| run by the same family since 1952 and fronted by its original neon sign, this laid-back spa hotel is a mile from mount st. helena golf course and 5 miles from the petrified forest park. there are 2 outdoor pools and a sundeck. bungalows add kitchens. accessed via exterior corridors, the cozy rooms feature flat-screen tvs, dining tables, coffeemakers and minifridges. the spa offers massages, steam rooms, mud baths, and a hot tub with mineral water. upgraded rooms in a victorian building include hdtvs and a shared veranda. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm
Sacramento International Airport 1 hr 42
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