Stay near Murrieta
Use Murrieta Hot Springs Resort as the trip anchor, then compare hotels or nearby town bases close enough for the soak, dinner, and the drive home.
Hot springs you can reach from Phoenix
Phoenix has the closest American luxury all-inclusive hot springs at Castle Hot Springs Resort, 75 minutes north via I-17. The restored 1896 property reopened in 2019 and is the only major commercial hot springs operation in Arizona. For day-trip or weekend Phoenix hot springs travel, Castle is the destination.
For longer-weekend trips, Tecopa Hot Springs in the Mojave Desert is 5 hours northwest at the edge of Death Valley National Park; this works as a Death Valley combo trip. Two Bunch Palms in Desert Hot Springs is 4 hours west in the Coachella Valley, accessible via I-10 west. The closer free wild Arizona Hot Springs at Lake Mead and El Dorado Hot Springs near Tonopah are rustic alternatives with a very different trip style.
Our recommended Phoenix hot springs trips
Luxury weekend
Castle Hot Springs
75 min north via I-17. Restored 1896 all-inclusive adults-only luxury resort. $1,200+ per night. Destination-only.
Death Valley combo
Tecopa Hot Springs
5 hours northwest. Mojave Desert village at the edge of Death Valley. Free Inyo County bathhouses plus paid operators.
Coachella Valley
Two Bunch Palms
4 hours west via I-10. Adults-only wellness resort with iconic Grotto mineral pool. Coachella Valley high mineral content.
Hot springs by distance from Phoenix
| Spring | Distance | Drive time | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hot Springs Resort | 48 mi | 1h 02m | Arizona |
| Two Bunch Palms Spa Resort | 257 mi | 5h 34m | California |
| Riverbend Hot Springs | 279 mi | 6h 03m | New Mexico |
| Truth or Consequences Hot Springs (town hub) | 279 mi | 6h 03m | New Mexico |
| Tecopa Hot Springs | 288 mi | 6h 15m | California |
| Murrieta Hot Springs Resort | 292 mi | 6h 20m | California |
| Glen Ivy Hot Springs Spa | 312 mi | 6h 45m | California |
| Jemez Hot Springs | 345 mi | 7h 29m | New Mexico |
Where to stay for hot springs near Phoenix
When the best soak is too far for a relaxed same-day return, compare these base towns before booking.
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Stay near Corona
Use Glen Ivy Hot Springs Spa as the trip anchor, then compare hotels or nearby town bases close enough for the soak, dinner, and the drive home.
Stay near Truth or Consequences
Use Riverbend Hot Springs as the trip anchor, then compare hotels or nearby town bases close enough for the soak, dinner, and the drive home.
Stay near Desert Hot Springs
Use Two Bunch Palms Spa Resort as the trip anchor, then compare hotels or nearby town bases close enough for the soak, dinner, and the drive home.
All hot springs within 350 miles of Phoenix
Arizona - 48 mi
Castle Hot Springs Resort
Arizona's only true all-inclusive adults-only luxury hot springs resort: the restored 1896 property that pioneered Arizona wellnes
California - 257 mi
Two Bunch Palms Spa Resort
The adults-only Coachella Valley wellness resort with the iconic Grotto rock-lined mineral pool; quietest of the Southern Californ
New Mexico - 279 mi
Riverbend Hot Springs
The Rio Grande's only hot springs resort, clothing-optional private pools and a Whisper Policy that makes T or C the contemplative
New Mexico - 279 mi
Truth or Consequences Hot Springs (town hub)
America's most concentrated hot springs town: 10 commercial bathhouses along the Rio Grande in a 4-block downtown, sharing the mos
California - 288 mi
Tecopa Hot Springs
The Mojave Desert hot springs village at the edge of Death Valley: free county bathhouses, paid private operators, natural Tecopa
California - 292 mi
Murrieta Hot Springs Resort
Reopened in 2024 after a multi-million-dollar renovation; the closest serious mineral resort to San Diego and the LA basin.
California - 312 mi
Glen Ivy Hot Springs Spa
Southern California's signature day spa, 19 pools, red clay Club Mud, 16+ only.
New Mexico - 345 mi
Jemez Hot Springs
The developed outdoor mineral pools of the Jemez Mountains corridor: four pools, walk-in only, chlorine-free disinfection, and a s
Questions visitors ask about hot springs near Phoenix
What is the closest hot springs to Phoenix?
Castle Hot Springs Resort in Morristown, 75 minutes north via I-17 and Castle Hot Springs Road. The resort is destination-only: no day passes, overnight-only, and $1,200+ per night. For a day-trip hot springs, compare wild Arizona Hot Springs in Lake Mead National Recreation Area or rustic-developed El Dorado Hot Springs in Tonopah.
Can you visit Castle Hot Springs as a day trip from Phoenix?
No. Castle Hot Springs is destination-only: no day-pass option, no day-visitor access. The hot springs are reserved exclusively for overnight guests. The minimum commitment is an overnight at $1,200 or more per night.
Are there free hot springs near Phoenix?
Yes. Arizona Hot Springs in Lake Mead NRA is a primitive hike-in option, Verde Hot Springs near Camp Verde is a primitive free wild option, and Kaiser Hot Spring near Wickenburg is small and remote. El Dorado Hot Springs in Tonopah charges a modest fee but is rustic-developed. These are very different trips from Castle.
How far is Two Bunch Palms from Phoenix?
About 270 miles west, roughly 4 hours via I-10 W. The Coachella Valley is at a lower elevation than Phoenix and the drive is straightforward. Two Bunch Palms is adults-only wellness resort with the iconic Grotto rock-lined mineral pool, very different in tier from Castle (Castle is full luxury all-inclusive; Two Bunch is mid-luxury wellness).
Best hot springs near Phoenix in summer?
Difficult. Phoenix summers are brutal and so is Sonoran Desert hot springs visitation. Castle Hot Springs typically pauses or reduces operations during the hottest summer months (June through September). Tecopa Hot Springs (Mojave) is similarly summer-closed at many operators. Best Phoenix hot springs season is October through May; treat hot springs as a winter and shoulder-season activity.