vals in Switzerland."
#20
Montezuma Hot Springs
5.0
(2)
"Others have mentioned but the Montezuma hot springs are the best! Free, quiet, natural, great views of surrounding forest/ mountains and a castle, can’t be beat."
"Haven’t been to Ojo so can’t say, but Montezuma is ideal for me. Off the road, several baths, a creek with wild apples ripening, free."
#21
Langford Hot Springs
5.0
(2)
"Langford Hot Springs, Big Bend."
"This is the only hot spring I know about in Texas."
#22
Therme
5.0
(2)
"Therme in Bucharest, Romania is amazing."
"Nobody has said the Therme outside Bucharest?!"
#23
Umpqua Hot Springs
5.0
(2)
"I’m an avid hot springs goer. Umpqua 1000%!"
"If you’re not familiar with the hot springs in Oregon start with umpqua or cougar."
#24
Forest Lagoon
5.0
(2)
"To me Forest was the best one of those three."
"Forest Lagoon, it opened this year, Myvatn baths and maybe look into Beer Spa?"
#25
Mt Princeton Hot Springs
5.0
(2)
"Mt Princeton Hot Springs."
"Mt. Princeton. They have nice accommodations and allow dogs."
#26
Riverbend Hot Springs
4.5
(2)
"Riverbend in T or C is my preference - Always clean, always peaceful, pools are always hot."
"Reasonably priced, right on the river and both private and communal soaks."
#27
Ten Thousand Waves
4.5
(2)
"The massage was better than any I’d had at Ojo SF. I like the private tubs at 10KW more, just because they’re bigger and more variation, and some have cold plunges."
"Ten Thousand Waves is lovely. And $$$. Plan to spend $800+ for two people for a day with massage and private soaking."
#28
Vok Baths
4.5
(2)
"We did the Vok baths in May and Krauma Spa in August. Both were lovely."
#29
The Springs Resort and Spa
4.5
(2)
"I love The Springs, will always recommend it."
"The Springs resort and Spa was amazing with a lot of activities for young adults but in a separate area."
#30
Caldea
4.5
(2)
"Would highly recommend. Very laid back, people were helpful and polite."
"Andorra has Caldea - which is one of the largest in Europe."
#31
Eco Termales
4.5
(2)
"For what you are describing Eco Termales is my recommendation."
"I like Eco Termales myself."
#32
Vabali
4.5
(2)
"Vabali in Berlin was an eye opening experience."
"Vabali in Berlin. Take note that it's co-ed and textile-free."
#33
Secret Lagoon
4.5
(2)
"Secret Lagoon and then eat at Fridheimar!"
"Reykjadalur is also awesome if you want it more natural."
#34
QC Terme
4.5
(2)
"QC Terme operate high end hot springs spas."
"QC Terme in Chamonix."
#35
Cottonwood
4.5
(2)
"Cottonwood in Buena Vista"
"Cottonwood or Mount Princeton? Avalanche Ranch in red stone?"
#36
Upper Hot Springs
4.0
(2)
"My vote is for the Upper Hot Springs."
"If you want a mineral pool, the upper hot springs."
#37
Waikite Valley Hot Pools
4.0
(2)
"Waikite valley is where the locals with kids go, it's more affordable and has more pools than Polypools."
"Waikite Valley Hot Pools"
#38
Spring City Resort
4.0
(2)
"It's very nice. You can get reduced price passes on the Klook app."
"It’s family friendly (clothed)"
#39
Mt. Princeton
4.0
(2)
"Yes I really like mt Princeton- Bring your own towel otherwise they'll charge you to use theirs."
"In my opinion, mt Princeton is the best around IF the creek pools are good."
#40
Therme Bucharest
4.0
(2)
"Therme Bucharest is good."
"Therme in Bucharest is awesome - going back this summer :) "
#41
Baden-Baden
4.0
(2)
"Baden-Baden.."
"But I’m pretty sure it’s where I picked up a staph infection."
#42
The Springs
4.0
(2)
"I'd recommend doing an overnight on a Saturday."
"Great though it's usually pretty well booked."
#43
Myvatn Nature Baths
4.0
(2)
"I really enjoyed the Myvatn Nature Baths."
#44
Hot Sulphur Springs
3.5
(2)
"Just went to Hot Sulphur Springs two days ago. The Ute pool was a little cooler than usual but also clearer than I have ever seen it."
"I like hot sulphur, though it’s less “polished.”"
#45
Iron Mountain
3.5
(2)
"If it’s all adults go to iron mountain."
"Iron Mountain if you don't mind something on the more commercial/developed side."
#46
Radium
3.5
(2)
"I'd pick radium's over Banff."
"I’d look into Radium if you’re able to squeeze time to visit, but it’s a long drive."
#47
Calistoga
3.5
(2)
"Try the mud baths in Calistoga."
"Calistoga hot spring resorts are your only realistic option."
#48
Indian Springs
5.0
(1)
"For day tripping Indian Springs is the best. The private rooms you can rent in the caves are awesome."
#49
Ischia
5.0
(1)
"Ischia in Italy."
#50
Reykjavik
5.0
(1)
"Reykjavik, for sure. Geothermal baths all over the city."
#51
Hotel Royal Beitou
5.0
(1)
"Recently stayed at Hotel Royal Beitou. Great room and great indoor hot spring tub in your bathroom!"
#52
Kananaskis Nordic Spa
5.0
(1)
"Adult only and great amenities."
#53
Miette Hot Springs
5.0
(1)
"Secluded and with a great view."
#54
5th Water Hot Springs
5.0
(1)
"It’s beautiful there."
#55
Goldmyer Hot Springs
5.0
(1)
"Great if you get a reservation."
#56
Glenwood Springs
5.0
(1)
"Glenwood Springs."
#57
Cottonwood Buena Vista
5.0
(1)
"I love Cottonwood in Buena Vista but wifi doesn’t exist there."
#58
Pagosa Springs
5.0
(1)
"Personally a fan of Pagosa Springs :)"
#59
Jemez
5.0
(1)
"We loved Jemez."
#60
Benton Hot Springs
5.0
(1)
"Try Benton Hot Springs."
#61
Avalanche Ranch
5.0
(1)
"Avalanche ranch."
#62
Penny Hot Springs
5.0
(1)
"Penny hot springs is free."
#63
Lava Hot Springs Inn
5.0
(1)
"Our favorite place is the private outdoor pools at the Lava Hot Springs Inn."
#64
Goldmyer
5.0
(1)
"Goldmyer is my favorite."
#65
Strawberry Hot Springs
5.0
(1)
"My favorite is Strawberry Hot Springs in Steamboat."
#66
Joyful Journeys Hot Springs
5.0
(1)
"Joyful Journeys is my favorite. Close to Salida with nice mountain views."
#67
Glenwood Springs Hot Springs
5.0
(1)
"Check out hot springs in New Mexico."
#68
Harrison Hot Springs
5.0
(1)
"Harrison Hot Springs in British Columbia."
#69
Nayara Springs
5.0
(1)
"Only been to Nayara springs but it has to be one of the best."
#70
Ten Thousand Waves Hot Springs
5.0
(1)
"Ten Thousand Waves (beautiful in Fall) in Santa Fe."
#71
Ojo Caliente Hot Springs
5.0
(1)
"Hands down Ojo Caliente is the best."
#72
Quapaw
4.0
(1)
"Quapaw is public pools and what you are looking for."
#73
Wulai
4.0
(1)
"There are several hot spring hotels there which offer you private rooms."
#74
New Mexico Hot Springs
4.0
(1)
"Check out hot springs in New Mexico, there was a few undeveloped ones."
#75
Fillmore Hot Springs
4.0
(1)
"I really like the hot springs out my fillmore."
#76
Roosevelt Baths
4.0
(1)
"It’s a historic spa in the Saratoga Spa State Park. It is very nice(I’ve been) but, as someone who has hiked to/soaked in hot springs in Colorado, it’s not the same."
#77
Miette, Banff, Radium
4.0
(1)
"There’s three hot springs in the mountain parks - Miette, Banff and Radium. Banff has the best view, but (imo) the worst pool."
#78
Baker Hot Springs
4.0
(1)
"Is worth the trip."
#79
Meadow Hot Springs
4.0
(1)
"Fun if you go early in the morning."
#80
Maple Grove Hot Springs
4.0
(1)
#81
Blumau
4.0
(1)
"The most interesting but very pricey is Blumau which was designed by Hundertwasser."
#82
Quapaw Bath House
4.0
(1)
"Quapaw bath house is really nice with different temperature baths."
#83
Morton Warm Springs
4.0
(1)
"Morton Warm Springs."
#84
Manitou Springs
4.0
(1)
"It was a really nice experience."
#85
OG Hot Springs
4.0
(1)
"If there are kids in your group go to the OG hot springs."
#86
Hot Springs Pool
4.0
(1)
"If you want to swim or dive, go to the hot springs pool."
#87
Fairmont Hot Springs
4.0
(1)
"Fairmont Hot Springs has a good view, less crowded than the one in Banff."
#88
Valley View Hot Springs
4.0
(1)
"Valley View Hot Springs also has little cabins."
#89
Mt Baker Hot Springs
4.0
(1)
"I liked Mt Baker hot springs but do be prepared to wash yourself off."
#90
Paradise Hot Springs
4.0
(1)
"The springs were romantic and on a week night, empty!"
#91
El Choyin
4.0
(1)
"El Choyin is chill and free... Just a chill river, so just watch out for the rocks."
#92
Krauma
4.0
(1)
"Krauma is very nice"
#93
Hrunalaug
4.0
(1)
"Hrunalaug and Sky Lagoon!"
#94
Diamond Fork Hot Springs
3.0
(1)
"If you don't mind a bit of a drive and a bit of a hike."
#95
Homestead Springs
3.0
(1)
"It's been probably 25 years since I was there."
#96
White Sulfur Springs
3.0
(1)
#97
Baldi Hot Springs
3.0
(1)
"Baldi food was shockingly bad for the price of the resort."
#98
Szechenyi
2.0
(1)
"I wouldn't recommend Szechenyi, felt like a tourist trap and the pools were filthy."
#99
Lolo Hot Springs
1.0
(1)
"If you want to contract a virus."
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