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TZR 2026 Readers' Choice Awards: Best U.S. Mineral Springs Getaway

These destinations allow nature to work its therapeutic magic.

by TZR Editors

Immerse yourself in the healing power of geothermal waters as TZR’s Readers’ Choice Awards spotlight the Best U.S. Mineral Springs Getaways. This year’s standout nominees — Solage, Auberge Collection in California’s wine country, The Springs Resort amid Colorado’s geothermal-rich San Juan Mountains, and the storied Ojo Caliente in New Mexico — each offer their own restorative blend of natural mineral pools, tranquil settings, and soul-soothing wellness experiences. These retreats invite travelers to slow down, soak deeply, and let nature’s therapeutic elements work their magic.

Have questions? Read the official Readers’ Choice rules.

Here are the top 10 vote-getters, as chosen by TZR readers:

1. The Springs Resort

Pagosa Springs, CO

What TZR readers love about The Springs Resort:

  • Soaking in tiered pools along the river with misty mountain views that are Instagram gold.
  • The hot spring to cold river plunge is the ultimate glow-up. My skin has honestly never looked better.
  • Take a midnight soak under the stars. This is a must-do.
  • I left feeling restored, grounded, and obsessed with the mineral water concept.

2. Country Inn of Berkeley Springs

Berkeley Springs, WV

What TZR readers love about Country Inn of Berkley Springs:

  • A holiday visit feels like living inside a Hallmark movie. Pure nostalgia.
  • Soaking in waters George Washington once soaked in is a serious thrill.
  • The baths are the game-changer. A refreshing alternative to crowded resort spas.
  • Country Inn feels less like a hotel, more like a welcoming family retreat.

3. Omni Homestead Resort & Spa (Warm Spring Pools)

Hot Springs, VA

What TZR readers love about Omni Homestead Resort & Spa:

  • Tracing the steps of nine presidents in these historic pools is a total power move.
  • The mineral waters act like a natural tranquilizer. I honestly had the deepest, most restorative sleep of my life.
  • A postcard mountain setting with a distinctly upscale vibe.
  • The grand arrival, the healing springs–everything feels phenomenally curated.

4. Ojo Caliente

Ojo Caliente, NM

6. Castle Hot Springs

Morristown, AZ

9. Riverbend Hot Springs

Truth or Consequences, NM

10. Hot Springs Resort & Spa

Hot Springs, NC